engine coolant PONTIAC GRAND AM 2003 Owner's Guide

G
Gage Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-30
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-37
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-24
Tachometer
................................................. 3-24
Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-74
Glove Box
..................................................... 2-37
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
.................................................... 7-5
Gasoline
H
Hazard
Warning Flashers .......................
Head Restraints ...................................
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ........
Headlamps ..........................................
Bulb Replacement .............................
Halogen Bulbs ..................................
Headlamps Off in Park (P) .....................
Headlamps On Reminder .......................
Highway Hypnosis .................................
Hill and Mountain Roads ........................
Hitches ................................................
Hood Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
...
........... 3-4
........... 1-5
........... 3-7
......... 5-49
......... 5-49
......... 5-50
......... 5-49
......... 3-15
........... 3-7
......... 4-24
......... 4-25
......... 4-39 Hood
(cont.)
Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-10
Horn
............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
................................................. 5-31
How
to Check ................................................ 5-54
How to Check and Add Fluid
............................ 5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-37
How
to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14
Hydraulic Clutch
............................................. 5-23
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
........................ 6-10
Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-27
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-32
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-32
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-31
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-18
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-12
Indicators
....................................................... 3-22
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-54
Infants
and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-34
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Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-13
Fuel System
............................................... 6-13
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-13
Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal ......................................... 6-13
Throttle System
........................................... 6-1 4
Cluster
....................................................... 3-23
Overview
..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-1 6
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger's Side)
....................................... 5-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side)
............................................. 5-82
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
........................... 5-81
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-16
Instrument Panel
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-74
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-10
Key Removal
................................................. 2-32
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-3 Keys
............................................................... 2-2
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-13
Interior
....................................................... 3-16
Lap Belt
........................................................ 1-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 1.14, 1-24
LATCH System Child Restraints
........................................... 1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Latches, Seatback
............................................ 1-5
Leather
......................................................... 5-74
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
........................... 2-31
Lift Seat, Power
............................................... 1-7
Light Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-28
brake
Sys'rem Vvarrliny 5-10
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-35
Enhanced Traction System Active
.................. 3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning
............... 3-28
Low Coolant Warning
................................... 3-30
Low
Oil Level ............................................. 3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-36
*- .................................
Charging System ......................................... 3-26
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Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-31
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-34
Security
..................................................... 3-36
Service Vehicle Soon
................................... 3-36
Up-Shift
..................................................... 3-26
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-35
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-1 1
Locks Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-8
Door
........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-1 1
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-1 1
Power Door
.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-10
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
.............................. 3-30
Safety
Belt Reminder
................................... 3-25
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
....................... 3-36
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
......
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
...................................
At Least Once a Month ..........................
At Least Once a Year ............................
At Least Twice a Year ............................
Brake System Inspection ........................
..... 5-88
....... 6-9
....... 6-9
..... 6-10
..... 6-10
..... 6-14 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-15
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-31
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
............................................ 2-20
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-27
Manual Transaxle Check
.................................. 6-10
Manual Windows
............................................ 2-15
How
This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Matching Transmitterts) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-5
8

Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-59
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-59
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-56
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
.................... 2-23
Top
of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-74
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-43
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-31
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-39
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-32
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-37
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-32
Traction Enhanced Traction System Active Light
........... 3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
........ 3-28
Enhanced Traction
System (ETS)
.................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-40
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-22
Fluid, Manual
.............................................. 5-22
Transaxle Operation, Manual
............................ 2-27
Transmission
Up-Shift Light
.............................................. 3-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
.............................................. 7-9
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
.. I .. .. jj jj I .. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ I 2-1 4
Tr2.ns2x!E! Gperstls!?, ,*.ntc!X!tic ......................... L 9-24
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-24
Trunk
............................................................ 2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 3-6
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-41
Trunk
Lamp
................................................... 3-17
U
Underbody Flushing Service ............................. 6-12
Understanding Radio Reception
........................ 3-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................ 5-57
United States
................................................... 7-4
Up-Shift Light
................................................. 3-26
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-60
Using Cleaner on Fabric
.................................. 5-73
v
Vehicle Control
.................................................
Damage Warnings ..................................
Loaang .................................................
Parking Your ..........................................
Service Soon Light .................................
Symbols ................................................
Number (VIN) ........................................
Service Parts Identification Label ..............
Vehicle Storage .........................................
Vehicle Identification
....... 4-6
......... iv
..... 4-33
..... 2-32
..... 3-36
......... iv
..... 5-80
..... 5-80
.=i = 5-43
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