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GRAND AM v The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner’s Manual
... How to Use this Manual ...... 111 This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Seats and Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seatsand safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system. Features and Controls ...... 2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...... 3-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...... 4-1 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 5-1 This section tells you whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Service and Appearance Care...... 6-1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule ...... 7-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistance Information ...... 8-1 This section tells you howto contact Pontiac for assistance and how to getservice publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4. Index ...... 9-1 Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i We. support voluntary technician certification.
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Litho in U.S.A. ‘Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994 Part No. 10254644 B First Edition All Rights Reserved ii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manualfrom beginning to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controlsfor your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index In the gray caution .are.a,we tell you what the hazard is. A good place to look for what you needis the Index in Then we tell you what to do to help.avoid or reduce the the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all hazard. Please read these cautions. If you dm’t~,~you.. or that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll others cauhd be hurt. find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number ofsafety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
iii Vehicle DamageWarnings In the notice area, we tell you aboutsomething that cart damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also, in this bookyou will find these notices: not be covered byyour warranty, and it couldbe costly. But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see NOTICE: CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or These mean thereis something that in different words. could damageyour vehicle. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use 1 yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
iv Vehicle Symbols These symbols Here are some are used on other symbols These are someof the symbols you may find on your vehicle. warning and you may see: indicator lights: For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols FUSE these symbols are important have to do with are on someof ENGINE are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: COOLANT original battery: your passengers TEMP -- Fe whenever your vehicle is WINDSHIELD RELEASE CAUTION driven: WIPER BATTERY POSSIBLE A CHARGING I-1 INJURY SYSTEM DOOR LOCK RADIO UNLOCK VOLUME PROTECT TURN EYES BY SIGNALS e 9 BRAKE (a) SHIELDING WINDSHIELD FASTEN SEAT CONDITIONINGA‘R 4 DEFROSTER RADIATOR 43 CAUSTIC COOLANT BELTS
RELEASE HAZARD WINDOW FUEL BURNS POWER WARNING DEFOGGER WINDOW FLASHER A ENGINE OIL PRESSURE Wb VENTILATING LIGHTER m FAN
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vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about theseats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you should notdo with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat
Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and tryto move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is lockedinto place.
1-1 Manual Four-Way Adjustable Seat (Option) Power Seat Controls (Option)
There are two levers at the frontof the seat. The left To adjust the power seat on some models: lever adjusts the seat forward and back. The right lever Front Control (A): Raise the frontof the seat by adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. holding the switch up. Lower the frontof the seat by To adjust the seat’s forward and rearward movement,lift holding the switch down. the left lever (A) up and adjust the seat forward or back. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or backby Then release the lever and try to move the seat to be holding the control to the frontor back. certain that it is locked in place. Move the seat higher by holding the control up. Lower To raise or lower the front of the seat, lift the right the seat by holding the control down. lever (B), and lean forward or backward.
1-2 Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding Reclining Front Seatbacks the switch up. Lower therear of the seat by holding- the switch down. Manual Lumbar Support (Option)
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.. ~, To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback where you wantit. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo toan upright .. .. I d. position.
Turn the knob on the sideof the driver's seat clockwise to increase supportto the lower back. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease thesupport.
1-3 But don’t have a seatback rec:lined if yo11r vehicle is moving.
1-4 Head Restraints Front Seatback Latches(2 Door Models) Head restraints are fixedon some models andadjustable The front seatback folds on others. Slidean adjustable headrestraint up or down forward to let people get so that the top of therestraint isclosest to the top of into the back seat. Your your ears. This position reduces thechance of a neck seatback will moveback injury in a crash. and forth freely, unless you On some models, the headrestraints tilt forward and come to a sudden stop. Then rearward also. it will lock into place.
There’s one time the front seats may not fold without ‘ some helpfrom you. That’sif your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill. To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatbgck toward therear seat as you lift this latch. Thenthe seatback will fold forward. The latch must be dswn for the seat to work properly. Easy-Entry Seat(2 Door Models) Split Fold-Down Rear Seat (Option) The right front seat of your vehiclemakes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat. When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the right front seatbackto its original position. Then move the seat rearward untilit locks.
To open, pull forward on the seat tab. To close, push the seatback up to its original position.
To get out again, tilt the seatback fully forward.
1-6 Safety Belts: They’refor Everyone Your car has a light that comes on as a This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts reminder to buckle up. properly. It also tells you some things you should not do (See “Safety Belt with safety belts. Warning Light” in the And it explains the SupplementalRestraint System, or Index.) “air bag” system.
In many states and Canadianprovinces, the law’says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will bea bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t.kvive. But most crashes are inbetween. In many ofthem, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have beenbadly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear.In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!
1-7 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.
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Get it upto speed. Then stop thevehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn’t stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
1-9 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts,you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
1-10 Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk If I’m a good driver, and I neverdrive far from About Safety Belts -- and the Answers home, why should I wear safetybelts? You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in an &: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an A: accident -- even one that isn’t yourfault -- you and accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? your passengers can be hurt. Being a good dhver A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, control, such as bad drivers. even if you’re upside down. And your chance of Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 of being conscious during and after an accident,so km) home. And the greatest number ofserious injuries you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if and deaths occur at speedsof less than 40’mph ‘youare belted. (65 km/h). Why don’t they just putin air bagsso people Safety belts are for everyone. won’t have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and willbe in more of them in the future.But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered forsale has required the use of safety belts. Evenif you’re in a vehicle thathas air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.
1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children andbabies. If a child will be riding in your Pontiac, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Was your Pontiac first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conformsto This safety belt is called “automatic” becauseyou don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. all applicable Canada motor vehicle . . . ” etc.) If so, then this “Driver Position” part doesn’t apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your driver position safety belts, read the Canadian Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with every new Pontiac first sold in Canada.
1-12 And you don’t haveto unbuckle when you getout. The lap belt should be worn as lowon the hips as possible. In a crash, this applies forceto the strong Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. pelvic bones. And you’d be less likelyto slide under the Adjust the seat (to see how,see “Seats’’ in the Index)so lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would applyforce you can sit up straight. at your abdomen. This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there’s a suddenstop or a crash.
1-13 It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from To reattach the automatic belt: fully opening a door. That can happenif the door was 1. Close and lock the door. slammed shut very hard.Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn’t fix it, then your 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) Pontiac needs service. so you can sit up straight. We hope you’ll always keep your automaticbelt -I buckled. However, you may needto unbuckle it in an emergency. To unbuckle the automatic belt,just push the button on the buckle.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up onthe latch plateto make sure it is secure. 1-14 @ What’s wrong with this?
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A: The shoulder belt is too loose.It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
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1-1s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag. Your Pontiac has anair bag for the driver. Here are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system:
AIR BAG
1-19 How the Air Bag System Works
Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
1-20 When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe In a frontalor near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, frontal or near-frontal crashes.The air bag will inflate the air bag sensing system detects thatthe vehicle is only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed suddenly stopping as a result of a crash.The sensing “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straightinto a system triggers a chemical reactionof the sodium azide wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold levelis sealed in the inflator.The reaction produces nitrogen about 9 to 16 mph (14 to26 km/h). The threshold level gas, which inflates the air bag.The inflator, air bag, and can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,so that related hardware are all part of the air bagmodule it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your packed inside the steering wheel. vehicle strikes something that will moveor deform, such How does an air bag restrain? as a parked car, the threshold level willbe higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not even belted occupantscan contact the steering wheel. help the occupant. The air bag supplements the protection provided, by safety belts. Air bags distribute theforce of the impact In any particular crash, noone can say whether an air more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,stgpping bag should have inflated simply because of the damage the occupant more gradually. But air bagswould-not to a vehicle or becauseof what the repair costs were. help you in many types of collisions, including kollovers Inflation is determined by the angle ofthe impact and and rear andside impacts, primarily because an the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicledamage is only one occupant’s motion is not toward the airbag. Air bags indication of this. should never be regardedas anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderateto severe frontalor near-frontal collisions.
1-21 What will you see after an air bag inflates? 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once. Afterit inflates, you’ll need somenew parts for your air bag After the air bag inflates,it quickly deflates. This occurs system. you don’t get them, the air bag system so quickly that some people may noteven realize the air If won’t be there to help protect youin another crash. bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in A new system will include the air bag module and the steering wheel hub will behot for a short time, but possibly other parts. The service manual for your the part of the bag thatcomes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch.There will be some smoke and vehicle covers the need to replace otherparts. dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bag. Air bag 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, inflation will not prevent thedriver from seeing or from which records information about the air bag system. being able to steer the vehicle, nor willit stop people The module records information about the readiness from leaving the vehicle. of the system, when the sensorsare activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly.See your dealer for service.
I NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s bag, air it may not work properly. You may have to replace theair bag module.Do not open or break the air bag cover.
1-22 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The air bag affects how your Pontiac should serviced.be Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant There are parts of the air bag system in several places women. Like all occupants, they aremore likely to be around your vehicle.You don’t want the systemto seriously injured if they don’t wearsafety belts. inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the1995 Grand Am Service Manual A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and have information about servicing your vehicle and the the lap portion should be worn as lowas possible air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see throughout the pregnancy. “Service Publications” in the Index.The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the 0 Adjust the seat (to seehow, see “Seats” in the Index) mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more so you can sit up straight. Move your seatfar enough likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For forward that your feet touch partthe of the car thatis pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making called the “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less safety belts effective is wearing them properly. likely to slide under the lap belt ina crash. Right Front Passenger Position Was your Pontiac first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle . . . ” etc.) If so, then this ‘‘Right Front Passenger Position” partdoesn’t apply to your vehicle. To learn how touse your right front passenger position safety belts, read the Canadian Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with every new Pontiac fist sold in Canada. The rightfront passenger’s safety belt works thesame way as thedriver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier inthis section.
1-24 Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt It’s very important for rear seat passengersto buckle up! The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. seat are hurt more often in crashes than those whoare wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they canstrike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the beltacross you. Don’t let it get twisted.
1-25 2. Push the latch plateinto the buckle untilit clicks. would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckleit. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. end of the belt asyou pull up on the shoulder part. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you The lap part of the belt should b'e worn low andsnug on the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd beless likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Theshoulder belt should go over the shoulder andacross the chest. These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for edge of the seatback. Here ishow you should install the Children and Small Adults comfort guideson the shoulder belts: Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edgeof comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints the seatback and the interior bodyto remove the and for small adults.The comfort guides pull the guide from its storage'clip. shoulder belts away from the neck and head.
2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic There is one guide for each outside passenger position in cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide the rear seat. You will find them tuckedin between the over thebelt, and insert the two edges of the belt into seatback and the interior body, about half-waydown the the slots of the guide. 1-28 3. Be sure that the beltis not twisted and it lies flat. The 4. Buckle the belt around the child, andmake sure that elastic cord must be underthe belt and the guide on both the lap belt and the shoulderbelt are secured top. properly. Make sure that the shoulderbelt crosses the shoulder. See “Safety Belts, RearSeat Passengers” in the Index.
1-29 To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform Lap Belt these steps in reverse order.Squeeze the belt edges together so that youcan take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upwardto expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Center Passenger Position
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When you sit in the center seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
1-30 To make the belt shorter, pullits free end as shown until Children the belt is snug. Everyone in a vehicle needsprotection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adultsize. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children upto some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies
Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if you ever had to.
1-31 1-32 Child Restraints Top Strap Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint.You may find these instructions on the restraint itselfor in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infantor child restraint will show youhow to do that. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than thefront seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that youput your child restraintin the rear seat unless the childis an infant and you’re the only adultin the vehicle. In that case, you might wantto secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep aneye on the baby. Wherever you installit, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. If your child restraint has a top strap,it should be anchored. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraintcan move around in a collision or suddenstop and injure people in If you needto have an anchor installed, you can ask the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child your Pontiac dealer to put it in foryou. If you want to restraint in your vehicle-- even when no childis in it. install an anchor yourself, your dealercan tell you how to doit.
1-33 For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions for the child restraint. provided in the kit. 2. Secure the child in the child restraintas the Use the tether hardwarekit available from the dealer. instructions say. The hardware and installation instructions were 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lapand shoulder specifically designed for thisvehicle. portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plateto adjust the Outside Seat Position belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’s faceor neck, putit behind the child restraint.
1-34 4. Buckle the belt. Makesure the release button is 5. To tighten the belt, pullup on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the childrestraint. safety belt quickly if youever had to.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger.
1-35 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center 1. Make the belt as longas possible by tilting the latch Rear Seat Position plate and pullingit along the belt.
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2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
1-36 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt throughor around the 1. Push and pull the child restraintin different restraint. The child restraint instructions will show directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint you how. isn’t secure, turn thelatch plate over andbuckle it again. Then seeif it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger.
5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pullits free end while you push down on the child restraint.
1-37 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
Was your Pontiac first sold, when new,in Canada? (If it was, a stickeron the driver’s door will say “conformsto all applicable Canada motor vehicle. . . ” etc.) If so, then this “Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position” part doesn’t applyto your vehicle. To learn how to secure a child restraint in the rightfront To use a child restraint here, you will need a special seat, read theCanadian Owner’s Manual Safety Belt infanuchild seat attaching belt and the hardware that SuppEernent. It comes with every new Pontiacfirst sold goes withit. See the earlier part about the top strapif the in Canada. child restraint has one. Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware foryou. It’s free. The special belt is GM Part No. 12340286. Your dealer can find the part number for the correct attaching hardwarein the accessory sectionof the GM Parts Catalog.
1-38 Once the special hardware is ins'talled, please follow the instructions with it and these steps: 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-,shoulder belt by pushing the button on thebuckle.
It will stay on the door, ready to berebuckled for use by adults or older children.
1-39 2. Snap one hook of the infadchild seat attaching belt 3. Put the belt’s special latch plate into the vehicle’s near the floor at thedoor side of the seat. safety belt buckle.
1-40 4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle 7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. and pulling it along thebelt. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 8. Put the hook on the free end through the slot in the latch plate.
5. Put the restraint on theseat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 6. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
1-41 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down To remove the infanuchild seat restraint: on the child restraint.If the belt won’t stay tight, 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove switch it end for end. the special latch plate. Leave the latch plateon the special belt.
10. Push and pull the child restraintin different 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and directions to be sure it is secure. remove the special belt. 3. Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle,so it won’t fly around in a crash and injure someone. 4. Remember to reattach the automatic belt again, once the child restraint is removed. Be sureit isn’t twisted. 1-42 Larger Children Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they needto use the ." ."...... safety belts properly.
0 Children who aren't buckled upcan be thrown out in a crash.
0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.
Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit nextto a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide.
1-43 be sure that the shoulder beltstill is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crashthe child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see “Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides” in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder beltis still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the childin the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on thehips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
1-45 Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safetybelt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch should use it. The front seat lap-shoulder belts have plates, retractors, anchorages and warning systems are plenty of extra length built in, so they will fit almost all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged people. restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doingits job, have it But if a safety belt isn’t long enoughto fasten, your repaired. dealer will order you an extender. It’sfree. When you go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the Torn or frayed belts may not protect you ina crash. extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will They can ripapart under impact forces.If a belt is torn be just foryou, andjust forthe seat in your vehicle that or frayed, get a new one right away. you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attachit to the regular sqfety belt.
1-46 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need newbelts? After a very minor collision, nothing maybe necessary. But if the belts were stretched,as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need newbelts. If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says to replace the belt, besure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in accident. an You would see this label on thebelt near the latch plate.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will needto have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even ifthe belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes though the seat to the adjuster may needto be replaced.
1-47 NOTES
1-48 7 Section 2 Features & Controls :
Here you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellyou if I I everything is working properly-- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys
2-1 Keys are included for the ignition, the doors, and all other locks. I NOTICE: When a new Grand Am is delivered, the dealer removes Your Pontiac has a numberof new features that the tagsfrom the keys, and gives them tothe firstowner. can help prevent theft, therefore you can have a Each tag has a code on it that tells yourdealer or a lot of trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the lock your keys inside.You may even have to tags ina safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able damage your vehicle to get in.So be sure you to have new ones made easily usingthese tags. have extra keys. If you needa new key, go to your PontiacDealer for the correct key code. In an emergency, callthe Pontiac Roadside Assistance Programat 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743.
2-2 Door Locks From the inside you can lock the door bysliding the locking lever rearward.
To unlock the door,slide the locking lever forward.The lock control will show orange whenin the unlock position.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside you can use your key in doorthe lock. You can also use the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option.
2-3 Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks With power door locks, you Just close your doors and turn on the ignition.If you can lockor unlock allthe have an automatic transaxle, allof the doors will lock doors of your vehiclefrom when you move your shiftlever out of PARK (P) or the driveror front passenger NEUTRAL (N). If you have a manual transaxle, ofall door lock switch. the doors willlock when the vehicle reaches about8 mph (13 km/h). If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock. When the dooris closed again, it will lock automatically whenyou move your shift lever outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you have a manual transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 km/h). All doors will automatically On four-door models, the leveron each rear door works unlock when the keyis turned to theOFF position. only that door’s lock.It won’t lock (or unlock) all theof doors-- that’s a safetyfeature. If you don’t want the doors to automatically unlock when the keyis turned to theOFF position, you can remove the Automatic Door Unlock fuse (10A) from the vehicle fuse block. For fuse location, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
2-4 Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors of your vehicle cannotbe opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a Your Pontiac is rear door when the security lock ison: equipped with rear 1. Unlock the door from the inside. door security locks that help prevent 2. Then open the door from the outside. passengers from If you don’t cancel the security lockfeature, adults or opening therear doors older children who ridein the rear won’tbe able to open of your vehicle from the rear door from the inside.You should let adults and the inside. older children know how these securitylocks work, and how to cancel the locks. 1. To cancel the rear door lock, unlock thedoor from the inside and open the door from theoutside. To use one of these locks: 2. Use a key to move the lock all the way down. 1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. 2. Close the door. The rear door locks will now work normally. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
2-5 Illuminated EntryExit System When you lift the outside handle of either frontdoor or open a rear door, the lampsinside your vehicle willgo on. Theselamps will fade out after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed. If the ignition wasrecently turned off, the lamps will fade out afterfour seconds. These lamps will also go on when you pressthe DOOR or UNLOCK button on theoptional Keyless Entry transmitter. If the ignition has been offfor less than two minutes, the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for 15 seconds Your Keyless Entry System operates ona radio when your key is removed from the ignition switch to frequency subject to Federal Communications provide an illuminated exit. When the interior lamps go Commission (FCC) Rules. off they will fade out like in a movie theatre. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Keyless Entry System Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) If your Pontiac hasthis option, you can lock and unlock This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) your doors or unlock yourtrunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) This device must accept any interference received, away using the key chaintransmitter supplied with your including interference thatmay cause undesired vehicle. operation. Should interference to this system occur,try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement.
2-6 Check the distance. You may be too far from your Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle vehicle. This product hasa maximum range. Each key chaintransmitter is coded to prevent another Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects may be transmitter from unlocking yourvehicle. If a transmitter blocking the signal. is lost or stolen, a replacement canbe purchased through See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for your.dealer. Rememberto bring any remaining service. transmitters with you when yougo to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an vehicle, the remainingtransmitters must also be authorized service facility could voidauthorization to matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost use this equipment. transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Operation You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with The driver’s door will unlock automatically when exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers UNLOCK is pressed.If UNLOCK is pressed twice several different models of these systems on their quickly, all doors will unlock.All the doors will lock vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only twotransmitters when DOOR is pressed. Thetrunk will unlockanytime matched to it. the opened trunk symbolis pressed if the ignition is OFF. If the ignition is ON, the trunk will unlockif the See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. automatic transaxleis inNEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). On vehicles equipped witha manual transaxle, the parking brake must be set. Battery Replacement Trunk Lock Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain To unlock thetrunk from the outside, insert oneof the transmitter should last about two years. keys to the vehicle and turn the trunk lock cylinder. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you Remote Trunk Release have to get close to your vehicle beforethe transmitter works, it’s probably time tochange the batteries. To Replace Batteries in the Remote Keyless Entry 1. Pop the cover off by inserting a coin or similar object in the slot between the covers, and then twisting. 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the two batteries. Use two Duracell’ batteries, type DL-2016, or equivalent. 4. Replace the frontcover. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won’t get in. Pull upwardon the remote release handle, locatedon the floor nearthe left side of the driver’s seat,to release the 5. Check the transmitter operation. trunk lid. Makesure the lockout featureis not activated.
2-8 Lockout Feature
To turn the lockouton, slide the switch all the wayto the right. To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way to the left. When the lockout is on, the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunklid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with the key. This lockout feature is onlyavailable on vehicles thatdo not have the Keyless Entry System.
2-9 P’ ! ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your Glove Box , :.. 3- key out also locks your transaxle. And remember to lock Use oneof the vehicle’skeys to lock and unlock the the doors. glove box. To open, pull the glove box handle toward you. Parking at Night Theft Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Rememberto keep your valuables outof sight. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Put themin a storage area, or take them with you. Although your Pontiac hasa number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing weput on it can make it Parking Lots impossible to steal. However,there are ways you can help. If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lockit up and take your keys. Key in the Ignition But whatif you have to leave your ignition key? Whatif you have to leavesomething valuable in your vehicle? If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easytarget for joy riders or professional Put your valuablesin a storage area, like your trunk thieves -- so don’t do it. or glove box.
,I, ’ When you park yourPontiac and open the driver’s door, Lock the glove box. .- ’; you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. from.the ignition andtake it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your 0 Then take the door key with you.
2-10 New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Switch
NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better inthe long run if you followthese guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one.speed-- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 A E miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yetbroken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean W premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in’’ guideline every With the key in theignition switch, you can turnthe time you get new brake linings. switch to five positions: 0 Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See ACCESSORY (A): This is an “on” position in which “Towing a Trailer” inthe Index for more you can operate some of your electrical power information. accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you.
2-11 LOCK (B): This is the only only position in which you Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) can remove the key.This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle(on automatic models). OFF (C): This unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this positionif your vehicle must be pushedor towed, but nevertry to push-start your vehicle.A warning chime will soundif you open the driver’s door when the ignitionis off and the key is in the ignition. RUN (D): This is an“on” position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and releasethe switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. The key cannotbe removed from the ignition unless the key release button is used. START (E): Use this for starting the engine. When the engine starts, releasethe key. The ignition switch will To remove the key turn the key to OFF the position. return to RUN for normal driving. Press the key release button while turning the key from OFF to LOCK. Keeping your finger on the button, pull Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions the key straight out. ACCESSORY and RUN areON positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such asthe radio.
2-12 Starting Your Engine Engines start differently.The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) showsthe code letter or number for your engine. You will find theVIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number” inthe Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Automatic transaxle: Move your shift lever toPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any otherposition -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. I NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCKand you can’t NOTICE: turn it, be sure it is allthe way in. If it is, then Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is turn the steeringwheel left and right while you moving. If you do, you coulddamage the turn the key hard. But turn the key only with transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your your hand. Usinga tool to force it could break vehicle is stopped. the key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
2-13 Manual transaxle: 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then The gear selector should be inneutral. Hold the clutch stops), it could be flooded with toomuch gasoline. pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way floor and holding it there as youhold the key in down -- that’s a safety feature. START for about three seconds.This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the car starts briefly but To start your 2.3 Liter engine: then stops again, do the same thing,but this time 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your keep the pedal about one-quarterof the way down ignition key to START. Whenthe engine starts, let for fiveor six seconds. go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to work with the NOTICE: electronics in your vehicle.If you add electrical Holding your key in START for longer than 15 parts oraccessories, you could changethe way seconds at a time will cause your battery to be the fuel injection system operates. Before adding drained much sooner. Andthe excessive heat can electrical equipment, check with your dealer.If damage your starter motor. you don’t, your engine might not perform I properly. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, and if the weather is If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see very cold (below-20” F, or -29” C), push the the part of this manual that tells how to doit accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing while you turn the key to START. Do this until the Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. engine starts. As soon asit does, let go of the key.
2-14 To start your 3.1 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the acceleratorpedal, turn your NOTICE: ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let Your engineis designed to work with the go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical engine gets warm. parts oraccessories, you couldchange the way the fuel injection system operates. Beforeadding NOTICE: electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. If you don’t, your engine might notperform Holding your keyin START for longer than properly. 15 seconds at a timewill cause your battery to be If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see drained much sooner. Andthe excessive heat can the part of this manual that tells howto do it damage yourstarter motor. without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index. 2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded withtoo much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holdingit there as you holdthe key in START for about three seconds.If the car starts briefly but then stops again,do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal downfor fiveor six seconds. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine.
2-15 Driving Through Deep Standing To use the coolant heater: Water 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. NOTICE: 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
In very cold weather,0" F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater shouldbe plugged in a minimumof four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
2-16 There are sixdifferent positions for the shift lever on the I NOTICE: I three speed automatic andfour speed automatic transaxles. While PARK (P), REVERSE (R) and After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sureto NEUTRAL (N) operate identically for both transaxles, store the cord as it was beforeto keep it away the forward gear positions represent different gearing from moving engine parts.If you don’t, itcould and operation. See “Forward Gears (Three Speed)” or be damaged. “Forward Gears (Four Speed)’’ laterin this section. Three SpeFd Automatic How long should you keep thecoolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you have, and someother things.Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that youcontact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the bestadvice for that particular area.
Shifting the AutomaticTransaxle 1.
.. . (Three or Four Speeds) ..b Your Grand Am may be equipped witha three speed automatic ora four speed automatictransaxle. The shift lever is located on the console between the seats.
2-17 Four Speed Automatic
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PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’sthe best position to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fullyapply your regular
2-18 brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK (P) when the NEUTRAL (N): In this position, yourengine ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift doesn’t connect with the wheels.To restart when you’re out of PARK(P) ease pressureon the shift lever-- push already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. Also, use the shift lever all theway into PARK (P) -- as you NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. maintain brake application. Then movethe shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press shiftthe lever button before moving the shift lever.)See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” later in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE(R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forthto get out of snow, NOTICE: ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If I I You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
2-19 Forward Gears (Three Speed) FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.If the three speed automatic transaxle. shift lever is put in FIRST (l),the transaxle won’t shift SECOND (2):This position gives you more power but into firstgear until the vehicleis going slowly enough. lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as yougo down steep mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use NOTICE: your brakes off and on. If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’ttry to drive. This might happenif you were stuck in NOTICE: very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Don’t drive in SECOND for more than miles (2) 5 Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or your vehicle there with only the accelerator you can damage your transaxle.Use DRIVE @) pedal. This could overheatand damage the much possible. as as transaxle. Use your brakes tohold your vehicle in Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going position ona hill. slower than 65 mph (105 M),or you can damage your engine.
2-20 Forward Gears (Four Speed) When going down a steep hill. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for SECOND and FIRST(2 and 1): This position normal driving with the four speed automatic transaxle. provides second and first gear performance.When If you need more power for passing, and you’re: downshifting from OVERDRIVE(D) or THIRD(3) into SECOND (2), the transaxle will operatein second gear 0 Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your at vehicle speeds greater than20 mph (32 km/h) and in accelerator pedal about halfway down. first gear at vehicle speeds less than20 mph Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the (32 Wh). accelerator all theway down. The transaxle will automatically shift downto the next NOTICE: gear and provide more power. Don’t drive in SECOND(2) for more than5 miles THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however,it offers more power and lowerfuel (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or economy than OVERDRIVE(D). Here are some you can damage your transaxle.Use DRIVE (D) times you might choose THIRD(3) instead of as much as possible. OVERDRIVE (D): Don’t shift into SECOND(2) unless you are going When driving on hilly, winding roads. slower than65 mph (105 kmh), or you can damage your engine. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.
2-21 Shifting the Five-Speed Manual This is your shift pattern. Transaxle
1 3 5
2w 4 R
Here’s how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come toa complete stop and it’s hard toshift into F’IRST (l),put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N)and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift intoF’IRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedalas you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-22 THIRD, FOURTH and FIFTH (3,4 and 5): Shift into Shift Light THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and l?lFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch If you have a manual pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This lightwill To Stop: Let up on the accelerator pedal and pressthe show you when to shift to brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops,press the the nexthigher gear for best clutch pedal and the brakepedal, and shift into 0 fuel economy. NEUTRAL (N). SHIFT NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when youstart or idle your engine. k' . :I REVERSE (R): To back up, press downthe clutch pedal and shiftinto REVERSE (R) Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressingthe accelerator pedal. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather,road and trafficconditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and I NOTICE: shift whenthe lightcomes on. Shift to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicleis While you accelerate, it is normal for the light togo on stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your and off if you quickly change the positionof the vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift. Shift Speeds (Manual Transaxle) Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parkingbrake, This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for parking your vehicle. for best fuel economy.
2-23 Acceleration Shift Speeds for2.3L Quad 4 Engine (Code D) 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 kmlh) 3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 krn/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you shoulddownshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly or for NOTICE: good performance. If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or ifyou race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transaxle.
2-24 Parking Brake To release the parking brake hold the regular To set the parking brake pedal down. brake hold the regular Pull theBRAKE brake pedal down with RELEASE lever. your rightfoot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your
Driving with the parking brake on can cause If the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will your rear brakes to overheat.You may have to come on. replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parkingon any hill see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.That section shows what to do firstto keep the trailer from moving.
2-25 Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this:
Hold in the button on I the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the frontof your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. set the parkingbrake. 4. Removetakeandkeythe it withyou. If canyou walk awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, yourvehicle is in PARK (P)
2-26 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) Running (Automatic Wansaxle Models Only) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too muchforce on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brakeand then shift into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “ShiftingInto PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, movethe shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may needto have another vehicle push yours a little uphillto take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift If you have toleave your vehicle with the engine lever out ofPARK (P). running, be sure your vehicleis in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leaveit. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then,see if you can move the shift lever awayfrom PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
2-27 Shifting Outof PARK (P) 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want, Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully appZy your regular brakes before you can 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is inthe RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” inthe Index. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on Transaxle Models Only) the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual PARK (P) -- as you maintain brake application. Then transaxle in REVERSE (R) andfirmly apply the parking move the shift lever into thegear you want. (Press the brake. shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicleis If you ever hold the brake pedal down butstill can’t equipped to tow a trailer, see ‘Towing a Trailer” in the shift out of PARK (P), try this: Index. 1. Turn the key to OFF, not LOCK. 2. Apply and hold the regular brake until the endof Step 4.
2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
2-29 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It’s better not to park withthe engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some thingsto know.
Follow the proper steps to be sureyour vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parkingon a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
2-30 Windows The driver’s window switch has anAuto Down feature. The driver’s window can be openedto any position by On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window pressing the rearof the switch to thefirst detent. When crank located on the inside of each doorto open and the switch is fully depressed, the window willgo down close each window. all the way. Power Windows (Option) To stop the window whileit is lowering, press thefront of the switch, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the switchforward. Power Window Lock-OutSwitch (Option) On four-door models, this switch disablesthe rear passenger power window switches. Pushthe switch forward to lock the windows. Push the switchback to unlock the window switches. The lock-out switch prevents rear passengersfrom opening and closing windows. The drivercan dill control all of the windows with the switchin thelock position.
With power windows, switcheson the center console Horn control each of the windows when the ignitionis on. In You can sound thehorn by pressing the hornsymbol on addition, each rear passenger doorhas a control switch your steering wheel. for its own window.
2-31 Tilt Wheel (Option) Turn SignaVMultifunctionLever
A tilt steering wheel allows youto adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter thevehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: To tilt the wheel, hold thesteering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level, Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator then release the lever to lockthe wheel in place. 0 Headlamp High-Low Beam
0 Flash-To-PassFeature
0 Cruise Control (Option)
2-32 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator A green arrowon the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn a or lane change. 0
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t The turn signal has two upward(for right) and two flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out downward (forleft) positions. These positions allow you and otherdrivers won’t see your turn signal. to signal a turn or a lane change. ,: I If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an 1“‘ .. To signal a turn, move thelever all the way up or down. accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at allwhen you When the turn is finished, the lever will return signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit automatically. Breakers” in theIndex) and for burned-out bulbs.
2-33 Lamp Controls Parking Lamps Rotate the switch counterclockwiseup to the first position to turn on:
0 ParkingLamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lamps Headlamps Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the second position to turn on: 0 Headlamps Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lamps Rotate the switch clockwise toOFF to turn all the lamps Off.
2-34 Lamps On Reminder Flash-To-Pass (Except Canada) If you open the driver’s door whileleaving the lamps on Flash-to-pass lets you use your high beamheadlamps to and the ignition off, you will hear a warning chime. signal a driver infront of you that you wantto pass. Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer To use it, pull the turn signaVmultifunction lever toward you. To change the headlamps If your headlampsare off your high beamheadlamps from low beamto high or will turn on. They’ll stay on as longas you hold the high to low, pull the turn lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. signal lever all theway toward you.Then release it. If your headlamps are on, the flash-to-pass function will When the high beams are not work. Usethe lever to change between highand low on, this blue light on the beams. instrument panel also will be on.
2-35 Windshield Wipers For a single wiper cycle push thestalk down to MIST, then release it. For more cycles, hold the stalk down longer. For steady wiper cycles move the stalk up to either LOW or HIGH, depending on the wiper speed you want. To turn the wipers off move thestalk to OFF. Damaged wiper blades may prevent youfrom seeing well enoughto drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow fromthe wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozento the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your bladesdo become damaged, get new bladesor blade inserts. Heavy snowor ice can overload your wipermotor. A circuit breaker will stop themuntil the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. You control the windshield wipersby moving the stalk up or down.
2-36 Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers If your vehicle hascontrolled-cycle wipers, you can set (Option) the wiper speed as slowas 25 seconds betweenwiper cycles, or faster. The controlled-cycle delay is very useful inlight rain or snow. Move the stalk to DELAY, then rotate the inner band and choose the delay you want. Rotatethe inner band clockwise for shorter delay times between wipercycles. Rotate the band counterclockwise for a longer delay time between wipercycles. With controlled-cycle wipers you canalso use MIST for a single wiper cycle.
2-37 Windshield Washer
NOTICE: .-- 1 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can causethe solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and To wash your windshield, pull the windshield washer other parts of the washer system. Also, stalk toward you untilthe washers begin. When you release the stalk,the washers will stop, but the wipers water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. will keep going in LOW until you move the stalkto 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only 3/4 full OFF. when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damagethe tank if If you have the optional controlled-cycle wipers, after it is completely full. each wash cycleends the wipers will resume the delay a Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your speed you were using before.If you hadno speed selected, the wipers will stop. windshield washer. It can damage your washer systemand paint.
2-38 Cruise Control (Option)
With cruise control, you can maintaina speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator.This can reallyhelp on long trips.Cruise control does not work at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes,or push the clutch pedal,if you have a manual transaxle, the cruise control shuts off.
2-39 To Set Cruise Control
0 Move the cruise control switch to ON.
Push in theSET button at the endof the leverand release it.
0 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 0 Get up to the speed you want.
2-40 To Resume a Set Speed To Increase Speed WhileUsing Cruise Control There are two waysto go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button at the endof the lever, thenrelease the button and theaccelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Here’s the second wayto go to a higher speed: Move the cruise switch from ON to RES/ACC. Hold it there until you get upto the speed youwant, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move Suppose you set your cruisecontrol at a desired speed the switchto RES/ACC for less than half a second and then you apply the brake.This, of course, shuts off and then release it. Each time youdo this, your the cruise control. Butyou don’t needto reset it. Once vehicle will go about1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switchfrom ON to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) for about halfa second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
2-41 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will workon hills depends There are two waysto reduce your speed while using upon your speed, load, and the steepnessof the hills. cruise control: When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. When going Press in the button at the end of the lever until you downhill, you may haveto brake or shift toa lower gear reach the lower speed you want, thenrelease it. to keep your speed down.Of course, applying the brake To slow down in very small amounts, push the takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to button for less than half a second. Each time you do be too much trouble and don’t use cruise controlon this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. steep hills. Passing Another Vehicle While Using To Get Out of Cruise Control Cruise Control There are two waysto turn off the cruise control: Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed. When 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow pedal, if you havea manual transaxle;OR down to the cruise control speed youset earlier. Move the cruise switch to OFF. To Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memoryis erased.
2-42 Instrument Panel Intensity Control When using fog lamps, the parking lampsor low beam headlamps must be on. Fog lamps willgo off whenever the high beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come onagain. Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) canmake it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they canbe especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and beforesunset. Several countries, including Canada, requireDRL. You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lamps by rotating the instrument panel intensity controlswitch. A light sensor on topof the instrument panel makes the Rotate the switch all theway to the right to turn on the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system interior courtesy lamps. Rotate the switchto the left to will make your high beam headlampscome onat turn off the instrument cluster lamps and displays. reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, Fog Lamps 0 The headlamp switch is off, and The switch for your fog lamps is nextto the instrument panel intensity control. 0 The parking brake is released (manual transaxle). Push the top of the switchto turn the fog lampson. The shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle).
2-43 When the DRL are on, only yourhigh beam headlamps Front Reading Lamps (Option) will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’tbe lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your headlamps will come on at full brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off and your high beam headlampschange to the reduced brightness of the DRL. To idle your vehicle withthe DRL off, set theparking brake On a manual transaxle or put the vehicle in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) on an automatic transaxle, while theignition is in the OFF or LOCK position. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake on a manual transaxle or shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) on an automatic transaxle. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors. As with any vehicle, you should turn the regular headlamp system on anytime you need it. To turn on a reading lamp whenthe doors are closed, press the button. Pressit again to turn the lamp off.
2-44 Front Readinmap Lamps (Option) Trunk Lamp If your vehicle hasa sunroof, it will have a rearview This lamp comes on when youopen-your trunk. mirror with lamps builtin. The lamps go on when you open the doors. When the doorsare closed, turn the Dome Lamp Bulb Change lamps on andoff with the switches located below the It may not be obvious how to change your dome lamp face of the mirror. bulb. Here’s how:Grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently. Rear Reading Lamps (Option) The housing should popoff. If this doesn’t work, you may needto use a small, flat-head screwdriver under the side of the housing to help pry it off. -f.. I-$’:. . Battery Rundown Protection ,. Your Pontiac is equipped with a Battery Rundown Protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. A When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is lefton when the ignition is turned off, the I1 Battery RundownProtection system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. These overhead lamps and theinterior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors. To turn on a reading lamp whenthe doors are closed, press the button. Press it againto turn off the lamp. 2-45 To reactivate the interiorlamps, either: Inside Manual Daymight Rearview The ignition must be turned on Mirror The activated lamp switch must be turned off and then on, OR 0 A front door must be opened. The Battery Rundown Protection feature will also be activated when any door of your vehicle is leftopen. Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off €or over 24 days, battery power to your clock, audio system and Keyless Entry (if you have this option) will be turned off to reduce battery drain. When the ignition is turned on again, battery power will be resupplied. However, underthese conditions, it will be necessary to reset theclock and audio system settings. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.
2-46 Manual Remote Control Mirrors Power Remote Control Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjustedso you (Option) can just see the side ofyour vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position. A selectorknob on the center console controls both Adjust the driver side outside rearview mirrors. outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door.
Select the mirror you wantto adjust by rotating the knob to the left or right. Adjust each mirrorso that you can just see the side of your vehicle whenyou are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To adjust your passenger side mirror,sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust themirror for you.
2-47 Convex Outside Mirror Sunroof (Option) Your passenger’s side mirroris convex. Open the sunshadeby hand A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more when using the vent from thedriver’s seat. position. Press and release the rear of the switch and the sunroof will open to the vent pition. Press the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade. Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position.
Press and hold the front of the switch to closethe glass panel. The sunshade can onlybe closed by hand. Sun Visors The sunroof glass panel cannot be openedor closed if To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.You your Pontiac has an electrical failure. can also swing themto the side. Your vehicle may alsohave a plastic extension which NOTICE: pulls out of the main visorto increase protection from glare. Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the Visor Vanity Mirror sunroof may not open or close properly. Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. 2-48 Armrest Storage Compartment Cup Holders
The front doors, and the rear side panels on two-door models, provide spacefor holding a cup or soft drink. Pull up on the frontedge of the armrest to openthe armrest storage areafor cassette tapes,gloves, etc.
2-49 Passenger Side Cup HolderBtorage Garment Hook Area
If your vehicleis has the optional rear reading lamps, push down on the tab marked with a coat hanger symbol to fold down the garment hook. Coin Holder To access the cup holder and storage area, slide your finger in the groove and press the button locatedin the Place your coins in the appropriate slots within the upper left corner of the instrument panel on the center console in frontof the gearshift selector. passenger’s side. Then pull the cup holder forward and down. To close the cup holder/storage area, push thecup holder up and tothe left until it latches.
2-50 Ashtray and Lighter Lift the cover to reveal the ashtray. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into To clean the ashtray,lift it out by pulling up on the snuffer. your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.
To use the lighter,just push it in all the wayand let go. When it’s ready,it will pop back byitself.
NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating.If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element whenit’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.
You can also use this tray ascup a holder. Sunglasses Storage Place your sunglasses in the open area locatedabove you in the overhead console.
2-51 The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a many other things you’ll need to drive safely and glance how your vehicleis running. You’llknow how economically. fast you’re going, how muchfuel you’re using, and
2-52 i The main componentsof your instrument panelare: 12. Glove Box 1. Fog Lamp Switch 13. Climate Control System 2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control/ Interior Lamps 14. AshtrayLighter Switch 15. Gear Shift Lever 3. SideVent 16. Rear Window Defogger (Option) 4. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 17. Ignition Switch 5. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 18. SRS - Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) 6. InstrumentCluster 19.Horns 7. Windshield WipersNasher Stalk 20. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 8. Center Vent 21. Parking Brake Release Lever 9. AudioSystem 22. Hood Release Handle 10. Side Vent 23. Fuse Panel 11. Side Window Defogger Vent
2-53 Instrument Panel Clusters Your Pontiac is equipped withone of these instrument Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights panel cluster for your vehicle. and gages that are explained on thefollowing pages. Standard Cluster
2-54 Optional Cluster
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2-55 ,Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The trip odometer can tell per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your you how far you have odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, driven since you last resetit. in eithermiles (used inthe U.S.) or kilometers (used in To reset the trip odometer to Canada). I press1 zero, the~knobthe to Tamper-Resistant Odometer HHHB right of the gage. 140 Your Pontiac hasa tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that n someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true. I You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needsa new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, thenit must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer wasinstalled.
2-56 Tachometer (Option) Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lightsand gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. e-- Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
@ wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an -* expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to 5 your warning lights and gages couldalso saveyou or 4 RPM others from injury. XlOOO Warning lights come on when there maybe or is a problem with oneof your vehicle’s functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when youstart the engine just to let you know they’re working.If you are familiar withthis section, you should not bealarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there maybe or is a problem with one of your vehicle’sfunctions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when The tachometer shows yourengine speed inrevolutions there’s a problem with your vehicle. per minute (rpm). When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tellsyou NOTICE: what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Do not run your engineat speeds in the red area, Waiting to dorepairs can be costly -- and even or engine damage may occur. dangerous. So please get to knowyour warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. 2-57 Safety Belt Warning Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light will also come onand stay on for about 20 seconds, thenit will flash forabout 55 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the lightwill come on.
2-58 Air Bag Readiness Light Charging System Light There is an air bag readinesslight on the instrument The charging system light panel, which shows AIR BAG.The system checks the will come on briefly when air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light you turn onthe ignition, but tells you if thereis an electrical problem. The system the engine is not running, as check includes theair bag sensors and module, the a check to show you it is wiring and the diagnostic module. For moreinformation working. Then it should go on the air bag system, see“Air Bag” in theIndex. out. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or AIR START. Then the light If it stays on when yourengine is running, or comes on BAG should go out. This while you aredriving, you may have a problem with the means the system is electrical charging system. It could indicate thatyou ready. have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio start your vehicle, or stayson, or comes on when you and air conditioner. are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
2-59 Voltmeter (Option) Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear. See “Manual 0 Transaxle” in the Index. SHIFT
U [-I [-I L W Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac.’s hyc h-aullic brake system is divided into When your engine is not running, this gage shows the two parts.If one part isn’t condition of your charging system. working, the otherpart can When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on still work and stop you. For (in the RUN position), the gage shows your battery’s BRAKE good braking, though, you state of charge inDC volts. Readings between the red need both parts working warning zones indicatethe normal operating range. well. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. If the warninglight comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. 2-60 This light should comeon briefly as you start the Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then,have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. With the anti-lock brake svstem. this lirrht will If the light comeson while you are driving, pulloff the 18 u road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is come on when you start your engine and it will stay harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the lightis still on, orif the on for three seconds. anti-lock brake system warning lightis flashing, have the That’s normal. Ifthe light vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System doesn’t come on, have it Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index.) fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light flashes when you’re driving,you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there could beproblem a w-ith your regular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully.You may notice that the pedalis harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.It may take longer to stop. Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
The brake system warning light will also comeon when you set your parking brake, andit will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. itIf stays on after your parking brakeis fully released,it means you have a brake problem. 2-61 . Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan isnot working.
If the anti-lock brake system warninglight stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on If you have been operating your vehicle under normal when you’re driving, stop assoon as possible and turn driving conditions, you should pulloff the road, stop the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the your vehicle and turn the engineoff as soonas possible. system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again HOT COOLANTCAN BURN YOU BADLY! while you’re driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the light is on but notflashing and the regular brake system In “Problems on the Road”, this manual shows what to warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. don’t have anti-lock brakes.
2-62 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If you have been operating your vehicleunder normal driving conditions, you should pulloff the road,stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In “Problems on the Road”, this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating’, in theIndex. 280 Low Coolant Warning Light -E-- If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should be promptly pulled off the loo road and the coolantlevel b LOW checked. See “Engine r-r\ .J COOLANT Coolant” in the Index.If there are visible signs of This gage shows the enginecoolant temperature. If the steam see “Engine gage pointer moves into the red area, yourengine is too Overheating” in the:Index hot! before opening the hood. That reading means the same thing theas warning light. It means that your enginecoolant has overheated.
2-63 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light A computer monitors on, after a while the emission controls won’t operation of your fuel, ignition and emission work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good SERVICE control systems. This and your engine may not run as smoothly. This light should come on could lead to costly repairs not covered by your ENGINE when the ignition is warranty. SOON on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show youit is working.
If it doesnot come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while youare driving, the computer is indicating that you havea problem. You should take your vehicle infor service soon.
2-64 Oil Warning Light 0 Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blinkon and off. This is normal. If you have a problem with 0 If you make a hard stop, the light maycome on for a your oil, this light may moment. This is normal. stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going throughyour engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated.
The engine could be low onoil, or could have some other oil problem. Haveit fixed right away. The oil light couldalso come on in three other situations: NOTICE: When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, Damage to your engine from neglected oil the light will comeon as a testto show you it is problems can be costly and is not covered by your working, but the lightwill go out when you turn the warranty. ignition to START. If it doesn’tcome on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with thefuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.
2-65 Check Oil Light Prior to checking the oil level be sure your vehicle has been turned off for several minutes and ison a level This light should come surface. Check the oil level on the dipstick and bringit on briefly when you to the proper level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. turn your ignition key NOTE: A false CHECK OIL, light may be generated to RUN. when parking on steep grades. The oil level monitoring system only checksoil level during thebrief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil levelwhen the engine isrunning. Additionally, an oil level checkis only performed if the engine has been turnedoff for a considerable period of time allowing theoil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. If the lightdoes notcome on,have your vehicle serviced. If the light comes on and stays on after starting your vehicle, the oil level should be checked.
2-66 Oil Pressure Gage
SERVICE NOTICE: ENGINE SOON Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems Can be costly and is'nat covered by your warranty. The oil pressure gage shows the engineoil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) whenthe engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature andoil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the red zone may be caused aby dangerously low oil level orother problem causing low oil pressure. Have your vehicle serviced immediately.
2-67 Fuel Gage It takes a little more or less fuel fillto up than the gage indicated. For example, the gagemay have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity fill to the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corneror speed up.
0 The gage doesn’t go back toE when you turn off the ignition. For your fuel tank capacity, see “Service Station Information” on the last pageof this manual. Check Gages Light (Option)
This light will come on briefly when youare Your fuel gage tells you about how muchfuel you have starting the engine.If the left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears light comes on and stays E (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should CHECK on while you are driving, get more soon. GAGES check your various gages Here are four things that some owners ask about. None to seeif they are in the of these show a problem with yourfuel gage: warning zones. At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (Full).
2-68 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation control systems and audio systems offered with your system described later in this section. Pontiac. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. 3f FAN: The left control knob sets the Fan speed. To select the forceof air you want, turn the knob. The Climate Control System fan is always running unless the mode control is moved to OFF. Temperature Control: The center control knob regulates the temperatureof the air coming through the system. Mode Control: The right control knob changes the functions of your system.
BI-LEVEL: Use on cool, but sunny days. This setting brings in the outside air, butdirects it in two ways. The cool air is directedto the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets, but With this system, you can controlthe ventilation and slightly warmer airis directed through the heater ducts heating in your vehicle. and defroster vents.At times this temperature difference may be more apparent thanothers.
3-1 VENT Use when outside temperatures are mild, Air Conditioning System (Option) and little heating or cooling is needed. Air flow is The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep through the instrument panel outlets. Set the center your windows closed while using them.Your vehicle control knob to the temperature desired. also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. HEATER: This setting brings heated airthrough the heaterducts, and some through the windshield Air Conditioning defroster vents. Your system has three air conditioner settings. Before using If you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine your air conditioner on very hot days, open the windows block heater) and use it during cold weather, 0°F long enough to let hot insideair escape. This reduces the (- 18“C) or lower, your heatingsystem will more quickly amount of work your air conditioner’s compressorwill have provide heat because the engine coolant is already to do, which should help fuel economy. warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. MAX: Use for maximum cooling. This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicleso it 9 BLEND: This setting divides air flow equally maximizes yourair conditioner’s performanceand your between the heaterducts and the windshielddefroster vehicle’s fuel economy. vents. A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting DEFROST This setting directs air through the cools outside air and directs it through the instrument windshield defroster vents located on top of the panel outlets. instrument panel. BI-LEVEL: Use on cool, but sunny days. This Defogging Windows setting brings inthe outside air, but directs it in two ways. The cool air is directed to the upper portionof To defog the windshield, turn all three control knobs to your body through the instrument panel outlets, but the far right. slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster vents.At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others. Ventilation If you havethe optional engine coolant heater (engine block heater) and use it during cold weather, 0°F Use when outside temperaturesare mild, andlittle (- 18 O C) or lower, your heating system willmore quickly heating or coolingis needed. Turn the right knob to provide heat because the engine coolant ‘is already VENT. Air flow is directed throughthe instrument panel warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater” the Index. outlets. Set the center knobto the temperaturedesired. BLEND: This setting divides airflow equally between Heating the heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents. Turning the right controlknob to HEATER andthe Defrosting center control knob clockwisewill send heatedair through the heater ducts toward yourfeet and the floor, The DEFROST setting directs air through ‘the defroster and some through the defroster vents. vents located on top of the instrument panel. VENT and HEATERare economical positionsbecause Defogging Windows with Air Conditioning the air conditioner compressor doesn’t inrun these two System settings. This reduces engineload, resulting in improved fuel economy. If either settingfails to keep you To defog the windshield, turn all three control knobs to comfortable, or causes your windowsto fog up, turn the the far right. right controlknob to one of the air conditioning To defog the side windows, turn theright controlknob positions, orto DEFROST. to BI-LEVEL and the fan control knob to HIGH. Aim the side vents towardthe side windows. For increased air flow to the side vents, close the center vents.
22 Rear Window Defogger (Option) Flow-Through Ventilation System Your Pontiac’s flow-through ventilation system supplies The rear window defogger outside air into the vehicle when itis moving. Outside uses a warming grid to air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air remove fog from the rear conditioning fan is running. window. Press the defogger switch. The indicator light Ventilation Tips will glow. If your vehicle is traveling under 45 mph 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet freeof ice, snow, or (70 km/h), the rear window any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater defogger will turn off and defroster will work far better, reducing the automatically after about chance of fogging the insideof your windows. 10 minutes of use. 0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control knob to the highest position fora few If yourvehicle is traveling over 45 mph (70 km/h), the moments before drivingoff. This helps clear the defogger will operate continuously. You canh’rm the defogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again. intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the insideof your windows. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid onthe rear window. 0 Keep the air path underthe front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. I NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
3-4 Audio Systems Radios with SEEK left and right arrow buttons (CD Player): The following pages describethe audio systems available for your Pontiac, and howto get the best 1. With the ignition on and the radio on or off, press performance from them. Please readabout the system in SET. The SET indicator will appear on the digital your vehicle. display for five seconds. 2. Within five seconds, press the SEEK right arrow Setting the Clock button until the correct minute appears on the Radios with SEEK up and downarrow buttons: display. 1. With the ignition on andradio on or off, press SET. 3. Press and hold the SEEK left arrow button until the The SET indicator will appear on the digital display correct hour appears on the display. for five seconds. 2. Within five seconds, press theSEEK up arrow
button until the correct minuteappears on the i- display. .. .. 3. Press the SEEK down arrow button until the correct hour appears on the display.
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3-5 AM/FM Stereo Radio Playing the Radio PWRoVOL: With the ignitionon, turn the upper knob clockwise to turn on the radio and increase volume. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume and to turn the radio off. RECALL: Press the upper knob to change between the clock and the radio station frequency display when the radio is on. Finding a Station AM FM: Press the lower knob to change between the I’ AM and FM bands (the digital display will displayAM or FM, and if the station is in stereo,FM STEREO will be displayed). TUNE: Turn the lower knob clockwise or The digitaldisplay indicates information on time or counterclockwise to tune in radio stations (the radio radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, station frequency will be displayed on the digital whether the station is in stereo, and other radio display.) functions. SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the next station higher or loweron the AM or FM radio band.
3-6 Presets: The four numberedpushbuttons can be usedto Setting the Tone preset up to 14 radio stations (sevenAM and seven€34). BASS: Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to 1. Tune in the desired station. decrease it. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital TREB: Slide this lever up to increase treble or down to display for five seconds. decrease it. If a station is weak or noisy,reduce the treble. 3. While SET is displayed,press one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever youpress this button again, Adjusting the Speakers the preset station will be tunedin. BAL: The control ring behind the upperknob adjusts 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM and four FM the lefthight speaker balance. stations. FADE: The control ring behind thelower knob adjusts Up to three additional stationson each band may be the fronthear speaker balance. preset by “pairing” pushbuttons: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET, and within five seconds press any two adjacent pushbuttonsat the same time. Whenever you press these two buttonsagain, the preset station will be tuned in. AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Playing the Radio Player (Option) VOL-BAL: With the ignition on, turn the upper knob clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase volume. Turn the knob counterclockwiseto decrease volume and to turn the radio off.
VoL-OBAL TREBLE I PROG-RCL: Press the upper knob to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displaywhen the radio is on. Press the knob to hear the otherof sidea ~PROG-RCL tape while a cassette is playing. TUNE -0 FADE BASSB Finding a Station LOR AM FM: Press the lower knob to change between the PAM-FM AM and FM bands (the digital display will displayAM or FM,and if the station is in stereo,STEREO will be displayed). TUNE: Turn the lower knob clockwise or The digital display indicates informationon time or counterclockwise to tune in radio stations (the radio radio station frequency,the AM or FM radio band, station frequency will be displayed on the digital whether the stationis instereo, and otherradio display). functions. SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the next station higher or lower on AMthe or FM radio band. PES&: The four pushbuttons below thedigital display Setting the Tone can be used topreset up to14 radio stations (seven AM BASS: Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to and seven EM). decrease it. 1. Tune in the desired station. TREBLE: Slide this lever up to increase treble or down 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear onthe digital to decrease it. If a station is weak or noisy,reduce the display for five seconds. treble. 3. While SET is displayed,press one of the four Adjusting the Speakers pushbuttons. Whenever you press this buttonagain, the preset stationwill be tuned in. BAL: The control ring behind the upperknob adjusts the lefvright speaker balance. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM and four FM stations. FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the frondrear speaker balance. Up to three additional stations oneach band may be preset by “pairing” pushbuttons: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET, and within five seconds press any two adjacent pushbuttons at the same time. Whenever you press these two buttonsagain, the preset station will be tunedin.
3-9 Playing a Cassette Tape AWMStereo Radio with Cassette Tape With the power on, insert a tape into the cassette door. Player and Graphic Equalizer (Option) Do not use tapes that are longer than 45 minutes on each side. When the left indicator arrow is lit,selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing. When theright indicator mow is lit, selections listed on the bottomside of the cassette are playing. Press the uppercontrol knob to change sides of a cassette while it is playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when TUNE 0 FADE it reaches the endof a tape. n Fast Forward:To advance the tape rapidly, press the button with the arrow pointing in the direction the tape is playing. To stop fast forward, press the center eject button. Reverse: To reverse the tape rapidly, pressthe button with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction the tape The digital display indicates information on time or is playing. To stop reverse, press the center eject button. radio station frequency, theAM or FM radio band, Eject: To stop playing a tape, press the center button whether the station isin stereo, and other radio below the cassette. The cassette will be ejected, and the functions. radio will begin playing.
3-10 Playing the Radio Presets: The four pushbuttons below the digital display VOL-BAL: With the ignitionon, turn the upper knob can be usedto preset up to 14 radio stations (seven AM clockwise to turn your audio system on andto increase and sevenFM). the volume. Turn the knobcounterclockwise to turn the 1. Tune in the desired station. volume down and to turn the systemoff. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appearon the digital PROG-RCL: Press the upper knobto change between display for five seconds. the clock and the radio stationfrequency display when 3. While SET isdisplayed, press one of the four the radio is on. pushbuttons. Whenever you pressthis button again, Finding a Station the preset station will be tunedin. AM FM: Press the lower knobto change between the 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM andfour FM AM and FM bands (the digitaldisplay will display AM stations. or FM and if the station isin stereo). Up to three additional stations on each band may be AMST: Press this buttonif you don’t wantAM stereo, preset by “pairing” pushbuttons: such as whena station is weak or noisy. Press againto 1. Tune in the desired station. return to AM stereo. 2. Press SET, and within five seconds press any two TUNE: Turn the lower knobclockwise or adjacent pushbuttons at the same time. Whenever counterclockwise to tune inradio stations (the radio you press these two buttons again, the preset station station frequency will be displayedon the digital will be tuned in. display). SEEK: Each time you pressSEEK, you will tune inthe next station higher or lower on theAM or FM radio band.
3-11 Setting the Tone When the left indicator is lit, selections listedon the top side of the cassette are playing. When the right indicator Graphic Equalizer Controls:Boost the bass, arrow pointing down islit, selections listedon the emphasize a voice in a song, brighten the treble -- your bottom side of the cassette are playing. Press the upper equalizer allows youto adjust five .separatefrequencies control knob to change sidesof a cassette while it is of sound to your individual taste. Move a lever up to playing. The tape player automatically begins playing emphasize a frequency, andmove it down to the other side when it reaches the endof a tape. de-emphasize a frequency. It’sbest to begin withthe levers inthe middleposition, then adjust each lever as Fast Forward:Press the arrow button in the direction you like. The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass; 1K is the tape is playing to advance the tape rapidly. Press midrange; and 3.5K and 10K control the treble. again to play the tape. Adjusting the Speakers Reverse: Press the arrow button inthe opposite direction the tape is playing to reverse the tape rapidly. BAL: The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts Press again to play the tape. the lefdrightspeaker balance. APS: Press the button to the recessed position and the FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts FWD and REV buttons will functionas a “music the fronthearspeaker balance. search,” stopping the cassetteat the next or previous selection on the tape. Playing a CassetteTape STOP-EJECT: To stop playing a tape, press this With the power on, insert a tape into the cassette door.Do button. The cassette will be partially ejected, and the not use tapes that are longer than 45 minutes on each side. radio will begin playing. CrO2: This button sets tape bias. When playing high bias chrome or metal tapes, pressCr02 to turn the feature on. When playing standard tapes, press again to turn the feature off.
3-12 AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Playing the Radio (Option) PWR: With the ignition on, press this button to turn your audio system on andoff. VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume, and counterclockwise to decrease volume. MUTE: Press the upper knob to mute the radio or compact disc player. Press the knob again to listen. RCL: Press this buttonto alternate the digital display -1 between the time, station and radio band. Finding a Station BAND: Press the lower knob to change between the AM and FM bands (the digital display will display the band you select). TUNE: Turn the lowerknob clockwise or The digital display indicates information on timeor counterclockwise to tune in radio stations (the radio radio station frequency, theAM or FM radio band, station will be displayed on thedigital display). whether the station isin stereo, and otherradio SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, youwill tune in the functions. next station higher or lower on the AM,FM1 or FM2 radio band.
3-13 Presets: The five numbered pushbuttonscan be used to Adjusting the Speakers preset up to 15 radio stations (five AM and ten FM). BAL: The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts The buttons have other uses when youare playing a the lefuright speaker balance. compact disc. FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts 1. Tune in the desired station. the fronthear speaker balance. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital display for five seconds. Compact Disc Player 3. While SET is displayed, press one of the five Many of the controls for the radio also have functions pushbuttons. Whenever you press this button again, for the compact disc player, as explained here. the preset station will be tuned in. Don’t use mini-discs thatare called singles. They won’t 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of five AM and ten FM eject. Use only @&size compact discs. stations. 1. Press PWR to turn the radio on. Setting the Tone 2. Insert a disc partway into the slot, with the label side up, The player will pullit in. In a few seconds, the Graphic Equalizer Controls:Boost the bass, disc should play. emphasize a voice in a song, brighten the treble-- your equalizer allows you to adjust five separate frequencies If the disc comes back out and/orERR appears on the of sound to your individual taste.Move a lever up to display: emphasize a frequency, moveit down to de-emphasize a 0 The disc may be upside down. frequency. It’s best to begin with the levers in the middle position, then adjust each lever as youlike. The 60 and The disc may be dirty, scratched or wet. 250 levers adjust the bass; 1Kis midrange; and 3.5K There may be too much moisture in the air (wait and 1 OK control the treble. about one hour and try again).
3-14 The player may be too hot, too coldor the road may PREV: Press to play a track again.If you keep pressing be too rough for the discto play. As soon as things the PREV button, the disc will keep backingup to get back to normal, the disc should play. previous tracks. While a disc is playing, theCD indicator is displayed on NEXT: Press when you wantto hear the next track. If the digital display, as is the clock. you keep pressing the NEXT button, the disc will keep RCL: Press this button onceto see what trackis advancing toother tracks. playing. Press again withinfive seconds to see how long When Finished with the CompactDisc Player that track has been playing.The track number also will be displayed when the volumeis changed or a new track If you press PWRor turn off the ignition,the disc will starts to play. stay in the player andstart again when you turn onthe ignition or the PWR button.The disc will beginplaying COMP: Pressing this button makes soft and loud at the point whereit had been stopped. passages more equal in volume. Press againto resume normal play. ST-PL: Press to stop the disc player; theradio will play. Press again to playthe disc (the player will startplaying RDM: Press to play tracks in random, rather then the disc where it had stopped earlier). sequential, order. Press the button againto play the tracks sequentially. EJCT Press to eject the disc; the radio will play.You can also eject the disc with the radioor ignition off. REV: Press and hold to reverse the disc rapidly. Release to resume playing. The counter reading will illuminate NOTE: As a safety feature,if the CD is left partway out in the graphic display. of the slot, as when ejected, and theradio or ignition is turned off, the disc will be pulled back into the player. FWD: Press and hold to advance the disc rapidly. This will occurin thirty seconds. When the playeris Release to resume playing.The counter reading will turned back on, the disc will start at track one. illuminate in the graphic display.
3-15 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 4. Press station preset buttons1 and 4 at the same time and hold until“---” appears on the display. Delco LOCII@ is an anti-theft featurefor the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the NOTE: You now have only 15 seconds between each system plays normally. Ifit isused, your player won’t be of the following steps. usable if it is ever stolen becauseit will go to LOC mode 5. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display. any time battery poweris removed. It will also go to LOC mode any time powerfrom the battery is turned off 6. Press the SEEK left or right arrow buttons until the by the Battery Protection feature (see “Battery Rundown first digit of your code appears. Protection” in the Index). Until an unlock codeis 7. Turn the TUNE knob clockwise or counterclockwise entered, it will not turnon. until the second and third digitsof your code appear. The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret 8. Press the BAND knob(“000” will appear again on code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power the display). for any reason, you must unlock the system with the secret code before the radio will turn on. 9. Press the SEEK left or right arrow button until the fourth digit of your code appears. Setting the Anti-Theft System 10. Turn the TUNE knob clockwise or counterclockwise 1. Write down any six-digit numberand keep it in a until the fifth and sixth digitsof your code appear. safe place. This is your secret code. 11. Press the BAND knob (“rEP” will appear for five 2. Turn the ignition to the ACCor RUN position. seconds, then “000”). 3. Press the PWR buttonto turn the radio off. 12. Repeat steps 6- 11. This time SEC will appear, indicating that Delco LOCII@ is set, and your audio system is secure.
3-16 Disabling the Anti-Theft System 9. Press the BAND knob. If the display shows “---,” Enter your secret codeby following these steps (you the disabling sequence was successful. The numbers will have only 15 seconds between each step). matched the user-selected code or the factory back-up code and the audio system is in the 1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUNposition, and unsecured mode. If the display shows SEC, the turn the radio off. disabling sequence was unsuccessful. The numbers 2. Press station preset buttons1 and 4 at the same time did not matcheither of the codes and the audio for five seconds. SEC willappear on the display, system will remain in the securedmode. indicating the audio systemis secure. To Unlock the System Aftera Power Loss 3. Press SET, and “000’ will appear onthe display. When battery poweris reapplied to a secured audio 4. Press the SEEK left orright arrow buttonuntil the system after a loss of power, the audiosystem will not first digitof your code appears. turn on and LOC willappear on the digital display. You will need to unlock the Delco LOC 11” system. 5. Turn the TUNE knobclockwise or counterclockwise until the second and thirddigits of your code appear. 1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and 6. Press the BAND knob(“000” will appear again on turn the radio off. the display). 2. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display. 7. Press the SEEK left or right arrow buttonuntil the 3. Follow steps 4-8 for disabling your anti-theft fourth digit of your code appears. system. 8. Turn the TUNE knob clockwiseor counterclockwise 4. Press the BAND knob. The time will appear on the until the fifthand sixth digits of your code appear. digital display if you are successful. IfSEC appears, however, the numbers did not match,and your audio system is still locked.
3-17 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo NOTICE: FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals Before you add any sound equipment to your will reach only about 10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile buildings or hillscan interfere with FM signals, causing telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can the sound to come and go. add what you want. If you can, it’s very AM important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of The rangefor most AM stations is greater than for FM, your vehicle’s engine, Delco@radio or other especially at night. The longer range, however, can systems, and even damage them. And, your cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can also vehicle’s systems mayinterfere with the pick up noise fromthings like storms and powerlines. operation of sound equipmentthat has been To lower this noise,try reducing the treble level. added improperly. Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable So, before adding sound equipment, check with until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules volumes of sound. Sound thatseems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Takeprecautions by covering mobileradio and telephone units. adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearingloss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
3-18 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Cassettes are subject to wear and thesound quality may degrade over time. Always makesure that the cassette A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly cancause tape is in good condition before you have your tape reduced sound quality, minedcassette, or a damaged player serviced. mechanism. Cassette tapes shouldbe stored in their cases away from contaminants,direct sunlight, and Care of Your Compact Discs extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may notoperate properly or cause failure of the tape player. Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from directsunlight Your tape player should be cleaned every50 hours of and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality,try a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and known good cassette to see ifthe tape or the tape player clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. is at fault. If this other cassette has noimprovement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the Cleaning may be done witha scrubbing action edge of the hole and the outer edge. non-abrasive cleaning cassette.This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrubthe tape head as FixedAntenna Mast -+.. the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn.It is normal for the The fixed mast antennacan withstand most car washes cartridge to eject while cleaning.Insert the cassette at without being damaged.If the mast should ever become least three timesto ensure a thorough cleaning. A slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the scrubbing action cleaningcassette is available through mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should your Pontiac dealership. replace it. You may use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape tightened to the fender. head. This typeof cleaning cassette will not eject. Itmay not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbingtype cleaner.
3-19 NOTES
3-20 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about drivingis: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safetydevice in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be readyfor anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, itmeans “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what theymight do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensivedriving maneuver, in both city and ruraldriving. You never Here you’ll find information about driving differenton know when the vehicle in front ofyou is going to brake kinds of roads and in varying weatherconditions. We’ve or turn suddenly. also includedmany other usefultips on driving.
4-1 Drunken Driving There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. Death and injury associated with drinking and drivingis a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But year. what if people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less thanmany might Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs driveto a think. Although it depends on each person and situation, vehicle: here is some general information on the problem. Judgment The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)of someone MuscularCoordination who is drinking depends upon four things: Vision 0 How much alcohol consumed
0 Attentiveness 0 The drinker’s body weight Police records show that almost half of all motor 0 The amount of food that is consumed beforeand vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol.In most cases, during drinking these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to and driving. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor consume the alcohol vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than300,000 people injured. According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so they BAC of about0.06 percent. The person would reach the never drive after drinking.For persons under 21, it’s same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses against the law in everyU.S. state to drink alcohol. of wine or three mixed drinksif each had 1- 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
4-2 woman generally will reach a higherBAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has thesame number of drinks. The law in manyU.S. states sets thelegal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number ofU.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limitis 0.08 percent. In some other countries it’s even lower,The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in theU.S. is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’veseen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability todrive is affected well below aBAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows thatthe driving skills of many people are impaired at a BACapproaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worseat night. All It’s the amount of alcohol that counts.For example, if drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0.05 percent. the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces Statistics show that the chanceof being in a collision or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s increases sharply for drivers who haveBAC a of BAC would be close to0.12 percent. A person who 0.05 percent or above. A driver with BACa level of consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a 0.06 percent has doubled hisor her chance of having a somewhat lower BAC level. collision. At a BAClevel of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collisionis twelve times greater; at There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is twenty-five times a lower relative percentageof body water than men. greater ! Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a
4-3 The body takes aboutan hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up.“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. Whatif there’s an emergency,a need to take sudden action,as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid thecollision. There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don’tknow. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can makecrash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain,spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger-- is in a crash, that person’s chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not beendrinking.
4-4 Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehiclego where Braking action involvesperception time and reaction you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and time. the accelerator. All three systems haveto do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. at the places where the tires meet the road. That’s perception time. Then you haveto bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.It might be less with one driver and as long as two orthree seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness,coordination, and eyesight all play a part.So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lotof distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle andothers is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavementor gravel); the conditionof the road (wet, dry,icy); tire tread; andthe condition of your brakes.
Sometimes, as when you’re drivingon snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of thosecontrol systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you canlose control of your vehicle. 4-5 Avoid needless heavybraking. Some people drive Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic braking system is a mistake. Your brakes may nothave time to cool that will help preventa braking skid. between hard btops. Yourbrakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keeppace This lighton the with the traffic and allowrealistic following distances, 1instrument panel will you will elimiaate a lot of unnecessary braking. That come on briefly when means better biaking and longer brake life. you start your vehicle. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will.still have some power brake assist. But you will use it’when you brake.Once the power assist is used up, it may t&e longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder topush. When you start your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you may heara momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. Thisis the ABS system testing itself. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on orflash. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
4-6 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s saythe road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens withABS. You can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. A computersenses that wheels are slowing down. If one you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on Of the aboutis to stop the computer wheelspeed and controls brakingpressure accordingly. separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time thechange Remember: doesn’tAnti-lockwheels. rear you need to get your foot upto the brake pedal. If you get too
4-7 close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time Steering Tips to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up aheadto stop, even Driving on Curves though you have anti-lock brakes. It’s importantto take curves at a reasonable speed. To Use Anti-Lock A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down the news happen on curves. Here’s why: and let anti-lock work for you.You may feel the system Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. the samelaws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of thetires against the road surface makesit Braking in Emergencies possible for the vehicle to change its pathwhen you turn Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep With anti-lock, youcan steer and brake at the same the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever time. In many emergencies, steeringcan help you more tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. than even the very best braking. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at Steering which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re Power Steering in a curve, speed is theone factor you can control. If you lose power steering assist because the engine Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Thenyou stops or the system is not functioning, youcan steer but suddenly accelerate. Both control systems-- steering and it will take much more effort. acceleration -- have to do their work wherethe tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration demandcan too Variable Effort Steering (Option) much of those places. You can lose control. This steering system provides lightersteering effort for What should you do if this ever happens? Easeup on the parking and at low vehicle speeds. Steeringeffort will accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle theway you want it increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. to go, and slow down. 4-8 Speed limit signs near curves warn thatyou should steer around the problem,to the left or right depending adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speedsare on the spaceavailable. based on good weather and roadconditions. Under less An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick favorable conditions you’ll wantto goslower. decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you canturn it a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while yourfront full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. wheels are straight ahead. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, andjust as quickly Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Waitto accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a tsuck stopped in your lane,or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencieslike these. First apply your brakes. Itbetter is to remove as The fact that such emergencysituations are always much speed as you can from a possiblecollision. Then possible is a good reason to practice defensive drivingat all times and wearsafety belts properly.
4-9 Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find sometime that yourright wheels have The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits forjust the right moment, you’re driving. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the back into the right lane again.A simple maneuver? pavement, recovery shouldbe fairly easy. Ease off the Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane accelerator and then, ifthere is nothing in the way, steer highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. passing vehicle occupies the same laneas oncoming You can turn the steering wheel upto 1/4 turn until the traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn judgment, or a brief surrenderto frustration or anger can your steering wheelto go straight down the roadway. suddenly put the passing driverface to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. So here are some tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns.If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A broken y// y// edge of paved surface center line usually indicates it’sall right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems emptyof approaching traflic. 4-10 Do not get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, start your leftlane change signal beforemoving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the rightlane to pass. When youare far enough especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, ahead of the passed vehicle to seeits front in your you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead inside mirror, activate your rightlane change signal suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable and move back into the right lane.(Remember that distance. your right outside mirror is convex.The vehicle you When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, just passed may seemto be farther away from you start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t than it really is.) get too close. Time your moveso you will be 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on increasing speed as the time comes to moveinto the two-lane roads. Reconsider before passingthe next other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you willhave a vehicle. “running start” that more than makes upfor the Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. distance you would lose by dropping back. And if Even though the brake lamps arenot flashing, it may something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, be slowing downor starting to turn. you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait for another opportunity. If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the following driver to get ahead of you.Perhaps you 0 If other cars are lined upto pass a slow vehicle, wait can ease a little to the right. your turn. But take care that someone isn’t tryingto pass you as you pull outto pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot.
4-11 Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your footoff the accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the Let’s review what driving experts say about what vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a and acceleration) don’t have enough friction wherethe second skidif it occurs. tires meet the roadto do what the driverhas asked. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep tryingto steer gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll and constantly seek an escape routeor area of less want to slow down and adjust your driving to these danger. conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and Skidding vehicle control more limited. In a skid, a driver canlose control of the vehicle. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking care suited to existing conditions, and by not (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). “overdriving” those conditions. But skidsare always Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.You possible. may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle The three types of skids correspondto your Pontiac’s is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues-- such as three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels enough water, ice or packed snowon the road to make a aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too “mirrored surface” -- and slow down when you have much speed or steering in a curve causes tiresto slip and any doubt. lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skidtoo Remember: Any anti-lock brake system(ABS) helps much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. avoid only the braking skid. A cornering skid and an acceleration skidare best handled by easing your foot offthe accelerator pedal.
4-12 Driving at Night 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. 0 Since you can’t see as well, you may needto slow down and keep more space between you andother vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your headlamps can lightup only so much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watchfor animals. 0 If you’re tired, pull offthe road in a safeplace and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Butas we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old driver may requireat least twice as much lightto see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One What you do in the daytime can also affectyour night reason is that some driversare likely to be impaired-- vision. For example,if you spend theday in bright by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems,or by sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Youreyes will fatigue. have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re Here are some tips on night driving. driving, don’t wear sunglassesat night. They maycut Drivedefensively. down on glare from headlamps, but theyalso make a lot of things invisible.
4-13 You can be temporarily blindedby approaching lights. It Driving inthe Rain can take a secondor two, or even several seconds,for your eyes to readjust tothe dark. When youare faced with severe glare(as from a driverwho doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on yourvehicle clean -- inside and out. Glareat night is made much worse by dirt onthe glass. Eventhe inside of the glass can build up afilm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. Remember thatyour headlamps light upfar less of a roadway when you arein a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easierto pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren’t Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble.On a wet even aware of it. road you can’t stop, accelerate turnor as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as goodas on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wiseto go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. 4-14 The heavier the rain, the harderit is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain going through somecar washes can cause problems, too. can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles. pavement markings, the edgeof the road, and even But if you can’t, try to slow down before youhit them. people walking. It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield,or when strips of rubber start to separatefrom the inserts.
4-15 Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up 0 Turn on your low-beam headlamps-- not just your under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. parking lamps -- to help make you more visible to This canhappen if the road is wet enough and you’re others. going fastenough. When yourvehicle is hydroplaning, 0 Besides slowing down, allow some extra following it has little or no contact with the road. distance. And be especially careful when you pass Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in oneor ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on by road spray. the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See poles, orother vehicles, andraindrops “dimple” the “Tires” inthe Index.) water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down whenit israining.
4-16 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streetsis the amount of traffic on them.You’ll want to watch out for what the other driversare doing and pay attentionto traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safetyin city driving: Know the best wayto get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your tripinto an unknown part of the cityjust asyou would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim andcrisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy.(See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, andjust before you start to move, check both waysfor vehicles that have not cleared the intersectionor may be running the red light.
4-17 Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most ofthe other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance thereis usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.Try to determine whereyou expect to blend with theflow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on yourturn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the trafficflow.
r Once youare on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the rightlane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile formile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your of all roads. But they have their own special rules. “blind” spot.
4-18 Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? If you keep it allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move serviced and maintained, it’s ready togo. If it needs slightly slower at night. service, have it donebefore starting out. Of course, When you want toleave the freeway,move to the proper you’ll find experienced and able service experts in lane well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be any circumstances, stop andback up. Drive on to the ready and willing to help if you needit. next exit. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit ramp can be curved, sometimesquite sharply. 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? The exit speed is usually posted. 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in goodshape? Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. Afterdriving for any distance 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going all levels? slower than you actuallyare. 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Befo’re Leavingon a Long Trip 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well .rested.If you trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for must start when you’re notfresh -- such as after a day’s long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the work -- don’t plan to maketoo many miles that fiist part recommended pressure? of the journey. Wear comfortableclothing and shoes you 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weatheroutlook can easily drivein. along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? 0 Mups: Do you have up-to-date maps?
4-19 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis?’ Or is it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, alongwith the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle thatcan make you sleepy.Don’t let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in Eess than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips:
0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Driving an steep hills or mountainsis different from 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to driving in flat or rolling terrain. the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently.
0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety,treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. 4-20 If you drive regularly in steep country,or if you’re planning to visit there, hereare some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hardon mountain roads.
0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to knowis this: letyour engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to lower a gear when yougo down a steepor long hill. Know how to go uphill. Drive in thehighest gear possible. Stay in your own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in hillsor mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Driveat speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hll, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like astalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples arelong grades, passing or no-passing zones, afalling rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action.
4-21 Winter Driving
Include an icescraper, a small brush or broom,a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter. Be sure couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will a be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag your engine coolant mixis correct. of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags You may want to put winter emergency supplies in to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure your trunk. these items in your vehicle.
4-22 Driving on Snow or Ice least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32 OF; 0 O C) and freezing rain begins to Most of thetime, those places whereyour tires meet the fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand road probably have good traction. crews can get there. However, if there is snow orice between your tires and the Whatever the condition -- smooth ice,packed, blowing road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. lot less traction or“grip” and will need to be very careful. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings,or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. If What’s the worst time forthis? “Wet ice.” Very cold you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you snow or ice can be slickand hard to drive on. But wet are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on ice can be even more trouble because it mayoffer the the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-23 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keepwarm. You can run the engine to keep warm,but be careful.
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless youknow for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.Here are some things to do to summon help andkeep yourself and your
4-24 Run your engine only as long as you must, This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps.Let the heater run for awhile. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the wayto preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable horn the cold. But doit as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm,you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairlyvigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. J
4-25 Recreational Vehicle Towing Follow these steps: There may be times when you wantto tow your Pontiac 1. ‘Putthe front wheels on a dolly. behind another vehiclefor use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designedfor recreational towing. Followthe instructions for the NOTICE: towing equipment. Do not tow your Pontiac with the front wheelsin Towing Your Vehicle from the Front contact with the ground, or the automatic transaxle couldbe damaged.
2. Set the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition keyto OW to unlock the steering wheel. See “Ignition” in the Index. m 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parking brake.
4-26 If you have a manual transaxle, you canalso tow your 3. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground. position, with a clamping device designed for towing. I4. Shift your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL IN). 5. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your Pontiac couldbe badly damaged.
Follow these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key toOFF to unlock the steering wheel.
4-27 Towing your Vehicle from the Rear Loading Your Vehicle
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS.
MAX. LOADING 23 GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLDTIRE 8 TIRE SIZE PRESSURESPEED RTG PSI/KPa FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle showhow much weightit may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label I NOTICE: found onthe rearedge of the driver's door tellsyou the Do not tow your Pontiac from the rear, or your proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly pressures for thetires on your vehicle.It also gives you repairs would not be covered by your warranty. important information aboutthe number of people that can be in your vehicle andthe total weight that you can carry. This weight is calledthe Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
4-28 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other labelis the Certification label, foundon the NOTICE: rear edge of the driver’s door.It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, calledthe GVWR Your warranty does not cover partsor (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the components that fail because of overloading. weight of the vehicle, all occupants,fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle,or the Gross If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, 1 Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)for either the front or rear tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast axle. as the vehiclegoes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spreadit or if there is a crash, they’ll keepgoing. out. Don’t carry more than132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk.
4-29 Towing a Trailer
NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
4-30 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 2.3L Quad 4 Engine (Code D). If you do, here are some important points. Your car can towa trailer if it isequipped with a 3.1L There are many different laws, including speed limit V6 Engine (Code M) and proper trailer towing restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure equipment. To identify what the vehicletrailering your rig will belegal, not only where youlive but capacity is for your vehicle, you should readthe also where you’ll bedriving. A good source for this information in “Weightof the Trailer’’ that appearslater information can be state or provincial police. in this section. But traileringis different thanjust driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering meanschanges Consider using a sway control. in handling, durability, andfuel economy. Successful, You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. safe trailering takes correctequipment, and it has to be used properly. e Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, That’s the reasonfor this part. In it are many axle or other parts could be damaged. time-tested, important traileringtips and safetyrules. Many of these are importantfor your safety andthat of e Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you your passengers. So please readthis section carefully tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 kmk)and before you pulla trailer. don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, heavier loads. wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to work harder against the dragof the added weight. The engine is e Obey speedlimit restrictions when towing a trailer. required to operateat relatively higher speeds and under Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed greater loads, generating extraheat. What’s more, the for trailers (or no more than55 mph (90 km/h)) to trailer adds considerably to windresistance, increasing save wear on your vehicle’s parts. the pulling requirements.
4-31 Three important considerations have to do with weight: Weight of the Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity How heavycan a trailer safely be? weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the It should never weigh more than1,000 pounds (450 kg). curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in But eventhat can be tooheavy. it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue It depends on how you planto use your rig. For load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside vehicle willbe carrying that weight, too. See “Loading temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about trailer areall important. And, it can also depend on any your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive A B Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
4-32 If you’re using a “dead-weight”hitch, the trailertongue Hitches (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing”hitch, the trailer It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roadsare a weight (E). few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: After you’ve loaded your trailer, weighthe trailer and then the tongue, separately,to see if the weights are Will youhave to make any holes inthe bodyof your proper. If they aren’t, you maybe able to get them right vehicle when youinstall a trailer hitch? If you do, simply by moving some items aroundin the trailer. then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If youdon’t seal them, deadly carbon Total Weight an Your Vehicle’s Tires monoxide (CO) from your exhaustcan get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”in theIndex). Dirt Be sure your vehicle’s tiresare inflated to the and water can, too. recommended pressure forcold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certificationlabel at the rear edge of the 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are notintended for driver’s door or see “LoadingYour Vehicle” in the hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other Index. Then be sure you don’tgo over theGVW limit bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a for your vehicle, includingthe weight ofthe trailer frame-mounted hitch that does notattach to$he tongue. bumper.
-“ 4-33 Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience. and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop tothe road to know yourrig. Acquaint yourself with the feelof if it becomes separated from thehitch. Instructions handling and braking with the added weightof the about safety chains may be provided by the hitch trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicleyou are manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Followthe driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety responsive as your vehicle is by itself. chains anddo not attach them to thebumper. Always Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform leave justenough slack so you can turn with your rig. (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, And, never allow safety chains to drag on theground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has Trailer Brakes electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure Does your trailer have its own brakes? the brakes are working. This lets you check your Be sureto read andfollow the instructions for the trailer electrical connection at the same time. brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain During your trip, check occasionallyto be sure that the them properly. And because you have anti-lock brakes, load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes do nottry to tap into your vehicle’sbrake system. If you are still working. do, bothbrake systems won’t workwell, or at all.
4-34 Following Distance Making ’Ihrns Stay at least twiceas far behind the vehicle ahead as you I would when driving yourvehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking I NOTICE: and sudden turns. Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the Passing vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid You’ll need more passingdistance up ahead when making very sharp turns while trailering. you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal I .. longer, you’ll need to go muchfarther beyond the passed vehicle before you canreturn to your lane. When you’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, Backing Up curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoidjerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal wellin advance. Hold the bottomof the.steering wheel withone hand. Then, to move the trailerto the left, just move that hand ’Ihrn Signals When Towing a Trailer to the left. To move the trailerto the right, move your When you towa trailer, your vehiclehas to have a hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green possible, have someone guideyou. arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
4-35 When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your Parking on Hills instrument panel will flash forturns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out. Thus, you may think drivers You really should not park your vehicle, witha trailer behind you are seeing yoursignal when they are not. It’s attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig important tocheck occasionally to be sure the trailer could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both bulbs are still working. your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rigon a hill, here’s Driving On Grades how to do it: Reduce speed andshift to a lower gear before you start 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shiftinto down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transaxle. down, you mighthave to use your brakes so much that they would get hot andno longer work well. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. On a long uphill grade, use the highest gear possible. If 3. When the wheel chocks arein place, release the you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving at a lower regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. speed may help avoid overheating your engine and 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking transaxle. brake, and then shift toPARK (P), or REVERSE (R) If you have a manual transaxle with fifth gear, it’s better for a manual transaxle. not to use fifthgear. Just drive in fourthgear (or, as you 5. Release the regular brakes. need to, a lower gear).
4-36 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will needservice more often when you’re 1. Apply your regular brakes and holdthe pedal down pulling a trailer. See theMaintenance Schedule formore while you: on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), Start your engine; engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Shift into a gear; and Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.If you’re trailering, it’s Release the parking brake. a good idea to review these sections before you start 2. Let up on the brake pedal. your trip. 3. Drive slowly until thetrailer is clear of the chocks. Check periodically to seethat all hitch nuts and bolts are 4. Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks. tight.
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4-38 Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find whatto do about some problems that Your hazard warningflashers let you warn others. They can OCCUT on the road. also let police know youhave a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Hazard Warning Flashers
Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear
5-1 Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your key is in, and evenif the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, move the switchto the left. When the hazard warning flashersare on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, youcan set one up at the side of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may wantto use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Pontiac. But please followthe steps below to do it I NOTICE: safely. Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle, evenif you have a manual transaxle. And if you havean automatic transaxle,it won’t start that way.
5-2 To Jump Start YourPontiac 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt NOTICE: battery with a negative ground system. If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t 12-volta system witha 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, butbe sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it couldcause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turnoff all lamps that aren’t needed, andradios. This will avoid sparks and help save bothbatteries. And it could save your radio!
5-3 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, hereare some basic things you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal enginepart. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll geta short that would damage the battery and maybe otherparts, too.
5-4 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to thegood battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other endof the negative cabledoesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle withthe dead battery.
5-5 12. Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
1 GOOD BAlTERY
9* Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away fiom the dead battery,but not nearengine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the DEAD BATTERY battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. Remove thecables in this order. 11. Try to start thevehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Towing Your Vehicle If your vehicle has been changed or modified sinceit was factory-newby adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting,(or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warhing flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be towed from thefront or rear with sling-type equipment,as described later in this section.
0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The make, model, and year of your vehicle.
0 Whether you can still move the shift lever. 0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to tow your Pontiac. Theusual towing equipment is: see them. (A) Sling-type tow truck (see Notice on the next page) (B)Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier
5-7 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. The ignition key mustbe in the OFF position to prevent the automatic door locks from locking during towing. Don’t have your vehicle towedon the front wheels, unless you must.If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than35 mph (55 km/h)or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheelshave to be supported ona dolly. Towing from the Front -- Vehicle Hookup
Before hooking up toa tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “TowingYour Vehicle” earlier in this section.
5-9 Attach T-hook chains NOTICE: into the slots in the I I bottom of the floorpan, Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or just behind thefront wheels fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift on both sides. or car carrierequipment. Additionalramping may be required for car carrierequipment.
NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rougn sunaces could Attach a separate safety damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle chain around the outboard to groundor vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To end of each lower control help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the groundand/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooksto suspension components when usingcar carrier equipment. Always use T-hooksinserted in the T-hook slots.
5-10 Towing from the Rear -- Vehicle Hookup NOTE: The ignition key must be in theOFF position to avoid the automatic door lockfrom locking during tow. TOW LIMITS-35 MPH (55 KPH), 50 MILES (80 KM) Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes inthe underbody, just ahead of the wheels.
NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment (additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment). Use Before hooking upto a tow truck, be sure to read all the safety chains and wheel straps. information in “TowingYour Vehicle” earlier in this section. Also be sure to use the proper hook-up for your particular vehicle.
5-11 Engine Overheating NOTICE: You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could light about a hot engine on your Pontiac’s instrument damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Coolant to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.To Temperature Warning Light” in the Index.You will also help avoid damage,install a towing dollyand find a low coolant warning light on your Pontiac’s raise the vehicle untiladequate clearance is instrument panel. obtained between theground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when usingcar carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook Slots.
Attach a separate safety chain to each sideof the axle inboard of the spring.
5-12 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but seeor hear no steam, the problem may notbe too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you:
@ Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic.
@ Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, try this for a minuteor so: 1. If you have an air conditioner, turnit off. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and open the windowas necessary. 3. If you’re in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gearwhile driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (GB) or DRIVE (D) for automatic transaxles. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
5-13 If you no longerhave the overheat warning, youcan drive. Just to besafe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to seeif the warning stops. But then,if you still have the warning, turn ofthe engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hoodbut to get service help right away. When you decide it’s safeto lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap B. Electric engine fan
5-14 If the coolant inside the coolant surgetank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. 1
The coolant level should be at or aboveFULL COLD. If it isn’t, you mayhave a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse inthe cooling system.
5-15 before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolantmix.)
I NOTICE: Engine damage from runningyour engine without coolant isn’t coveredby your warranty.
If there seems to be noleak, with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan isrunning. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it isn’t, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t founda problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surgetank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool
5-16 5-17 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.So use the recommended coolant.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,no is longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to the left and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
5-18 - 2. Then keep turning the pressurecap slowly, and 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with theproper mix, remove it. up to FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening.
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4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 5. Then replace the pressure cap.Be sure the pressure the engine and let it run until you can feelthe upper cap is tight. radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the levelis lower, add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reachesFULL COLD, or just above the small cylinderat the base of the opening.
5-20 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tireto “blow out’’ while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. airIf goes by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much morelikely to leak out slowly. warning flashers. But if you should ever have a “blowout,”here are a few tips about what to expect and whatto do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire willcreate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward thatside. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip thesteering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently braketo a stop well outof the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the roadif possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows howto use your jacking equipment to changea flat tire safely.
5-21 The following steps will tell you how to use the jackand 2. Remove the wing bolt securing the compact spare change a tire. tire and spacer by turning it counterclockwise. Then The equipment you’ll needis in thetrunk. lift off the spacer and removethe spare tire. 1. Turn the center retainer nut on thecompact spare tire 3. The jack and the wheel wrench are stored in a foam housing counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tray by the compact spare tire. tire cover. You will find the jackinginstructions label 4. Turn the jack handle clockwiseto raise thejack head on the underside of the tire cover, a few inches. 5. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic cap nuts (if yourvehicle has them) and loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. On some models, a cover plate must be removed to find the wheel nuts. Carefully use the wedge endof the wheel wrenchto pry it off.
5-22 NOTICE: 18” (46cm) 18(46cm) Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow 6. Near each wheel, thereis a notch in the vehicle’s the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be surefit to the frame. Position the jack under the vehicle. Raise the jack lift head into the proper location before jack head until itfits firmly into the notch in the raising your vehicle. vehicle’s frame nearest theflat tire. htthe compact spare tire near you.
5-23 I I NOTICE: I Do not jack or lift vehicle using oil pan. Pans could crack and beginto leak fluid.
I 7. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts, and carefully pry the wheel cover from thewheel, if your flat tire has one. Then take off the flattire. 5-24 9. Remove any rust ordirt from the wheel bolts, 10. Replace the wheel mounting surfaces andspare wheel. Place the spare nuts withthe on the wheel mountingsurface. rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
5-25 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence, as shown.
11. Lower the vehicle by rotatingthe wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
5-26 Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compactspare 13. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheelcover and plastic cap compartment, and secure with the wingbolt and nuts in the trunkuntil you have the flat tirerepaired or extension. Store the jack and wheel wrench back in replaced. the foam tray provided. I NOTICE: Wheel covers won’tfit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheelcover on your compact spare, youcould damage the cover or the spare.
5-27 Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spareon some other vehicle. Although the compact spare was fully inflated when And don’tmix your compact spare or wheel with other your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check wheels or tires. They won’tfit. Keep your spare and its the inflation pressure regularly.It should be 60 psi wheel together. (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure yourspare tire is correctly inflated. The compact NOTICE: spare ismade to perform well atposted speed limits for Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can them will damage yourvehicle and destroy the finish your trip and have yourfull-size tire repaired or chains too. Don’t usetire chains on your compact replaced where you want.Of course, it’s best to replace spare. your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare willlast longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. I NOTICE: Don’t take your compactspare through an automatic car wash with guide rails.The compact spare can get caught onthe rails. That can damage the tire andwheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
5-28 If You’re Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow I NOTICE: I What you don’t want todo when your vehicleis stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your to spin your wheels too fast.The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels “rocking” can help you get out when you’restuck, but too fast while shifting your transaxle back and you must use caution. forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index. Rocking your vehicle to get it out First, turn your steering wheel left andright. That will clear the area around yourfront wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between F’IRST (1) or SECOND (2) gear and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little aspossible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when thetransaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in theIndex.
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5-30 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find informationabout the care of your Doing Your Own Service Work Pontiac. This section begins withservice and fuel information, and thenit shows how to check important If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll fluid and lubricant levels.There is also technical want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells information about your vehicle, anda part devoted to its you much moreabout how to service your Pontiac than appearance care. this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. Service Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air you to be happy withit. We hope you’ll go to your Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the Index. dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuineGM You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list parts and GM-trained and supportedservice people. the mileage and the date of any service work you We hope you’ll want to keepyour GM vehicle all GM. perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index. Genuine GM parts have one ofthese marks:
GM
6-1 Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at87 octane or higher. It should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,so you should not have to add anythingto the fuel. In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see UNLEADED right on thepump. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle’sfiller neck. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough,it can damageyour engine. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher andyou still hear heavy hocking, your engine needs service. But don’tworry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, I NOTICE: I and you don’t have to buy a higher octanefuel to get rid If you try to do your own service work without of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be you have a problem. damaged. What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol?
6-2 MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.”Fuel that is no Gasolines for Cleaner Air more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blendedfuel help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and that is no more than 10%ethanol is fine foryour fuel system. That helps keep yourengine in tune and vehicle. your emission control system working properly. It’s Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. good for your vehicle, andyou’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolines are now blended withoxygenates. NOTICE: General Motors recommendsthat you use gasolines with Fuel that is more than5% methanol is bad for these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal doing so, you can help clean the air, especially inthose parts in your fuel system andalso damage plastic parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be levels. covered under your warranty. And evenat 5% or In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing less, there must be “cosolvents” and corrosion reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially preventers in this fuel to help avoid these designed to reduce vehicle emissions.General Motors problems. recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially inthose parts of the country that have highozone levels. You should ask yourservice station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have beenreformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
6-3 Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you planon driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t workwell or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled,the exhaust system can corrode, and your engineoil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a majoroil company thatdoes business in the country where you’ll be driving. You can also write us at the following addressfor advice. Just tell us where you’re going andgive your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
6-4 The cap is behind a hingeddoor on theright side of your vehicle.
To open the fuel door, pull thefuel access handle on the While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. floor by the driver’s seat. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to theleft The remotefuel filler doorrelease can help keep your (counterclockwise). fuel tank from being siphoned. Always besure the fuel door is closed and latched afterrefueling.
6-5 I NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon aspossible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac” in the Index. When you put thecap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks.
6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tellyou how to check fluids, lubricants and importantparts underhood. Hood Release
To open the hood,first pull the handle inside the vehicle.
Then go to the front of the vehicle andpress the secondary hood release handleto the right.
6-7 Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod from itsretainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all thefiller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop toits retainer. Thenjust let the hood down and closeit firmly.
6-8 2.3L Quad 4 Engine (CODE D) When you openthe hood, you'll see: 1. Engine Oil Dipstick 2. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (if equipped) 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Air Cleaner ,?I, 4 PO ?? 'il. 5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if so equipped) 6. Battery 7. Windshield WasherHuid Reservoir 8. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9. Engine Oil Fill Cap 10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
6-9 3.1L V6 Engine (CODEM) When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick P 9p P 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Air Cleaner 5. Battery 6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7. Engine Oil Dipstick 8. Engine Oil Fill Cap 9. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
6-10 Engine Oil It’s a good idea tocheck your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to getan accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Turn off the engineand givethe oil a few minutes to drain back into the oilpan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick CHECK might not showthe actual level. OIL 2.3 L Engine Oil Dipstick
If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check yourengine oil level right away. For more information,see “CHECK OIL Light” in the Index.You should check your engine oil level regularly; thisis an added reminder.
6-11 3.1 L V-6 Engine Oil Dipstick To Check Engine Oil Pull outthe dipstick and clean it witha paper towelor cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 2.3L Quad 4: Adding Oil
The engine oil dipstick handleis yellow. The dipstick on the 2.3L L-4 engine is located on the rearof the engine. The dipstick on the3.1L V-6 engine is located on the front of the engine behindthe fan.
6-12 3.1L V-6: Adding Oil When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil.If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.
6-13 What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper qualityfor your vehicle will be identified with thisnew “starburst” Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be symbol. The “starburst” symbol indicates that theoil has identified by looking for the“Starburst” symbol. The been certified by the American Petroleum Institute “Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil hasbeen (MI), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine. certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use in yourgasoline engine. If you change your own oil, be sure you useoil that has the “Starburst” symbol on thefront of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure theoil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oilfor your vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
6-14 As shown in the chart,SAE 5W-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ElGlNE OILS - vehicle. However, you can useSAE 1OW-30 if it’s going FOR BEST FUEL ECONOIW AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST to be 0°F (- 18°C) or above. These numberson an oil SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTEb TEWEMTURE RANBE. - container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such asSAE 20W-50. LOOK HOT FOR MIS WEATHER SYMBOL NOTICE: r - “F “C Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
+ 100- + 31 Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the proper oil +80- t 2i can result in engine damage not covered by your t 60 - + 1t warranty.
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t 20 - -7 GM Goodwrench’ oil (in Canada,GM Engine Oil)
0- -18 meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives SAE 5W-30 Don’t add anything to youroil. Your Pontiac dealer is ’i PREFERRED i/ ready to adviseif you think something should beadded. COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE ZOW-50 OR ANYOTHER I GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-15 When to Change Engine Oil What to Do with UsedOil See if any one of these is true for you: Did you know that used engineoil contains certain Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin and could This is particularly important when outside even cause cancer? Don’t let usedoil stay on your skin temperatures are below freezing. for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See driving in stop and go traffic). the manufacturer’s warnings about theuse and disposal 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. of oil products.)
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.If you your car. change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filterbefore disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, into need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.If If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every you have a problem properly disposingof your used oil, 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever ask your dealer,a service station ora local recycling comes first. center for help. Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big helpif you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0 OF(- 18 O C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine Coolant Heater” inthe Index.
6-16 Air Cleaner
NOTICE: If the air cleaner isoff, a backfire can cause a Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get replace the air filter. into your engine, which will damage it. Always See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
6-17 Air Filter Replacement If you do it yourself, be sure to followall the instructions 1. Remove the screws on the housing cover and pull the here, or you could geta false reading onthe dipstick. cover back. 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Install the replacement air cleaner filter and replace Too much or too little fluid can damage your the cover. transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the 4. Tighten screws on the air filter cover. fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to Automatic Transaxle Fluid get an accurate reading youif check your When to Check and Change transaxle fluid. A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change fluid level if you have been driving: your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the 0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32”C). Index. 0 At high speed for quite a while.
How to Check 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may While pulling a trailer. choose tohave this done at your Pontiac dealer Service Department.
6-18 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: operating temperature, whichis 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 h)when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50 "F ( 10"C), you may have to drive longer. To check the fluid level 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shiftlever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift The automatic transaxle dipstick handleis red. Pull out lever through each gear range, pausingfor about the dipstick and wipeit with a clean ragor paper towel. three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift 1. Push it back in all the way, wait threeseconds and lever in PARK (P). then pull it back out again. 4. Let the engine run at idle €or three tofive minutes. 2. Check both sides of the dipstick, and readthe lower level. The fluid level must bein the cross-hatched area. 3. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick backin all the way.
6-19 How to Add Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transaxle fluidto use. See “Recommended When to Check Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. A good time to haveit checked is when the engine oilis If the fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle fluid to bring the levelinto the cross-hatched area on doesn’t require changing. the dipstick. How to Check 1. Pull out the dipstick. Because this operation can be a little difficult,you may 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enoughfluid at the choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealer Service dipstick hole to bring it to the proper 1evel.It doesn’t Department. take much fluid, generallyless than a pint (OSL). If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions Dun ’t overjill. We recommend you use only fluid here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON@-III r NOTICE: is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Too much or too little fluid can damage your 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the described under “Howto Check.” fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the or exhaust system parts, startinga fire. Be sure to dipstick back in all the way. get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid.
6-20 Check the fluid level only when your engine off, is the 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick and readthe lower vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool level. The fluid level must be between theADD and enough for you to rest your fingerson the transaxle case. FULL marks. (Note: Fluidmay appear at the bottom Then, follow these steps: of the dipstickeven when the fluidlevel is several pints low.) 4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the way andflip the handle down. If the fluid levelis low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. How to Add Fluid Here’s how to addfluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindof fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. 1. Remove the dipstick by flippingthe handle up and then pulling the dipstickout. 2. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. Add only enough fluidto bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way; thenflip the 1. Flip the handle up and then pullout the dipstick and handle down to lock the dipstickin place. clean it with a ragor paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way and removeit.
6-21 Refer toRefer the MaintenancedetermineSchedule to how HydraulicClutch often you should check the fluid level in your clutch The hydraulic clutch linkagein your vehicle is master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoiris “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. It isn’t a good idea to “topoff’ your clutch fluid. Adding How to Check fluid won’t correct a leak. The proper fluid should be addedif the levelis at or A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. below the STEP mark on the reservoir cap. See the Have the system inspected and repaired. instructions on the reservoir cap. When to Check and What to Use Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system andhow to add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Pontiac will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to262 OF( 128O C). Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights work as they should.
6-22 What to Use Use a mixture of one-halfclean water (preferably NOTICE: distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets“GM If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum could overheat and be badly damaged. The parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolantflush repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement(sealer) warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze with any complete coolantflush and refill. If you use and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and this mixture, you don’t needto add anything else. other parts.
6-23 Adding Coolant To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark, or a little higher.
6-24 If this light comes on, Surge Tank Pressure Cap it means you’re low on II WASH engine coolant. FLUID NOTICE: Your pressure cap is an18 psi (124 kPa) LOW COOLANT pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating.
When you replace your surge tankpressure cap, a GM cap isrecommended. To Add Coolant Thermostat If you need more coolant, add theproper mix at the Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace yourthermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended.
When replacing the pressurecap, make sure itis tight. 6-25 Power Steering Fluid What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. I I NOTICE: When adding power steering fluidor making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
How To Check Power SteeringFluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the capagain and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The levelshould be at the FULL COLD mark. Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have thesystem inspected and repaired.
6-26 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When using concentrated washer fluid, When you need windshield washer fluid, be sureto read follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the manufacturer’s instructions before use. Ifyou will be adding water. operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer may fall below freezing, usea fluid that has sufficient fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze protection against freezing. and damage your washer fluidtank and To Add other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as welh washer fluid. Open the cap labeled Fill your washer fluidtank onlp 3/4 full 1 WASHER FLUID ONLY. when it’s very cold. This allows for Add washer fluid until the expansion, which coulddamage the tank if tank is full. it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage your washer system and paint.
- 6-27 Brake Master Cylinder should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner orlater your brakes won’t work well, or Your brake master cylinderis here. It isfilled with won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “topoff’ DOT-3 brake fluid. your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’ll have too much fluidwhen you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.
There are only two reasons why the brakefl .uid level in your master cylinder mightgo down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake normal brake lining wear. When new liningsare put in, warning light will come on.See “Brake System Warning the fluid level goes backup. The other reason is that Light” in the Index. fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you
6-28 What to Add Brake Wear When you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. fluid -- such as Delco SupremeI1 @ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea container only, and alwaysclean the brake fluid high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are reservoir cap before removingit. worn and new pads are needed. The soundmay come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedalfirmly). NOTICE: Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your brake system candamage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Brake fluid can damagepaint, so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care”in the Index. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
6-29 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your squeal when the brakesare fiist applied or lightly applied. rear drum brakesmay need adjustment. Adjust themby This does not mean somethingis wrong with your brakes. backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if Replacing Brake System Parts you ever hear reara brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex.Its should be removed and inspected each time the tires are many partshave to be of top quality and work well removed for rotation or changing. When you have the together if the vehicle is to have really good bralung. front brakes replaced, havethe rear brakes inspected, too. Vehicles we design and test have top-qualityGM brake parts in them,as your Pontiac does whenit is new. Brake linings should alwaysbe replaced as complete When you replace partsof your braking system-- for axle sets. example, when your brake linings wear down and you Brake Pedal Travel have to have new ones put in-- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance Brake Adjustment you’ve come to expect can change in many other waysif Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. brakes adjust for wear.If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.If you drive in that way, then -3 very carehlly -- make a few moderate brake stops about every1,000 miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
6-30 Battery Jump Starting Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery.You For jump starting instructions, see “Jump Starting” in never have to add water toone of these. When it’s time the Index. for anew battery, we recommend a DelcoFreedom@ battery. Getone that has the replacement number shown Halogen Bulbs on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle 25for days or more, take off the black, negative(-) cable from the n burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. battery. This will help keep your batteryfrom running down.
Contact your dealerto learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
6-31 Headlamp Bulb Replacement Both Sides:
For thetype of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs”in the 2. Twist the bulb assembly counterclockwise 1/6 turn Index. and pull out the bulb assembly. 1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the butterfly fastener. Then lift the plate.
6-32 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. Taillamp Bulb Replacement
4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb assembly and For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs”the in headlamp housing. Index. 1. Pull back the trunk trim. 2. Carefully push one end of the plastic taillamp brace in while pulling the brace towardthe front of the vehicle.
6-33 3. Gently wiggle the bulb out of the socket. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
4. Replace the bulb. Replacement blades come in different typesand are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the 5. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp. type with a release clip: Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the Don’t change your fog lamp bulbs unless you havethe windshield. proper aiming equipment. See your Pontiac dealer if you 2. Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the have any further questions. blade assembly off the wiper arm. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiperarm.
6-34 Tires We don’t make tires.Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer. These tires are warrantedby the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac.If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
6-35 Inflation - Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear 1 edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation If your tires have too muchair (overinflation), pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” you can get: means yourvehicle has been sitting for at least three 0 Unusual wear hours or driven nomore than a mile. 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride I NOTICE: 0 Needless damage fromroad hazards. Don’t let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires When to Check don’t have enoughair (underinflation) you Check yourtires once a month or more. can get: Don’t forget your compact spare tire.It should be at 0 Too much flexing 60 psi (420 Wa). 0 Too much heat Tire overloading How to Check 0 Bad wear Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire 0 Bad handling pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the Bad fuel economy. pressure, especiallyif you have radial tires-- which (Continued) may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture.
6-36 Tire Inspection and Rotation When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Tires should be inspected every6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire unusual wear is present, rotate yourtires as soon as rotation. possible and check wheel alignment. Also checkfor After the tires have been rotated, adjust the frontand damaged tires or wheels. See “Whenit’s Time for New rear inflation pressures as shown onthe Tire-Loading Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”later in this section for Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are more information. properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” inthe The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform Index. wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
6-37 When it’s Timefor New Tires Buying New Tires One way to tell when it’s To find out what kind and sizeof tires you need, look at time for new tires is to the Tire-Loading Information label. check the treadwear The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had indicators, which will a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) appear when your tires have number on each tire’s sidewall. Whenyou get new tires, only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or get ones with that same TPC Spec number. way,That less of tread remaining. your vehicle will continueto have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an“MS” (for mud and snow). You need a new tireif If you ever replace your tires with those not having a 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, around the tire. load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. 0 YOUcan see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut,or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 6-38 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well onthe government course asa tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations It’s all right to drive with yourcompact spar in driving habits, service practices and differences in I though. It was developed for use on Your vehicl road characteristics and climate. Traction - A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowestare: A, B, and C. They represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet The following information relates to the system pavement as measured under controlled conditions on developed by the- UnitedStates National Highway specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Traffic Safety Administration which gradestires by A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. treadwear, tractionmd temperature performance. (This applies-onlyto vehicles sold inthe United States-) Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
6-39 Temperature - A, B, C While the tires available as standardor optional The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, equipment on General Motors vehiclesmay vary with representing the tire's resistance to the generation of respect to these grades, all such tires meet General heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under Motors performance standards and have been approved controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory for use on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and requirements in addition to these grades. excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. Wheel Alignment andTire Balance The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades carefully at the factory to giveyou the longest tire life B and A represent higher levels of performance on the and best overall performance. laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear established for a tire that is properly inflated and not or your vehicle pulling oneway or the other, the overl'oaded.Excessive speed, underinflation, or alignment may need to be reset.If you notice your excessive loading, either separately or in combination, vehicle vibrating when driving ona smooth road, your can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. wheels may needto be rebalanced. These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nutsshould be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimesbe repaired). See your Pontiac dealerif any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kindof wheel you need. Each new wheel should havethe same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one itreplaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will besure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nutsfor your Pontiac model.
6-41 Tire Chains NOTICE: The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis.
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Used Replacement Wheels
6-42 Appearance Care Don’t use anyof these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning productscan be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burstinto flame if you strike a Alcohol match or get them ona hot part of the vehicle.Some are Laundry Soap dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. 0 Bleach When you use anything froma container to clean your Pontiac, be sureto follow the manufacturer’s warnings ReducingAgents and instructions. And always open yourdoors or Cleaning the Insideof Your Pontiac windows when you’re cleaningthe inside. Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dustand loose Never use theseto clean your vehicle: dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. 0 Gasoline Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners, a 0 Benzene solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They willclean normal spots and stains very 0 Naphtha well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. 0 Carbon Tetrachloride Here are some cleaning tips: 0 Acetone Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 0 Paint Thinner 0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. 0 Turpentine Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area 0 Lacquer Thinner often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. 0 Nail Polish Remover Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. They can all be hazardous -- some more than others-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. 6-43 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric a Vacuum and brushthe area to remove any loose dirt. First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleanerat all. a Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask Some spots and stains will cleanoff better withjust surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. water and mild soap. a Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the If you need to use a solvent: directions on the container label. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a Use suds only andapply with a clean sponge. a clean, dull knife or scraper. Usevery little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably a Don’t saturate the material. cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outsideof a Don’t rub it roughly. the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean sectionof the cloth. a As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning a Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. ring. (See the previous NOTICE.) a Wipe off what’s left witha slightly damp paper towel or cloth. 0 Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp. NOTICE: Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric.
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6-44 "pecial Cleaning Problems If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with waterhakinga soda solution: Greasy or Oily Stains 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe of lukewarm water. polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. creams, vegetable oils,wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: Combination Stains * Carefully scrape off excess stain. Stains caused by as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removedas follows: 0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt willstain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They shouldbe removed If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. as soon as possible. Becareful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause themto spread. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a cleancloth. Non-Greasy Stains 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg,fruit, fruit may have to do it more than once. juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the a GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product. soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, follow the foam-typeinstructions described earlier.
6-45 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mildsoap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately.If dirt is allowed to work into finish,it can harm the leather. Glass Glass shouldbe cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner Use only mild soap and waterto clean the top surfaces will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or Don’t use abrasive cleanerson glass, because they may waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield cause scratches. Avoid placing decalson the inside rear and even make it difficult to see through the windshield window, since they may haveto be scraped off later. If under certain conditions. abrasive cleaners are usedon the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Care of Safety Belts Any temporary license should not be attached across the Keep belts clean and dry. defogger grid.
6-46 Cleaning the Outsideof the Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac Windshield and Wiper Blades The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty,depth If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield of color, gloss retention and durability. washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax Washing Your Vehicle or other material may be on the bladeor windshield. The best way to preserve your vehicle’sfinish is to keep Clean the outside of the windshield withGM it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part water. No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beadsdo not form when you rinseit with water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct raysof the sun. Don’t use strong soapsor chemical detergents. Use Clean the blade by wiping vigorously withcloth a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then Don’t use cleaning agents thatare petroleum based, or rinse the blade with water. that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaningagents Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and should be flushed promptly and not allowedto dry on replaced when worn. the surface, or they could stain.Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid Weatherstrips surface scratches and water spotting. . Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last High pressure car washes may cause waterto enter your longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. Apply vehicle. silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.)
6-47 Finish Care necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners thatare marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac by hand maybe necessary to remove residue from the paint Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products and chemical fallout that can take their toll overa period from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” of years. You can helpto keep the paint finish looking in the Index.) new by keeping your Pontiac garaged or covered whenever possible. Your Pontiac hasa “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and madefor a basecoatlclearcoat paint Your aluminum wheels havea protective coating similar finish. to the painted surfaceof your car. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could NOTICE: damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly,a wax I may be applied. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide salts, icemelting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can protective coatingoff your aluminum wheels. damage your vehicle’sfinish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
6-48 Tires removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. exhaust system even though they havecorrosion When applying a tire dressing always take careto wipe protection. off any overspray or splashfrom painted surfaces. At least every spring, flush these materialsfrom the Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. underbody with plain water. Clean anyareas where mud and other debriscan collect. Dirt packedin closed areas Sheet Metal Damage of the frame should be loosened beforebeing flushed. If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washingsystem repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop can do this for you. applies anti-corrosion material tothe parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a Finish Damage chemical fallout. Airborne pollutantscan fall upon and Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches thein finish attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.This damage should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode can take twoforms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. discolorations, and small irregular darkspots etched into the paint surface. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealeror other service Although no defectin the paintjob causes this, Pontiac outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of in your dealer’s body and paint shop. new vehicles damaged by this falloutcondition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)of purchase, Underbody Maintenance whichever comes first. Chemicals used forice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
6-49 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 12345343 16 12345343 02. (0.473L) I GoodwrenchB Liquid Wax polish Exterior I I 1052277 12 oz. (0.354L) Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease Weatherstrips,squeaksStops 1052863 1 oz. (0.028kg) 1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) RoadTar and Oil Remover polisheswaxes,Also oldremoves
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. I I See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products. See your Maintenance Schedule for other products. 1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) yourVIN, the model designation, paint information, and I1. a list of all production options and special SAMPLE4UXSM072675 equipment. ENGINE ,/ 1k5 \ ASSEMBLY Be sure that thislabel is not removedfrom the vehicle. CODE YEARMODEL PLANT Add-on Electrical Equipment This is the legal identifierfor your Pontiac. It appearson a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel,on the NOTICE: driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also Don’t add anything electrical to your Pontiac appears on the Vehicle Certification and ServiceParts unless you check with your dealer first. Some labels and the certificatesof title and registration. electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your Engine Identification warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. keep other components from workingas they This code will help you identify your engine, should. specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label Your vehicle has anair bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing You’ll find this label on your sparetire cover. It’s very Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac”in the Index. helpful if you ever need to order parts.On this label is:
6-51 Fuses & Circuit Breakers
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit NOTICE: breakers. I Never install a higher rated fuse. Damageto your The main fuse panel is located on the left sideof the vehicle wiring may result with an incorrect fuse. instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse I panel door.
6-52 Fuse Circuitry
- ~~ INST LPS Interior Lamps Dimming GAUGES Gauges, Warning Lights, Rear Defog HORN Horns, Fog Lamps ALARM Interior Lamps, Chime, Auto Door Locks, Re- PWR WDO - CIRCUIT mote Keyless Entry BREAKER
PWR ACC HTR-A/C Heater, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, - CIRCUIT BREAKER Daytime Running Lamps (Canada) RDO Radio Power TURN Turn Signal Lamps DR LK Auto Door Locks TAIL LPS Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps, License Lamp WDO Power Windows WIPER Windshield Wipers/Washers ERLS Engine Controls, Back-up Lamps I Fuse Circuitry DR UNLK Auto Door Unlock (Remove to Disable) PRNDL Electronic PRNDL Display(Automatic Trans- FTP Flash-to-pass (U.S.) axle only) ACC Rear Window Defogger, Power Seats, Power F/P INJ Fuel Pump, Injectors Sunroof (Circuit Breaker) STOP Stop/Hazard Lamps AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint HAZ PCM Powertrain Control Module, Ignition System CTSY Door Locks, PowerMirrors, Cigar Lighter CRUISE Cruise Control AIR BAG Sumlemental Inflatable Restraint HDLP Headlamps (Circuit Breaker) 6-53 Headlamp Wiring Power Windows and Other Power Options The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the windows andother power accessories. When the current lights to go on and off or,in some cases, to remain off. load is tooheavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, If this happens, have your headlamp system checked protecting the circuit until the problemis fixed. right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed.
6-54 Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase (All Models) ...... 4.5 quarts 4.3 L Automatic Transaxle, 3-Speed Pan Removal and Replacement ...... 4 quarts 3.8 L After Complete Overhaul ...... 7 quarts 6.6 L When drainingor replacing torque convertel; morefluid may be needed. Automatic Transaxle, 4-Speed Pan Removal and Replacement...... 6.0 quarts 5.7 L After Complete Overhaul ...... 8.0 quarts 7.6 L When drainingor replacing torque convertel; morefluid may be needed. Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed Complete Drain and Refill ...... 2.0 quarts 1.9 L Cooling System 2.3LQuad4 ...... 10.4 quarts 9.8 L 3.1LV6 ...... 13.1 quarts 12.4 L Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ...... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.If the air conditioning system inyour vehicle needs refrigerant,be sure the properrefi-igerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealel: For additional information, seeyour “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet. FuelTank ...... 15.2gallons57.5 L Power Steering Pumponly ...... 1.00 pint 0.50 L CompleteSystem ...... 2.25 pints 1.25 L Tire Pressures, Sizes ...... See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door. WheelNutTorque ...... 100pound-feet (140 N-m) NOTE: All capacities areapproximate. When adding, besure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. 6-55 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB INSIDE LAMPS BULB Back UpLamps ...... 2057 Ashtray ...... 161 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps ...... 2057 NA Front Reading Lamps License Plate Lamp ...... 194 WithoutSunroof ...... 168 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...... 912 With Sunroof ...... 214-2 Halogen Headlamps Rear Reading Lamps ...... 168 LowBeam ...... 9006 Underdash Lamp ...... 194 High Beam ...... 9005 Heater & AK Control ...... 161 Side Marker Lamps High-Beam Indicator ...... 161 Front ...... 194NA Indicator Lamps Rear ...... 24 Charge. Oil. Fasten Safety Belts.ABS. Upshift. Low Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps ...... 2057 Coolant. Brake. Turn Signals. Malfunction Indicator TrunkLamp ...... 906 Lamp (Service Engine Soon). Check Gages ..... 161 Fog Lamps ...... 885 Glovebox Lamp ...... 161
6-56 Engine Specifications Quad 4 2.3L DOHC 3.1L V6 VINEngineCode ...... D M Type ...... L4 V6 Displacement ...... 2.3 Liters 3.1 Liters CompressionRatio ...... 9.5: 1 9.5: 1 FiringOrder ...... 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
Thermostat Temperature ...... 195 OF(9 1O C) 195°F (91 "C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.3L Quad 4 ...... AC Type A-1233C 3.1L V6 ...... AC Type A-1233C Engine Oil Filter 2.3LQuad4 ...... ACTypePF-1225 3.1LV6 ...... ACTypePF-47 PCV Valve ...... 3.1L V6 ...... AC Type CV-892C Sparkplugs ...... 2.3L Quad DOHC ...... AC Type m41-910 (Platinum Plug) Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) 3.1L V6 ...... AC Type R44 LT SM6 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
6-57 NOTES Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule
Introduction IMPORTANT: Your Vehicle and the Environment KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER Proper vehicle maintenance not only helpsto keep your LEVEL AND CHANGE AS vehicle in good workingcondition, but also helps the RECOMMENDED environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenanceor the removal of important components cansignificantly This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improperfluid Pontiac. Your vehicle needs theseservices to retain its levels or even the wrongtire inflation can increase the safety, dependability and emission control performance. level of emissions from your vehicle.To help protect our ~~ 1environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good Protection I condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. Seeyour Pontiac dealerfor details. 7-1 How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also The remainder of this section is dividedinto five parts: explains what you can easilydo to help keep your “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows vehicle in good condition. what to have done and howoften. Some of these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”explains services can be complex,so unless you are technically important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service qualified and have the necessary equipment,you should department or another qualified service center should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified perform. service center do these jobs. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether youdo the work yourself or haveit done. “Part E: Maintenance Record”provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this part. This will youhelp determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. See “Service Publications” in the Index.
7-2 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. Services All parts should be replaced and allnecessary repairs Using Your Maintenance Schedule done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We at General Motors wantto help you keep your These schedules are forvehicles that: vehicle in good working condition.But we don’t know e carry passengers and cargo within recommended exactly how you’ll drive it.You may drive very short limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s distances only a few times a week. Or you maydrive Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your long distances all the time in veryhot, dusty weather. Vehicle” in theIndex. You may use your vehicle in makingdeliveries. Or you e are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other driving limits. ways. e use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in Because of all the different ways people usetheir GM the Index. vehicles, maintenance needs vary.You may even need more frequent checksand replacements than you’ll find Selecting the Right Schedule in the schedules in this section.So please read this section and note how you drive.If you have any First you’ll need to decide which of the twoschedules is questions on how to keep your vehiclein good right for your vehicle. Here’s how todecide which condition, see your Pontiac dealer. schedule to follow: This part tells you the maintenanceservices you should have done and when you shouldschedule them. If you go to your dealerfor your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supportedservice people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
7-3 Maintenance Schedule
Schedule I Definition Schedule I Intervals Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of theseis At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every true for your vehicle: 12,000 Miles(25 000 km) Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Tire Rotation This is particularly important when outside Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km) temperatures are belowfreezing. Air Cleaner Filter Inspection,if driving in dusty Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent conditions driving in stop andgo traffic). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Most trips are through dusty areas. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement (except 2.3L CodeD 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your car. (With some models, you should never tow a engine) trailer. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.) Spark Plug Wire Inspection (except2.3L Code D engine) S’cheduleI should also be followed if the vehicle is used for Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection delivery service, police, or other commercial application. taxi, Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every Schedule I Intervals 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months, whichever occurs first) Whichever Occurs First Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Engine Oil and Filter Change Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only) Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or6 months, Whichever Occurs First Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Chassis Lubrication Spark Plug Replacement (2.3L CodeD engine only) 7-4 Maintenance Schedule Schedule I1 Definition I Follow Schedule I1 ordy if none of the conditions from Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Schedule T is true. Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) I Schedule I1 Intervals I Cooling System Service (or every24 months, whichever occurs first) Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Spark Plug Replacement (except2.3L Code D engine) Engine Oil and Filter Change(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first) Spark Plug Wire Inspection (except2.3L Code D engine) Chassis Lubrication (or every12 months, whichever occurs first) Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Tire Rotation Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only) Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Spark Plug Replacement (2.3L Code D engine only)
7-5 I MaintenanceSchedule I 1 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 0Change engine oil and filter (or every (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles 3 months, whichever occurs first). (166 OOO km) at the same intervals. An Emission Control Sewice. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urgethat all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
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7-6 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shiftlinkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation.
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7-7 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 17 Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving and transaxle shiftlinkage (or every in dusty conditions. Replace filterif 6 months, whichever occurs first). necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE SERVICEDACTUAL MILEAGE BY:
7-8 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every [7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension,steering linkage and transaxle shiftlinkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation.
7-9 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).
7-10 I Maintenance Schedule I I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Cl Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Inspect spark ph lg wir es (except 2.3L Code 3 months, whichever occurs first). D engine). An Emission Control Service. 7 An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter I7 Lubricate the suspension,steering linkage more often under dustyconditions. and transaxle shift linkage (or every An Emission Control Service. 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any every 24 months, whicheveroccurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and refillcooling system (or 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and every 24 months, whicheveroccurs first). Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation See “EngineCoolant’’ in the Index for what pattern and additional information. to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: test the cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs (except2.3L Code D engine). An Emission Control Service.
t 7-11 I Maintenance Schedule I I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). mACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-12 I Maintenance Schedule I I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-13 I MaintenanceSchedule I 1 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage in dusty conditions. Replace filter if and transaxle shift linkage(or every necessary. An Emission Control Service. 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-14 1 MaintenanceSchedule I I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Cl Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter - Uses such as found in taxi, police or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or delivery service. more of these conditions: lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of - In heavy city traffic where theoutside these conditions, the fluid and filter donot
temperature regularly reaches90 O F require changing. (32 O C)or higher. Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require - In hilly or mountainous terrain. change. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
7-15 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-16 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 57,000 Miles (95 000km) 60,000 Miles (100 000km) Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Sewice. 17 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service.
(Continued) 7-17 I MaintenanceSchedule I I
63,000 Miles (105 000 km) (Continued) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D 0Change engine oil and filter (or every engine). An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code An Emission Control Service. D engine). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dustyconditions. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.?
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I
7-18 I Maintenance Schedule I I 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steeringlinkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whicheveroccurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
17-19 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3'months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 0Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving and transaxle shift linkage (or every in dusty conditions. Replace filterif 6 months, whichever occurs first). necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-20 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil andfilter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steeringlinkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-21 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUALMILEAGE . SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-22 I MaintenanceSchedule I 1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D 3 months, whichever occurs first). engine). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires (except2.3L Code 0Lubricate the suspension,steering linkage D engine). An Emission Control Service. and transaxle shiftlinkage (or every 0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter 6 months, whichever occurs first). more often under dusty conditions. 0Inspect engine accessorydrive belt (or An Emission Control Service. every 24 months, whicheveroccurs first). 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage An Emission ControlService. or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any Drain, flushand refill cooling system (or damage. Replace parts as needed. every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. T See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.
(Continued) 7-23 I MaintenanceSchedule I I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation 3 months, whichever occurs first). pattern and additionalinformation. An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-24 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 94,000 Miles (160 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every c] Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. 0Lubricate the suspension, steeringlinkage and transaxle shiftlinkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).
DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-25 Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Replace spark plugs (2.3L Code D engine - Uses 'suchas found in taxi, police or only). An Emission Control Service. delivery service. 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter If you do not use your vehicle under anyof if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or these conditions, thefluid and filter do not more of these conditions: require changing. - In heavy city traffic wherethe outside Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require temperature regularly reaches90 O F change. (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
RATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-26 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) The services shown in this schedule toup 100,000 miles 0Change engine oil and filter (orevery (166 000 km) should be performed after100,000 miles 12 months, whichever occursfirst). (166 000 km) at the same intervals. An Emission Control Service. Footnotes 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the and transaxle shift linkage (or every California Air Resources Board has determined that the 12 months, whichever occursfirst). failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the 17 completion of vehicle usefullife. We, however, urge that Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation all recommended maintenanceservices be performed at pattern and additional information. the indicated intervals and the maintenancebe recorded.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-27 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter(or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-28 I Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every Inspect SPark plug wires (except 2.3L Code 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). D enginei. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Lubricate the suspension,steering linkage Control Service. and transaxle shiftlinkage (or every 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or damage. Replace parts as needed. every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Drain, flush and refillcooling system (or every 24 months, whicheveroccurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ inthe Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs(except 2.3L Code D engine). An Emission Control Service. 7-29 I Maintenance Schedule I1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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7-30 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) U Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter - Uses such as found in taxi, police or if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or delivery service. more of these conditions: If you do not use your vehicle under any of - In heavy city traffic where the outside these conditions, the fluid and filter do not temperature regularly reaches90 OF require changing. (32 O C) or higher. Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require - In hilly or mountainous terrain. change. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SER171CED BY
7-31 MaintenanceSchedule I1 I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation every 24 months, whichever occurs first). pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY: I
(Continued) 7-32 I I Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0Drain, flush and refillcooling system (or 0Inspect spark plug wires(except 2.3L Code every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). D engine). An Emission Control Service. See “Engine Coolant’’in the Index for what 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission to use. Inspect hoses.Clean radiator, Control Service. condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage test the cooling system and pressure cap. or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any An Emission Control Service. damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission ControlService. 0Replace spark plugs(except 2.3L Code D engine). An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-33 1 MaintenanceSchedule I1 1 ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. c1 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). C1 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
I I I 1 I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE SERVICEDACTUAL MILEAGE BY:
7-34 I Maintenance Schedule I1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. CI Lubricate the suspension,steering linkage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage(or every and transaxle shift linkage (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “TireInspection and Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation every 24 months, whichever occurs first). pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service. 17 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service.
(Continued) 7-35 MaintenanceSchedule I1 I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 17 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every engine). An Emission Control Service. 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect spark plug wires(except 2.3L Code An Emission Control Service. D engine). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission and transaxle shift linkage (or every Control Service. 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspectionand or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation damage. Replace parts as needed. An pattern and additional information. Emission Control Service.
r I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
7-36 1 Maintenance Schedule I1 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Replace spark plugs(2.3L Code D engine - Uses such as found in taxi, police or only). An Emission. Control Service. delivery service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter If you do not useyour vehicle under any of if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or these conditions, thefluid and filter do not more of these conditions: require changing. - In heavy city traffic where the outside Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require temperature regularly reaches 90 OF change. (32 * C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY.
b 7-37 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Listed below are owner checks andservices which Check the windshield washer fluid level in the should be performed atthe intervals specified to help windshield washer tank andadd the proper fluidif ensure the safety, dependability andemission control necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index performance of your vehicle. for further details. Be sureany necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Month Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Tire Inflation Part D. Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the At EachFuel Fill pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edgeof the driver’s door. See It is important for you or a service station attendant to “Tires” in the Index for further details. perfom these underhood checks at eachfuelfill. Cassette Deck Engine Oil Level Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every50 Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further further details. details. At Least Twice a Year Engine Coolant Level Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection Check theengine coolant level and addthe proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See further details. “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index.A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once.
7-38 At Least Once a Year 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” inthe Index if necessary) andthe regular Key Lock Cylinders brake. Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be specified in PartD. ready to turn off theengine immediately if it starts. Body Lubrication 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.The starter should work only in Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in and latches, including thosefor the hood, trunk lid, any other position, your vehicle needsservice. glove box door and console door. PartD tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when On manual transaxle vehicles, putthe shift lever in exposed to a corrosive environment. NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only Starter Switch when the clutchis pushed down allthe way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicleneeds service.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
7-39 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock-- BTSI Steering Column Lock (Automatic Transaxle) While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 With an automatic transaxle, the key shouldturn to LOCK only when the shift lever is PARK in (P). With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE(R). On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed. around the vehicle.It should be parkedon a level On all vehicles, the key should come out inonly LOCK. surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) in the Index if necessary). Mechanism Check NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to theRUN position, but don’t startthe engine. Without applying the regular brake, tryto move the shiftlever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’sBTSI needs service. Park on a fairly steep hill, withthe vehicle facing Part C: Periodic Maintenance downhill. Keeping your foot on theregular brake, set the parking brake. Inspections To check the parking brake: Withthe engine running Listed below are inspections and services which should and transaxle inNEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot be performed at least twice a year (forinstance, each pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s the vehicle is held by the parkingbrake only. service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessaryrepairs are 0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: completed at once. Shift toPARK (P). Thenrelease all brakes. Restraint Systems Underbody Flushing Now and then, makesure all your belts, buckles, latch At least every spring, use plain waterto flush any plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are corrosive materials from the underbody. Takecare to working properly.Look for any loose parts or damage. clean thoroughly any areas where mud and otherdebris If you see anything that might keepa restraint system can collect. from doing its job,have it repaired. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel- Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signsof wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and theninspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
7-41 Exhaust System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and near the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged, hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for holes, loose connections, or other conditions which surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for could cause a heat build-upin the floor pan or could let wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including exhaust fumes into the vehicle.See “Engine Exhaust” in drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The the Index. parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You may need to have your Throttle Linkage Inspection brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habits or Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference or binding, conditions result in frequent braking. and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Accelerator andcruise control cables should not be lubricated. Manual Transaxle Check the transaxlefluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transaxle” in the Index. Afluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repairif needed.
7-42 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubricants Coolant GM Part No. 3634621 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricantsidentified below by name, Supplement equivalent. part number or specification may be obtainedfrom your Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid GM dealer. System (GM Part No. 1052535 or ~~ USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic ClutchFluid (GM Part Petroleum Institute Certified For System No. 12345347 or equivalent). Gasoline Engines “Starburst” Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM Part symbol of the proper viscosity. To Guides No. 1052497 or equivalent) or determine the preferred viscosity lubricant meeting requirements of for your vehicle’s engine, see NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or “Engine Oil” in the Index. GC-LB. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of water (preferably Power Steering GM HydraulicPower Steering distilled) and good quality System Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or ethylene glycol base antifreeze equivalent). (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conformingto GM Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Specification 1825Mor approved Transaxle (GM Part No. 12345349 or recycled coolant conforming to equivalent). GM Specification 1825M.
7-43 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE ?LUID/LUBRICANT 4utomatic DEXRON@-I11Automatic Windshield 5M Optikleen@Washer Solvent I‘ransaxle Transmission Fluid. Washer Solvent ,GM PartNo. 1051515) or :quivalent. Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Cylinders Lubricant (GM Part No. Hood Latch 12345120) or synthetic SAE Assembly 5W-30 engine oil. a. Pivots and i. Engine oil. Manual Chassis lubricant (GM Part Spring Transaxle Shift No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Anchor Linkage lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or b. Release Pawl 3. Chassis lubricant (GM Part GC-LB. No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements Automatic Engine oil. of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB Transaxle Shift or GC-LB. Linkage _____ Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Clutch Linkage Engine oil. Hinges, Rear (GM PartNo. 1050109). Pivot Points Folding Seat Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Lubrication and No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Fuel Filler Door lubricant meeting requirements of I and Striker NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended Plunger GC-LB. replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
7-44 Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled servicesare performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading andwho performed the service maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio in the boxes provided afterthe maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
7-45 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
7-46 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
7-47 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
7-4s Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out howto contact Pontiac if you STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a memberof need assistance. This sectionalso tells you how to obtain dealership management. Normally, concerns canbe service publications andhow to report any safety quickly resolved at thatlevel. If the matter has already defects. been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the ownerof the dealership orthe General This section includes information on: The Customer Manager. Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistancefor Hearing or Speech Impaired,BBB Auto STEP TWO -- If after contacting amember of Line-Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, dealership management, it appears your concern cannot Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and be resolved by the dealership withoutfurther help, Service and Owner Publications. contact the Pontiac Customer AssistanceCenter by calling 1-800-PM CARES. In Canada, contact GM of Customer Satisfaction Procedure Canada Customer Assistance Centerin Oshawa by Your satisfaction and goodwillare important to your calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 dealer and Pontiac. Normally, any concern with thesales (French). transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call resolved by your dealer’s Salesor Service Departments. 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 Sometimes, however, despite the best intentionsof all (Spanish). In the U.S. Virgin Islands, call concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your 1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the GM North American Export Sales inCanada by calling following steps should be taken: 1-905-644-4 11 2.
8-1 For prompt assistance, please have the following Canada information available to give the Customer Assistance General Motorsof Canada Limited Representative: Customer Assistance Centre 163-005 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone 1908 Colonel Sam Drive numbers Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian and GM the left top of the instrument panel and visible Overseas offices. through the windshield.) When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your 0 Dealership name and location concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipmentand personnel. 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage That is why we suggest you follow Step Onefirst if you Nature of concern have a concern . We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Customer Assistancefor the Hearing However, if you wish to write Pontiac, write to: or Speech Impaired(TDD) United States To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Pontiac has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Pontiac Division Devices for theDeaf) equipment at its Customer Customer Assistance Center Assistance Center.Any hearing or speech impaired One Pontiac Plaza customer whohas access to a TDD or a conventional Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-TDD-PONT. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
8-2 GM Participation in BBB AUTO BBB AUTO LINEis anout-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureausystem to LINE - Alternative Dispute settle disputes between customers and automobile Resolution Program* manufacturers. This programis available free of charge *This program may not be available in all states, to customers who currently ownor lease a GM vehicle. depending on state law. Canadian owners refer yourto If you are not satisfied after followingthe Customer Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility the toll-free telephone number,or write them at the limitations and/or to discontinueits participation in this following address: program. BBB AUTO LINE Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealerare committed to Council of Better Business Bureaus making sure you are completely satisfied with your new 4200 Wilson Boulevard vehicle. Our experience has shown that,if a situation Suite 800 arises where you feel your concern has not been Arlington, VA 22203 adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 Procedure described earlier in this sectionis very successful. To file a claim, you willbe asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN), There may be instances where an impartial third-party and a statementof the nature of your complaint. can assist in arriving at a solutionto a disagreement Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New other factors. Vehicle Limited Warranty.To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.
8-3 We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt TO THE UNITED STATES to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary GOVERNMENT between you and Pontiac. If this mediation is If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should where eligible customers may present their case to an immediately inform the National Highway Traffic impartial third-party arbitrator. Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to The arbitrator will make a decision which you may notifying General Motors. accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in procedure should ordinarily takeabout forty days from a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy the time you file a claim until a decision is made. campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Some state laws mayrequire you to use this program in individual problems between you, your dealer, or before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program General Motors. or in thecourts. For further information, contact the To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or thePontiac Customer Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123in the Assistance Center at 1-800-PM CARES. Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN TO GENERAL MOTORS GOVERNMENT In addition to notifyingNHTSA (or Transport Canada) If you live in Canada,and you believe that your vehicle in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify has a safety defect,you should immediately notify us. Please call us at1-800-PM CARES, or write: Transport Canada, in additionto notifying General Pontiac Division Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Customer Assistance Center Transport Canada One Pontiac Plaza Box 8880 Pontiac, MI 48340-2950 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 352. In Canada, pleasecall us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
8-5 Pontiac Roadside AssistanceProgram 0 Change a flat tire 0 Jump starts Security While You Travel 0 Courtesy Transportation. For warranty repairs during 1-800-ROADSIDE 1-800-762-3743 the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage period, interim As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are transportation may be available under the Pontiac automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult Assistance Program. This value-added service is your dealer for details. In Canada, please consult intended to provide you withpeace of mind as youdrive your GM dealer for information on Courtesy in the cityor travelthe open road. Transportation. Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is We have quick, easy access to telephone numbersof the staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are following services depending on your needs: available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotel We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing 0 Glass replacement minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac 0 Rental vehicles or taxis dealer. 0 Police, fire department or hospitals We will provide the following services for In many instances, mechanical failures are covered 3 years/36,000 miles, at no expense to you: under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However, Vehicle out of fuel when other outside services are utilized, our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur. 0 Keys locked in vehicle
0 Tow to nearest dealer for warranty
8-6 For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please Canadian Roadside Assistance provide the following information to the advisor: Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive 0 Location of vehicle Roadside Assistance program accessiblefrom anywhere Telephone number of your location in Canada or the UnitedStates Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealeror call Vehicle model, year, and color 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Mileage of vehicle Service and Owner Publications Vehicle identification number Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and Vehicle license plate number other service literatureare available for purchase for all Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or current and many past model General Motorsvehicles. reimbursement to an owner ordriver when in Pontiac’s judgement the claims become obsessive in frequency or Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: type of occurrence. United States 1-800-551-4 123 While we hope that you never have the occasionto use Canada 1-800-668-5539 our service,it is added security while travellingfor you and your family. Remember, we’re only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance-- 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743.
8-7 Service Manuals inexpensive service, others will describe expensive service. Some will advise newor unexpected conditions, Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service information for all chassis and body systems. They may bulletins are meant for qualified technicians.In some be useful for owners who wishto get a greater cases they referto service manuals, specialized tools, understanding of their vehicle. Theyare also useful for equipment and safety procedures necessary to service owners with the appropriate skill levelor training who the vehicle. Since these bulletinsare issued throughout wish to perform“do-it-yourself’ service. These are the model year and beyond, an index is required and authentic General Motors service manuals meant for published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. professional, qualified technicians. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at Service Bulletins the toll-free numbers listed previously, or askGM a dealerhetailer to see an index or individual bulletin. Service bulletins covering various subjectsare regularly sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities. Owner Publications GM monitors product performance in thefield. When Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner service methods are found which promote better service assistance booklets provide owners with general on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the operation and maintenance information. technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles.Some will describe NOTES
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Adding Antenna. Fixed Mast ...... 3-19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-20 Antifreeze ...... 6-22 Brake Fluid ...... 6-28 Adding ...... 5.16.6.24 ElectricalEquipment ...... 2- 14. 15. 3- 18. 6-5 I Checking ...... 6-24 Engine Coolant ...... 5- 16. 6-24 Anti-Lock ...... 4-6 EngineOil ...... 6-12 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 2.61. 4.6 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ...... 6-22 Anti-LockBrakes ...... 4-6 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-2 1 Appearancecare ...... 6-43 PowerSteering Fluid ...... 6-26 Appearance Care and Materials ...... 6-50 Sound Equipment ...... 3- I8 Armrest.Storage ...... 2-49 Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 2-38. 6-27 Ashtrays. Center Console ...... 2-51 Air Bag Audio Systems ...... 3-5 How Does It Restrain ...... 1-21 Auto DownWindow ...... 2-31 How It Works ...... 1-20 AutomaticDoor Locks ...... 2-4 Location ...... 1-20 Automatic Overdrive Position ...... 2-21 Readiness.. Light ...... I - 19. 2-59 AutomaticTransaxle ...... 2-17 Servlcmg ...... 1-23 Automatic Overdrive Position ...... 2-21 System ...... 1-19 First (1) Position ...... 2-20. 21 What Makes It Inflate ...... 1-2 I Drive (D) Position ...... 2-20 What Will You See After It Inflates ...... 1-22 Neutral (N) Position ...... 2-19 When Should It Inflate ...... 1-21 Park (P) Position ...... 2-18 Aircleaner ...... 6-17 Reverse (R) Position ...... 2-19 AirConditioning ...... 3-2 Second (2) Position ...... 2-20. 21 Alignment and Balance. Tires ...... 6-40 Shifting ...... 2-17 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-48 Third (3) Position ...... 2-21
9-1 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...... 6- 18 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-56 Adding ...... 6-20 Dome Lamp ...... 2-45 Checking ...... 6-18 FogLamp ...... 6-34 Headlamps ...... 6-32 Taillamps ...... 6-33 Battery Low Maintenance ...... 6-3 1 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ...... 2-8 Canada. Vehicles First Sold In ...... 1- 12.24. 38 Replacement. Vehicle ...... 6-3 1 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...... 8-7 Voltmeter ...... 2-60 Capacities and Specifications ...... 6-55. 57 Warning Light ...... 2-59 Carbon Monoxide ...... 2.29.4.25.33 Warnings ...... 5-2 Cassette Tape Player Care ...... 3-19 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-3 CDErrors ...... 3-14 Blizzard ...... 4-24 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature ...... 3-16 Brake Center Passenger Position ...... 1-30 Adjustment ...... 6-30 Certificatiomire Label ...... 4-28 Fluid. Adding ...... 6-28 Chains, Safety ...... 4-34 Master Cylinder ...... 6-28 Chains, Tire ...... 6-42 Parking ...... 2-25 Changing a Flat Tire ...... 5-21 PedalTravel ...... 6-30 Charging System Light ...... 2-59 System Parts. Replacing ...... 6-30 Check Gages Light ...... 2-68 System Warning Light ...... 2-60 Check Oil Light ...... 2-66 Trailer ...... 4-34 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-46 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...... 2-28. 7-40 Checking Wear ...... 6-29 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-18 Brakes. Anti-Lock ...... 4-6 BrakeFluid ...... 6-28 Brakes. Trailer ...... 4-34 BTSI ...... 7-40 Braking ...... 4-5 Engine Coolant ...... 6-24 Braking. In Emergencies ...... 4-8 Engineoil ...... 6-11 Break-In. New Vehicle ...... 2- 11 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ...... 6-22 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock) ...... 2-28. 7-40 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-20
9-2 Power Steering Fluid ...... 6-26 Clutch Adjustment ...... 6-22 RestraintSystems ...... 1-46 Clutch. Hydraulic ...... 6-22 Starter Switch ...... 7-39 Coin Holder ...... 2-50 Steering Column Lock ...... 7-40 Compact Disc Player Care ...... 3-19 Things Under the Hood ...... 6-7 Compact Spare Tire ...... 5-28 Chemical Paint Spotting ...... 6-49 Control of a Vehicle ...... 4-5 Child Restraints ...... 1-3 1 Control. Loss of ...... 4-12 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...... 1-34 Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers ...... 2-37 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ...... 1-36 Controls. Lamp ...... 2-34 Securing in the Right FrontSeat Position ...... 1-38 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 2-48 Top Strap ...... 1-33 Coolant ...... 6-22 WheretoPut ...... 1-33 Coolant Heater. Engine ...... 2-16, 6- 16 Cigarette Lighter ...... 2-5 1 Coolant Surge Tank ...... 5-16 Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 2-63 Power Options ...... 6-54 Coolant, How to Add to the Coolant Surge Tank ...... 5-16 Cleaner. Air ...... 6-17 Cooling System ...... 5-12 Cleaning Cruise Control AluminumWheels ...... 6-48 Erasing Speed Memory ...... 2-42 Fabric ...... 6-44 Getting Out of ...... 2-42 Glass ...... 6-46 Passing Another Vehicle While Using ...... 2-42 Leather ...... 6-46 ToIncreaseSpeed ...... 2-41 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 6-47 ToReduceSpeed ...... 2-42 SpecialProblems ...... 6-45 To Resume a Set Speed ...... 2-41 Stains ...... 6-45 ToSet ...... 2-40 The Inside of Your Pontiac ...... 6-43 UseonHills ...... 2-42 The Outside of Your Pontiac ...... 6-47 Cupholders ...... 2-49, 50 Tires ...... 6-49 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Top of the Instrument Panel ...... 6-46 Speech Impaired ...... 8-2 Vinyl ...... 6-45 Customer Assistance Information ...... 8-1 Climate Control System ...... 3- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 8-1 Clock, Setting the ...... 3-5
9-3 Damage. Finish ...... 6-49 Easy-Entry Seat ...... 1-6 Damage. Sheet Metal ...... 6-49 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 2-14. 15. 3- 18. 6-51 Daytime Running Lamps ...... 2-43 Engine Coolant ...... 6-22 DeadBattery ...... 5-2 Adding ...... 5-1 6. 6-24 Defects. Reporting ...... 8-4 Checking ...... 6-24 Defensive Driving ...... 4- 1 Heater ...... 2-16. 6-16 Defogger.Rear Window ...... 3-4 Temperature Gage ...... 2-63 Defogging ...... 3-2. 3 Temperature Warning Light ...... 2-62 Defrosting ...... 3-2. 3 Engine Delco LOC 11' ...... 3- 16 Exhaust ...... 2-29 Dome Lamp. Bulb Change ...... 2-45 Identification ...... 6-51 DoorLocks ...... 2-3 Overheating ...... 5-12 Drive (D) Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-20 Running It While You're Parked ...... 2-30 DriverPosition ...... 1-12 Specifications ...... 6-57 Driving On Grades. With a Trailer ...... 4-36 Starting ...... 2-13 Driving 2.3 Liter ...... 6-9 AtNight ...... 4-13 3.1 Liter ...... 6-10 City ...... 4-17 Engineoil ...... 6-11 Defensive ...... 4-1 Adding ...... 6-12 Drunken ...... 4-2 Additives ...... 6-15 Freeway ...... 4-18 Checking ...... 6-11 In a Blizzard ...... 4-24 What Kind to Use ...... 6-14 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-4 What to Do with Used Oil ...... 6-16 In the Rain ...... 4-14 Whentochange ...... 6-16 OnCurves ...... 4-8 Ethanol (In Fuel) ...... 6-3 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-20 Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-23 On Snow and Ice ...... 4-23 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 1-46 Through Deep Standing Water ...... 2-16 Winter ...... 4-22 With a Trailer ...... 4-34 Drunken Driving ...... 4-2
9-4 Fabric Cleaning ...... 6-44 -age. Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 2-63 Fifth (5) Position. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23 Gage.Fuel ...... 2-68 FillingYourTank ...... 6-4 Gage. Oil Pressure ...... 2-67 Filter GarmentHook ...... 2-50 AirCleaner ...... 6-17. 57 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ...... 6-3 Engine Oil ...... 6- 16. 57 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 4-29 Finish Care ...... 6-48 Gear Positions ...... 2-2217. Finish Damage ...... 6-49 Glass.Cleaning ...... 6-46 First (1) Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-20. 21 GloveBox ...... 2-10 First (1) Position. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-22 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...... 4-29 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 3- 19 Flash-To-Pass Feature ...... 2-35 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...... 5- 1 Halogen Bulbs ...... 6-31 Flat Tire. Changing ...... 5-21 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 5-1 Fluid Capacities Chart ...... 6-55 HeadRestraints ...... 1-5 Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43. 44 Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ...... 2-35 Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 Headlamp.Wiring ...... 6-54 FogLamps ...... 2-43 Headlamps ...... 2-34 Foreign Countries. Fuel ...... 6-4 Headlamps. Bulb Replacement ...... 6-32 Four-WayManual Seat ...... 1-2 Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-2 Heater ...... 3-2. 3 Fourth (4) Position. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23.. French Language Manual Language French ...... 11 High Beam Lamps. How to Change ...... 2-35 FrontSeatback Latches ...... 1-5 Highway Hypnosis ...... 4-20 Front Towing Hookups ...... 5-9 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-20 Fuel Hitches. Trailer ...... 4-33 Door Release. Remote ...... 6-5 HoodProp ...... 6-8 FillingYourTank ...... 6-4 Hood Release ...... 6-7 Gage ...... 2-68 Horn ...... 2-31 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-4 HydraulicClutch ...... 6-22 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 6-52
9-5 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Key Reminder Warning ...... 2-12 Adding ...... 6-22 Keys ...... 2-1 Checking ...... 6-22 Hydroplaning ...... 4-16 Lamp Controls ...... 2-34 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator ...... 2-64 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 5-29 Lamp. Trunk ...... 2-45 Ignition Key Positions ...... 2-1 1 Lamps. Daytime Running ...... 2-43 Ignition Switch ...... 2- 11 Lamps.Fog ...... 2-43 Illuminated Entry System ...... 2-6 Lamps On Reminder ...... 2-35 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-46 Lane Change Indicator ...... 2-33 Inspections Larger Children. Safety Belt Use ...... 1-43 Brakesystem ...... 7-42 Latches. Front Seatback ...... 1-5 Exhaustsystems ...... 7-42 Leaving Your Vehicle ...... 2-5 Restraint Systems ...... 7-41 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 2-27 Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Lights Axle Boot and Seal ...... 7-41 Air Bag Readiness ...... 1- 19. 2-59 -Throttle Linkage ...... 7-42 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...... 2-61. 4-6 Instrument Panel ...... 2-52 Battery Warning ...... 2-59 Instrument Panel Cluster Brake System Warning ...... 2-60 Optional ...... 2-55 Charging System ...... 2-59 Standard ...... 2-54 CheckGages ...... 2-68 Instrument Panel Intensity Control ...... 2-43 CheckOil ...... 2-66 Instrument Panel. Cleaning ...... 6-46 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...... 2-62 LowCoolant ...... 2-63 Manual Transaxle Shift ...... 2.23. 2-60 J ack. Tire ...... 5-21 Oilwarning ...... 2-65 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Safety Belt Warning ...... 1-7. 2-58 Service Engine Soon ...... 2-64 Lighter ...... 2-51 Key Lock Cylinders ...... 7-39 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 4-28 Key Release Button ...... 2- 12 Locks Maintenance. Underbody ...... 6-49 AutomaticDoor ...... 2-4 Maintenance. When Trailer Towing ...... 4-37 Door ...... 2-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp PowerDoor ...... 2-4 (Service Engine Soon Light) ...... 2-64 Rear Door Security ...... 2-5 Manual Four-Way Adjustable Seat ...... 1-2 Steering Column ...... 7-40 ManualFrontSeat ...... 1-1 Trunk ...... 2-8 Manual Lumbar Support ...... 1-3 Window ...... 2-31 Manual Remote Control Mirror ...... 2-47 Lockout Feature, Trunk ...... 2-9 Manual Transaxle Long Trip, Before Leaving on a...... 4-19 Fifth (5)Position ...... 2-23 Loss of Control ...... 4- 12 First (1) Position ...... 2-22 Low Coolant Light ...... 2-63 Fourth (4) Position ...... 2-23 Low Maintenance Battery ...... 6-3 1 Neutral (N) Position ...... 2-23 Lubricants and Fluids ...... 6-55,7-43, 44 Parking Your Vehicle ...... 2-28 Lubrication,Body ...... 7-39 Reverse (R) Position ...... 2-23 Lumbar, Manual Control ...... 1-3 Second(2)Position ...... 2-22 Shift Light ...... 2.23. 60 Shiftspeeds ...... 2-23 Maintenance Record ...... 7-45 Shifting ...... 2-22 Maintenance Schedule Starting Your Engine ...... 2-14 Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-38 Third (3) Position ...... 2-23 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-41 Methanol (In Fuel) ...... 6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7.43. 44 Mirrors Schedule1 ...... 7-6 Convex Outside ...... 2-48 Schedule I Definition ...... 7-4 Inside Daymight Rearview ...... 2-46 ScheduleII ...... 7-27 Manual Remote Control ...... 2-47 Schedule II Definition ...... 7-5 Power Remote Control ...... 2-47 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-3 VisorVanity ...... 2-48 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ...... 6-57 MTBE(InFue1) ...... 6-3
9-7 Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 19 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-29 Neutral (N) Position. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23 Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-28 New Vehicle “Break-In” ...... 2-11 ParkingBrake ...... 2-25 Night Vision ...... 4-13 Passing ...... 4-10 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-41 Power Door Locks ...... 2-4 Odometer ...... 2-56 Power Remote Control Mirrors ...... 2-47 Odometer. Tamper Resistant ...... 2-56 Powerseat ...... ,...... l-2 Odometer. Trip ...... 2-56 Power Steering ...... 4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...... 4-10 Power Steering Fluid Oil Adding ...... 6-26 Engine ...... 6-11 Checking ...... 6-26 Pressure Gage ...... 2-67 Power Windows ...... 2-31 Warning Light ...... 2-65 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-23 Ordering Problems on the Road ...... 5-1 Owner Publications ...... 8-7 Publications, Service and Owner ...... 8-7 Service Bulletins ...... 8-7 Service Manuals ...... 8-7 Overdrive Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-21 Radio Reception. Understanding ...... 3-18 Overheated Engine ...... 5-12 Radios Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-38 AMPMStereo ...... 3-6 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8-7 AMPM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ...... 3-8 A” Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and GraphicEqualizer ...... 3-10 Paint Spotting. Chemical ...... 6-49 AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player...... 3-13 Park (P) Position. Shifting Into ...... 2-26 Rain. Driving In ...... 4-14 Park (P) Position. Shifting Out of ...... 2-28 Reading Lamps Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-18 Front ...... 2-44 Parking Rear ...... 2-45 AtNight ...... 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...... 2-5 Lots ...... 2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-28 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ...... 4-36 Rear Seat Outside Position ...... 1-25 9-8 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-25 safety Belt Extender ...... 1-46 Rear Towing Hookups ...... 5- 11 Safety Belt Warning Light ...... 1.7.2.58 Rear Window Defogger ...... 3-4 Safety Belts ...... 1-7 Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/ Night ...... 2-46 Adults ...... 1-12 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 1-3 Automatic Lap-Shoulder ...... 1. 12 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43. 44 Careof ...... 6-46 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 4-26 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-30 Front ...... 27 Driver Position ...... 1-12 Rear ...... 4-28 Extender ...... 1-46 Remote Fuel Door Release ...... 6-5 How to Wear Properly ...... 1- 12, 13 Remote Keyless Entry ...... 2-6 Incorrect Usage ...... 1-15, 16, 17,18,44, 45 Battery Replacement ...... 2-8 LapBelt ...... 1-30 Matching Transmitters ...... 2-7 Lap-Shoulder ...... 1-25 Operation ...... 2-7 Questions People Ask ...... 1-11 Remote Trunk Release ...... 2-8 Rear Comfort Guides ...... 1-28 ReplacementBulbs ...... 6-56 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...... 1-25 Replacement Parts ...... 6-57 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-25 Replacement,Wheel ...... 6-41 Replacing After a Crash ...... 1-47 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 1-47 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-24 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After Usebychildren ...... l-31 aCrash ...... 1-47 Use by Larger Children ...... 1-43 Restraints, Checking Your ...... 1-46 Use by Smaller Children and Babies ...... 1-31 Restraints, Child ...... 1-3 1 Use During Pregnancy ...... 1-23 Restraints, Head ...... 1-5 WhyTheyWork ...... 1-8 Restraints, Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-47 Safety Chains ...... 4-34 Reverse (R) Position, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 19 Safety Defects Reverse (R) Position, Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23 Reporting to General Motors ...... 8-5 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-24 Reporting to the Canadian Government ...... 8-5 Roadside Assistance ...... 8-6 Reporting to the United States Government ...... 8-4 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ...... 8-7 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...... 111... Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-29 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-3 Rotation, Tire ...... 6-37 Seat, Power ...... l-2 9-9 Seats ...... 1-1 Spare Tire. Compact ...... 5-28 Easy Entry ...... 1-6 Specifications Chart ...... 6-57 Four- Way Manual ...... 1-2 Speedometer ...... 2-56 LumbarControl, Manual ...... 1-3 Split Fold-Down Seat ...... 1-6 ManualFront ...... 1-1 Stains, Cleaning ...... 6-45 Reclining Front ...... 1-3 Standard Climate Control ...... 3-1 Securing a Child Restraint ...... 1-3 1 Starter Switch ...... 7-39 Split Fold-DownRear ...... 1-6 Starting Your Engine Seats and Restraint Systems ...... 1- 1 2.3 Liter ...... 2-14 Seats and Seat Controls ...... 1- 1 3.1Liter ...... 2-15 Second (2) Position, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-20, 21 Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-13 Second (2) Position, Manual Transaxle ...... 2-22 ManualTransaxle ...... 2-14 Service ...... 6-1 Steam, If Coming From Your Engine ...... 5-13 Service and Appearance Care ...... 6- 1 Steering ...... 4-8 Service and Owner Publications ...... 8-7 Steering Column Lock ...... 7-40 Service Bulletins, Ordering ...... 8-7 Steering Wheel, Tilt ...... 2-32 Service Engine Soon Light ...... 2-64 Steering, In Emergencies ...... 4-9 Service Manuals,Ordering ...... 8-7 Steering,Power ...... 4-8 Service Parts Identification Label ...... 6-5 1 Steering, Tips ...... 4-8 Service Publications ...... 8-7 Steering, Variable Effort ...... 4-8 Service Work, Doing Your Own ...... 6-1 Storage Armrest ...... 2-49 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...... 1-23 Storage, Of Your Vehicle ...... 6-31 Sheet Metal Damage ...... 6-49 Storage,Sunglasses ...... 2-51 Shift Light, Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23, 60 Stuck, If You Are ...... 5-29 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23 Sunvisors ...... 2-48 Shifting Into Park (P) Position ...... 2-26 Sunglasses Storage ...... 2-51 Shifting Out of Park (P) Position ...... 2-28 Sunroof ...... 2-48 Shifting, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 17 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...... 1-19 Signaling Turns ...... 2-33 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...... 6-25 Skidding ...... 4-12 Symbols, Vehicle ...... v Sound Equipment, Adding ...... 3- 18
9-10 Tachometer ...... 2-57 Torque. Wheel Nut ...... 5.26. 6.35 Taillamps.Bulb Replacement ...... 6-33 Towing a Trailer ...... 4-30 Tamper Resistant Odometer ...... 2-56 Towing Your Vehicle ...... 5-7 Tape Player Care ...... 3- 19 Front ...... 5-9 Theft ...... 2-10 Rear ...... 5-11 Theft Deterrent Feature. CD Player ...... 3- 16 Towing. Recreational Vehicle ...... 4-26 Thermostat ...... 6-25 Trailer Tongue Weight ...... 4-32 Third (3) Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-21 Trailer Towing ...... 4-30 Third (3) Position. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-23 Brakes ...... 4-34 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 2-32 Driving on Grades ...... 4-36 Time. Setting the ...... 3-5 Driving with a Trailer ...... 4-34 Tire Chains ...... 6-42 Hitches ...... 4-33 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-37 Maintenance ...... 4-37 TireLoading ...... 4-28 Parking on Hills ...... 4-36 Tires ...... 6-35 SafetyChains ...... 4-34 Alignment and Balance ...... 6-40 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ...... 4-33 BuyingNew ...... 6-38 Towing a Trailer ...... 4-30 Changing a Flat ...... 5-21 TurnSignals ...... 4-35 Inflation ...... 6-36 Weight of a Trailer ...... 4-32 Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-37 Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ...... 6-18 Spare. Compact ...... 5-28 Transaxle Fluid. Manual ...... 6-20 Temperature ...... 6-40 Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle ...... 2-7 Traction ...... 6-39 Trip Odometer ...... 2-56 Treadwear ...... 6-39 TrunkLamp ...... 2-45 Uniform Quality Grading ...... 6-39 TrunkLock ...... 2-8 Wear Indicators ...... 6-38 Trunk Lockout Feature ...... 2-9 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-4 I Trunk Release. Remote ...... 2-8 When It’s Time for New ...... 6-38 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...... 2-33 TopStrap ...... 1-33 Turn SignalMultifunction Lever ...... 2-32 TorqueLock ...... 2-27 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...... 4-35
9-11 Underbody Maintenance ...... 6-49 warning Devices ...... 5-2 Warning Flashers. Hazard ...... 5-1 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...... 2-57 variable Effort Steering ...... 4-8 Washing Your Vehicle ...... : 6-47 Vehicle Damage Warnings ...... iv Water. Driving Through Deep Standing ...... 2-16 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 6-5 1 Weatherstrips ...... 6-47 Vehicle Loading ...... 4-28 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 5-26. 6-55 Vehicle Storage ...... 6-31 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-41 Vehicle Symbols ...... v Wheel Replacement. Used ...... 6-41. 42 Vehicle. Control of a ...... 4-5 Window. Auto Down ...... 2-31 Vehicle. Leaving Your ...... 2-5 WindowLock ...... 2-31 Vehicles First Sold in Canada ...... 1- 12. 24. 38 Windows ...... 2-31 Ventilation System. Flow-Through ...... 3-4 Windows.Power ...... 2-31 VentilationTips ...... 3-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 2-38. 6-27 Vision. Night ...... 4-13 Windshield Washers ...... 2-38 Visor Vanity Mirror ...... 2-48 Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement ...... 6-34 Visors. Sun ...... 2-48 Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker ...... 6-54 Voltmeter ...... 2-60 Windshield Wipers ...... 2-36 Windshield Wipers. Controlled-Cycle ...... 2-37 Winter. Driving in ...... 4-22 Wiring.Headlamp ...... 6-54 WreckerTowing ...... 5-7
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