1994 Pontiac Trans Sport

--. Pontiac Trans Sport 1994 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction HOWto Use this Manual ...... 3G 7 Part I Seats & Restraint Systems ...... 7e Part 2 Features & Controls ...... 53 e Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . 119 Part 4 Your Driving and the Road ...... Part 5 Problems on the Road ...... 175 1 Part 6 Service & Appearance Care ...... 205 y Part 7 MaintenanceSchedule ...... 255 r Part 8 Customer Assistance Information .. 273 L Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 277. part9 Index 297 ...... a~~ Service Station Information .. Last Page

Printed in USA 10260060 A Second Edition ... Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.

Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute thename “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en fraqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7.

Published by Pontiac Motor Division The *ord Pontiac, the Pontiac Emblem and the name General Motors Corporation Trans Sport are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

m.. 2 How to Use this Manual Using Your 1994 Pontiac Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Part 8: Customer Assistance Owner’s Manual Systems Information This part tells you how to adjust the This part tells you how to contact Pontiac Many people read theirowner’s manual ventilation and comfort controls and how for assistance and how to get service from beginning to end when they first to operate your sound system. publications. It also gives you information receive their new vehicle. Thiswill help Part 4: Your Driving and the Road on “Reporting Safety Defects’’ on page you learn about the features and controls 277. for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll Here you’ll find helpful information and Part 9: Index find that pictures and words work tips about the road and how to drive under together to explain things quickly. different conditions. Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it There are nine parts with black-tabbed Part 5: Problems on the Road to quickly find something you want to read. pages in this manual. Each part begins This part tells you what to do if you have with a brief list of contents, so you can Service Station Information 3 problem while driving, such as a flat tire usually tell at a glance if that part contains 3r engine overheating. This is a quick reference of service the information you want. information. You can find it on the last Part 6: Services & Appearance Care You can bend the manual slightly to reveal page of this manual. the black tabs that help you finda part. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems looking good. This part tells you how to use yourseats Part 7: Maintenance Schedule and safety belts properly. It also explains This part tells you when to perform the “SIR” (Air Bag) System. vehicle maintenance and what fluids and Part 2: Features & Controls lubricants to use. This part explains how to start and operate your Pontiac.

d... How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and You will also find a circle with a slash Vehicle Damage Warnings ihrough it in this book. This safety Symbols symbol means: Also, in this book you will find these You will find a number of safety cautions notices: in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to “Don’t,” tell you about things that could hurt you if “Don’t do this,” NOTICE: you were to ignore the warning. or “Don’t let this happen.” These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to In the gray caution area, we tell you what do to help avoid the damage. the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please When you read other manuals, you might read these cautions. If you don’t, you or see CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin others could be hurt. different colors or in different words.In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words that Pontiac has usedfor years. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

...4 These symbols Here are some are used on other symbols 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 some of ENGINE are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: COOLANT F- original battery: your passengers TEMP -- whenever your vehicle is WINDSHIELD driven: WIPER BATTERY CHARGING I-1 SYSTEM DOOR LOCK RADIO k UNLOCK VOLUME ,I PROTECT TURN EYES BY SIGNALS e SHIELDING FASTEN 4 SEAT RADIATOR CONDITIONINGAIR 43 CAUSTIC COOLANT a BELTS TRUNK RELEASE WINDOW FUEL @ a BURNS DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL LIGHTER PRESSURE 9% VENTILATING crl m FANr;- HIGH ORBEAM =o= TEMPOIL SPARK OR ,\I/, FLAME COULD FOG LAMPS SPEAKER EXPLODE $0 ANTIU)CKBRAKE (i) BATTERY b

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...6 Part I Seats & Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the Seats and Seat Controls ...... 8 seats in pur Pontiac and how to use Removing and Replacing Rear Seats ...... : .... 11 your safety beltsproperly . You can SafetyBelts ...... 17 also tearn about some things you How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...... 21 should do with safety belts not . DriverPosition ...... 21 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System ...... 25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 30 Right Front Passenger Position ...... : ... 30 RearSeatPassengers ...... 30 Children ...... 35 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 36 Built-In ChildRestraint ...... 37 Child Restraints ...... 43 LargerChildren ...... 49 Safety Belt Extender ...... 51 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...... 51 . 7 ... Seats & Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how to adjust them, take them out, put them back in, and fold them up and down.

Manual Front Seats Four- Way Manual Seat %dl up the lever on the front of theseat to The driver’s seat can be adjusted four ~nlockit. Slide the seat to where you ways. vant it. Then release the lever and try to nove the seat with your body, to make Use the lever on the front of the seat to are the seat is locked into place. adjust the seat forward or back(see “Manual Front Seats” earlier in this section). To raise the driver’s seat, pull up the lever on the side of the seat. To lower the seat, push the lever down.

-..8 Six- Way PowerSeat Reclining Front Seatbacks (OPTION) To adjust the seatback, rotate this knob. To adjust the driver’s six-way power seat: Do not have a seatback reclined if your Front Control (A): Raise the front of the vehicle is moving. seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down. Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat.

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Reclining Front Seatbacks Head Restraints (CONK) Slide the head restraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closestto the top of your ears. This position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. On some models, the head restraintstilt forward and rearward also. Bench Seat If you have a rear bench seat, the seatback can be folded down. Also, the bench seat can be removed or moved to a different floor location to provide extra storage space.

0 . IO Folding the Seatback Removing the Bench Seat Replacing the Bench Seat To fold down the seatback, lift the 1. Make sure the seatback is in the Don’t put the bench seat inso it faces seatback latch release while folding the upright position, and that all safety backward, because it won’t latch that way. seatback forward. belts are on the seat. If you want more storage room behind the seat, use the floor pins closer to the front To raise the seatback, lift the seatback 2. Then lift the seatback latch release of the vehicle. See “Adjusting Rear Seats” latch release while raising the seatback while folding the seatback forward. later in this section. until it locks upright. Push and pullon the seatback to check that it is locked. 3. From behind the bench seat, pull up 1. Place the front hooks of the bench seat the two rear levers, and lift the bench latch onto the front floor pins. seat. 4. Remove the bench seat from the vehicle.

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Replacing the Bench Seat 4. Lift the seatback latch release and Semovable Rear Bucket raise the seatback until it locks (CONT.) ’ upright. Seats (OPTION) 2. Push the rear hooks into’the rear floor 5. Push and pull on the seatback to check ?here are three typesof rear seats: pins, then push down onuhe two levers that it is locked. ‘RIGHT ONLY”, “CENTER or LEFT”, to lock the rear of the bench in place. .nd “LEFT ONLY”. “RIGHT ONLY” and ‘LEFT ONLY” seats may be equipped 3. Try to raise the bench seat to check vith the built-in child restraint option. that it is locked down. The rear bucket seats can be removed to Irovide extra storage. Each seat that has he built-in child restraint option fitsin mly one location in your vehicle, but ‘eats thatdon’t have the built-in child estraint can be moved to different floor ocations. The back of each seat has a liagram (similar to the one above) that ;bows where the seat must be located in /our vehicle.

0.. I2 “RIGHT ONLY” seats that don’t have the built-in child restraint fit only in the right locations. “LEFT ONLY” seats that don’t have the built-in child restraint fitonly in the left locations. The “CENTER OR LEFT” seat fits in the center location and in either left location. “RIGHT ONLY” seats that havethe built-in child restraint option fit onIy in the rear set of floor pins in the right location of the second row. “LEFT ONLY” seats that have the built-in child To get out of the third row seats, push restraint option fit only in the rearset of Entry to Third Row Bucket down on the rear release bar under the floor pins in the left locationof the Seats seat ahead of you to tilt the seat forward. second row. The “RIGHT ONLY” seats have a lower To install third row seats, the second row lever to tilt the seat forward. To get into seats must be tilted forward or removed. third row seats, push the lever on the Don’t put the seats in the wrong locations. “RIGHT ONLY” seat nearest the sliding door and tilt the seat forward. Then pull the seat back and check that it locks into place. Seats & Restraint Systems

Removing Rear Bucket 3. Then, from behind the seat, support temoving LEFT ONLY and CENTER the top portion of the seat with one IR LEFT Seats: Seats hand as you squeeze the front release I. Lift the upper lever to fold the bar toward the crossbar. The seat will Removing the RIGHTONLY Seats: seatback forward. release from the floor pins. 1. Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward. 2. Push the lower lever back so the entire seat and seatback tilt forward. I 2. Push down on the rear release bar. The 3. Then, from behind the seat, support Adjusting Rear Seats entire seat will tilt forward. the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release Each rear seat location has two sets of bar toward the crossbar. The seat will floor pins. Seats equipped with the release from the floor pins. built-in child restraint option must be secured in the rear set of floor pins. Seats that don’t have the built-in child restraint can be secured in either set of floor pins. Move the position of these seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in front of a seat.

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Replacing Rear Bucket 1. With the entire seat tilted forward, place the front hooks of the seat latch Seats onto the front floor pins. Follow the diagram on the back of the 2. Firmly press the rear hooks onto the seats to replace the seats in their proper rear floor pins. The seat should lock location. into position. The “LEFT ONLY” seats fit only in the 3. Lift the upper lever and pull up on the left positions. The “RIGHT ONLY” seats seatback until it locks upright. fit only in the right positions. The “CENTER OR LEFT” seat fits in the 4. Push and pull on the seat to check that center position and in either left position. it is locked. To install third row seats, if your vehicle 5. Check to see that you have put the is equipped with them, the second row seats into the proper location, Dump And Stow Feature seats must be tilted forward or removed. according to the label on each seat. If not, the seats may not latch properly, Don’t try to place the seats in backward, and your passengers may not have the because they won’t latch that way. proper safety belt. . . 16 Second and third row seats have been Safety Belts: They’re modified to allow them to foldfully upward and forward when the seatsare For Everyone anchored in the rear-most position.This This part of the manual tells you how to modification improves both use safety belts properly. It also tells you luggage/cargo capacity and rear seat some things you should not do with safety entry/exit. belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Hexe’s why: Thev work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.

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Safety Belts: They’re Why Safety Belts Work 2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! For Everyone (CONI) When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a 1. For example, if the bike is going person wouldn’t survive. But most 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly 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!

3. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.

... 18 "Y. 4. Put someone on it. 6. The person keeps going until stopped 8. or the safety belts! I by something. With safety belts, you slow down as In a real vehicle, it could be the the vehicle does. You get more time to windshield .. . stop. You stop over more distanqe, and your strongest bones take the forFes. That's why safety belts make such good sense.

5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the 7. or the instrument panel ... vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 19. Seats & Restraint Systems Here Are Questions Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags c2: If I’m a good driver, and I never I‘ so people won’t have to wear safety drive far from home, why should I Many People Ask belts? wear safety belts? About Safety Belts -- A: Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable 4: You may be an excellent driver, but if and the Answers Restraint systems, are in some you’re in an accident -- even one that vehicles today and will be in more of isn’t your fault-- you and your Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle them in the future. But they are passengers can behurt. Being a good after an accidentif I’m wearing a supplemental systems only -- so they driver doesn’t protect you from things safety belt? work safety belts, not instead of beyond your control, such asbad ,! - :-r ‘,.?.2 with . *:y.:& ; ,$;@& , .;< them. Every air bag system ever drivers. A: You could bme --.whet er you re- offered for sale has required the use of wearing a safety belt or not. But you safety belts. Even if you’re in a Most accidents occur within 25 miles can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even vehicle that has air bags, you still have :40 km) of home. And the greatest number if you’re upside down. And your to buckle up to get the most Df serious injuries anddeaths occur at chance of being conscious during and protection. That’s true not only in speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). after an accident, so you can unbuckle frontal collisions, but especially in Safety belts are for everyone. and get out, is much greater if you are side and other collisions. belted. 1 1 How To Wear Safety

Belts Properly f Adults This section 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 and babies. If a child will be Safety Beli Reminder riding in your Pontiac, see “Children,” 1 Driver Position located later in this section. Follow those Light rules for everyone’s protection. This section describes the driver’s restraint system. When the key is turned to “Run” or First, you’ll want to know which restraint “Start,” a chime will come on for about systems your vehicle has. eight seconds to remind peopleto fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s We’ll start with the driver position. safety belt is already buckled. Thesafety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.

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I Lapshoulder Belt 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the If the belt stops beforeit reaches the belt across you. Don’t let it get buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s twisted. pulling until you can buckle the belt. how to wear it properly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle Pull up on the latch plate to make sure 1. Close and lock the door. until it clicks. it is secure. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see If the belt isn’t long enough,see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit “Safety Belt Extender” at the endof up straight. this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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I, 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down 7’he lap part of the belt should be worn 2: What’s wrong with this? on the buckle end of the belt as you 1(IW and snug on the hips, just touching pull up on the shoulder belt. tlle thighs. In a crash, this applies force to \: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t tlle strong pelvic bones. And you’d be give nearly as much protection this le :ss likely to slide under the lap belt. If way. Y ou slid under it, the belt would apply fc xce at your abdomen. This could cause st xious or even fatal injuries. The SInoulder belt should go over the shoulder a1 nd across the chest. These parts of the bl ody are best able to take belt restraining fcxces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden st :op or a crash.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt (CONT.) Q: What’s wrong with this? 3: What’s wrong withthis? Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. k The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should be worn over the A: The belt is buckled in the wrong shoulder at all times. place.

...24 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) This section explains the driver’s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most important things to know: I’ Q: What’s wrong withthis? 3efore you close the door, be sure the belt I 3 out of the way. If you slam the door on A: The belt is twisted across the body. t, you can damage both the belt and your ,chicle.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.

25... Seats & Restraint Systems Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (AirBag) (CONT.) AIR BAG

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows“AIR BAG’ on it. The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem.

...26 You will see this light flashfor a few seconds when you turn your ignitionto “Run” or “Start.” Then the light shouldgo out, which meansthe system is ready. Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, orcomes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

H0.w The Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. Seats & Restraint Systems How The Air Bag System primarily because an occupant’s motion is 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only not toward the air bag. Air bags should once. After it inflates, you’ll need Works (CONT.) never be regarded as anything more than some new parts for your air bag What makes an air bag inflate? a supplement to safety belt protection in system. If you don’t get them, theair moderate to severe frontal and bag system won’t be there to help In a frontal impact of sufficient severity,the near-frontal collisions. protect you in another crash. A new air bag sensing system detects that the system will include the air bag module vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a and possibly other parts. The service crash. The sensing system triggers a What will you see afteran air bag manual has information about the chemical reaction of the sodium azide inflation? need to replace other parts. sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the cloth bag. After the air bag has inflated, it will then 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a The inflator, cloth bag, and related quickly deflate. This occurs so quickly diagnostic module, which records hardware are all part ofthe air bag inflator that some people may not even realize information about the airbag system module packed inside the steering wheel. that the air bag inflated. Some if the air bag deploys during a crash. components of the air bag module in the The module records information about How does an air bag restrain? steering wheel hub may be hot for a short the readiness of the system, which In moderate to severe frontal or time, but the portion of the bag that comes sensors activated the deployment, and near-frontal collisions, even belted into contact with you will not be hot to whether the driver’s safety belt wasin occupants can contact the steering wrhee :l. the touch. There will be small amounts of use. The air bag supplements the protection smoke and dust coming from vents in the 0 Let only qualified technicians work on provided by safety belts. Air bags deflated air bag. The air bag will not your air bag system. Improper service distribute the force of the impact more impede the driver’s vision or ability to can mean that your air bag system evenly over the occupant’s upper body, steer the vehicle, nor will it hinder the won’t work properly. See your dealer stopping the occupant more gradually. occupants from exiting the vehicle. for service. But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, Servicing Your Air 1 I NOTICE: Bag-Equipped Pontiac If you damage the cover for the driver’s air bag, it may not work The air bag affects how your Pontiac properly. You may have to replace should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around r the air bag on the steering wheel. Do not open or break the air bag your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on I I cover. your vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the 1994 Pontiac Service Manual have Is the smoke from an air bag inflation information about servicing your vehicle harmful? and the air bag system. The air bag system does not need regular The particles emitted duringair bag maintenance. inflation are not harmfulto most people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation. So, if your air bag inflates, you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so. If you or your passengers can’t get out of the vehicle, try to get fresh air by opening a window, turningor the fan, or opening a door.

I Seats & Restraint Systems I Rear Seat Passengers X’s very important for rear seat Jassengers to buckle up! Accident itatistics show that unbelted people in the -ear seat are hurt more often in crashes :han those whoare wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted :an be thrown out of the vehicle in a :rash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Right Front Passenger Pregnancy Position Safety belts work for everyone, including The right front passenger’s safety belt pregnant women. Like all occupants, they works the same way as the driver’s safetl are more likely to be seriously injured if belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in they don’t wear safety belts. this part. A pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 30 C

Rear Seat Outside 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the If the belt stops before it reaches the belt across you. Don’t let it get buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep Passenger Positions twisted. pulling until you can buckle it. Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it until it clicks. is secure. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear If the belt is not longenough, see “Safety one properly. Belt Extender’’ at the endof this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you Zver had to.

31 ... Seats & Restraint Systems The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden ;top ora crash.

Rear Seat Outside The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching Passenger Positions the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to (CONI) the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down you slid under it, the belt would apply on the buckle end of the belt as you force at your abdomen. This could cause pull up on the shoulder part. serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. a

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Center Passenger Lap Belt Position (Bench Seat) When you sit in the center position of the If your vehicle has a rear bench seat, bench seat, you have a lap safety belt, someone can sit in the center position. which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Seats & Restraint Systems

1. Pick up the latch plateand, in a single Lap Belt (CONK) 1 Center Passenger motion, pull the beltacross you. Don’t To make the belt shorter, pull its free end Position (Bucket Seat) let it get twisted. as shown until the belt is snug. f your vehicle has bucket seats, someone 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle Buckle, position and release it the same :an sit in the center bucket seat. until it clicks. If the belt stops before it way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. reaches the buckle, letit go back all If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety lap Belt the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Nhen you sit in the center position buck€ Make sure the release button on the eat, you have a lap safety belt which has 3. Feed the lap belt into the retractor to buckle is positioned so you would be able 1 retractor. tighten it. to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

00.34 4. Position and release it the same way The center position bucket seat is a Children as the lap partof a lap-shoulder belt. “Center or Left” type seat.Because it is If the belt isn’t long enough, see the only bucket seat with a lap belt, and Everyone in a vehicle needs protechon! “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of has a buckle on only one side, there are That includes infants and all childta this section. Makesure the release certain places a “Center or Left”type smaller than adult size. In fact, the,;hawin button on the buckle is positionedso bucket seat should, and should not, be every state in the United States and,in you would be able to unbuckle the used. See “Seats” in the Index. If the every Canadian province says chilqken up safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. “Center or Left” bucketseat is used on to some age must be restrained whifein a the left side of the vehicle,the person vehicle. sitting there should use the lap-shoulder belt. It works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position”in the Index.

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...36 D. Shoulder Harness Clip This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 20 Removable Pad E. and 40 pounds (9 and 18 kg) and whose F. Seat Belt Latch Plates height is 40 inches ( 102 cm) or less and who are capable of sitting upright alone. G. Buckle In addition, the child must be one year old H. Seat Belt Buckle Release Button or more and at least 28 inches (71 cm) in (Red) height. It is important to use an approved, I. Shoulder Harness Release Strap rear-facing infant restraint for a full year (Black) to allow the neck and spine to develop enough to support the weight of the J. Shoulder Harness Adjustment Strap child’s head in the event of a collision. Built-Zn Child Restrain, (Grey1 (OPTION) K. Child Restraint Cushion If you have a rear seat with the optional This child restraint system conforms to all built-in child restraint, refer to thispictun applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety to become familiar with the partsof each Standards. child seat and 5-point harness listed below: A. Child Head Restraint B. Head Restraint Release Strap C. Shoulder Harness Straps Seats & Restraint Systems WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S [NSTRUCTIONS ON THE USEOF I’HIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S [NTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD. Just like the other restraint system inyou vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs I The booster seat can be used by children Built-In Child Restraini wer 40 pounds (18 kg) or whose to be periodically checked and may need (COPIT.) .boulders are above theshoulder belt to have parts replaced after a crash. See mchorages of the 5-point child restraint ”Checking Your Restraint Systems’’ and make sure that the child is tall enough! :o larness. The vehicle lap-shoulder belt is “Replacing Seat and Restraint System ompare thechild’s standing height to the lsed instead of the 5-point harness Parts After a Crash” in the Index. op surface of the bucket seat, which is ,ystem. If a child’s shoulders are higher .bout 29 inches cm) from thefloor. (74 han the shoulder belt anchorages while lsing the 5-point harness, the spine could )e injured in a collision.

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I I' I To Use the Built-in Child !. Lower the child restraint cushion. 3. Before placing.the child in the child restraint, add slack to the shoulder Restraint hamess. Pull the black shoulder 1. Pull the child head restraint release harness release strap firmly. At the strap and raise the head restraintuntil same time pull both shoulder harness you hear the latch click. straps through the slots in the sedback as shown. ..*+- ,' '.)s# .$'.i .. .

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To Use the Built-in Child i. Place the child in the child restraint 6 Fasten the two halves of the shoulder and put a shoulder harness strap over harness clip together and put it twoto 7estraint (CONT.) each shoulder. Insert both seat belt three inches (5-8 cm) below the latch plates into the buckle and pull ul child’s chin. The purpose of the clip is E. Separate the halves of the shoulder harness clip. on them to make sure they are firmly to keep the shoulder harness straps latched. positioned correctly on the shoulders. Be sure that the seat buckle is free of foreign objects that may prevent you from properly latching the latch plates If an object is in the opening, see your Pontiac dealer for service before using the child restraint.

...40 If you expect the child will sleep while riding, a U-shaped pillow that supports the child’s chin may be helpful in providing additional comfort. Such devices may be found in the child restraint section of major toy stores or other stores where children’s accessories are sold.

Pull the shoulder harness adjustment iTo Store the Built-lnChild strap (grey) firmly until the shoulder harness straps are snug against the tqestraint child’s shoulders. Make sure that the crotch strap is held 1. To release the child from theharness, flush to the child restraint cushion separate the halvesof the shoulder with the fastener strip. Also be sure harness clip. Then push the red releast the shoulder harness adjustment strap button in the buckle. Move the (grey) is folded up in the seat. This shoulder harness straps to the side an( will allow the cushion to fold remove the child. completely into the seatback. Raise the cushion.

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To Store the Built-ln Child To Use as a Booster Seat !. Lower the child restraint cushion. Sestraint (CQNT.);, 1. Pull the head restraint release strap !. Unlatch the child head restraint by and raise the head restraint until you pulling the release.strap. Lower the hear the latch click. head restraint and press it firmly into the seatback until you hear the latch click.

...42 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or 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 infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.

3. Store the 5-point child restraint 5. Place the child on the cushion and harness behind the removable pad. fasten the vehicle lap-shoulder belt The pad is held in place by fastener around the child. strips. . To release the child from the vehicle lap-shoulder belt, push the red button on the buckle.

43... Seats & Restraint Systems Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure’ Top Strap If your vehicle has third row seats, anchor the child restraint properly. brackets for the second row outside If your child restraint has a top strap, It positions are located just above the place Keep in mind that an unsecured child should be anchored. where the thirdrow lap-shoulder belts restraint can move around in a collision or meet the floor. There’s a vinyl sleeve sudden stop and injure people in the there; to get to the bracket, push thisvinyl vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any sleeve aside slightly. Anchor the top strap child restraint in your vehicle -- even to the bracket. when no child is in it. If your vehicle does not have third row seats and belts, orif you need to have an anchor bracket installed for any additional passenger seat position, you canask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor bracket yourself, your dealer can tellyou how to do it. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. ma.44 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s n safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if c needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

Securing a Chi-ld Restrain4 4. B,uckle the belt. Make sure the xelease button is positioned so you woild be n an Outside Position able to unbuckle the safety beli:’. bu’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See quickly if you ever had to. ’ le earlier section about the topstrap if le child restraint has one. . Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions forthe child restraint. . Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Seats & Restraint Systems

Securing a Child Restraint6. Push and pull the child restraint in Securing a Child Restraint different directions to be sure it is in an Outside Position secure. in the Center Seat Position (CON7J (Bench Seat) To remove the child restraint, just 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let When you secure a child restraint in a shoulder belt while you push down on it go back all the way. The safety belt will center seating position, you’ll be using the the child restraint. move freely again and be ready to work lap belt. for an adult or larger child passenger. If the child restraint hasa top strap, see “Top Strap” earlier in this section.

... 46 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure therestraint r in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint makdr for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just 1. Make the belt as long as possible by 5. Buckle the belt. ‘Make sure the release unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will tilting the latchplate and pulling it button is positioned so you would be be ready to work for an adult or l&ger along the belt. able to unbuckle the safetybelt child passenger. quickly if you ever had to. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for thechi1.d restraint. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child 3. Secure the child in the child restraint restraint. as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

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Securing a Child Restraint 3. Pull the lap belt all the way out 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release without stopping. button is positioned so you would be in the Center Seat Positior: able to unbuckle the safety belt (Bucket Seat) 4. While holding it out, run the belt quickly if you ever had to. through or around the child restraint. You’ll be using the lap belt. See the The child restraint instructions will earlier section about the top strap if the show you how. child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

... 48 6. To tighten the belt, feed it back into 7. Push and pull the child restraint in Larger Children the retractor whileyou push down on different directions to be sure it is the child restraint. secure. 3hildren who have outgrown child *estraintsshould wear the vehicle’s safety To remove the child restraint, just >elk unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will f you have the choice, a child shouldsit move freely again and be ready to work lext to a window so the child can wear a for an adult or larger child passenger. ap-shoulder belt and get the additional .estraint a shoulder belt can provide. 4ccident statistics show that children are iafer if they are restrained in the rear seat. 3ut they need to use the safety belts xoperly.

D Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Seats & Restraint Systems Q:What if a child is wearinga lap-shoulder belt, but the child isso small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide..If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s faceor neck, you Larger Children(CONT.) might want to place the child in a sea-t 0 Children who aren’t buckled up can that has a lap belt,if your vehicle has strike other people who are. one.

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Seats & Restraint Systems [f your vehicle has the built-in child Yestraint, torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like torn 3r frayed safety belts can. They may not protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or frayed, get a new harness right away. Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can The model number on the replacement Replacing Seat and find the model number on the belt must be listed on the safety belt you Restraint System Parts Certification/Tire label of your vehicle. want to replace. See “Certification/Tire Label” in the After a Crash (CONT.) Index. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see the label. Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is tom or frayed, get a new one right away.

... 52 Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac. and information on Part 2 starting. shifting and braking. Atso explained are the instrument panel Features & Controls and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly .. Keys ...... 54 and what todo if you have a problem. Front Doors ...... 55 Locks ...... 55 Remote Keyless Entry ...... 58 Sliding Door ...... 62 Liftgate ...... 67 Ignition ...... 69 Starting Your Engine ...... 70 Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) ...... 72 Shifting the Transaxle ...... 73

ParkingBrakec ...... 77 Shifting into Park ...... "'''''.I . . 78 Horn ...... 81 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 1 . . 81 Windows ...... a1 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...... 83 CruiseControl ...... 84 Headlights ...... 87 Windshield Wipers ...... 90 Windshield Washer ...... 91 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...... 92 Interior Lights ...... 92 Mirrors ...... 96 Glove Box and Storage Compartments ...... 98 Luggagecarrier ...... 102 Instrumentpanel ...... 105 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...... 110 53 ... Features & Controls [hen a new Trans Sport is delivered,the Zaler removes the plugs from the keys, Id gives them to the first owner. ach plug has a code on it that tells your zaler or a qualified locksmith how to lake extra keys. Keep the plugs ina safe lace. If you lose your keys, you’llbe Ae to have new ones made easily using lese plugs.

The ignition keys are for the ignition only. NOTICE: w Keys Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

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Front Doors There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: '?< Use your door key or remote keyl& entry transmitter, if your vehicle his this

option. I. Features & Controls ;witch or the remote transmitter. This ’eature is designed to help keep you from ocking your keys in your vehicle. [f the sliding door is open when you press :he power door lock switch, it will lock mtomatically within five seconds after you close it. [f you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry System, this featurewill be replaced by a different lock delay system. See “Remote Keyless Entry” later in this w Door Locks (CONT.) w Power Door Locks section. From the Inside: (OPTION) With power locks, when the doors are locked, the inside as well as the outside To lock the door, slide the locking lever From the outside of either front door, the door latch release cannot open the doors. rearward. door key unlocks all doors and the This safety feature prevents a door from liftgate. From the inside, press the front of To unlock the door, slide the locking lever being accidentally opened from the inside the power door lock switch on either front by moving the handle. forward. door. To override this safety feature, slide the You can lock all doors and the liftgate locking lever to the unlock position on the from inside by pressing the rear of the door you want to open. power lock switch on either front door. When the liftgate has been unlocked with If you have the optional Remote Keyless the power door locks, you won’t need the Entry System, your vehicle has a special key to open it. Simply turn the lock security feature. If the driver’s door is clockwise until the latch releases. This is open and your key is in the ignition in the also true if you use the optional remote off position, you won’t be able to set the keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote door locks with the power door lock Keyless Entry’’ later in this section. ...56 To lock the liftgate, use the powerdoor Overriding Lock Delay 0 To program the automatic door locks lock switch, the optional remote keyless system to unlock only the driver’s entry transmitter, or lock it manually by To override the lock delay feature, press door when the shift lever is returned to turning the lock counterclockwise. the front of the power door locks switch “I?” (Park), press the unlock symbol (the unlock position) while the shift lever on your remote transmitter once. The Automatic Door Locks is in “P” (Park). driver’s door will unlock, indicating (OPTION) If you have the Remote Keyless Entry that this mode has been successfully System, there are three additional ways programmed. With this feature you can unlock allof the you can disable the lock delay feature: doors from the outsideby holding the key 0 To program the automatic door locks system to unlock all doors when the in the unlock position for one second. To Press the unlock symbol on your shift lever is returned to “P” (Park), unlock only the driver’s or passenger’s remote transmitter, door, turn the keyto the unlock position press the unlock symbol on your 0 Return the shift lever to “P” (Park), or and release. remote transmitter once (the driver’s door will unlock), then press the 0 Turn the ignition off. From the inside, when the ignition is on unlock symbol again. All doors will and the driver’s door is closed, all doors Customizing Your Automatic Door unlock, indicating that this mode has will lock each time you move the shift Locks Feature been successfully programmed. lever out of “P” (Park), or manually lock 1he.doors using the power lock switches With the Remote Keyless Entry System To program the automatic door locks they will lock when closed. you can customize your automatic door system to leave all doors locked when locks feature to suit your individual the shift lever is returned to “P” If the sliding dooris open when you move needs. (See “Remote Keyless Entry” later (Park), press the lock symbol on your the shift lever out of“P” (Park), a lock .in this section.) remote transmitter once. All doors will delay feature allows the sliding door to lock, indicating that this mode has With the doors closed and the ignition on, lock five seconds after it is closed. been successfully programmed. press and hold the driver’s power door With the automatic door locks feature, lock switch in the lock position for ten you can still lock or unlock the doors at seconds. The doors will lock, then unlock, any time, either manually orwith the indicating that you have ten seconds in power door lock switches. which to program one of four custom modes. s/... Features & Controls Automatic Locks nterference received, including Door nterference that may cause undesired (CONT.) )peration.

0 To disengage the automatic door locks should interference to this system occur, system, press the lock symbol on your .ry this: remote transmitter once (all doors will lock). Then press the lock symbol D Be sure to use the transmitterwith the again. All doors will lock again, ignition switch “OFF’ to eliminate indicating that this mode has been interference from other electronic successfully programmed. systems in the vehicle. You can reprogram the automatic door D Check to determineif battery locks system at any time. If you do not w Remote Keyless Entry replacement is necessary. See the program the automatic door locks system, instructions on battery replacement. all doors will remain locked when the (OPTION) Check the distance.You may be too shift lever is returned to “P” (Park). If your Pontiac has this option, you can far from your vehicle. This product If you have more than one remote lock and unlock your doors and liftgate has a maximum range. from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the transmitter for your vehicle, your 0 Check the location. Other vehicles or automatic door locks system will operate key chain transmitter supplied with your objects may be blocking the signal. as programmed with any of them. There vehicle. is no need to program each one 0 See your Pontiac dealer ora qualified Your Remote Keyless Entry System technician for service. individually. operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission Changes or modifications to this system w Leaving Your Vehicle (FCC) Rules. by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use If you are leaving the vehicle, take your This device complies with Part 15 of the this equipment. keys, open your door and set the locks FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the from inside. Then get out and close the following two conditions: (1) This devicl door. may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any ...58 Operation with the interior lights on, press 6or the The driver’s door will unlock andthe rear of either power door lock switch interior lights will go on when a is twice. pressed (see “Illuminated Entry System” If any door is open when you press 6or later in this section). If pressed again the rear ofeither power door lock switch, within five seconds, all doors and the a chime will sound three times. This liftgate will unlock. All doors and the indicates that all doors and the liftgate liftgate will lock when is pressed. will lock about five seconds after the last 6 door has been closed. If the driver’s door is open and yourkey is in the ignition in theOff position, you To override the lock delay feature, press the lock symbol or the rear of either :emote Operation of Power Sliding won’t be able to set the door locks with boor the power door lock switch or theremote power door lock switch again, and the transmitter. This security feature is Joors and liftgate will lock immediately. ’ you have the optional power sliding designed to help keepyou from locking [f the sliding door is open, it will lock oor (see “Power Sliding Door” later in your keys in your vehicle. mtomatically within five seconds after it lis section), your remote transmitter will .s closed, and the doors and liftgate will ave a thirdbutton labeled Press Lock Delay -ock again. . to open or close the sliding door.’ This lock delay feature can be operated To cancel the lock delay feature, press the F the sliding door is locked, first press using either the remote key chain unlock symbol or the front of either transmitter or the power door lockswitch power door lock switch. 3 twice to unlock all doors, then press (see “Power Door Locks” earlierin this to open the sliding door. section). a ‘ou can operate the power sliding door For the lock delay featureto work, the rith the remote transmitter only when the ignition and the interior lights controlto ower sliding door enable switch on the the left of the instrument panel cluster verhead console is in the “ON” position. must be off. If you wish to lock thedoors

59.. . Features & Controls Matching Transmitterfs) Ib Replace Batteries in the Kemote To Your Vehicle Keyless Entry: I. Remove the screw from the back Each key chain transmitter is coded to cover. prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half lost or stolen, a replacement can be first. purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining 3. Remove and replace the two 3-volt transmitter with you when you go to your batteries (DL 2016). dealer. When the dealer matches the 4. Reassemble the transmitter. replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be 1Battery Replacement 5. Check the transmitter operation. matched‘ Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock 1Jnder normal use, the batteries in your your vehicle. ELey chain transmitter should last about t wo years. You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided 7fou can tell thebatteries are weak if the they are equipped with exactly the same t ransmitter won’t work at the normal model system. (General Motors offers r;ange in any location. If you have to get several different models of these systems C.lose to your vehicle before the on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have tl ransmitter works, it’s probably time to only four transmitters matched to it. C:hange the batteries. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.

...60 If the back of your transmitter hasa slot Illuminated Entry Theft instead of a screw, follow these battery replacement instructions: System (OPTION) Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Pontiac has a This option comes with the optional To Replace Batteries in the Remote number of theft deterrent features, we Remote Keyless Entry System. Keyless Entry: know that nothing we put on it can make 1. Insert a coin into the slot in the back When you open the driver’s door, by itself it impossible to steal. However, there are of the transmitter, and turn or in combination with any passenger ways you can help. counterclockwise to open the cover. door or the liftgate, the interior lights will come on and then gradually dim to off 10 Key in the Ignition 2. Remove the cover. seconds after the last door is closed. (If If you walk away from your vehicle with the driver’s door has not been opened, the 3. Remove and replace the two 3-volt the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy interior lights will immediately dim to batteries (DL 20 16). riders or professional thieves -- so don’t off.) do it. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. When you press on your remote When you park your Pontiac and open the 5. Check the transmitter operation. a transmitter, the lights inside your vehicle driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime will go on, then gradually dim to off after reminding you to remove your key from 40 seconds, unless a door or the liftgate is the ignition and take it with you. Always opened. do this. Your steering wheel will be When you turn on the ignition, the locked, and so will your ignition and interior lights will immediately dim to off. transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

61 ... Features & Controls Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if move the door forward, you must first you have to leave something valuable in To Sliding Door pull the inside or outside latch release out your vehicle? To open the sliding door from outside the and then forward or the door will remain 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, vehicle, pull the front of the latch release latched in the open position. like your glove box or locking storage out and then toward the rear. If you slide bin. the door all the way back, it will latch in the open position. Lock the storage bin.

0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.

0 Then take the door key with you.

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Sliding Door Lock Power Sliding Door From inside the vehicle, lock the sliding (OPTION) door by moving the manual locking lever With this option, you can open and close down. Unlock by moving the lever up. the sliding door with switches inside your If you have the optional power door vehicle. If you have the optional Remote locks, the sliding door lock has a delay Keyless Entry System, you can also feature. See “Power Door Locks”in the operate the sliding door with your remote Index. transmitter. See “Remote Keyless Entry” in the Index. To operate the power sliding door, the power sliding door enable switch must be in the “ON” position. This switch is To open or close the sliding door, press located overhead on the edge of the front and release one of two “PWR DOOR’’ reading lights console. To disable the (Power Door) switches. There is one power sliding door feature, slidethe located overhead between the front switch to “OFF”. reading lights, and one mounted on the wall, just in front of the sliding door. 63 ... Features & Controls Power Sliding Door (CONE) The power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in “P” (Park). The The sliding door must be unlocked for the transaxle does not have to be in “P’ power sliding door to operate. The key (Park) to close the door. If the enable does not have to be in the ignition. To switch is “ON” and the power sliding help avoid accidental operation of the door is open or in the process of closing sliding door, disable the power sliding when you shift out of “P” (Park), a buzzer door by placing the power sliding door will sound and the “SLIDING DOOR” enable switch in the “OFF” position. light on your instrument panel will flash (see “Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light” in the Index). This is a warning that the - ~~ sliding door is not completely closed. I f anything obstructs the sliding door V vhile it is closing, the door will a utomatically reverse to the open I:losition, provided it meets sufficient r esistance. Resistance must be as strong a.s the force of the closing door,or S tronger. The force of the closing door i:ncreases significantly as the door a,pproaches the latch position. f

...64 Objects caught in the path of the sliding On vehicles equipped with the optional door may be damaged. Make sure the power sliding door, a low voltage battery door path is clear before closingthe door. may cause the system to become inoperative. This is a built in feature to To manually .openthe power slidingdoor prevent damage to the power sliding door when the sliding door enable switchis in motor. the “ON” position, pull the inside or outside latch release and letgo; the door When the battery has been charged, follow will open fully. these steps: To manually open the power slidingdoor 1. Make sure the door is in the closed when the enable switch isin the “OFF” position. position, pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way 2. Turn the ignition off. back. 3. Remove the fuse marked “TAIL” from To manually close the power sliding door the fuse panel. when the sliding door enable door switch is in the “ON” position, pull the inside or 4. Wait 30 seconds. outside latch release or the edge of the door. Move the door about four inches 5. Reinstall the fuse. toward the closed position and release. 6. Cycle the door open and closed with The door will close completely and latch either the wall mounted or overhead for you. console switch. Wait three seconds To manually close the power sliding door before opening and closing the door when the enable switch is in the “OFF” again. position, pull the inside or outside latch If this does not restore power sliding door release and slide the door all the way operation, see your dealer for service. forward to the latch position. Features & Controls Siding Door Child Security Lock Your Pontiac may be equipped with a sliding door child security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door from the inside. If you have the optional power sliding door, you can override the security lock by pressing either “PWR DOOR’ (Power Door) switch when the power sliding door To Use the Security Lock: ’ You Want to Open the Sliding Door enable switch is in the “ON” position. See Vhen the Security Lock is On: “Power Sliding Door” earlier in the 1. Move the security lock lever all the section. way up. . Unlock the sliding door from the inside. The security lock lever is located on the 2. Close the door. inside of the sliding door, near the rear With Optional Power Sliding Door edge of the door. To access the lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock 1. Slide the power sliding door enable label on the rear edge of the door as a switch on the overhead console to the guide. Reach your hand around the inside “OFF” position. rear corner of the sliding door to access the lever. The sliding door cannot be opened using the inside handle when the security lock feature is in use. m CHILD ECURITY 0 LOCK m 0

~ ~ 2. Then open the door from the outside. To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock: Liftgate Lock With Optional Power Sliding Door 1. Unlock the sliding door from the To unlock, insert the door key and turn inside and open the door. 1. Slide the power sliding door enable the lock clockwise. The liftgate will switch to the “ON” position. 2. Move the security lock lever all the automatically lock when you close it. way down. 2. Press either “PWR DOOR” (Power If you have the optional power door locks Door) switch. The sliding door lock will now work or the Remote Keyless Entry System, the normally. liftgate will lock and unlock differently. You should let adults and older children See “Power Door Locks’’ or “Remote know how the security lock works, and Keyless Entry” in the Index. how to cancel the lock. If you don’t, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use. Features & Controls NOTICE: Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, before you open the liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass.

~~ [To close the liftgate, pull down on the strap, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slight11 Raising the Lij’tgate See “Exhaust” in the Index. A light on your instrument panel will warn you if tf Open the liftgate using the handle liftgate is not completely closed (see recessed above the license plate. Then, “Liftgate Ajar Warning Light” in the step back and the liftgate will rise by Index). itself. Lights in the liftgate will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area (see “Interior Lights” in the Index).

...68 New Vehicle Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical “Break-In” power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your NOTICE: vehicle. A warning chime will sound if Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need you open the driver’s door when the an elaborate “break-in.’’ But it will ignition is off and the keyis in the perform better in the long run if you ignition. follow these guidelines: Run: An “on” position to which the Don’t drive at any one speed switch returns after you start your engine -- fast or slow -- for the first and release the switch. The switch stays 500 miles (804 km). Don’t Ignition Switch in the Run position when the engine is make full-throttle starts. Nith the ignition key in the ignition running. But even when the engine is not Avoid making hard stops for witch, you can turn the switch to five running, you can use Run to operate your the first 200 miles (322 km) jositions: electrical power accessories, and to or so. During this time your display some instrument panel warning new brake linings aren’t yet kcessory: An “on” position in which lights. broken in. Hard stops with rou can operate your electrical power new linings can mean Iccessories. Press in the ignition switch a5 Start: Starts the engine. When the e.ngine premature wear and earlier rou turn the top of it toward you. starts, release the key. The ignition switch replacement. Follow this will return to Run for normal driving. “breaking-in” guideline Jock: The only position in which you car every time you get new emove the key. This locks your steering vheel, ignition and transaxle. brake linings.

69. .. Features 8t Controls Ignition Switch (CONK) Starting Your Engine 3 start your 3.1 Liter engine: Note that even if the engine is not Engines start differently. The 8th digit of . Without pushing the accelerator pedal, running, the positions Accessory and Run your Vehicle Identification Number (VIh turn your ignition key to “Start.” are “on” positions that allow you to shows the code letter or number for your When the engine starts, let goof the operate your electrical accessories, such engine. You will find the VIN at the top key. The idle speed will go down as as the radio. left of your instrument panel. (See your engine gets warm. “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start NOTICE: the engine. NOTICE: Holding your key in “Start” for If your key seems stuck in “Lock” Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all longer than 15 seconds at a time will “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in cause your battery to be drained the way in. If it is, then turn the any other position -- that’s a safety steering wheel left and right while much sooner. And the excessive feature. To restart when you’re already heat can damage your starter motor. you turn the key hard. But turn the moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this NOTICE: If it doesn’t start right away, hold your works, then your vehicle needs key in “Start.” If it doesn’t start in service. Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if three seconds (or starts but then your Pontiac is moving. If you do, stops), push the accelerator pedal you could damage the transaxle. about one-quarter of the way down Shift to “P” (Park) only when your for 12 more seconds, or until it starts. vehicle is stopped. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try this:

... /u Wait 15 seconds to let the starter To start your 3.8 Liter engine: 3. If your engine still won’t start (or motor cool down. Then push your starts but then stops), it could be accelerator pedalall the way to the 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, flooded with too much gasoline. Try floor. Hold it there. Then hold the key turn your ignition keyto “Start.” pushing your accelerator pedal all the in “Start.” This clears the extra When the engine starts, let go of the way to the floor and holding it there as gasoline from the engine. Whenthe key. The idle speed will go down as you hold the key in “Start” for about engine starts, let goof the key and the your engine gets warm. three seconds. If the vehicle starts accelerator pedal.If the engine still briefly but then stops again, do the doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds same thing, but this time keep the and do Step 3 again. NOTICE: pedal down for five or six seconds. Holding your key in “Start” for This clears the extra gasoline from the longer than 15 seconds at a time will engine. After waiting about 15 NOTICE: cause your battery to be drained seconds, repeat the normal starting Your engine is designed to work much sooner. And the excessive procedure. with the electronics in your vehicle. heat can damage your starter motor. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your operates. Before adding electrical key in “Start” for about three to five equipment, check with your dealer. seconds at a time until your engine If you don’t, your engine might not starts. Wait about 15 seconds between perform properly. each try to help avoid draining your battery. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part ofthis manual that tells how to doit without damaging your vehicle.See “Towing Your Pontiac” in the Index.

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NOTICE: NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work If you drive tooquickly through with the electronics in your vehicle. deep puddles or standing water, If you add electrical parts or water can come in through your accessories, you could change the engine’s air intake and badly way the fuel injection system damage your engine. If you can’t operates. Before adding electrical avoid deep puddles or standing equipment, check with your dealer. water, drive through them very Engine Coolant Heater If you don’t, your engine might not slowly. perform properly. (Engine Block Heater) If you ever have to have your (OPTION) vehicle towed, see the part of this In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or manual that tells how to do it colder, the engine coolant heater can help. without damaging your vehicle. See You’ll get easier starting and betterfuel “Towing Your Pontiac” in the economy during engine warm-up. Index. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

...72 To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant 2. Open the hood and unwrap the heater, be sure to store the cord as it electrical cord. was before to keep it away from 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded moving engine parts. If you don’t, it 110-volt outlet. could be damaged. e How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.Instead of trying to Shifting the Automatic list everything here, we ask that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where Transaxle you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer There are several different positions for can give you the best advice for that your shift lever. In this manual, these are particular area. referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park P Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive @ Drive D Second 2 First 1 Features & Controls

Park Reverse P (Park): This locks your front wheels. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. I NOTICE: I Index. if)you’re pulling a trailer, Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to “R” onlyafter your vehicle is stopped. I

To rock your vehicle back and forth to. get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

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Neutral Forward Gears d (Neutral): In this position, yourengine @ (Automatic Overdrive): If your loesn’t connect with the wheels. To automatic transaxle has automatic estart when you’re already moving, use overdrive, this position is for normal ‘N” (Neutral) only. Also, use“N” when NOTICE: driving. If you need more power for ’our vehicle is being towed. Damage to your transaxle caused by passing, and you’re: shifting out of “P’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing 0 Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), isn’t covered by your warranty. push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.

0 Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down tothe next gear and have more power.

75 ... Features & Controls Forward Gears(CONT.) (Second Gear): This position gives you lore power but lower fuel economy.You Ln use “2”on hills. It can help control NOTICE: mr speed as you go down steep lountain roads, but then you wouldalso This Notice applies only if you ant to use your brakes off and on. have the 3.8L V6 engine and the automatic Overdrive transaxle. If your vehicle is so equipped, and if it NOTICE: se’ernsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) faster, something may be wrong for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at with a transaxle system sensor. If speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or D (Third Gear): If your automatic you drive very far that way, your you can damage your transaxle. Use transaxle does not have Overdrive, this vehicle can be damaged. So, if this “D” (@ or “D” if your vehicle has position is for normal driving, at all happens, have your vehicle serviced Overdrive) as much as possible. speeds, in most street and highway right away. Until then, you can use situations. Don’t shift into “2” unless you are “2” (Second Gear) when you are going slower than 65 mph (105 drivin less than 35 mph (56 km/h) If your automatic transaxle has Overdrivc km/h), or you can damage your and BD (Overdrive) for higher “D’ is like @, but you never go into engine. speeds. Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose “D” instead of @: When driving on hilly, winding roads When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill

... 76 1 (First Gear): This position gives you o Release the Parking Brake: even more power (but lower fuel old the regular brake pedal down with economy) than “2”. You can use it on 3ur right foot while you push down on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. le parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the selector leveris put in “I”, the To release the tension onthe parking transaxle won’t shift into first gear until -ake cable, you will need to apply about the vehicle is going slowly enough. le same amount of pressure to the parking -ake pedal as you did when you set the C Irking brake.) When you remove your NOTICE: pot from the parking brake pedal, it will If your front wheels can’t rotate, 3p up to the release position. don’t try to drive. This might - happen if you were stuck in very Parking Brake deep sand or mud or were up NOTICE: against a solid object. You could To Set the Parking Brake: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to damage your transaxle. Hold the regular brake pedal down with overheat. You may have to replace Also, if you stop when going uphill, your right foot. Push down the parking them, and you could also damage don’t hold your vehicle there with brake pedal with your left foot. If the other parts of your vehicle. only the accelerator pedal. This ignition is on, the brake system warning could overheat and damage the light will come on. See “Brake System transaxle. Use your brakes to hold Warning Light” in the Index. ‘You are Towing a Trailer and are your vehicle in position on a hill. xking on Any Hill: See “Towing a railer” in the Index. That section shows hat to do first to keep the trailer from loving.

77 Features & Controls Shifting Into 66P 99 (Park)

2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) Move the lever up as far as it position like this: will go.

0 Pull the lever toward you. 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk. awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park).

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.

eo.78 Leaving Your Vehicle With If you have to leave your vehicle with the Torque Lock the Engine Running engine running, be sure your vehicle is in “P” (Park) and your parking brake is If you are parking on a hill and you don’t firmly set before you leave it. After shift your transaxle into “P” (Park) you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P’ properly, the weight of the vehicle may (Park) position, hold the regular brake put too much force on the parking pawl in pedal down. Then, see if you can move the transaxle. You may find it difficult to the shift lever away from “P’ (Park) pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park). This r without first pulling it toward you. If you is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t lock, set the parking brake and then shift fully locked into “P’(Park). into “P” (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of “P” (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push .yours a Little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of “P’ (Park).

79... Features & Controls Engine Exhaust

I Parking Over Things Running Your Engine That Burn While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

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Tilt Wheel (OPTION) A tilt steering wheel allows you to 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 Follow the proper steps to be sure your and enter the vehicle. vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. and pull the lever. Move the steering If you are pulling a trailer, see “Towing a wheel to a comfortable level, then release Trailer” in the Index. the lever to lock the wheel in place. Horn Manual Windows You can sound the horn by pressing the Use the manual crank to open and close horn symbols on your steering wheel. the front windows.

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Side Window Latches Power Windows (OPTION) Turn Signal/ The rear of the side windows swings With power windows, switches on the Multifunction Lever open. driver’s door armrest control thefi-ont windows when the ignition is on. The left The lever on the left side of the steering To Open: Pull the latch forward to release switch controls the driver’s window.The column includes your: it, then swing the window outward and right switch controls the passenger’s window.0 Turn Signal and Lane Change press the center of the latch to secure the Indicator window in the open position. The driver’s power window switch has two down positions. Hold the rear of the 0 HeadlightHigh-Low Beam To Close: Pull the center of the latch switch in the first position to lower the forward and then close the latch. window normally. 0 CruiseControl (Option) To activate the auto down feature, fully The High-Low Beam feature is discussed press the rear of the switch, then release. under “Headlights”. See “Headlights”in The window will lower completely. To the Index. stop the window from lowering all the way, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. ...a2 I If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, 11. ‘ check the fuse (see “Fuses & Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is Turn Signal andLane A green arrow on the instrument panel burned out. Check the front and rear turn will flash in the direction of the turn or signal lights regularly to make sure they Change Indicator lane change. are working. The turn signal has two upward (for To signal a lane change, just raise or Right) and twodownward (for Left) lower the lever until the green arrow starts positions. These positions allow you to to flash. Hold it there until you complete signal a turn or a lane change. your lane change. The lever will return by To signal a turn, move the lever allthe itself when you release it. way up or down. When the turn is As you signal a turn or a lane change, if finished, the lever will return the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a automatically. signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. Features & Controls When you apply your brakes, the Cruise To Set Cruise Control Clontrol shuts off. I. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON’.

Cruise Control (OPTION) With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long 2. Get up to the speed you want. trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmh).

...84 the case, you will not be able to resume your set speed by moving the cruise control switch to “RESUME/ACCEL”. Use the “SET” button to reset cruise (see “To Set Cruise Control” earlier in this section). If you hold the switch at “Resume/,Accel” longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the 3. Push in the set button at the end of the To Resume a Set Speed lever and release it. switch at “Resume/Accel”. Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a 4. Take your fo-ot off the accelerator desired speed and then you apply the To Increase Speed Wh#e pedal. brake. This, of course, shuts off the Using Cruise Control : Cruise Control. But you don’t need to There are two ways to go to a highkr reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph speed. Here’s the first: (40 km/h) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from “ON” to 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get.to the “RESUME/ACCEL” (which stands for higher speed. Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. 0 Push the button atthe end of the lever, then release the button and the You’ll go right back up to your chosen accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at speed and stay there. the higher speed. If you have the 3800 Vb engine, cruise control memory will be erased when you place the transaxle in “P” (Park). If this is Features & Controls To Increase Speed While 0 To slow down in very small amounts, To Get Out of Cruise push the button for less than half a Using Cruise Control(CONT.) second. Each time you do this, you’ll Control Here’s the second way to go to a higher go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. rhere are two ways toturn off the Cruise speed: Control: Passing Another Vehicle Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR “RESUME/ACCEL”.Hold it there While Using Cruise 0 Move the Cruise switch to “OFF”. until you get up to the speed you want, Control and then release the switch. Use the accelerator pedal to increase your To Erase Speed Memory @ To increase your speed in very small speed. When you take your foot off the When you turn off the Cruise Control or amounts, move the switch to pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed “RESUME/ACCEL” for less than half Cruise Control speed you set earlier. memory is erased. If you have the 3800 a second and then release it. Each time V6 engine, cruise control memorywill you do this, your vehicle will go about Using Cruise Control on also be erased when you place the 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Hills transaxle in “P” (Park). The accelerate feature will only work How well your Cruise Control will work after you’ve set the initial cruise control on hills depends upon your speed, load, speed by pushing the “SET” button. If and the steepness of the hills. When going you have the 3.1L V6 engine, the up steep hills, you may have to step on accelerate feature will work whether or the accelerator pedal to maintain your not you have set an initial cruise control speed. When going downhill, you may speed. have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, To Reduce Speed While applying the brake takes you out of Using Cruise Control Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Push in the button at the end of the Control on steep hills. lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meetall applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps I Headlights only when your lower beam headlights 'ush the p' switch to turn on: are also on, orthat headlights be turned on whenever you must use your 1 Parking Lights windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with 1 Side Marker Lights parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. D Taillights It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway D Instrument Panel Lights authority for applicable lighting lull the switch to turn off the lights. regulations.

a7 ... Features & Controls Lights On Reminder The ignition is on If you turn the ignition key to the off or 0 The headlight switch is off, and Lock position while leaving the lights on, 0 The parking brake is released. you will hear a warning chime. At dusk, the exterior lights will come on Daytime Running Lights automatically and the low beams will (Canada Only) change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low The Canadian Federal Government has beams will change to the reduced decided that Daytime Running Lights brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL is off). Of course, you may still turn on can make your vehicle more visible to the headlights any time you need to. pedestrians and other drivers during Yeadlight High-Low Beam daylight hours. DRL are required on new To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set ?hanger vehicles sold in Canada. the parking brake while the ignition is in the off or Lock position. Then start the :o change the headlights from low beam Your DRL work with a light sensor on top vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you o high or high to low, pull the turn signal of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. release the parking brake. ever all the way toward you. Then The low beam headlights will come on at elease it. reduced brightness in daylight when: Nhen the high beams are on, a blue light In the instrument panel also will be on. . I

interior Lights Control Instrument Panel Intensity Fog Lights Slide the lower control up to turn on the Controi Slide the lower control up to turn on the interior lights, down toturn them off. Slide the upper control up to increase the fog lights, down to turn them off. An Your standard front overhead console brightness of the instrument panel lights, amber indicator light next to the control control can be overridden by the interior down to decrease the brightness. Slide the will glow when the fog lights are on. lights override switch located in the control all the way down to turn them off. console. See “Interior Lights Override Your headlights must be on for your fog Switch” in the Index. lights to go on. Although your fog lights will go on when your high beams are on, high beams are not recommended for driving in fog.

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For Pulse Delay Wiper Cycles: The or Steady Wiper Cycles:Slide the Windshield Wipers pulse delay cycle system allows you to set pper control either to the“LO” or “HI” The windshield wiper and washer controls the wiper speed as slow as 20 seconds xition, depending on the wiper speed are located to the right of the instrument between cycles, or faster. Pulse delay 3u want. cluster. cycles are very useful in light rain or snow. Slide the upper control to the For a Single Wiper Cycle: Press the “DELAY” area. The lower the position, switch marked “MIST” and release. For the slower the cycle; the higher the more cycles, press and hold the switch. position, the faster the cycle.

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To Turn the Wipers Off: Slide the upper control to the “OFF” position. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press and hold Heavy snow or ice can overload your the windshield washer switch. The wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop washers and wipers will operate. When the motor until it cools. Clear away snow you release the switch, the washers will or ice to prevent an overload. stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier. Features & Controls ng as the control is held in that position. nen thewiper will return to “DEL”.

NOTICE: 0 Whenusing concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution Rear Window Wiper and to freeze and damage your Interior Lights Washer washer fluid tank and other Override Switch To Use Your Rear Wiper: Slide the parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as This switch is located to the left of the lower control to for steady wiping well as washer fluid. cigarette lighter on the center instrument cycles. panel console. It hastwo positions Fill your washer fluid tank “DOOR” (on) and “OFF”, and overrides For a Delayed Wiper Cycle: Slide the only 3/4 full when it’s very all interior lights except the reading lights. cold. This allows for lower control to 0“DEL”. expansion, which could The interior lights go on each time you open the doors.You can turn off these To Wash the Rear Window: Slide the damage the tank if it is completely full. lights so that the doors may be left open lower control to a and hold it. The Don’t use radiator antifreeze without running down the batteryby washer and wiper will operate only as in your windshield washer. It turning the interior lights override switch can damage your washer to “OFF”. system and paint.

...YL If the interior lights override switch in the center instrument panel console is in the “OFF’ position, the overhead lights will remain off when the doors open. See “Interior Lights Override Switch” earlier in this section. There are also two lights in the liftgate to light the rear cargo area. These will come on each time you open the liftgate, unless the interior lights override switch is in the “OFF” position. Interior Lights To turn the interior lights on when the Front Reading Lights doors are closed, slide the interior lights Your vehicle has two overhead dome control up to the “ON” position (the rear There are two reading lights located in the lights-one in the center of the passenger dome light switch mustbe in the on optional front overhead console. To turn compartment and onein the rear. If you position). See “Interior Lights Control” on or off either reading light, press the have the optional rear climate control, you earlier in this section. switch next to it. will not have a center dome light. If you have the optional power sliding The rear dome light has an on-offswitch; door, your overhead console will also the center dome light has no switch. Both have two power sliding door switches. To lights will go on each time you open the operate these switches, see “Power front doors unless you have the rear light Sliding Door” in the Index. switched off.

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Rear Reading Lights Accessory Power Outlet When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The rear dome light also has two reading The power outlet is located in the rear lights. compartment on the driver’s side. To open, slide the latch down and remove the NOTICE: To turn on either reading light, press the cover. If you have the optional switch next to it. When using the accessory power saddlebags, lift the saddlebag flap to outlet: expose the latch. a Maximum load of any The power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment should electrical equipment such as a cellular not exceed 20 amps. telephone, CB radio, etc. Follow the a Be sure to turn off any proper installation instructions that are electrical equipment when included with any electrical equipment not in use. Leaving electrical you install. equipment on for extended periods can drain your . battery.

...94 Air Inflator System ’he air inflator kit is stored in a pouch in To use your air inflator system, attach the he glove box or, if you have the optional appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to (OPTION) addlebags, in the driver side saddlebag. the end of the hose that has the pressure Your vehicle may be equipped with an air t includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an gage. Then attach that end of the hose to, inflator. With it, you can inflate things ir pressure gage, nozzle adapters and the object you wish to inflate. Remove the like air mattresses and basketballs, and nstructions. protective cap covering the outlet. Attach you can also use it to bring your tires up the other end of the hose to the outlet. to the proper pressure. Press the “ON” switch. The “ON” switch will work even with the ignition off. The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side. The compartment door latch is located at the top of the cover. If you have the optional saddlebags, lift the flap on the saddlebag to expose the latch. To open the compartment, slide the latch down and remove the cover.

950.. Features & Controls Air Inflator System (CONK) Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. To reset, press the “ON” switch again. Don’t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After 30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator. To turn off the inflator, press “OFF” and Inside Day/Night Convex Outside Mirror detach the hose, first fi-om the inflated Rearview Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. object, then from the outlet. Replace the protective cap. Place the inflator kit tools To reduce glare from lights behind you, A convex mirror’s surface is curved so in the pouch, and store in the glove box. pull the lever toward you to the night you can see more from the driver’sseat. position.

...96 .'Manual Remote Power Remote Control Control Mirrors Both the driver and passenger side outside The control on the driver's door controls mirrors can be adjusted with the control both outside rearview mirrors. Turn the lever on each door so that you can just see control to the left to select the driver side the side of your vehicle when you are rearview mirror, or to the right to select sitting in a comfortable driving position. the passenger side rearview mirror. Then use the control to adjust each mirror so Both outside mirrors can be folded that you can just see the side of your forward or rearward. In the rearward vehicle when you are sitting in a position, they will fold flush with the comfortable driving position. vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when Both outside mirrors can be folded forward maneuvering your vehicle in narrow or rearward. In the rearward position, they spaces. will fold flush with the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces. 97.. . Features & Controls

Sun Visors Glove BoxlStorage To block out glare, you can swing down Compartment the visors. You can also remove them Your vehicle has a storage compartment from the center mount and swing them to on top of the dash anda glove box below the side. If the visors swing too easily, it. tighten the screw on the rear of the visors. To open the storage compartment, pushin the latch release, then lift the lid.

...98 To remove the ashtray for cleaning, close the lid, then grasp the rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out, in a rocking motion. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with To open the glove box, pinch the latch your hand while it is heating. If you release. Cup Holders1 do, it won’t be able to back away AshtraylLighter from the heating element when it’s The fuse panel is located inside the glove ready. That can make it overheat, box door. See “Fuses & Circuit Breakers’ Two cup holders, an ashtray and a lighter damaging the lighter and the heating in the Index. are located in the center instrument panel element. console. The foam cup holder liners can be removed for cleaning. Should the liners ever become damaged, see your dealer for replacement. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things To use the ashtray, lift the lid. that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

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Locking Storage Bin To replace the bin, set the hinge pins (one Rear Storage on each sideof the bin, at the bottom) into At the base of the center instrument panel the hinge guides (one at each side of the Compartment and console is a storage bin. Use the door key console opening, at the base), then close Ashtray to lock and unlock it. To open the bin, the bin. If the hinge pins are placed pinch the latch release. You may have a properly in the guides, the bin will close The rear ashtray is located in the rear coinholder inside the storage bin. easily. storage compartment. To remove the bin for cleaning, open it To open the ashtray, press one side and part way, then pull out and slightly up. turn it open. To clean the inside of the bin, vacuum or To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press wipe with a slightly damp cloth. the snuffer as you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.

. . . 100 The side of the convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest the liftgate. Once you've loaded items into the net, stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it firmly in place. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 pounds (45 kg). It is not designed to holder larger, heavier loads. Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle, as far forward as you can. I Convenience Net When not in use, we recommend that you take down the convenience net to extend (OPTION) its life and retain its elasticity, and to keep The optional saddlebags provide extra 'he optional convenience net is designed the rear exit clear. Store the net in the storage space. They are located at the rear of your vehicle, attached to the covers on 3 help keep small loads, like grocery pouch behind either front seat or in one of lags, from falling over during sharp turns the optional saddlebags. the two rear compartments. r quick stops and starts. nstall the convenience net at the rear of our vehicle, just inside the liftgate. ittach the upper loops to the posts on ither side of the liftgate opening (the lbel on the net should be in the upper ght-hand corner). Attach the lower lops to the hooks on the floor.

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Luggage Carrier NOTICE: (OPTION) Loading cargo that weighs more than 125 pounds (56 kg) on the If you have the optional luggage carrier, luggage carrier may damage your you can load things on top of your vehicle. When you carry cargo on vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and the luggage carrierof a proper size side rails attached to the roof, sliding and weight, put it on the slats, as far crossrails and places to use for tying forward as you can and distribute things down. These let you load some the load evenly along the slats. Then things on top of your vehicle, so long as slide the crossrailup against the rear they are not wider or longer than the of the load, to help keepit from luggage carrier. moving. You can then tie it down.

. . 102 Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Pontiac. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and thento make sure the luggage carrier andcargo are still securely fastened.

Your luggage carrier has release knobs set Use the adjustable tiedown loops in the in the ends of each crossrail. Turn the side rails to help secure large loads: release knobs counterclockwise, then Reposition the tiedowns by turning them slide the crossrails forward or back, as counterclockwise, then slide them Along needed, to accommodate loads of varying the side rail. Turn the tiedowns clodkwise size. to tighten them in place. . .: /’ After repositioning the crossrails, be sure Tiedowns may be removed and used in

to tighten the release knobs by turning the adjustable tapped plates in the 1: them clockwise, locking the crossrails in crossrails. You may also use these tapped place. plates to secure bicycle or ski racks.

103... Features & Controls rn Electronic Level To Close the Sunroof: Control (OPTION) Pull the latch release handle forward and down, then push it back and up. Press With this option, the rear of the vehicle firmly to lock the latch release handleintl automatically adjust to changes in load the closed position. weight. (See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.) NOTICE: You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle, The optional sunroof panel is not and periodically as the system designed to be removed. It is made self-adjusts. This is normal. to open and close but to remain attached to the vehicle. The compressor should operate for brief rn Sunroof (OPTION) periods of time. If the sound continues for This feature may not be available on your an extended period of time, your vehicle vehicle. needs service. To keep your battery from being drained, you may want to remove The sunroof has a glass panel that opens the 20-amp ELC fuse in the fuse control for ventilation. panel until you can get your vehicle To Open the Sunroof: serviced (see “Fuses & Circuit Breakers” in the Index). Pull down on the latch release handle and then push it forward and up until the glass panel locks into place.

. . . 104 6 I’ I The InstrumentPanel-Your Information System 3ur instrument panel is designed to let Refer to the accompanying diagrams of 3. Front Fog Lamps your instrument panel, center console and )u know at a glance how your vehicleis 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls nning. You’ll know how fast you’re instrument cluster. jing, how much fuel you’re using, and Rear Wiper Control 1. Exterior Lights 5. any other things you’ll need to drive fely and economically. 2. I/P Light Dimmer

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1. Vents 2. Parking Brake Pedal 3. Glove Compartment And Fuse Center

. . 106 1. HVAC Controls 2. Rear Window Defog (Opt.) 3. Radio 4. Traction Control Switch (Opt.) 5. Courtesy Lamp Override 6. Cigar Lighter 7. Rear HVAC Controls (Opt.) 8. Open Storage Area 9. Ashtray 10. Locking Storage Bin 11. Bucket, Removes For Cleaning 12. Air Vent

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Engine Instrument Panel Cluster four cluster includes indicator warning 7. Voltage Gage 14. High Beam Indicator ights and gages that are explained on the 8. Oil Pressure Indicator 3.1 L 15. Service Traction Control ollowing pages. (Shown)/Oil Pressure Gage 16. Left Turn Signal 1. Traction Control “ON” 3800 (Similar) 17. Odometer 2. Service Air Bag 9. Tachometer 18. Trip Odometer Reset 3. Service Engine Soon IO. Seat Belts 19. Trip Odometer 4. Sliding Door Ajar Symbol 11. Right Turn Signal 20. Fuel Gage 5. Liftgate Ajar 12. Service Antilock Brakes 21. Low Fuel Warning 6. Park Brake/Fluid Level Indicator 13. Speedometer 22. Coolant Temperature Gage

.e. I08 Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Pontiac has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total Speedometer and of the old odometer, then it must be. But Tachometer if it can’t, then it’s setat zero and a label Odometer must be put on the driver’s door to show The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Your speedometer lets you see your speed the old mileage reading when the new in both miles per hour (mph) and odometer was installed. kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has NOTICE: been driven, in either miles (usedin the Do not operate the engine with the U.S.) or kilometers (usedin Canada). tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.

109. .. Features & Controls H Warning Lights, Gages Sages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s and Indicators Functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when This section describes the warning lights there’s a problem with your vehicle. and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or Warning lights and gages can signal that when one of the gages shows theremay something is wrong before it becomes be a problem, check the section that tells serious enough to cause an expensive you what to do about it. Please follow the repair or replacement. Paying attention to manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs your warning lights and gages could also can be costly -- and even dangerous. So save you or others from injury. Trip Odometer please get to know your warning lights The trip odometer can tell you how far Warning lights go on when there may be and gages. They’re a big help. your vehicle has been driven since you or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s last set it to zero. To set it to zero, push functions. As you will see in the details the reset button located above the fuel on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the gage. ignition key just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

... 110 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F” (Full). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the Fuel Gage tank’s capacity to fill the tank. Low Fuel Warning Light Your fuel gage tells you about how much The gage moves a little when you turn When there is between 3 gallons fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. a corner, brake or speed up. (1 1 liters) and 0.5 gallon (1.8 liters) of When the gage first indicates “E” The gage doesn’t go back to “E” when fuel left in the tank, the warning light next (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, you turn off the ignition. to the fuel symbol will go on. but you should get more soon. For your fuel tank capacity, see “Service This light will also come on when you Station Information’’ on the last page of turn on the ignition, but the engine is not this manual. running, to show you it is working. If it doesn’t come on as you start your vehicle, have it fixed right away.

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Ys0 0-cw Oil Pressure Indicator Oil Pressure Gage (3. I L V6 Engine) I NOTICE: (3800 V6 Engine) Your vehicle is equipped with an oil pressure Damage to your engine from Your oil pressure gage shows the oil indicator rather than an oil pressure gage. neglected oil problems can be costly pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) Your oil pressure indicator lets you know and is not covered by your warranty. when the engine is running. Canadian when you may have a problem with your vehicles indicate pressure in kPa engine oil pressure. (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature andoil When the engine is running, readings within viscosity. In fact, while the engine is the whte graduation band indicate the normal warming up, the oil pressure will be operating range. Readings in or below the red higher than at the normal operating area indicate that the engine'soil level may be temperature. Readings above the red dangerously low, or there may be another warning zone indicate the normal problem causing low oil pressure. operating range. Driving your vetucle with lowoil pressure can cause extensive engine damage. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. ... 112 I If-- the gage readsin the red warning zone, your engine’s oil level may be dangerously low or there may beanother problem causing low oil pressure. Driving your vehiclewith low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage. Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Voltmeter Engine Coolant Your charging system gage will show the Temperature Gage rate of charge when the engine is running. This gage shows the engine coolant The reading will change as therate of temperature. If the gage pointer moves charge changes (with engine speed, etc.), into the red area, your engine is too hot! It but readings between the red warning means that your engine coolant has. zones indicate the normal operating overheated. If you have been operating range. Readings in either red zone your vehicle under normal driving indicate a possible problem with your conditions, you should pull off the road, charging system. Have your Pontiac stop your vehicle and turn off the engine NOTICE: serviced immediately. as soon as possible. Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly When the engine is not running but the HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! and is not covered by your warranty. ignition is on (in the Run position), the clisplay measures the voltage output of In “Problems on the Road”, this manual your battery. shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. 113 ... Features & Controls carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is stillon, or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for I service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Pontiac” in the Index.)

Brake System Warning Anti-Lock Brake System Light Warning Light Your Pontiac’s hydraulic brake system is With anti-lock, this light will go on when divided into two parts. If one part isn’t you start your engine and it will stay on working, the other part can still work and for three seconds. That’s normal.If the stop you. For good braking, though, you light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it need both parts working well. will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the warning light comes on, there coulc be a brake problem. Have your brake If the light flashes when you’re driving, system inspected right away. you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. This light should come on as you start thc The brake system warning light will also Pull off the road and stop carefully.You vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have i come on when you set your parking may notice that the pedal is harder to push. fixed so it will be ready to warn you if brake, and -it will stay on if your parking Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It there’s a problem. brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on may take longer to stop. Have the vehicle If the light comes on while you are after your parking brake is fully released, towed for service. (See “TowingYour driving, pull off the road and stop it means you have a brake problem. Pontiac” in the Index.) . . 114 I traction control system limits wheel spin I A CAUTION: for less than four seconds. Otherwise, the light will go out as soon as the anti-lock Your regular brake systemmay not system stops ad-justing brake pressure or be working properly if the anti-lock the traction control system stops limiting brake system warning light is LOW wheel spin. The “LOW TRACTION” flashing. Driving with the anti-lock TRACTION light also comes on briefly, as a bulb brake system warning light fashing check, when the engine is started. can lead to an accident. After

you’ve pulled off the road and I I stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. NOTICE: Spinning your wheels when the ~~~ ~~~~ ~~ ~~~~~~~ ~ Low Traction Light “TCS” warning light is on can If the anti-lock brake system warning (OPTION: 3800 V6 ENGINE) destroy parts of your vehicle as well light stays on longer than normal after as the tires. If you spin you wheels If your vehicle has the traction control you’ve started your engine, turn the too fast while shifting your transaxle system, there will be a ”LOW ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and back and forth. you can destroy TRACTION” light on the instrument stays on when you’re driving, stop as your transaxle. When you‘re stuck. panel. It is located above the “AIR RAG” soon as possible and turn the ignition off. spin the wheels as little as possible. light. When your anti-lock system is Then start the engine again to reset the adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a system. If the light still stays on, or conles braking skid. or when your traction on again while you’re driving, your control system is limiling wheel spin, the Pontiac needs service. If the light is on “LOW TRACTION” light will come on. but not flashing and the regular brake Slippery road conditions may exist if this system warning light isn’t on. you still light comes on. so adjust your driving have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock accordingly. The light will come on and brakes. stay on for four seconds when your anti-lock system adjusts brake pressure for less than four seconds or when your

115 ... Features & Controls If the “TCS” warning light comes on and

stays onfor.. an extended period of time, your vehicle needs service.

Traction Control System Walfunction Indicator Warning Light Lamp (Service Engine (OPTION: 3800 V6 ENGINE) Soon Light) The “TCS” (Traction Control System) 1 computer monitors operation of your warning light means that the system is not uel, ignition and emission control working. ,ystems. This light should come on whe:n he ignition is on, but the engine is not The “TCS” warning light may come on if ,unning, as a check to show you it is your brakes overheat. This means that vorking. If it does not come on atall, your traction control system has lave itkxed right away. If it stays on, or temporarily shut down to allow the brakes t comes on while you are driving, the to cool. (The control system will not shut :omputer is indicating that you have a down while it is actively controlling Jroblem. You should take your vehicle in wheel spin.) When the brakes have cooled for service soon. down, the “TCS” warning light will go off.

. 116 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while^ the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.

Liftgate Ajar Warning Light The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your liftgate is not completely closed.

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Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light tf you manually slam the power sliding door shut when the ignition is on, the With the optional power sliding door, the sliding door ajar symbol warning light sliding door ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your may come on and stay on. To turn the sliding door is not completely closed. light off, reopen and close the door using either power door switch, or manually If you shift the transaxle out of“P” (Park open and close the door again more while the sliding door is open or in the slowly. process of closing, and the power sliding door enable switch is in the “ON” position, the sliding door ajar symbol light will flash and a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed.

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Inthis part you’ll find out how to Climate Control System Quick Reference Guide ...... 120 operate the comfort control systems Heater and Ventilation System ...... 121 and audio systems offered with your Climate Control System ...... 123 Pontiac. Be sure to read about the Rear Climate Control System ...... 125 particular system supplied with your Defogging andDefrosting ...... 127 vehicle . Rear WindowDefogger ...... 128 Setting theClock ...... 130 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...... 131 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player ...... 133 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer ...... 136 AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer ...... 138 CD Player Anti-Theft Feature ...... 141 Steering Wheel Touch Controls ...... 143 Understanding Radio Reception ...... 144 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...... 145 CareYourof Compact Discs ...... 145 IntegratedRoofAntenna ...... 146 119 ... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

Climate Control System FRONTFAN CONTROL - R. DEF (Rear Defog) Quick Reference Guide LEVER Press to defog the rear window. Your Climate Control System has been designed to provide an A/C (Air Conditioning) - Press to turn the A/C on expanded range of comfort options. and off. Use ,thisdiagram as a quick DIRECTIONAL- reference guide for operating the OFF - CONTROLS controls. For a complete explanation Press to turnthe system -A lighted button lets Off. you know thata of this system, see “Climate Control selected control is on. System” later in this section. FRONT TEMPERATURE - CONTROL LEVER

SUGGESTED OPERATlNG MODES: REAR FAN

FOR HEAT, USE 7

OFF REAR LO MED HI FOR VENT (OUTSIDE AIR), USE U u

FOR MAX COOLING, USE These positions allow the driver to adjust the rear FOR OTHER AlC OPTIONS, USE

This position transfers controlof the rear fan to the second row passenger (for vehicles withthe Rear Climate Control option only). . . . I20 OFF: Press to turn the system off. Press The “BI-LEV” setting directs outside air any function to turn the system on. into your vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your upper body 3f : Slide the lever to the right to through the front instrument panel outlets, increase fan speed, to the left to decrease while warmed air is directed through the fan speed. heater ducts at your feet. At times this Temperature Control Lever: Slide the temperature difference may be more lever to the right for warmer, heated air; apparent than others. For the best results, slide it to the left for cooled air. slide the temperature control lever to the middle position, and then adjust it for UPPER: This setting brings in outside air comfort. e through the instrument panel outlets. You Heater and Ventilation may warm the air using the temperature LOWER: This setting brings in most control lever. heated air through the heater ducts, and System some through the defroster vents. BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This setting is Your vehicle’s heater will work bestif designed for use on sunny days when the MIX: Because of your Trans Sport’s I you keep your windows closed. Your air is only moderately warm or cool. On larger windshield area, this mode is particularly useful during cold or ~ vehicle also has flow-through ventilation, days like these, the sun may adequately inclement weather. Press to direct warmed ~ described later in this section, to bring warm your upper body, but your lower outside air into your vehicle. body may not be warm enough. air to the windshield and through the heater ducts. If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather,0°F DEF (Defrost): Press to direct most (- 18“C) or lower, your heating system warmed air to the windshield and side will more quickly provide heat because window vents. the engine coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

I21 ... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems To maintain a comfortable temperaturein he rear area without making the front Iassengers uncomfortable, adjust the front an speed first, then adjust the emperature setting. To turn off the rear fan, slide the control o “OFF”.

Heater and Ventilation Rear Fan System (CONK) The control for the rear fan is located below the audio system. If your vehicle is equipped with seats in the third row, you willhave a rear air First, select “LOWER’, “BI-LEV” or outlet and a rear fan. To maximize air “MIX” to direct air flow to the rear air flow to the rear ofyour vehicle, place the outlet and to the rear side windows. Use left second row bucket seat in the forward the temperature control lever to adjust th position (see “Adjusting Rear Seats” in temperature setting. Then, select the forc the Index). This uncovers the rear air of air you want, from “LO” to “HI”, by outlet. sliding the rear fan control to the desired setting. Also keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct air flow to therear.

. .. ILL OFF: Press to turn the system off. Press Each time you turn on the ignition, the air any climate control setting to turn the conditioner will default to the setting you system on. had selected before last turning off the ignition. 8 : Slide the lever to the right to increase fan speed, to the left to decrease When the air conditioner compressor is fan speed. on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine Temperature Control Lever: Slide the performance and power. This is normal, lever to the right for warmer, heated air; because the system is designed to help slide it to the left for cooled air. fuel economy while it maintains the desired cooling level. Air Conditioner The air conditioner removes moisture When the temperature outside is above from the air, so you may sometimes (OPTION) freezing, the air conditioner compressor notice water dripping from under your will automatically condition the air when Your vehicle’s heater and air conditioner vehicle when it is idling or after it has you press “RECIRC” (the “A/C” indicator work best if you keep your windows been turned off. This is normal. light will glow), “MIX” or “DEF”(the closed. Your vehicle also has “A/,,’ indicator light will not glow). On very hot days, your vehicle will .cool flow-through ventilation, described later down more quickly and economically if in this section, to bring outside airinto Press “A/C” (the “A/C” indicator light you open the windows long enough to let your vehicle. will glow) to condition the air when you hot inside air escape. For all settings, press “UPPER’, “BI-LEV” or If you have the optional engine coolant adjust the temperature control lever and “LOWER”. To turn off the air conditioner heater and use it during cold weather,0°F fan speed as desired. compressor in these settings, press “A/C7’ (- 18O C>or lower, your heating system again (the indicator light will go off‘). will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

123 ... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Directional Controls The “BI-LEV” setting directs outside air .nto your vehicle in two ways. Cooler air RECIRC (Recirculate): Press to get 1s directed toward your upper body maximum cooling or quick cool-down on :hrough the front instrument panel outlets, very hot days. This setting recirculates while warmed air is directed through the much of the air inside your vehicle. It heater ducts at your feet. At times this should not be used for long periods of temperature difference may be more time because the air may become too cold apparent than others. For best results, and dry. slide the temperature control lever to the it for Slide the temperature control lever down middle position, and then adjust to the coolest setting and adjust the fan comfort. speed as desired. LOWER: This setting brings in most If your vehicle is equippedwith seats in UPPER: For normal cooling on hot days, heated air through the heater ducts, and the third row, youwill have a rear air some through the defroster vents. press “A/C” along with “UPPER”. This outlet and a rear fan. To maximize air setting cools outside air and directs it MIX: Because of your Trans Sport’s flow to the rear of your vehicle, place the through the instrument panel outlets. larger windshield area, this mode is left second row bucket seatin the forward Adjust the temperature of the air with the particularly useful during cold or position (see “Adjusting Rear Seats” in temperature control lever. inclement weather. Press to direct warmed the Index). This uncovers the rearair lir to the windshield and through the outlet. BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This setting is designed for use on sunny days when the heater ducts. Also keep the area around the base of the air is only moderately warm or cool. On DEF (Defrost): Press to direct most center instrument panel console and the days like these, the sun may adequately warmed air to the windshield and side area between and under the front seats warm your upper body, but your lower window vents. free of objects that could obstructair flow body may not be warm enough. to the rear.

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Rear Climate Control System (OPTION) (CONT.) will be directed to the rear of the vehicle :hrough the overhead andthird-row air -0nditioning outlets. If you select “A/C” in the “LOWER” mode, cooled air will be Sirected through the rear floor vent unless the temperature control lever is set approximately 30% from the full cold setting. Heated air will result with the temperature control lever setting above 30% from the full cold setting. However, Rear Air Vents Rear Fan-Master Control temperature adjustment of the heated air To maximize air flow through the rear The master control for the rear fan is is not possible. Cooled air will return heater outlet, place the left second row located below the audio system. when the temperature control lever setting bucket seat or the bench seat in the is returned to approximately 25% from forward position (see “Adjusting Rear To maintain a comfortable temperature in the full cold setting. (See “Rear Air Seats” in the Index). the rear area, select the force of air you Vents” later in this section). want, from “LO” to “HI”, by sliding the The vent forward of the rear heater outlet control to the desired setting. If you do not select “A/,” in the is the cold air return vent. Be sure to keel “UPPER” or “BI-LEV” modes, air it free of obstructions. To transfer control of the rear fan to the directed to the rear of the vehicle will be rear control switch, slide the master cabin temperature. Also keep the area around the base of the control to “REAR”. The rear control center instrument panel console and the switch will not operate when the master Select “LOWER’, “MIX” or “DEF’ when area between and under the front seats control is in any other position. outside temperatures are cool. In these free of objects that could obstruct air flo~ modes, heated air will be directed to the to the rear. To turn off the rear fan, slide the master rear of the vehicle through the rear side control to “OFF’. window vents and the rearfloor heater vent. ... 126 Rear Fan-Rear Control Defogging and Defrosting Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents located on the top. This feature allows passengers riding in To rapidly defrost the windshield, slide of the instrument panel. For additional the rear seats to control the flowof air to the temperature control lever all the way side window defogging, press the the rear areaof the vehicle. to “WARM” and press “DEF”. “BI-LEV” button and adjust the fan to the highest speed. Aim the side vents on the The rear control switch is locatedon the Adjust the fan to the highest speed. instrument panel toward the side armrest next to the second row seat, left To keep the windshield clear and bring in windows. For increased air flow to the position. The rear fan master control on side vents, close the center vents. the instrument panel must bein the heated air through the heater ducts, press “REAR” position for the rear control “~1x97. switch to operate. When the temperature outside is above Select the forceof air you want, from freezing, the air conditioner compressor “LO” to “HI”, by turning the switch to the will run in these settings to help remove desired setting. To turn the rear fan off, moisture from the air. turn the switch to “OFF”. The rear fan can also be turned off at the mastercontrol.

127.. . Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Do not attach a temporary vehicle licenst icross the defogger grid on the rear window.

NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Rear Window Defogger =/ow=Through Ventilation (OPTION) system Press “R. DEF” (Rear Defog) to warm the lour vehicle’s flow-through ventilation defogger grid on the rear window. The ystem supplies outside air into the indicator light will glow while the rear rehicle when it is moving. Outside air window defogger is operating. The rear vi11 also enter the vehiclewhen the heater window defogger will turn off )r the air conditioning fan is running. automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only. You can also turn the defoggeroff by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again.

... 128 Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing 'can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Ventilation Tips: 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear Keep the hood and front air inlet free comfortably and clearly. of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves).The heater and ddffoster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

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NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure’you can add what you want.If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of For radios with 4 “SEEK’ b: your vehicle’s engine, Delco@radio Setting the CIock 1 With the radio on or off, press “SET”. or other systems, and even damage For radios with v “SEEK’A : . them. And, your vehicle’s systems The “SET” indicator will appear on may interfere with the operation of 1. With the radio on or off, press “SET”. the digital display for five seconds. sound equipment that has been The “SET” indicator will appear on You must begin to set the clock to the added improperly. the digital display for five seconds. correct hour and minute during those So, before adding sound equipment, You must begin to set the clock to the five seconds. check with your dealer and be sure correct hour and minute during those five seconds. 2. Press and hold 4 “SEEK” until the to check Federal rules covering correct hour appearson the display. mobile radio and telephone units. 2. Press and hold v “SEEK” until the correct hour appears on the display. 3. Press and hold “SEEK’ b until the correct minute appears on the display. 3. Press and hold “SEEK”A until the correct minute appears on the display.

.. . 130 BAL (Balance): The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance. Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does two things:

0 Turn it to tune in radio stations.

0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands (the digital screen will momentarily display AM or FM, and indicate if the radio is in stereo). FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front/rear speaker AM/FM Stereo Radio Upper Knob (PWRoVOL): This knob balance. does four things: The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the 0 Turn it to turn the system on and off !.....' AM or FM radio band, whether the (your ignition must be on). station is in stereo, and other radio functions. Turn it to control the volume. When the radio is on, press it to recall the station frequency to the digital display screen.

0 When the ignition is off, press it to display the clock.

131 ... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo Radio rREB (Treble): Slide this lever up to Jp to three additional stations on each ncrease treble, or down to decrease it. If )and may be preset by “pairing” (C0;NT.) I station is weak or noisy, reduce the Jushbuttons: reble. SEEK A : Press to seek and stop on the 1. Tune in the desired station. next station higher or lower on the radio BASS: Slide this lever up to increase Press “SET”, and within five seconds band. ,ass, or down to decrease it. 2. press any two adjacent pushbuttons at You can also use the “SEEK” buttons to I‘o Preset Radio Stations: the same time. scan radio stations up or down the AM or FM bands. I. Tune in the desired station. 3. The station canbe tuned in when the same two pushbuttons are pressed at To scan stations up the band, press and 2. Press “SET”. The word “SET” will the same time. hold “SEEK”A , thenpress “SEEK”, appear on the digital screen for five then release both buttons. The radio will seconds. go to the next station and pause there for a few seconds. It will continue to scan 3. While “SET” is displayed, press one until you press either “SEEK” button. of the four pushbuttons. To scan stations down the band, press and 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM hold “SEEK”, thenpress “SEEK’A , and four FM stations. then release both buttons. The radio will go to the next station and pause there for a few seconds. It will continue to scan until you press either “SEEK” button.

. . 132 BAL (Balance): The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the left/right speaker balance. Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does two things: Turn it to tune in radio stations.

0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands (the digital screen will momentarily display AM or FM, and indicate if the radio is in stereo). FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front/rear speaker balance. AMIFM Stereo with Upper Knob (VOL): This knob does Cassette Player four things: Turn it to turn the system on and off The digital display indicates information (your ignition must be on). on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the Turn it to control the volume. station is in stereo, and other radio functions. When the radio is on, press it to recall the station frequency to the digital display screen.

0 When a tape is playing, press it to hear the other side of the tape.

133... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo with To scan stations up the band, pressand I’o Preset Radio Stations: 1old “SEEK’A ,then press “SEEK”, Up to three additional stations on each Cassette Player(CONK) :hen release both buttons. The radio will go to the next station and pause there for band may be preset by “pairing” TREBLE: Slide this lever up to increase pushbuttons: treble, or down to decrease it. If a station few seconds. It will continue to scan is weak or noisy, reduce the treble. until you press either “SEEK” button. 1. Tune in the desired station. BASS: Slide this lever up to increase To scan stations down the band, press and 2. Press “SET”, and within five seconds bass, or down to decrease it. hold v “SEEK”, then press “SEEK’A , press any two adjacent pushbuttons at then release both buttons. The radio will the same time. v SEEK A : Press to seek and stop on the go to the next station and pause there for next station higher or lower on the radio a few seconds. It will continue to scan 3. The station can be tuned in when the band. until you press either “SEEK” button. same two pushbuttons. are pressed at the same time. You can also use the “SEEK’ buttons to scan radio stations up or down the AM or FM bands.

.* 134 Fast Forward: Press the button with the arrow pointing in the same direction that the tape is playing. To stop fast forward, lightly press the “STOP-EJECT” button. Reverse: Press the button with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction that the tape is playing. To stop reverse, lightly press the “STOP-EJECT” button. STOP-EJECT To stop playing a tape, fully press this button (the cassette will be partially ejected, and the radio will begin To Play a Cassette Tape: When the right indicator arrow is lit, playing). selections listed on the bottomside of the With the power switch on,insert.a tape cassette are playing. When the left arrow into the cassette door.Do not use tapes is lit, selections listed on the top side of that are longer than 45 minutes on each the cassette are playing. To change sides side. of the tape while thecassette is playing, press the upper knob. When theend of a tape is reached, the other side will then Play-

135... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does two things:

0 Turn it slightly to the leftor right to tune in radio stations. If you hold it to the left or right, it will tune rapidly. You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine-tune a specific frequency.

0 Press to change between the AM, FMl or FM2 bands. (FMl allows you to preset five stations, FM2 allows you to preset anotherfive stations.) The band you select will momentarily appear on the digital display, and indicate if the radio is in stereo. AIWIFM Stereo with Upper Knob (VOL): This knob doestwc things: Your radio has an AMAX-certified Cassette Playerand receiver. It can produce quality AM stereo Graphic Equalizer 0 Turn it slightly to the left or right to sound and receiveC-Quam’ stereo control the volume. broadcasts. AMAX reduces noise without The digital display indicates information reducing the high frequencies you need on time or radio station frequency, the 0 Press it to mute the radio or tape player. Press again to listen. for the best sound.You don’t have todo AM or FM radio band, whether the anything to your Delco/GM radio because station is in stereo, and other radio BAL (Balance): The control ring behind AMAX is automatic. functions. the upper knob adjusts the left/right speaker balance. FADE: The control ring behind the lower PWR (Power): Press to turn the unit on knob adjusts the front/rear speaker and off when the ignition is on. balance. 4 SEEK b: Press “SEEK” b to seek and stop on the next station higheron the radio band. Press4 “SEEK” to seek and stop on the next station lower on the EQUALIZER: Boost the bass, To. Preset Radio Stations: band. emphasize a voice in a song, brighten the treble -your equalizer gives you freedom 1.. Tune the digital display to the station RCL (Recall): Press to alternate the to adjust five separate frequencies of you want. display between the time and theselected sound to your individual taste. Move a station and radio band. 2. Press’“SET”. The “SET” indicator lever. upto emphasize a frequency, move will appear on the digital screen for it down to de-emphasize. It’s best to five seconds. begin with the levers in the middle position, then adjust each lever as you 3. While the “SET” indicator is like. displayed, press one of the five pushbuttons. The five pushbuttons under the cassette entry door can be used topreset up to 15 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of five AM radio stations (five AM, five FM1 and and five FM stations. five FM2). The buttons have other uses 5. Press the lower knob until FM2 when you are playing a tape (see “TOPlay appears on the digital display. You can a Cassette Tape” later in this section). then follow steps 1-3 for fivemore ’, ,, I. rl i . FM stations. %.’ &.b ,. .-A. I, I..: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This system has automatic Dolby B NR’ FWD (Fast Forward): Press to advance to reduce background noise on Dolby [he tape rapidly; press again to play. (The encoded tapes. Dolby@ Noise Reduction radio plays while the tape is advancing.) is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. PREV (Previous): Press “PREV” to repeat a passage. The tape will back up Dolby@and the symbol 00 are and stop at the first four-second quiet spot trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the tape, or when you press “PREV” Licensing Corporation. sgain or “PROG”. PROG (Program): Press to change the NEXT Press to go to the next selection side of tape being played. When the end on the tape. The tape will stop at the first of a tape is reached, the other side will four-second quiet spot in the tape, or AMIFM Stereo with then play. when you press “NEXT” again or ”PROG”. Cassette Player and Cr02: This button sets tape bias. When Graphic Equalizer(CONT.) playing high bias chrome or metal tapes, SToPL (StopoPlay): Press to switch from press the button to turn the Cr02 display the tape to the radio. Press againto To Play a Cassette Tape: on. When playing standard tapes, press resume playing the tape. again to turn the display off. Press “PWR” to turn the radio on. The EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape radio will play until a cassette is pushed REV (Reverse): Press to reverse the tape (the radio will then play). into the cassette entry door (the tape side rapidly; press again to play the tape. (The goes in first). Do not use tapes that are radio plays while a tape is rewinding.) longer than 90 minutes (45 minutes on each side).

. . 138 Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does two things:

0 Turn it slightly to the left or right to tune in radio stations. If you hold it to the left or right, it will tune rapidly. You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine-tune a specific frequency. Press to change between the AM, FM1 or FM2 bands. (FMl allows you to preset five stations, FM2 allows you to preset another five stations.) The digital screen will momentarily display AM, FMl or FM2, and indicate if the radio is in stereo. AM/FM Stereo with Upper Knob (VOL): This knob does two things: Your radio has an AMAX-certified Compact Disc Player and receiver. It can produce quality AM stereo Graphic Equalizer 0 Turn it slightly to the left or right to sound and receive C-Quam@ stereo control the volume. broadcasts. AMAX reduces noise without The digital display indicates information reducing the high frequencies you need on time or radio station frequency,the, Press it to mute the radio or compact disc player. Press again to listen. for the best sound. You don’t have to do AM or FM radio band, whether the anything to your Delco/GM radio because station is in stereo, and other radio BAL (Balance): The control ring behind AMAX is automatic. functions. the upper knob adjusts the left/right PWR (Power): Turns the unit on and speaker balance. off when the ignition is on.

139... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo with 3. While the “SET” indicator is displayed, Compact Disc Playerand press one of the five pushbuttons. Graphic Equalizer(CONT.) 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of five AM and five FM stations. FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front/rear speaker 5. Press the lower knob until FM2 balance. appears on the digital display.You can then follow steps 1-3 for five more 4 SEEK b: Press to seek and stop on the FM stations. next station higher or lower on the radio band. To Play a Compact Disc: Many of the controls for the radioalso RCL (Recall): Press to alternate the The five numbered pushbuttons can be display between the time and the selected have functions for the compactdisc lsed to preset up to 15 radio stations player, as explained here. station and radio band. five AM, five-FM1and five FM2). EQUALIZER: Boost the bass, The buttons have other uses when you are Don’t use mini-discs that are called emphasize avoice in a song, brighten the )laying a compact disc (see “TOPlay a singles. They won’t eject. Use only full-size compact discs. treble - your equalizer gives you Zompact Disc” later in this section). freedom to adjust five separate ro Preset Radio Stations: 1. Press “PWR” to turn the radio on. frequencies of sound to your individual 2. Insert a disc part-way into the slot, taste. Move a lever up to emphasize a 1. Tune the digital display to thestation with the label side up. The player will frequency, move it down to you want. pull it in. In a few seconds, the disc de-emphasize. It’s best to begin with the 2. Press “SET”. The “SET” indicator should play. levers in the middle position, then adjust will appear on the digital screen for each lever as you like. five seconds.

... 140 If the disc comes back out and/or“Err” RDM (Random): Press to play tracks in STePL (StopoPlay): Press to stop the appears on the display: random order. disc player; the radio will play.Press again to play the disc (the player will start The disc may be upside down. REV (Reverse): Press and hold to rapidly playing the disc where it was stopped back up to a favorite passage. Release to earlier). The disc may be dirty, scratched or resume playing. wet. EJCT (Eject): Press to eject the disc; the FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to radio will play. There may be too much moisture in rapidly advance the disc. Release to the air (wait about one hour and try resume playing. again). CD Player Anti-Theft PREV (Previous): Press to play a track Feature The player may be too hot, or the road again. If you keep pressing the “PREV” may be too rough for the disc to play. button, the disc will keep backing up to Delco-LOC II@is a security feature for As soon as things get back to normal, previous’tracks. the compact disc player. It can be used or the disc should play. ignored. If ignored, the system plays NEXT Press when you want to hear the normally. If it is used, your player won’t While a disc is playing, the “CD” next track. If you keep pressing the be usable if it is ever stolen, because it indicator is displayed on the digital “NEXT” button, the disc will keep will go to “LOC” mode any time batFery screen, as is the clock. advancing to other tracks. power is removed. Until an un “LOC” RCL (Recall): Press once to see what code is entered, it will not turn on. . track is playing. Press again within five When Finished with the Compact Disc Player: The instructions below tell you how to seconds’tosee how long your selection enter a secret code into the system. If your has.been playing. The track number also If you press “PWR” or turn off the vehicle loses battery power for any will be displayed when the volume is ignition, the disc will stay in the player reason, you must unlock the system with changed or a new track starts to play. and start again when you turn on the the secret code before the radio will turn COMP (Compression): Depressing this ignition or power switch. The disc will on. button makes soft and loud passages more begin playing at the point where it had equal in volume. Press again to resume been stopped. normal play.

141 ... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems CD Player Anti-Theft E. Press the “SEEK” button to make I’o Unlock the System Aftera Power the first number appear. Loss: Feature (CONI) 7. Rotate the lower (“TUNE’) knob right When battery power is reapplied to a To Set the Anti-Theft System: or left to make the last two numbers secured radio, the radio won’tturn on and 1. Write down any six-digit number and agree with your code. “LOC” will appear on the display. Enter keep it in a safe place. your secret code as follows; pause no B. Press the lower (“BAND’) knob and more than 15 seconds between steps. 2. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or “000” will appear again. Now you are Run position. ready to enter the last three digits of 1. Turn the ignition on. (Radiooff.) your code. 3. Press the “PWR” button to turn the 2. Press the “SET” button. The display radio off. 9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three will show “000”. digits of your code. 4. Press the “1” and “4” buttons together. 3. Enter the six digits of the code Hold them down until “- - -” shows 1O.Press the lower (“BAND’) knob and following steps 6-9 above. The on the display (at least five seconds). “REP” will appear for five seconds display will show the numbers as You are ready to enter your secret and then “000” will appear. entered. code. 11 .Repeat steps 6 through 10. This time 4. Press the lower (“BAND’) knob and NOTE: If you allow more than 15 “SEC” will appear, indicating that the the time appears, indicating that the seconds to elapse between any steps, radio is secure. disabling sequence was successful.If the radio automatically reverts to time the display indicates “SEC”, the and you must start the procedure over numbers did not match and the unit is at step 4. still secured. 5. Press “SET” and “OOO” will appear on the display.

... 142 Disabling the Anti-Theft System: 4. Press the lower (“BAND”) knob. The radio will display “000” 1. Press the “1” and “4” buttons together for five seconds with ignition on and 5. Enter the second three digits of the radio power off. The display will code. The display will show the show “SEC”, indicating theunit is in numbers as entered. the secure mode. (If“- - -” appears on the display, the anti-theft system has 6. Press the lower (“BAND”) knob. If already been disabled.) the display shows “- - -” then the time, the disabling sequence was 2. Press the “SET” button. The display successful (the numbers matched the will show “000”. user-selected code or the factory back-up code) and the unit is in the 3. Enter the first three digits of the code “UNSECURED” mode. If the display Steering Wheel Touch following steps 6 and 7 of the shows “SEC”, the disabling sequence (OPTION) preceding paragraphs. The display was unsuccessful and the numbers did Controls will show the numbers as entered. not match either of the codes and the Some audio system functions can be unit will remain in the “SECURED” operated with these controls. mode. AM/FM: Press to select either the AM or FMl and FM2 radio bands. The band you select will be displayed on the digital screen. The frequency of the station will be displayed, and if the station is in stereo, the stereo indicator will also be displayed.

143.. . Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Steering Wheel Touch Understanding Radio COntrOlS (OPTION) (CONI) Reception SEEK: Each time you press an up or FM Stereo down arrow on “SEEK”, you will tune in the next station up or down the AM or FM stereo will give you the best sound, FM radio band. but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings When listening to a cassette tape or or hills can interfere with FM signals, compact disc, you can change to the causing the sound to come and go. previous or next selection by pressing the “SEEK” up or down arrow. AM RCL (Recall): When the radio is on, PRE-SET Press this to hear the radio The range for mostAM stations is greater press to change between the clock and the stations that are set on your system. than for FM, especially at night.The longer range, however, can cause stations radio station frequency displayed on the VOL (Volume): Press A to increase digital screen. to interfere with each other. AM can also volume. Press to lowerthe volume. pick up noise from things like storms and PWR: Turns the unit on and off when the power lines. To lower this noise, try ignition is on. reducing the treble level. AM Stereo Your Delco@system may be able to receive C-Quam@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-Quam@to produce stereo, though some do not. C-Quam@is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. If your Delco@system can get C-Quam@signals, your stereo indicator light will come on when you are receiving it.

.. 144 Care of Your Cassette You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a Tape Player cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape A tape player that is not cleaned regularly head. This type of cleaning cassette will can cause reduced sound quality, ruined not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassette tapes should be stored in their Cassettes are subject to wear and the cases away from contaminants, direct sound quality and may degrade over time. sunlight, and extreme heat. if they aren’t, Always make sure that the cassette tape is they may not operate properly or cause in good condition before you have your failure of the tape player. tape player serviced. Your tape player should be cleaned after every 50 hours or use. If you notice a Care of Your Compact reduction in sound quality, try a known Discs good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has Handle discs carefully. Store them in their no improvement in sound quality, clean original cases or other protective cases the tape player. and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral action non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This detergent solution and clean it, wiping system uses a cleaning cassette with pads from the center to the edge. which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.It is normal for Be sure never to touch the signal surface the cartridge to eject while cleaning.Insert when handling discs. Pick up discs by the cassette at least 3 times to ensure grasping the outer edges or the edge of thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action the hole and the outer edge. cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership.

145.. . Comfort Controls & Audio Systems NOTICE: Don’t mount anything to your roof, such as an antenna or a luggage carrier, or to your headliner. If you puncture the roof or headliner, you could damage or destroy your integrated roof antenna. Have any work of this type done by your dealer.

Integrated Roof Antenna ’ you want to add a mobile phone or No-way radio to your vehicle, there are Your state-of-the-art integrated roof 3ecial precautions you’ll need to take. antenna is not visible. It is located ee “Adding Sound Equipment” in the between the roof and headliner of your Idex. vehicle, covering the entire roof area frorr the rear edge of the front doors to the liftgate. Part 4 Your Driving and the Road I HereYOU’II find information about DefensiveDriving ...... 148 driving on different kinds of roadsand DrunkenDriving ...... 148 in varying weather conditions. We’ve Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 also included many other usefultips Braking ...... 151 on driving. Anti-LockBrakes (ABS) ...... 151 TractionControl System ...... 153 SteeringTips ...... 154 Steering in Emergencies ...... 155 Passing ...... 156 DrivingatNight ...... 158 Driving in the Rain ...... 159 CityDriving ...... 161 FreewayDriving ...... 162 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 164 WinterDriving ...... 165 TowingaTrailer ...... 168

147 ... Your Driving and the Road w Drunken Driving lust how much alcohol is too much if a Defensive Driving person plans to drive? Ideally, no one The best advice anyone can give about Death and injury associated with drinking should drink alcohol and then drive.But driving is: Drive defensively. and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the if one does, then what’s “too much”?It number one contributor to the highway can be a lot less than many might think. Please start with a very important safety death toll, claiming thousands of victims Although it depends on each person and device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See every year. Alcohol takes away three situation, here issome general “Safety Belts” in the Index.) things that anyone needs to drive a information on the problem. vehicle: Defensive driving really means “be ready The Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, Judgment someone who is drinking depends upon or freeways, it means “always expect the four things: unexpected.” Muscular Coordination How much alcohol is in the drink. Assume that pedestrians or other drivers Vision are going to be careless and make The drinker’s body weight. mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve The amount of food that is consumed Be ready for their mistakes. alcohol - a driver, a passenger or before and during drinking. Rear-end collisions are about the most someone else, such as a pedestrian, had 0 The length of time it has taken the preventable of accidents. Yet they are been drinking. In most cases, these deaths drinker to consume the alcohol. common. Allow enough following are the result of someone who was distance. It’s the best defensive driving drinking and driving. About 20,000 motor maneuver, in both city and rural driving. vehicle-related deaths occur each year You never know when the vehicle in front because of alcohol, and thousands of of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. people are injured.

... 148 HOURS

HOURS According to the American Medical NUMBER OF DRINKS Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person (as in picture) who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) 1 HOUR bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wineor three mixed drinksif each had 1- 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 gin or vodka. BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS It’s the amount of alcohol that counts.For example, if the same person drankthree T‘he law in most U.S. states sets the legal alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of li mit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the person drinks them. liquor each) within an hour, the person’s ttle limit is 0.08 percent, and in some But it’s very important keep in mind BAC would be closeto 0.12 percent. A 01 ther countries it’s lower than that. The to person who consumes foodjust before or I3 #ACwill be over 0.10 percent after three that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research during drinking will have a slightlylower tc) six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as BAC level. wre’ve seen, it depends on how much shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC 149... Your Driving and the Road Drunken Driving (CONT.) rhere’s something else about drinking tnd driving that many people don’t know. approaching 0.05 percent, and that the Medical research shows that alcohol in B effects are worse at night. All drivers are Yerson’s system can make crash injuries impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 worse. That’s especially true for brain, percent. Statistics show that the chance of spinal cord and heart injuries. That means being in an accident increases sharply for :hat if anyone who has been drinking -- drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent jriver or passenger -- is in a crash, the or above. A driver with a BAC level of :hance of being killed or permanently 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a disabled is higher than if that person had 180-pound or 82 kg person) has doubled his or her chance of having an accident. not been drinking. And we’ve already At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the seen that the chance of a crash itself is chance of that driver having an accident is higher for drinking drivers. Control of a Vehicle six times greater; at a level of 0.15 You have three systems that make your percent, the chances are twenty-five times vehicle go where you want it to go. They greater! And, the body takes about an are the brakes, the steering and the hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one accelerator. All three systems have todo drink. No amount of coffee or number of their work at the places where the tires cold showers will speed that up. meet the road. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. Sometimes, as when you’re drivingon What if there’s an emergency, a need to snow or ice, it’s easy to ask moreof those take sudden action, as when a child darts control systems than the tires and road into the street? A person with a higher can provide. That means you can lose BAC might not be able to react quickly control of your vehicle. enough to avoid the collision.

... 150 Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration Braking action involves perception time fallowed by heavy braking -- rather than and reaction time. keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool First, you have to decide to push on the between hard stops. Your brakes will wear brake pedal. That’s perception time.Then out much faster if you do a lot of heavy you have to bring up your foot and do it. braking. If you keep pace with the traffic That’s reaction time. and allow realistic following distances, you Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of a will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. second. But that’s only anaverage. It That .means better braking and longer might be less with one driver and aslong brake life. as two or three secondsor more with If your engine ever stops while you’re Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) another. Age, physical condition, C driving, brake normally but don’t pump alertness, coordination, and eyesight all Your Pontiac has an advanced electmnic your brakes. If you do,.the pedal may get play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and braking system that will help prevent harder to push down. If your engine stops, frustration. But even in 314 of a second, a skidding. you will still have some power brake vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) assist. But you will use it when you brake. travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot Once the power assist is used up, it may of distance in an emergency, so keeping take longer to stop and the brake pedal enough space between your vehicle and will be harder to push. others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement orgravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy);tire tread; and the condition of your brakes. Your Driving and the Road

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the You can steer around the obstacle while road is wet. You’re driving safely. braking hard. (CONT) Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. As you brake, your computer keeps When you start your vehicle, or when you receiving updates on wheel speed and begin to drive away, you may hear a You slam on the brakes. Here’s what controls braking pressure accordingly. momentary motor or clicking noise. And happens with ABS. you may even notice that your brake Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the pedal moves a little while this is going on. A computer senses that wheels are time you need to get your foot up to the This is the ABS system testing itself. slowing down. If one of the wheels is brake pedal. If you get too close to the (You may also hear a clicking noise if you about to stop rolling, the computer will vehicle in front of you, you won’t have leave the ignition in the “Run” position separately work the brakes at each front time to apply your brakesif that vehicle for about four seconds before starting the wheel and at the rear wheels. suddenly slows or stops. Always leave vehicle.) If there’s a problem with the enough room up ahead to stop, even The anti-lock system can change the though you have anti-lock brakes. anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake pressure Faster than any driver brake system warning light will stay on or could. The computer is programmed to flash. make the most of available tire and road See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning conditions. Light” in the Index. . 152

Your Driving andthe Road To turn the system off, press the button. Steering Tips The light on the button will go off. If the raction control system is limiting wheel Driving on Curves ;pin when you press the button, the :t’s important to take curves ata ;ystem won’t turn off right away. It will .easonable speed. rYait until there’s no longer a current need .o limit wheel spin. 9 lot of the “driver lost control” accidents nentioned on the news happen on curves. You can turn the system back on at any -Iere’s why: :ime by pressing the button again. The ight on the button should come on. Zxperienced driver or beginner, each of 1s is subject to the same lawsof physics Traction Control System Braking in Emergencies when driving on curves. The traction of .he tires against the road surface makesit (Option: 3800 V6 Engine) Use your anti-lock braking system when Jossible for the vehicleto change its path, (CONI) you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer when you turn the front wheels.If there’s md brake at the same time. In many IO traction, inertia will keep the vehicle The traction control system automatically emergencies, steering can help you more going in the same direction.If you’ve comes on whenever you start your than even the very best braking. ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, vehicle. you’ll understand this. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery Steering The traction you can getin a curve road conditions, you should always leave depends on the condition of your tires and the system on. But you can turn the Power Steering the road surface, the angle at which the traction control system off if you ever If you lose power steering assist because curve is banked, and your speed. While need to. (You should turn the system off if the engine stops or the system is not you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, functioning, you can steer but it will take you can control. ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” much more effort. in the Index.)

... 154 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp Speed limit signs near curves warn that curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. you should adjust your speed. Of course, Both control systems -- steering and the posted speeds are based on good acceleration -- have to do their work weather and road conditions. Under less where the tires meet the road. Unless you favorable conditions you’ll .want to go have traction control and the system is on, slower. adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places.You If you need to reduce your speed as you can lose control. approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are What should you do if this ever happens? straight ahead. Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and Try to adjust your speed so you can. slow down. “drive” through the curve. Maintain a Steering in Emergencies reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, There are times when steering can be and then accelerate gently into the more effective than braking. For example, straightaway. you come over a hill and find a truc,k 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.

155... Your Driving and the Road Steering in Emergencies Passing (CONT.) The driver of a vehicle about to pass Your Pontiac can perform very well in another on a two-lane highway waitsfor emergencies like these, First apply your just the right moment, accelerates, moves brakes. It is better to remove as much around the vehicle ahead, then goes back speed as you can from a possible into the right lane again. A simple collision. Then steer around the problem, maneuver? to the left or right depending on the space Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle available. on a two-lane highway is a potentially An emergency like this requires close dangerous move, since the passing attention and a quick decision. If you are vehicle occupies the same lane as holding the steering wheel at the Off-Road Recovery oncoming traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error injudgment, or a recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, You may find sometime that your right brief surrender to frustration or anger can you can turn it a full 180 degrees very wheels have dropped off the edge of a quickly without removing either hand. road onto the shoulder while you’re suddenly put the passing driverface to face with the worst of all traffic accidents But you have to act fast, steer quickly, driving. and just as quickly straighten the wheel -- the head-on collision. once you have avoided the object. If the level of the shoulder is only slightl: below the pavement, recovery should be So here are some tips for passing: The fact that such emergency situations fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and 0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, are always possible is a good reason to then, if there is nothing in the way, steer to the sides, and to crossroads for practice defensive driving at all times and so that your vehicle straddles the edge of situations that might affect your wear safety belts properly. the pavement. You can turn the steering passing patterns. If you have any wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front doubt whatsoever about making a tire contacts the pavement edge. Then successful pass, wait for a better time. turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

... 156 Watch for traffic signs, pavement start” that more than makes up for the 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle markings, and lines. If you cansee a distance you would lose by dropping at a time on two-lane roads. sign up ahead that might indicatea back. And if something happens to Reconsider before passing the next turn or an intersection, delay your cause you to cancel your pass, you vehicle. pass. A broken center line usually need only slow down and drop back indicates it’s all right to pass again and wait for another opportunity. 0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving (providing the road aheadis clear). vehicle,too rapidly. Even though the Never cross a solid line on your side If other cars are lined up to pass a brake lights are not flashing, it may be of the lane ora double solid line,even slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take slowing down or starting to turn. care that someone isn’t trying to pass if the road seems emptyof 0 If you’re being passed, make it easy approaching traffic. you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over for the following driver to get ahead Do not get too close to thevehcle you your shoulder and check the blind of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to want to pass while you’re awaiting an spot. the right. opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of Check your mirrors, glance over your Loss of Control vision, especially if you’re following a shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of Let’s review what driving experts say larger vehicle. Also, you won’thave about what happens when the three‘ adequate space if the vehicle ahead the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle control systems (brakes, steering and suddenly slows or stops. Keepback a acceleratiori) don’t have enough friction reasonable distance. to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal where the tires meet the road to dowhat 0 When it looks like a chance to pass is and move back into the right lane. the driver has asked. coming up, start to accelerate butstay (Remember that your right outside In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep in the right lane anddon’t get too mirror is convex. The vehicle you just trying to steer and constantly seek an close. Time your moveso you will be passed may seem to be farther away escape route or area of less danger. increasing speed as the time comes to from you than it really is.) move into the other lane.If the way is clear to pass, you will havea “running

157... Your Driving and the Road Skidding If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be In a skid, a driver can lose control of the ready for a second skid if it occurs. vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to Of course, traction is reduced when water, existing conditions, and by not snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on “overdriving” those conditions. But skids the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow are always possible. down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down The three types of skids correspond.to on slippery surfaces because stopping your Pontiac’s three control systems. In the distance will be longer and vehicle braking skid your wheels aren’trolling. In control more limited. the steering or cornering slud,too much speed or steering in a curve causes tiresto While driving on a surface with reduced Driving at Night slip and lose cornering force. And in the traction, try your best to avoid sudden acceleration skid too much throttle causes steering, acceleration, or braking \Tight driving is more dangerous than day the driving wheels to spin. (including engine braking.by shifting to a hiving. One reason is that some drivers lower gear). Any sudden changes could re likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or A cornering skid is best handled by cause the tires to slide. You may not lrugs, with night vision problems, orby easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. realize the surface is slippery until your atigue. If you have the traction control system, vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize -€ereare some tips on night driving. remember: It helps avoid only the warning clues -- such as enough water, acceleration skid. If you do not have ice or packed snow on the road to make a D Drivedefensively. traction control, or if the system is off, “mirrored surface” -- and slow down then an acceleration skid is also best when you have any doubt. D Don’t drink and drive. handled by easing your foot off the D Adjust your inside rearview mirror to accelerator pedal. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. reduce the glare from headlights If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your behind you. foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go.

... 158 ’ 0 Since you can’t see as well, you may You can be temporarily blinded by need to slow down and keep more approaching lights. It can take a second or

~ spacebetween you and other vehicles. two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are 0 Slow down, especially on higher faced with severe glare (as from a driver speed roads. Your headlights canlight who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a up only so much road ahead. vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. a If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Night Vision Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass Driving in the Rain; No one can see as well at night as in the can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty daytime. But as we get older these Rain and wet roads can mean drivfng glass makes lights dazzle and flash more trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, differences increase. A 50-year-old driver than clean glass would, making the pupils may require at least twice as muchlight to accelerate or turn as well because your of your eyes contract repeatedly. tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on see the same thing at night asa 20-year-old. Remember that your headlights light up dry roads. And, if your tires don’t ‘have far less of a roadway when you are in a much tread left, you’ll get even less What you do in the daytime canalso turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; traction. It’s always wise to go slower and affect your night vision. For example, if that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly be cautious if rain starts to fall while you you spend the day in bright sunshine you lighted objects. Just as your headlights are driving. The surface may get wet are wise to wear sunglasses. Youreyes should be checked regularly for proper suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for l will have less trouble adjusting to night. aim, so should your eyes be examined driving on dry pavement. But if you’re driving, don’t wear regularly. Some drivers suffer from night sunglasses at night. They may cut down blindness -- the inability to see in dim on glare from headlights, but theyalso light -- and aren’t even aware of it. make a lot of things invisible.

159 ... Your Driving and the Road Driving in the Rain (CONE) The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your Driving too fast through large water windshield wiper inserts when they show puddles or even going through some car Hydroplaning signs of streaking or missing areas on the washes can cause problems, too. The windshield, or when strips of rubber start water may affect your brakes. Try to Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much to separate from the inserts. avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to water can build up under yourtires that slow down before you hit them. they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wetenough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much treador if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’ssurface, there could be hydroplaning. .. I60 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher Try to use the freeways that rim and speeds. Therejust isn’t a hard and fast crisscross most large cities. You’ll rule about hydroplaning.The best advice save time and energy. (See the next is to slow down when itis raining. section, “Freeway Driving.”) Some Other Rahy Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the Weather Tips corner is busy enough to need it. 0 Turn on your low-beam headlights -- When a light turns green, and just not just your parking lights-- to help before you start to move, check both make you more visible to others. ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be 0 Besides slowing down, allow some running the red light. extra following distance. Andbe City Driving especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more One of the biggest problems with city clear room ahead, and be prepared to streets is the amount of traffic on them. have your view restricted by road You’ll want to watch out for what the spray. other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:

0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and pian your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.

161 ... Your Driving and the Road At the entrance there is usually a ramp When you want to leave the freeway, that leads to the freeway. If you have a nove to the proper lane wellin advance. clear view of the freeway as you drive f you miss your exit do not, under any along the entrance ramp, you should ircumstances, stop and backup. Drive on begin to check traffic. Try to determine o the next exit. where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes prevailing speed. Switch on your turn pite sharply. signal, check your mirrors and glance The exit speed is usually posted. over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic Reduce your speed according to your flow. speedometer, not to your senseof motion. 4fter driving for any distance at higher 1 Freeway Driving Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speeds, you may tend to think you are Mile for mile, freeways (also called speed to the posted limit or to the going slower than you actually are. thruways, parkways, expressways, prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the turnpikes, or superhighways) are the right lane unless you want to pass. Before Leaving on a safest of all roads. But they have their Before changing lanes, check your Long Trip own special rules. mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Make sure you’re ready. Tryto be well The most important advice on freeway Just before you leave the lane, glance rested. If you must start when you’re not driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep quickly over your shoulder to make sure fresh -- such as after a day’s work -- to the right. Drive at the same speed most there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” don’t plan to make too many miles that of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast spot. first part of the journey. Wear comfortable or too-slow driving breaks a smooth clothing and shoes you can easily drive Once you are moving on the freeway, traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a in. freeway as a passing lane. make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Is your vehicle ready fora long trip? If slightly slower at night. you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you’ll .. . 162 find experienced andable service experts Highway Hypnosis What can you do about highway in Pontiac deaierships all across North hypnosis? First, be aware that it can America. They’ll be ready and willing to Is there actually such a condition as happen. help if you need it. “highway hypnosis”? Or is itjust plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it Then here are some tips: Here are some things you can check highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or before a trip: Make sure your vehicle is well whatever. ventilated, with a comfortably cool Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the There is something about an easy stretch interior. reservoir full? Are all windows clean of road with the same scenery, along with inside and outside? Keep your eyes moving. Scan theroad the hum of the tires on the road, the drone ahead and to thesides. Check your Wiper Blades: Are they in good of the engine, and the rushof the wind mirrors and your instruments shape? against the vehicle that can make you frequently. sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it Fuel. Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have does, your vehicle can leave the road in If you get sleepy, pull off the road into you checked all levels? less than a second, and you could crash a rest, service, or parking area and and be injured. take a nap, get some exercise, or both. Lights: Are they all working? Are the For safety, treat drowsiness on the lenses clean? highway as an emergency. Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid a major storm system?

0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

163... Your Driving and the Road B Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill.

Hill and Mountain Roads Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down toa lower gear. Driving on steep hills or mountains is The lower gears help cool your engine different from driving in flat or rolling and transaxle, andyou can climb the terrain. hill better.

If you drive regularly in steep country, or 0 Stay in your own lane when driving if you’re planning to visit there, here are on two-lane roads in hills or some tips that can make your trips safer mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut and more enjoyable. across the center of the road. Drive at e Keep your vehicle in good shape. speeds that letyou stay in your own Check all fluid levels and also the lane. brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads.

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Your Driving and the Road lriving on wet ice until salt and sand Allow greater following distanceon :rews can getthere. any slippery road. Nhatever the condition -- smooth ice, Watch for slippery spots.The road lacked, blowing or loose snow -- drive might be fine until youhit a spot that’s vith caution. covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appearin f you have the traction control system, shaded areas where the sun can’t Leep the system on. It will improve your reach: around clumps of trees, behind tbility to accelerate when driving on a buildings, or under bridges. ilippery road. Even though your vehicle Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or las a traction control system, you’ll want an overpass may remain icy when the o slow down and adjust your driving to surrounding roads are clear. If you see Driving on Snowor Ice .he road conditions. See “Traction Control a patch of ice ahead of you, brake system” in the Index. Most of the time, those places where your before you are on it. Try not to brake tires meet the road probablyhave good [f you don’t have the traction control while you’re actuallyon the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. traction. Gystem, accelerate gently. Try not to break :he fragile traction. If you accelerate too However, if there is snow or ice between Fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish your tires and the road, you can have a :he surface under the tires even more. very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be Your anti-lock brakes improve your very careful. 2bility to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” braking system, you’ll want to begin Very cold snow or ice can be slick and stopping sooner than you would on dry hard to drive on. But wet icecan be even pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid

. 166 newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.

If You’re Caught in a Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the Blizzard engine, make it go a little faster than just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. could be in a serious situation. You should This uses less fuel for the heat that you probably stay with your vehicle unless get and it keeps the battery charged. You you know for sure that you are near help will need a well-charged battery to restart and you can hike through the snow. Here the vehicle, and possibly for signaling are some thingsto do to summon help and later on with your headlights. Let the keep yourself and your passengerssafe: heater run for awhile. Turn on your hazard flashers. Tiea red cloth to your vehicleto alert police that you’ve been stoppedby the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from

167 ... Your Driving and the Road If You’re Caught in a Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Blizzard (CONX) I‘ Pulling a trailer improperly can Then, shut the engine off and close the damage your vehicle and result in window almost all the way to preserve the costly repairs not coveredby your heat. Start the engine again and repeat this warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, only when you feel really uncomfortable follow the advice in this section, and from the cold. But do it as little as see your Pontiac dealer for possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you important information about towing can. To help keep warm, you can get out a trailer with your vehicle. of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous - exercises every half hour or so until help comes. Your vehicle can tow a trailer.To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityis for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, andfuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.

. . . 168 That’s the reason for this section. In itare If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 0 Then, during the first 500 miles many time-tested, important trailering (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t tips and safety rules. Manyof these are If you do, here are some important points. drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and important for your safety and that ofyour There are many different laws having don’t make starts at full throttle. This passengers. So please read this section to do with trailering. Make sure your helps your engine and other parts of carefully before you pull a trailer. rig will be legal, not only where ,you your vehicle wear in at the heavier ... , loads. Load-pulling components such as the live but also where you’ll be driving. engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and A good source for this information Three important considerations have to do tires are forced to work harder against the can be state or provincial police. with weight: drag of the added weight.The engine is Consider using a sway control if your required to operate at relatively higher trailer will weigh 2000 pounds speeds and under greater loads, (900 kg) or less. You should always generating extra heat. What’s more,the use a sway control if your trailer trailer adds considerably to wind will weigh more than 2000 pounds resistance, increasing the pulling (900 kg). requirements. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Your Driving and the Road Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load(A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weightof your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the p curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you I may carry in it, and the people whowill be riding in the vehicle. And if you will A B tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight 1Weight of the Trailer important. And, it can also depend on an! because your vehicle will be carrying that special equipment that you have on your weight, too. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ € low heavy can a trailer safely be? vehicle. in the Index for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. I t should never weigh more than 1,400 You can ask your dealer for our trailering €Iounds (630 kg) with up to six occupants information or advice, or you can write u If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the c)r more than 2,000 pounds(900 kg) with at: trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of 11p to two occupants unless you have the the total loaded trailer weight(B). If you (>ptional trailer-towing package. With the Customer Assistance Center have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the t railer-towing package (available only with Pontiac Division trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the 3800 V6 engine), your vehicle can tow One Pontiac Plaza the total loaded trailer weight(B). I~p to 2,400 pounds (1 090 kg) with up Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 tl D six occupants or up to 3,000 pounds After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh In Canada, write to: the trailer and then the tongue, separately, ( 1 360 kg) with up to two occupants. General Motors of Canada Limited, to see if the weights are proper. If they 3ut even that can betoo heavy. It depends aren’t, you may be able to get them right E Customer Assistance Center, Cm how you plan to use your rig. For simply by moving some items aroundin 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, e:xample, speed, altitude, road grades, the trailer. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. Cmtside temperature and how much your \ lehicle is used to pull a trailer are all ... I 70 Total Weight on Your Hitches 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach Vehicle’s Tires It’s important to have the correct hitch rental hitches or other bumper-type Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks hitches to them. Use only a the limit for coldtires. You’ll find these going by, and rough roads are a few frame-mounted hitch that does not numbers on the Certification labelat the reasons why you’ll need the right hitch, attach to thebumper. rear edge of the driver’s door Here are some rules to follow: Certificationnire label at the edge of the If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when Safety Chains driver’s door orsee “Tire Loading” inthe loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 You should always attach chains between Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the pounds (900 kg), be sure to use a your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the GVW limit for your vehicle. properly mounted, weight-distributing safety chains under the tongue of the hitch and sway control of the proper trailer so that the tongue will not drop to size. Thisequipment is very important the road if it becomes separated from the for proper vehicle loading and good hitch. Instructions about safety chains handling when you.’re driving, may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer Will you have to make any holes in manufacturer. Follow the manufact6,rer’s the body of your vehicle when you recommendation for attaching safety install a trailerhitch? If you do, then chains. Always leave just enough dack so be sure to seal the holes later when you can turn with your rig. And, never you remove the hitch. If you don’t allow safety chains to dragon the ground. seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt and water can, too.

171 ... Your Driving and the Road Trailer Brakes :ontroller by hand to be sure the brakes ire working. This lets you check your [f your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Aectrical connection at the same time. pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes -- and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. NOTE: Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both brake systems won’t work well, or at all. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know During your trip, check occasionally to be your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel sure that the loadis secure, and that the of handling and braking with the added lights and any trailer brakes are still weight of the trailer. And always keep in working. mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so Following Distance responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Stay at least twice as far behind the Before you start, check the trailer hitch vehicle ahead as you would when driving and platform, safety chains, electrical your vehicle withouta trailer. This can connector, lights, tires and mirror help you avoid situations that require adjustment. If the trailer has electric heavy braking and sudden turns. brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake ... 172 1 Passing Turn Signals When Driving On Grades You’ll need more passing distance up Towing a Trailer Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has before you start down a long or steep because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll to have a different turn signal flasher and downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you need to go much farther beyondthe extra wiring. The green arrows on your might have to use your brakes so much passed vehicle before you canreturn to instrument panel will flash whenever you that they would get hotand no longer your lane. signal a turn or lane change. Properly work well. Backing Up hooked up, the trailer lights will also On a long uphill grade, shift down and flash, telling other drivers you’re about to reduce your speed to around 45 mph Hold the bottom of the steering wheel turn, change lanes or stop. (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of with one hand. Then, to move thetrailer When towing a trailer, the green arrows engine and transaxle overheating. to the left,just move that hand to the left. on your instrument panel will flash for To move the trailerto the right, move turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are your hand to the right. Always back up burned out. Thus, you may think drivers slowly and, if possible, have someone behind you are seeing your signal when guide you. they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs Making Turns are still working. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance.

173... Your Driving and the Road Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Maintenance When Trailer You really should not park your vehicle, Leave After Parking on a Towing with a trailer attached, on a hill. If Hill Your vehicle will need service more often something goes wrong, your rig could 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold when you’re pulling a trailer. See the start to move. People can be injured, and the pedal down while you: Maintenance Schedule for more on this. both your vehicle and the trailer can be Things that are especially important in damaged. 0 Start your engine; trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, belts, But if you ever have to park your rig on a 0 Shift into a gear; and hill, here’s how to do it: cooling system, and brake adjustment. Release the parking brake. Each of these is covered in this manual, 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t and the Index will help you find them shift into “P” (Park) yet. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear idea to review these sections before you 2. Have someone place chocks under the start your trip. trailer wheels. of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and Check periodically to see that all hitch 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, nuts and bolts are tight. release the regular brakes until the store the chocks. chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to “P’ (Park). 5. Release the regular brakes.

174 Part 5 Problems on the Road

Hereyou’ll find what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 176 some problems that can occur on the Jumpstarting ...... 177 road . TowingYourPontiac ...... 181 EngineOverheating ...... 186 c If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 193 ChangingaFlatTire ...... 193 Compactspare ...... 202 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 202

175 ... Problems on the Road

Hazard Warning Your hazard warning flashers switch is 01 n1:o turn off the flashers, pull out on the the steering column, below the ignition C:ollar. When the hazard warning flashers Flashers switch. Press the button in to make your a.re on, your turn signals won’t work. front and rear turn signal lights flash on Your hazard warning flashers let you and off. I warn others. They also let police know Other Warning Devices you have a problem. Your front and rear Your hazard warning flashers work no I f you carry reflective triangles, you can turn signal lights will flash on and off. matter what position your key is in, and S,et one up at the side of the road about But they won’t flash if you‘re braking. even if the key isn’t in. c)OO feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.

. . . 176 Jump Starting NOTICE: I To Jump Start Your If your battery has run down,you may Ignoring these steps could result in Pontiac: want to use another vehicle and some costly damage to your vehicle that jumper cables to start your Pontiac. But . Check the other vehicle. It must have wouldn’t be covered by your please follow the steps below to doit a 12-volt battery with a negative warranty. safely. ground system. Trying to start your Pontiac by .. > On vehicles equipped with the optional pushing or pulling it won’t work, power sliding door,a low voltage battery and it could damage your vehicle. NOTICE: may cause the systemto become If the other system isn’t a 12-volt inoperative. Refer to “Power Sliding system with a negative ground, both Door” in the Index for more information. vehicles can be damaged. 1 C Problems on the Road 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. 4. Open the hoods and locate the To Jump Start Your Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, batteries. Pontiac: (CONTI and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could Get the vehicles close enough so the 2. save your radio! jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. NOTICE: You wouldn’t be able to start your If you leave your radio on, it could Pontiac, and the bad grounding could be badly damaged. The repairs damage the electrical systems. wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Make sure the vehicles are in “P’ (Park), or “N” (Neutral) if equipped with manual transmission.

..e 178 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, here are some basic things you should know: Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Your Pontiac has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is in the red box on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery. To open the remote positive (+) terminal box, pull the tab and open the cover.

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To Jump Start Your 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal Pontiac: (CONT.) of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to one. the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote 8. Now connect the black negative (-) positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has cable to the good battery’s negative one. (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy 3. Attach the cable at least 18 inches unpainted metal part on the engine of (45 cm) away from the dead battery, the vehicle with the dead battery. but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connectionis just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. ... 180 10.Now start the vehicle with thegood battery and run the engine fora while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't startafter a few tries, it probably needs service. B C DEAD BATTERY

12.Remove the cables in reverse order to I Towing Your Pontiac prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or an! 'ry to have a GM dealer or a professional other metal. )wing service tow your Pontiac. The L sua1 towing equipment is: A) Sling-type tow truck B) Wheel-lift tow truck C) Car carrier. F your vehicle has been changed or Iodified since it was factory-new by dding aftermarket items like fog lamps, ero skirting, or special tires and wheels, lese instructions and illustrations may ot be correct. lefore you do anything, turn on the azard warning flashers. 181 ... Problems on the Road Towing Your Pontiac (CONK) When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front with sling-type equipment.

0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.

0 The make, model, and year of your vehicle. When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever. should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed 0 If there was an accident, what was for towing service. Do not use the damaged. vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the When the towing service arrives, let the parking brake released. tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front illustrations. The operator may want to wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle see them. must be towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than 35 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 wheels have to be supported on a dolly.

. .. 182 NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift .’ equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cables or Towing from the J-hooks to suspension componeqts Front-Vehicle Hook-up when using car carrier equipment, Always use T-hooks inserted in the Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure T-hook slots. - to read all the information on “Towing Your Pontiac” earlier in this section.

NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog light damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment.

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I Towing from the 2. Attach a separate safety chain around Towing from the the outboard end of each lower control Front-Vehicle Hook-up 9ear-Vehicle Hook-up ,. arm. (CON?) 5efore hooking up to a tow truck, be sure 1. Attach T-hook chains on both sides 3 read all the information on "Towing in the slotted holes in the bottom of lour Pontiac" earlier in this section. the frame rails, about 2 feet behind 1 Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the front wheels. the slotted holesin the frame railsjust ahead of the rear wheels. ,- , , $' NOTICE'~ j. 8 Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can oGcur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift :. equipment. To help avoid damage,

install a towing dolly and raise ', vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.

2. Position the lower sling crossbar 3. Attach a separate safety chain around Do not attach Winch cables or , I) directly under the rear bumper. No the end of each .axle inboard of the J-hooks to suspension componehts 4x4 wood beam is needed. spring. when using car carrier equipme& Always use T-hooks inserted in @e 4. Be certain your vehicle is towed no T-hook slots. fasteT than 35 mph (55 km/h) and no ... farther than 50 miles (80 km) to avoid damage to your transaxle.

185 ... Problems on the Road Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage an your Pontiac’s instrument panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” in the [ndex.

If Sfeam /s Coming From NOTICE: Your Engine 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.

-..I86 If No Steam Is Coming If you no longer have the overheat Cooling System From warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, Your Engine drive slower for about ten minutes. If the When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, If you get the overheat warningbut see or warning doesn’t come back on, you can here’s what you’ll see:’ hear no steam, the problem may not be drive normally. (A) Coolant recovery tank too serious. Sometimes the engine can get If the warning continues, pull over, stop, a little too hot when you: and park your vehicle right away. (B) Radiator pressure cap 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. If there’s still no signof steam, you can (c)Electric engine fan, or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine. 0 Stop after high speed driving. idle the engine for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if the warning Idle for long periods in traffic. stops. But then, if you still have the Tow a trailer. warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE If you get the overheat warning withno VEHICLE until it cools down. sign of steam, try this fora minute or so: You may decide not to lift the hood but to C 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it get service help right away. Off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the [f the coolant inside the coolant recovery window as necessary. tank is boiling, don’t do anything else 3. Try to keep your engine under load until it cools down. (in a drive gear where the engine runs slower).

187 ... Problems on the Road The coolant level should beat or above :he “FULL HOT” mark. If it isn’t, you nay have a leak in the radiator hoses, leater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.

Cooling System (CONT.) I I NOTICE: I Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.

If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric enginefan is running. 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 Recovery Tank E If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or abovethe “FULL HOT” mark, mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the NOTICE: coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more In cold weather, water can freeze vVhen the coolant in the coolant recovery information about the proper coolant and crack the engine, radiator, timnk is at or above the “FULL HOT” mix.) heater core and other parts. Use the ITlark, start your vehicle. recommended coolant. If the overheat warning continues, there’s 0:ne more thing you can try. You can add tf le proper coolant mix directly to the rz ldiator but be sure the cooling system is C(301 before you do it. 189 ... Problems on the Road Uow to Add Coolant to the Radiator I. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap).

... 190 If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. 3I. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, 1. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to A hiss means there is still some up to thebase of the filler neck. the “FULL HOT” mark. pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.

191 ... Problems on the Road 7. By this time the coolantlevel inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add moreof the proper mix through thefiller neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck.

5. Put the cap back on the coolant 6. Start the engine and let it run until you r recovery tank, but leave the radiator can feel the upper radiator hose gettinlY pressure cap off. hot. Watch out for the engine fan(s).

... 192 If a Tire Goes Flat Air Influtor It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while Your vehicle may have an air inflator for you’re driving, especially if you maintain use in bringihg tires up to the proper your tires properly. If air goes out ofa pressure. To learn about it, see “Air tire, it’s much more likely to leak out Inflator System” in the Index. slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well out of 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 your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. the arrows on the pressure capline up Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if like this. possible. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use yourjacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 193... Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONK)

The following steps will tell you how to 1. Open the jack storage compartment by use the jack and changea tire. sliding the latch down and removing the compartment cover. The equipment you'll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle.

... 194 2. Remove the jack and jacking tools by '. The compact spare tire is located 6. Slide the cable retainer through the loosening the wing nut and retainer under the vehicle, behind the rear center of the spare, then place'ihe bar. bumper. Insert the narrow end of the compact spare tire near the flat:tire. shaft into the hole above the rear 3. Separate the plastic pouch from the bumper. Then attach the folding jack and remove the jacking tools wrench to the shaft. (folding wrench and shaft) from the pouch. . Rotate the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle.

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8. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, 9. Loosen the wheel nuts-but do not Changing a Flat Tire each wheel has one wheel locknut in remove them-using the folding (CONT.) place of a standard wheel nut. A wrench. special wheel lock key (removal tool) 7. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, and instructions are stored in your each wheel nut is covered with a glove box. Attach the wheel lock key nylon cap. Use the folding wrench to to the socket of the folding wrench. remove the nylon caps from the whee Remove the locking wheel nut by nuts before you loosen the nuts. turning counterclockwise. If your vehicle has the plastic If your vehicle has the plastic “bolt-on’’ wheel covers, you cannot “bolt-on” wheel covers, you will not separate the nylon wheel nut caps have a locking wheel nut. from the cover. Loosen them completely using the folding wrench, and remove the wheel cover. If the wheel nut caps have been completely loosened, the wheel cover will come off easily.

... 196 1O.Attach the folding wrench tothe jack, 1. Near each wheel, there is a notch in and rotate the wrench clockwiseto the vehicle's frame. Position the jack rais'e thejack head a few inches. and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raist C the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you.

197... Problems on the Road I3.Remove all the wheel nuts and take Changing a Flat Tire off the flat tire. (CONI)

NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 12.Raise the vehicle by rotating the folding wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.

. b. 198 14.Remove any corrosion or dirt from the 15.Replace the wheel nuts with the 16.Lower thevehicle by attaching the wheel bolts, mounting surfacesor rounded end of the nuts toward the folding wheel wrench to the jabk and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel. Tighten each .nut by hand until rotating the wrench counterclockwise. wheel mounting surface. the wheel is held against the hub. Lower the jack completely. .., C

199... Problems on the Road NOTICE: Wheel covers won’tfit on your compact spare.If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.

‘topsomewhere as soon as you can and ave the nuts tightened with a torque rrench. The torque setting should be100 Changing a Flat Tire ound-feet (140 Nom). (CONI) 17.Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence, as shown. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on the Icompact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.

. 200 18.Lay the flat tire near the rearof the vehicle with the valve stem down. Slide the cable retainer throughthe center of the wheel and raise theflat tire until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice. This means the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle. When storing the spare tire,be certain to turn the spare so the valve stem is near the rear of the vehicle. This will help you to check and maintain tire 19.Replace all jacking tools as they were pressure in the spare. stored in the jack storage compartment Push against the tire to be certain it is and replace the compartment cover. stored firmly. Unless you have the plastic “bolt-on” wheel covers, be sure to also store the nylon nut caps. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, replace the bolt-on wheel covers or the nylon nut caps. Tighten them “hand tight” over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench (see step 7).

201 ... Problems on the Road Compact Spare Tire I You’re Stuck: In NOTICE: If Although the compact spare was fully Don’t take your compact spare Sand, Mud, Ice or inflated when your vehicle was new, it through an automatic car wash with Snow can lose air after a time. Check the guide rails. The compact spare can Vhat you don’t want to do when your inflation pressure regularly. It should be get caught on the rails. That can rehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the damage the tire and wheel, and ?he method known as “rocking’’ can help compact spare on your vehicle, you maybe other parts of your vehicle. should stop as soon as possible and make ~OUget out when you’re stuck, but you sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. nust use caution. The compact spare is made to perform Dl on’t use your compact spare on some well at posted speed limits for distances ot her vehicle. up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size A nd don’t mix your compact spare or tire repaired or replaced where you want. W heel with other wheels or tires. They Of course, it’s best to replace your spare W on’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel with a full-size tire as soon as you can. tolgether. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. NOTICE: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare.

.e. 202 Rocking your vehicle to get it out: NOTICE: First, turn your steering wheel left and Spinning your wheels can destroy right. That will clear the area around your parts of your vehicle aswell as the front wheels. You should turn your tires. If you spin the wheels too fast traction control system off. (See “Traction while shifting yourtransaxle back Control System” in the Index.) Then shift and forth, you can destroy your back and forth between “R” (Reverse) transaxle. and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle 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 Pontiac” in the Index. Notes

204 Part 6 Service & Appearance Care

Service ...... 206 Fuel ...... 207 Hood Release ...... 209 Engineoil ...... 211 Aircleaner ...... 215 Transaxle Fluid ...... 217 Hereyou will find information about Engine Coolant ...... 219 the care of your Pontiac. This part Power Steering Fluid ...... 221 begins with service and fuel Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 222 information. and then it shows how to Brake Master Cylinder ...... 223 check important fluid and lubricant Battery ...... 225 levels. There is also technical Headlight Bulb Replacement ...... 226 information about your vehicle.and a Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 228 section devoted to its appearance Loading YourVehicle ...... 228 care . Tires ...... 230 Appearance Care ...... 235 Appearance Care Chart ...... 241 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 242 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 242 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 243 Capacities and Specifications ...... 248 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...... 250 ReplacementBulbs ...... 251 205 ... Service & Appearance Care Doing Your Own Service Work [f you want to do some of your own jervice work, you’ll want to get the ,roper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can, To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service I Service work, see “Servicing Your Air four Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the Index. )est and wants you to be happy with it. You should keep a record with all parts Ne hope you’ll go to your dealer for all receipts and list the mileage and the date lour service needs. You’ll get genuine of any service work you perform. See 3M parts and GM-trained and supported “Maintenance Record” in the Index. ;ervice people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM dehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have me of these marks. NOTICE: If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged.

.. .206 Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a NOTICE: heavy knocking noise when you drive. If Fuel that is more than 5% methanol it’s bad enough, it can damage your is bad for your vehicle. Don’t use it. engine. It can corrode metal parts in your If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or fuel system and also damage plastic higher and you still hear heavy knocking, and rubber parts. That damage your engine needs service. But.don’t wouldn’t be covered under your worry if you hear a little pinging noise warranty. And even at 5% or less, when you’re accelerating or driving up a there must be “cosolvents” and hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to corrosion preventers in this fuel to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of help avoid these problems. Fuel pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock Use regular unleaded gasoline ratedat that means you have a problem. Fuel Capacity: 20 U.S. Gallons (76L). 87 octane or higher. It should meet What about gasoline with blending Use unleaded fuel only. specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. materials that contain oxygen and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels [oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? should have the proper additives,so you should not have to add anything to MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” the fuel. Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is Fine for your vehicle. In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kindof gasoline Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” Properly-blended fuel that is no more right on the pump. And only unleaded than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle. nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. filler neck.

207.. . Service & Appearance Care Gasolines for CleanerAir Fuels in Foreign Your use of gasoline with deposit control Countries additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. [f you plan on driving in another country That helps keep your engine in tune and outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel your emission control system working may be hard to find. Do not use leaded properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and gasoline. If you use even one tankful, you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs Many gasolines are now blended with can get fouled, the exhaust system can oxygenates. General Motors recommends corrode, and your engine oil can that you use gasolines with these blending deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By sensor will be damaged. All of that means I Filling Your Tank doing so, you can help clean the air, costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by :he cap is behind a hinged door on the especially in those parts of the country your warranty. eft side of your vehicle. You will notice that have high carbon monoxide levels. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto hat on the inside of the hinged door there In addition, some gasoline suppliers are club, or contact a major oil company that s a place to hold the gas cap while you now producing reformulated gasolines. does business in the country where you’ll re adding fuel. These gasolines are specially designed to be driving. 3e careful not to spill gasoline. Clean reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors 5asoline from painted surfaces as soon as recommends that you use reformulated You can also write us at the following Iossible. See “Cleaning the Outside of gasoline. By doing so, you can help clean address for advice. Just tell us where four Pontiac” in the Index. the air, especially in those parts of the you’re going and give your Vehicle country that have high ozone levels. identification Number (VIN). You should ask your service station General Motors Overseas Distribution operators if their gasolines contain deposit Corporation, control additives and oxygenates, and if North American Export Sales (NAES) they have been reformulated to reduce 1908 Colonel Sam Drive vehicle emissions. Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 . 208 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the one for you. If you get the wrong left (counterclockwise). type, it may not fit or have proper Checking Things venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might bedamaged. Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. C Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the underhood release. Lift the hood.

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Checking Things Under the Hood (CONK) Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Thenlift the The hood prop may be hotdue to hood to relieve the pressure on the hood increased engine temperatures under the prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot good, so be careful when handling it. Use in the hood and return the propto its your good prop sleeve when handling the retainer. Then just let the hood down and good prop. close it firmly. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. Then put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood.

8 210 Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Turn off the engineand give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check Engine Oil Underhood Light (oPTIcTN) 3.1L V6: Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a Your underhood light will go on when paper towel or cloth, then push it back in you open the hood. all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower, and check the level. C

3800 V6: Checking Engine Oil

211 0.. Service & Appearance Care Wen to Add Oil the oil is at or below the ADD mark, len you’ll need to add some oil. But you lust use the right kind. This section tplains what kind of oil to use. For rankcase capacity, see “Capacities and pecifications” in the Index.

NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil L1L V6: Adding Engine Oil What Kind of Oil to Use level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating 3eginning midyear 1993, oils of the range, your engine could be roper quality for your vehicle will be damaged. dentified with this new “starburst” ymbol. The “starburst” symbol indicates hat the oil has been certifiedby the ust fill it enough toput the level imerican Petroleum Institute (API), and xnewhere in the proper operating range. s suitable for use in your gasoline engine ush the dipstick all the way back in r‘ou should look for thison the front of [hen you’re through. he oil container, and use& oils that lisplay this new symbol. r‘ou should also use the proper viscosity 3800 V6: Adding Engine Oil )il for your vehicle,as shown in the ollowing chart:

212 Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy andcold starting, select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range.

HOT HWTHER \

;AE 5W-30 (3.1L V6 Engine) IAE 1OW-30 (3800 V6 Engine)

LS shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is bes; is shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is jr your vehicle. However, you can use est for your vehicle. However, you can AE 1OW-30 if it's going to be 0°F se SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be'colder - 18"C) or above. These numbers on an Ian 60°F ( 16°C) before your next oil il container show its viscosity, or hange. When it's very cold, you should lickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, se SAE 5W-30. These numbers dn an oil uch as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. ontainer show its viscosity, or thickness. 10 not use other viscosity oils, such as AE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. COLD F you cannot find oils with the new WEATHER starburst" symbol on the front of the IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 ontainer, you should look for and use GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 ils containing the following three things: GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES PBOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR MOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED. 213... Service & Appearance Care What Kind of Oil to Use Recommended SAE Viscosity (CONT) NOTICE: Grade Engine Oils If you use oils thatdo not have For best fuel economy and cold starting, 0 SGor SH either the “starburst” symbol or an select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil API SH designation, you can cause for the expected temperature range; “SG” or “SH” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined engine damage not covered by your LOOK FOR with other quality designations, such warranty. HOT ONELABELS OF THESE &souN#LYI)IYCC a6 “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” or WEATHER “SG/CD” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) GM Goodwrench@ oil(in Canada, GM levels of quality. Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 0 SAE 1OW-30 (3800 V6 Engine) Engine Oil Additives - SAE 5W-30 (3.1L V6 Engine) Don’t add anything to your oil. Your 0 Energy Conserving I1 Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you Oils with these words on the container think something should be added. - will help you save fuel. SAE 1OW-30 PREFERRED These three things are usually included in SAE 5W-30 (-18”’) a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils with the “starburst” symbol, you should look COLD for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, WEATHER containing the three things noted above. IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE IOW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED. When to Change Engine Engine Coolant Heater I Air Cleaner Oil (Engine Block Heater) Lefer to the Maintenance Schedule to See if any one of these is true for you: An engine coolant heater can be a big etermine when to replace the air filter. help if you have to park outside in very Most trips are less than 4 miles cold weather, 0°F (- 18 “C) or colder. If lee“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in (6 km). your vehicle has this option, see “Engine le Index. Coolant Heater” in the Index. 0 It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). What to Do with Used Oil 0 The engine is at low speed most of the Did youknow that used engine oil contains time (as in door-to-door delivery, or certain elements that may be unhealthyfor in stop-and-go traffic). your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oilstay on your skinfor very You tow a trailer often. long. Clean your skin and nails with soap Most trips are through dusty places. and water, or a good hand cleaner. Washor properly throw away clothing or rags If any one of these is true for your containing used engine oil. (See the vehicle, then you needto change your oil manufacturer’s warnings about the use C and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and disposal of oil products.) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. Used oil can be a real threat to the (See “Change Oil Indicator”in the Index.) environment. If you change your own oil, If none of them is true, change the oil be sure to drain all free-flowing oil fromthe NOTICE: every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the If the air cleaner is off, a backfire months -- whichever comes first. Change can cause a damaging engine fire. the filter at the first oil change andat ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.Instead, recycle it by taking And, dirt can easily get into your every other oil change after that. engine, which will damage it. It it to a place that collects used oil. If you (See “Change Oil Indicator” in the Index.) have a problem properly disposing of your Always have the air cleaner in place used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or when you’re driving. a local recycling center for help. Service & Appearance Care

3.1L V6: Checking Air Cleaner Filter 3.1L V6: Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 3800 V6: Checking Air Cleaner Filter To Check or Replace: Air Cleaner (CONK) 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 1. Loosen the four wing nuts. To Check or Replace: 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter, replace the cover and tighten the wing 1. Remove the large wing nut and lift the nut securely. cover.

. . .216 Automatic Transaxle NOTICE: Fluid Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much When to Cheekand can mean that some of the fluid Change could come out and fall on hot A good time to check your automatic engine parts or exhaust system, transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil starting a fire. Be sure to get an is changed. Refer to the Maintenance accurate reading if you check your Schedule to determine when to change transaxle fluid.

your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance ~~ 3800 V6: Replacing Air Cleaner Filter Services” in the Index. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking 2. Pull the top of the air cleaner toward How to Check the transaxle fluid level if you have been the front of the vehicle and remove the driving: air cleaner filter. Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this 0 When outside temperatures are above 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter, done at a Pontiac dealership Service 90°F (32°C). replace the cover and tighten the wing Department. 0 At high speed for quite a while. nuts securely. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot the instructions here, or you could get a weather. false reading on the dipstick. 0 While pulling a trailer.

217... Service & Appearance Care How to Check (CONT.) To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F ( 1OOC), you may have to drive longer.

To check the fluid level 3.lL V6: Checking Automatic 3.1L V6: Adding Automatic 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Transaxle Fluid Transaxle Fluid 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in “P” (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in “P” (Park). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then. without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3800 V6: Checking Automatic 3800 V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle Transaxle Fluid Fluid

. .218 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it witha 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough Engine Coolant clean rag or paper towel. fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level& doesn’t take much The following explains your cooling 1. Push it back inall the way, wait three fluid, generally less than a pint (0.5L). system and how to add coolant when it is seconds and then pullit back out Don’t overfill. We recommend ou low. If you have a problem with engine again. use only fluid labeled DEXRON& -111 overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in 2. Check both sides of the dipstick, and or DEXRON@-IIE,because fluids the Index. read the lower level. The fluid level with that label are made especially for The proper coolant for your Pontiac will: must be in the cross-hatchedarea. your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than 0 Give freezing protection down to 3. If the fluid level is in the acceptable DEXRON@-111 or DEXRON@-IIEis -34°F (-37°C). range, push the dipstick back inall the not covered by your newvehicle way. warranty. 9 Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C). How to Add Fluid After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to 9 Protect against rust and corrosion. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Check.” determine what kind of transaxlefluid to 9 Help keep the proper engine use. See “Recommended Fluids and When the correct fluid level is temperature. obtained, push the dipstick back in all Lubricants” in the Index. 0 Let the warning lights work as they the way. If the fluid level is low, add onlyenough should. of the proper fluid to bring the levelinto the cross-hatched area on thedipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick.

219... Service & Appearance Care Engine Coolant (CONE) NOTICE: What to Use If you use an improper coolant mix, Use a mixture of one-half clean water your engine could overheat and be (preferably distilled)and one-half badly damaged. The repair cost antifreeze that meets “GM Specification wouldn’t be covered by your 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum warranty. Too much water in the parts. You can also use a recycled coolant mix can freeze and crack the engine, conforming to GM Specification 1825-M radiator, heater core and other parts. with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding Coolant 3.1L V6: Checking Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at “COLD’ or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to “FULL HOT,” or a little higher.

3800 V6: Checking Coolant To Add Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. How To Check Power NOTICE: Steering Fluid Your radiator cap is a 15 psi ( 105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must bc; Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick tightly installed to prevent coolant with a clean rag. Replace the cap and loss and possible engine damage completely tighten it. Then remove the from overheating. Be sure the cap again and look at the fluid level on arrows on the cap line up with the the dipstick. overflow tube on the radiator filler When the engine compartment is hot, neck. the level should be at the “HOT” mark. When you replace your radiator pressure When the engine compartment is cool, cap, an AC’ cap is recommended. the level should be at the “FULL COLD’’ mark. Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but Thermostat 5e careful not to spill it. Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of soolant through the radiator until the soolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an 4C’ thermostat is recommended.

221 ... Service & Appearance Care What to Add iefer tothe Maintenance Schedule to letermine what kind of fluid to use. See ‘Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” i :he Index.

NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure 3.1L V6: Checking Power Steering Fluid to use the proper flEid can cause Windshield Washer leaks and damage hoses and seals. Fluid To Add Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full.

3800 V6: Checking Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid(CONK) when your linings are worn, then you’ll pF-- have too much fluid when you get new When using concentrated brake linings. You should add (or remove) washer fluid, follow the brake fluid, as necessary, only when work manufacturer’s instructions is done on the brake hydraulic system. for adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as Brake Master Cylinder well as washer fluid. Your brake master cylinder is here. It is 0 Fill your washer fluid tank filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. only 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This allows for There are only two reasons why the brake expansion, which could fluid level in your master cylinder might When your brake fluid falls to a low level, damage the tankif it is go down. The first is that the brakefluid lour brake warning light will come on. completely full. goes down to an acceptable level during See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Don’t use radiator antifreeze normal brake lining wear. When new hdex. in your windshield washer. It linings are put in, the fluid level goes can damage your washer back up. The other reason is that fluid is What to Add system and paint. leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, When you do need brake fluid, use only since a leak means that sooner or later DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco

your brakes won’t work well, or won’t Supreme 11@ (GM Part No. 1052535). work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top Use new brake fluid from a sealed off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid zontainer only, and always clean the brake won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid fluid reservoir cap before removing it. 223 . Service & Appearance Care Brake Master Cylinder Brake Wear NOTICE: (CONT.) Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and Continuing to drive with worn-out rear drum brakes. brake pads could result in costly NOTICE: Disc brake pads have built-in wear brake repair. DOT-5 silicone brake fluid indicators that make a high-pitched can damage your vehicle. warning sound when the brake pads are Don’t use it. worn and new pads are needed. The Some driving conditions or climates may sound may come and go or beheard all cause a brake squeal when the brakes are Don’t let someone put in the the time your vehicle is moving (except first applied or lightly applied. This does wrong kind of fluid. For when you are pushing on the brake peda 11 not mean something is wrong with your example, just a few drops of firmly). brakes. mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear system can damage brake indicators, but if you ever hear a rear system parts so badly that brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake they’ll have to be replaced. linings inspected. Also, the rear brake Brake fluid can damage drums should be removed and inspected paint, so be careful not to each time the tires are removed for spill brake fluid on your rotation or changing. When you have the vehicle. If you do, wash it off front brakes replaced, have the rear immediately. See brakes inspected, too. “Appearance Care” in the Brake linings should always be replaced Index. as complete axle sets.

.. 224 Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System See your dealerif the brake pedal does Parts not return to normal height, or if there is a The braking system on a modern vehicle rapid increase in pedal travel. This could is complex. Its many parts have to be of be a sign of brake trouble. top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Brake Adjustment Vehicles we design and test have Every time you apply the brakes top-quality GM brake parts in them, as moderately, with or without the vehicle your Pontiac does when it is new. When moving, your brakes adjust for wear. you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings [f your brake pedal goes down farther wear down and you have to have new Battery :han normal, your rear drum brakes may ones put in -- be sure you get new 1eed adjustment. Adjust themby backing genuine GM replacement parts. If you Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ ~pand firmly applying the brakesa few don’t, your brakes may no longer work battery. You never have to add water to cimes. properly. For example, if someone puts in one of these. When it’s time for a new brake linings that are wrong for your battery. we recommend a Delco vehicle, the balance between your front Freedom-‘ @ battery. Get one that has the - and rear brakes can change, for the worse. catalog number shown on the original The braking performance you’ve come to battery’s label. expect can change in many other ways if On vehicles equipped with the optional someone puts in the wrong replacement power sliding door, a low voltage battery brake parts. or replacing the battery may cause the system to become inoperative. Refer to “Power Sliding Door” in the Index for more information.

225 . . Service & Appearance Care Vehicle Storage Halogen Bulbs [f you’re not going to drive your vehicle For 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down.

Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. 1. Remove the two black knobs. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage 2. Tilt the bulb housing forward. periods. Jump Starting For jump starting instructions, see “Jump Starting” in the Index.

. . . ff6 3. Twist the L-shaped bulb assembly Taillight Bulb 4. Pull off the entire taillight houking. counterclockwise 116 turn until the flanges align with the slots in the Replacement 5. Pinch the lever and twist the bulb 1 retainer ring. assembly 1/6 turn counterclockwise to For the type of bulb, see “Replacement remove. 4. Pull out the bulb assembly. Bulbs” in the Index. 6. Remove the bulb by pressing in and 5. Disconnect the bulb wiring harness 1. Open the rear side windows and turning 1/8 turn counterclockwise. from the bulb assembly by lifting the liftgate. plastic locking tab. 7. Line up the small retainer bumps on 2. Remove the two screws from the the replacement bulb so that the lower 6. Snap a new bulb assembly onto the taillight housing. bump slides into the deepest slot in the wiring harness. 3. Undo the spring clips under the housing. Press in and twist the bulb 1/8 turn clockwise. Reposition the 7. Replace the bulb assembly by weatherstrip at the rear of the side window. bulb assembly in the taillight housing. reversing step 3. Turn the assembly 1/6 turn clockwise 8. Replace the bulb housing and the two to lock in place. black knobs.

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Taillight Bulb Windshield Wiper Blade Loading Your Vehicle Replacement (CONT.) Replacement 'he CertificationRire label is found on 3. Replace the entire taillight housing Replacement blades for your vehicle are he rear edge of the driver's door. The and screws. 24 inches in length. They come in abel shows the size of your original tires different types and are removed in .nd the inflation pressures needed to 3. Attach the spring clips to the taillight different ways. Here's-how to remove the bbtain the gross weight capacity of your housing and secure them. type with a release clip: rehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Jehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR I 0.Close the rear side windows and 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away ncludes the weightof the vehicle, all liftgate. from the windshield. mupants, fuel and cargo. 11. Test the bulbs byusing your turn 2. Lift the release clip with a screwdriver The Certificationnire label also tells you signals andtaillights. and pull the blade assembly off the he maximum weights for the front and wiper arm. 'ear axles, called Gross Axle.Weight cating (GAWR). To find out the actual 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on oads on your front and rear axles, you the wiper arm. leed to go to a weigh station and weigh lour vehicle. Your dealer can help you s .220 with this. Be sure to spread out your load If you put things inside your vehicle - equally on both sides of the centerline. like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they will go as fast as the Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn vehicle, or the Gross Axle WeightRating quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep for either the front or rearaxle. (GAWR) going. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Electronic Level Control On vehicles equipped with optional electronic level control, the rearof the vehicle is automatically kept levelas you load or unload your vehicle. For more Using heavier suspension components to about this option, see “Electronic Level get added durability might not change Control” in the Index. your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.

NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading.

229. . - Service & Appearance Care Tires /Iqflation - Tire Pressure he CertificationEire label which is on We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle TI comes with high quality tires made by th le rear edge of the driver’s door shows leading tire manufacturers. These tires are thLe correct inflation pressuresfor your res, when they’re cold. “Cold” means warranted by the tire manufacturers and til 3ur vehicle has been sitting forat least their warranties are delivered with every Y‘ tree hours or driven no more thana mile new Pontiac. If your spare tire is a th

different brand than your road tires, you I will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers. NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflationoverinflation is all right. It’s not.If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Toomuch flexing Too muchheat Tireoverloading 0 Badwear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fueleconomy. NOTICE: (Continued)

I NOTICE:(Continued) If your tires have too much air \ / (overinflation), you can get: 0 Unusualwear 0 Bad handling Roughride 0 Needlessdamage from road hazards.

Tire Inspectionand When to Check Rotation Check your tires once a monthor more. To make your tires last longer, have them Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It inspected and rotated at the mileages should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance How to Check Services” in the Index. Use a good quality pocket-type gage to Use this rotation pattern. check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure. After the tires have been rotated, adjust especially if you have radial tires -- the front and rear inflation pressure as which may look properly inflated even if shown on the Certification/Tire label. they’re underinflated. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut If your tires have valve caps, be sure to Torque” in the Index. put them back on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 231 ... Service & Appearance Care You need a new tire if Buying New Tires You can see the indicators at three or To find out what kind and sizeof tires you more places around the tire. leed, look at the Certification/Tire label. You can see cord or fabric showing The tires installed on your vehicle when it through the tire’s rubber. was new had a Tire Performance Criteria The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut Specification (TPC Spec) number on each or snagged deep enough to show cord :ire’s sidewall. Whenyou get new tires, or fabric. get ones with that sameTPC Spec TREAD WEAR INDICATORS number. That way, your vehicle will 0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split. zontinue to have tires thatare designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed 0 The tire has a puncture, cut, or other rating, traction, ride and other things Tire Inspection and damage that can’t be repaired well Potation (CONT.) during normal service on your vehicle. If because of the size or location of the your tires have an all-season tread design, damage. When It’s Time for New Tires the TPC number will be followed by a “MS” (for mud and snow). )ne way to tell when it’s time for new ires is to check the treadwear indicators, If you ever replace your tires with those vhich will appear when your tires have not having a TPC Spec number, make mly 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread sure they are the same size, load range, emaining. speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.

. . .232 Treadwear Temperature - A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative The temperature grades are A (the rating based on the wearrate of the tire highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s when tested under controlled conditions resistance to the generation of heat and its on a specified government test course. For ability to dissipate heat when tested under example, a tire graded 150 would wear controlled conditions on a specified one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained government course as a tire graded 100. high temperature can cause the material The relative performance of tires depends of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire upon the actual conditions of their use, life, and excessive temperature can lead to however, and may depart significantly sudden tire failure. The grade C from the norm due to variations in driving corresponds to a level of performance habits, service practices and differences in which all passenger car tires must meet road characteristics and climate. under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A Traction - A, B, C represent higher levels of performance on Uniform Tire Qua/ity the laboratory test wheel than the The traction grades, from highest to minimum required by law. Grading lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent The following information relates to the the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement Warning: The temperature grade for this system developed by the United States as measured under controlled conditions tire is established for a tire that is properly National Highway Traffic Safety on specified government test surfaces of inflated and not overloaded. Excessive Administration which grades tires by asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C speed, underinflation, or excessive treadwear, traction and temperature may have poor traction performance. loading, either separately or in performance. (This applies only to combination, can cause heat buildup and Warning: The traction grade assigned to possible tire failure. vehicles sold in the United States.) this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does These grades are molded on the sidewalls not include cornering (turning) traction. of passenger car tires.

233 . . . Service & Appearance Care Temperature - A, B, C (CONT.) Wheel Replacement While the tires available as standard or Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or optional equipment on General Motors badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep coming vehicles may vary with respect to these loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel grades, all such tires meet General Motors nuts should be replaced. If the wheel performance standards and have been leaks air, replace it (except some approved for use on General Motors aluminum ,wheels, which can sometimes vehicles. All passenger type (P Metric) be repaired). See your Pontiac dealer if tires must conform to Federal safety any of these conditions exist. requirements in addition to these grades. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel Wheel Alignment and Tire you need. Balance Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned offset, and be mounted the same way as and balanced carefully at the factory to the one it replaces. give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If you need to replace any of your wheels, NOTICE: wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them In most cases, you will not need to have The wrong wheel can also cause only with new GM original equipment your wheels aligned again. However, if problems with bearing life, brake parts. This way, you will be sure to have you notice unusual tire wear or your cooling, speedometer/odometer the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel vehicle pulling one way or the other, the calibration, headlight aim, bumper nuts for your Pontiac Model. alignment may need to be reset. If you height, vehicle ground clearance, notice your vehicle vibrating when and tire or tire chain clearance to the driving on a smooth road, your wheels body and chassis. may need to be rebalanced.

234 ked Replacement Wheels Appearance Care Never use these to clean your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be 0 Gasoline hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can 0 Benzene burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. 0 Naphtha Some are dangerous if you breathe their 0 CarbonTetrachloride fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your 0 Acetone Pontiac, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructidns. 0 Paint Thinner And always open your doors or windows 0 Turpentine when you’re cleaning the inside. See Tire Chains “Appearance Care Chart” in the Index for 0 Lacquer Thinner recommended products. NOTICE: Nail Polish Remover Use tire chains only where legaland They can all be hazardous -- some more only when you must. Use only SAE than others -- and they can all damage Class “S” type chains that are the your vehicle, too. proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle,stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle. 235.. . Service & Appearance Care Appearance Care (CONI) D Clean up stains as soon as you can -- Don’t rub it roughly. before they set. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change use a sponge to remove the suds. NOTICE: to a clean area often.A soft brush may Rinse the section witha clean, wet Don’t use any of these unless this be used if stains are stubborn. sponge. manual says you can. In many uses, Use solvent-type cleaners in a these will damage your vehicle: Wipe off what’s left witha slightly well-ventilated area only. If you use damp paper towel or cloth. Laundry Soap them, don’t saturate the stained area. Bleach Then dry it immediately with a blow If a ring forms after spot cleaning, ReducingAgents clean the entire area immediately or it dryer or a heat’ lamp. Alcohol will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner NOTICE: Cleaning the Insideof Be careful with a hair dryer or heat on Fabric lamp. You could scorch the fabric. Your Pontiac a Vacuum and brush the’area to remove Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of any loose dirt. Wipe with a clean cloth. dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather a Always clean a whole trim panel or with a clean, damp cloth. section. Mask surrounding trim along Using Solvent-Type Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners, stitch or welt lines. Cleaner on Fabric a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type a Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner powdered cleaner. They will clean normal following the directions on the First,see if youhave to use solvent-type spots and stains very well. Do not use container label. cleaner at all. Some spots stainsand will clean them on vinyl or leather. off better with just water and mild soap. a Use suds only and apply witha clean Here are some cleaning tips: sponge. If you need to usea solvent: Always read the instructions on the a Don’t saturate the material. Gently scrape excess soil from the cleaner label. trim material with a clean, dull knife . 236 or scraper. Use very little cleaner, lighl because the cleaner will dissolve them If a stain remains, clean it with pressure and clean cloths (preferably and may cause them to spread. solvent-type cleaner. cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, “feathering” Non-Greasy Stains Cleaning Vinyl toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, Use warm water and a clean cloth. fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, 0 When you clean a stain from fabric, urine and blood. 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to immediately dry the area with anair remove dirt. You may have to do it hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help e Carefully scrape off excess stain, then more than once. sponge the soiled area with cool water. prevent a cleaning ring. (See the Things like tar, asphalt and shoe previous NOTICE.) 0 If a stain remains, follow the polish will stain if you don’t get them foam-type instructions described off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a Special Cleaning earlier. solvent-type vinyl cleaner. Problems e If an odor lingers after cleaning Cleaning Leather Greasy or Oily Stains vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to I mild soap or saddle soap. shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, For stubborn stains, use a mild 0 wax crayon, tar and asphalt. If needed, clean lightly with solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol solvent-type cleaner. (rubbing alcohol) and 90% water. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Combination Stains Never use oils, varnishes, 0 Follow the solvent-type instructions solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, described earlier. Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, furniture polish or shoe polish on :hili sauce and unknown stains. leather. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle Carefully scrape off excess stain, Soiled leather should be cleaned seat fabric. They should be removed then clean with cool water and allow immediately. If dirt is allowed to work as soon as possible. Be careful, to dry. into finish, it can harm the leather.

237.. . Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Top of the Care of Safety Belts Glass lnstrurnent Panel Keep belts clean and dry. 3ass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Use only mild soap and water to clean the Zleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays liquid household glass cleanerwill containing silicones or waxes may cause remove normal tobacco smoke and dust annoying reflections in the windshield and Films. even make it difficult to see through the Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, windshield under certain conditions. because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, Cleaning the Built-In Child since they may have to be scrapedoff Restraint Pad later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric The built-in child restraint pad is attached defogger element may be damaged. Any to the seat frame with fastener strips. You temporary license should not be attached can remove the pad and hand wash it with across the defogger grid. mild soap and water.

. .238 Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Outsideof Finish Care of the Windshield, Your Pontiac Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac may be necessary to remove Backglass and Wiper The paint finish on your vehicle provides residue from the paint finish. You can get Blades beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and GM approved cleaning products from durability. your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and If the windshield is not clear after using Materials” in the Index.) the windshield washer, or if the wiper Washing Your Vehicle blade chatters when running, waxor other Your Pontiac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” material may be on the blade or The best way to preserve your vehicle’s paint finish. The clearcoat gives more windshield. finish is to keep it clean by washing it depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. often with lukewarm or cold water. Always use waxes and polishes that are Clean the outside of the windshield with Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays non-abrasive and made for a GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or windshield is clean if beads do not form chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish when you rinse it with water. or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain NOTICE: Clean the blade by wiping vigorously acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents Machine compounding or with a cloth soaked in full strength should be flushed promptly and not aggressive polishing on a windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the allowed to dry on the surface, or they basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may blade with water. could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, dull the finish or leave swirl marks. clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to Wiper blades should be checked on a avoid surface scratches and water regular basis and replaced when worn. spotting. High pressure truck washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.

239.. . Service & Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels II Tires Foreign Material (If So Equipped) Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White Calcium chloride and other salts, ice Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, Your aluminum wheels have a protective 1msh with the cleaner. bird droppings, chemicals from industrial coating similar to the painted surface of chimneys, and other foreign matter can 1When applying a tire dressing, always your Pontiac. Don’t use strong soaps, damage your vehicle’s finish if they 1rake care to wipe off any over spray or chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive remain on painted surfaces. Use cleaners !splash from painted surfaces. Petroleom- cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on that are marked safe for painted surfaces 1based products may damage the paint them because you could damage this to remove foreign matter. coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax 1finish. may be applied. Weatherstrips Finish Damage I Silicone grease on weatherstrips will Any stone chips, fractures or deep NOTICE: make them last longer, seal better, and not scratches in the finish should be repaired If you have aluminum wheels, don’t stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease right away. use an automatic vehicle wash that with a clean cloth at least every six Minor chips and scratches can be repaired has hard silicon carbide cleaning months. During very cold, damp weather with touch-up materials akailable from brushes. These brushes can take off more frequent application may be your dealer or other service outlets. the protective coating. required. (See “Recommended Fluids & Larger areas of finish damage can be Lubricants” in the Index.) L corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.

. . .240 rn Underbody rn Collision rcepair Chemical Paint Maintenance Your vehicle was built with composite Spotting SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) Chemicals used for ice and snow removal Some weather and atmospheric conditions fiberglass body panels and molded RIM and dust control cancollect on the can create a chemical fallout. Airborne (Reaction Injection Molded) front fenders underbody. If these are not removed, pollutants can fall upon and attack painted and bumper covers. These panels require accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on surfaces on your vehicle. This damage different collision repair procedures than the underbody parts such as fuellines, can take two forms: blotchy, metal-paneled vehicles. See your Pontiac frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small dealer for information on collision repair. though they have corrosion protection. irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody withplain Although no defect in the paint job causes water. Clean any areas where mud and this, Pontiac will repair, at no charge to other debris can collect. Dirt packed in the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles closed areas of the frame shouldbe damaged by this fallout condition within loosened before being flushed. Your 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) dealer or an underbody vehicle washing of purchase, whichever comes first. system can do this for you.

241 ... Service & Appearance Care Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Pontiac dealer.

Stops squeaks

1052349 I2 oz. (0.340kg) Lubriplate (White Grease) For hood, trunk, door hinges and latches 1051055 16 oz. (0.473L) Preservatone Vinyl Top Dressing IO5 I398* 8 oz. (0.237L) Spot Lifter For cloth 1051515 32 oz. (0.946L) Washer Solvent Windshield-washing system

1052870 16 oz. (0.473L) Wash-Wax (conc.) Exterior Wash * Not recommendedfor pigskin suede leather. See Your General Motors Dealersfor These Products. See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products. Add-on Electrical Equipment

NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Pontiac unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some I Vehicle IdentiJication Service Parts add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from Number (VIN) Identification Label working as they should. rhis is the legal identifier for your You’ll find this label inside the glove box ’ontiac. It appears ona plate in the front door. It’s very helpful if you ever need to :orner of the instrument panel, on the order parts. On this label is: Your vehicle has an air bag system.. lriver’s side. You can see it if you look Before attempting to add anything ’: hrough the windshield from outside your 0 your VIN, electrical to your Pontiac see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the rehicle. The VIN also appears on the 0 the model designation, Jehicle Certification and Service Parts Index. abels and the certificates of title and 0 paint information, and egistration. 0 a list of all production options and Engine identification special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed The eighth character in your VIN is the from the vehicle. :ngine code. This codewill help you dentify your engine, specifications, and eplacement parts. Service & Appearance Care To identify and check fuses, refer to the Fuse panel, which is behind the lower glove box door, and the fuse usage chart later in this section. A fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse panel door. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out.

Look at the silver-colored band insidethc Fuses & Circuit fuse. If the band is broken or melted, Breakers replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct The wiring circuits in your vehicle are size. mtected from short circuits by a :ombination of fuses, circuit breakers, lnd fusible thermal links in the wiring tself. This greatly reduces the chance of 'ires caused by electrical problems. Position Rating Circuitry (AMP.) CTSY 15 Dome Lamm, Courtesv Lamps, Power Door Lock Switches, Glove Box Lamp, Powkr'Mirrors,Power Sliding Delay Lock Module RDO 2 67 ELC 20 Auto Level Control, Underhood Lamp Oa HORN 15 Horns, Horn Relay, Safety Belt Buzzer R-WIPER STOP 15 Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Rear Stop Lamps, & HAZ Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps, Cruise Brake Switch rn F PUMP 10 Fuel Pump, Oil Pressure Sender/Fuel Pump Switch HORN F-WIPER AUX 20 Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet €33 TAIL 15 Front Park Lamps, Rear Tail Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Licens STOP-HA2 IGN Plate Lamp, Radio, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Power Sliding Door ECM 10 Throttle Body Fuel Injection, Fuel Pump Relay, Elec. Vac. Reg. Valve, Elec. Control Module, Elec. Spark Control Module F-PUMP TURN 15 Frontmear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Cluster Turn Telltale, BKJ Back-up Lamps AUX ABS AUX R-BLWR GAGE 7.5 Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp Module, Elec. Level Control Sensor LPS 7.5 Cluster, Radio, Wiper Switch, Headlamp Switch, Rear Blower Switch, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Door Switch Illumination, Front/Rear Ashtray Illumination Bulbs Fuse Panel (3. I L V6) ABS 3 Anti-Lock Brake System RD02 15 Radio R/WIPER 20 Rear Wipermasher Motors F/WIPER 25 Front Wipermasher Motor IGN 15 A/C Compressor, A/C Solenoid Box, Compressor Relay, Temp. Door Motor, Low Blower Relay; Heat/Vent/AV Control Head; Cruise Module; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay; Key Chime; Daytime Running Lights Module; Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer and Generator Charge Discrete, Transaxle Converter Clutch Switch HTR A/C 25 Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay RR BLWR 25 Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC Service & Appearance Care Position Rating Circuitry (AMP.) CTSY 15 Dome Lamps, Courtesy Lamps, Power Door Lock Switches, Glove RDO 2 Box Lamp, Power Mirrors, Power Sliding Delay Lock Module r& p?a"r ELC 20 Auto Level Control, Underhood Lamp R-WIPER HORN 15 Horns, Horn Relay, Safety Belt Buzzer ;TOP HAZ 15 Front/Rear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Rear Stop Lamps, €33 Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps TURN BIU F-WIPER :DO 1/AUX 20 Radio, Front Cigar Lighter, Accessory Power Outlet TAIL 15 Front Park Lamps, Rear Tail Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, License prpl PKS Plate Lamp, Radio, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Power Sliding Door GAGE ABS 3 Anti-Lock Brake System p-"1 $1 10 Mass Air Flow Sensor, Electronic Control Module INJ 3365 ECM rURN B/U 15 Frontmear Turn Lamps, Front Side Marker Lamps, Cluster Turn 173 Telltale, Back-up Lamps 3R-BLWR LPS GAGE 7.5 Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp Module, Elec. Level Control Sensor INJ 20 Injector 3365 Fuse - Remote Location (See Page247) Fuse Panel (3800 V6) LPS 7.5 Cluster, Radio, Wiper Switch, Headlamp Switch, Rear Blower Switch, Heat/Vent/AC Control Head, Door Switch Illumination, Front/Rear Ashtray Illumination Bulbs RD02 15 Radio R/WIPER 20 Rear Wipermasher Motors F/WIPER 25 Front Wiper/Washer Motor IGN 15 A/C Solenoid Box, Temp. Door Motor, Low Blower Relay; Heat/Vent/AC Control Head; Cooling Fan Relay; Rear Defogger Relay; Key Chime; Daytime Running Lights Module; Transaxle Converter Clutch Solenoid and Generator Charge Discrete HTR A/C 25 Front/Rear Blower Motors, High Blower Relay RR BLWR 25 Rear Blower, Rear Heat/Vent/AC

. . .246 P . L h"

Circuit BreakevRelay Panel Anti-Lock Brake System Zircuit breakers and relaysare located in the circuit breaker/relay panel. This is (ABS) Junction Block ocated behind the panel under theglove box, near the passenger's door. Fuse PositionRating Circuitry You'll find this fuse under the hood in (AMP.) the ABS junction block, located next to 1 Hazard Flasher the remote positive jump starting terminal. 2 15 With 3800 V6 engine only: Canister Purge Solenoid,A/C Clutch Control Relay, Cruise Control To open the junction block, press in on 3 20 3 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) both sides of the cover. 4 30 Power Windows Circuit Breaker 5 30 Power Seat/Power Sliding Door Motor Circuit Breaker 6 30 Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker 7 Air Conditioning Blower Relay 8 Horn Relay 9 Chime Module 10 Defogger Timer Relay 247. . . Service & Appearance Care - Headlight Wiring Power Windows and Other The headlight wiring is protected by a Power Options circuit breaker in the light switch. An Circuit breakers in the circuit electrical overload will cause the lights to breaker/relay panel protect the power go on and off, or in some cases to remain windows and other power accessories. off. -If thishappens, have your headlight When the current load is too heavy, the system checked right away. Zircuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is Windshield Wipers fixed. The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the l njector 3365 Fuse motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., '3800 V6 ENGINE ONLY) the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some 1'his 20-amp fuse is located underhood, electrical problem, have it fixed. 0In a bracket just behind the passenger S ide headlight. It is mounted on the face 0If the bracket in the position closest to thl Plassenger side of the vehicle. The fuse Si ervices the injectors, fuel pump, oil Plressure sender and fuel pdmp'switch.

7'0 access the fuse, pry back the latch wit1 a screwdriver, then pull down on'the base 0If the unit. If you need to replace the f use, be sure to use a 20-amp fuse. F'ush the base of the unit firmly up into tl he cover until the latch snaps into the 1(xked position. 248 Capacities and Specifications

Engine Crankcase (All Models) ...... 4 quarts 3.80 L When changing filter, up to quart (I12 liter) more oil may be needed. Automatic Transaxle When draining or replacing torque converter, morefluid may be needed.

3-Speed: I Pan Removal and Replacement ...... 4 quarts 3.80 L After Complete Overhaul ...... 7 quarts 6.60 L 4-Speed: Pan Removal and Replacement ...... 6 quaits 5.70 L After Complete Overhaul ...... 8 quarts 4.70 L Cooling System 3.1L V6 Engine: WithHeater Only ...... 12 quarts 11.50 L WithAir Conditioning ...... 12 quarts 12.00 L With Rear Heater (Canada Only) ...... 14 quarts 13.25 L 3800 V6 Engine: With AirWith Conditioning ...... 11 quarts 10.75 L With Rear Climate Control ...... 13 quarts 12.25 L With Rear Heater (Canada Only) ...... 13 quarts 12.25 L Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ...... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, besure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Pon.tiac dealer. FuelTank ...... 20 gallons 76.00 L

NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.

249.. . Service & Appearance Care Capacities and Specifications(CONT.) Power Steering 3.1L V6 Engine: PumpOnly ...... 1 pint 0.50 L Complete System ...... 1 1/4 pint 0.60 L 3800 V6 Engine: PumpOnly ...... 1 pint 0.50 L Complete System ...... 1 1/2 pint 0.70 L Tire Pressures, Sizes ...... See Certification/Tiri=label on driver’s door. Wheel NutTorque ...... 100 pound-feet (140 Nmm)

NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.

. .250 Engine Specifications

3.1L V4 ENGINE 3800 V6 ENGINE VINEngineCode ...... D ...... L Type ...... V6 ...... V6 Displacement ...... 3.1 Liters ...... 3.8 Liters Compression Ratio ...... 8.5: 1 ...... 9.0: 1 Firing Order ...... 1-2-3-4-5-6 ...... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature Specification .... 195"F (9 1"C) ...... 195°F (91 "C) Normal Maintenance Replacemenf Parts I AirCleaner Element ...... AC Type A-773C ...... AC Type A-974C

EngineOil Filter...... ACType PF-51 ...... AC Type PF-47

PCVValve ...... AC Type CV-789C ...... AC Type CV-892C

SparkPlugs ...... AC Type oR43TS ...... AC Type 4 1-600 Gap: 0.045 inch Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) RemoteLock Control Batteries (2) ...... DL 20 16 ...... DL 2016

251 ... Service & Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs

OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB

Back-up Lights ...... 3057 Front Parkingnurn Signal Lights ...... 3057NA License PlateLight ...... 194 Halogen Headlights Outer ...... 9006 Inner ...... 9005 Front Side Marker Lights ...... 194NA Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lights Upper 2 Positions ...... 194 Lower 2 Positions ...... 2057 UnderhoodLight ...... 561 Replacement Bulbs (COMT.)

INSIDE LIGHTS Courtesy Lights CargoArea ...... 562 Sliding Door Stepwell ...... 562 FrontFloor ...... 194 Reading Light(s) Front ...... 562 Rear ...... 906 Dome Light(s) Front ...... 561 Rear ...... 561 Glove Compartment Light ...... 194 IndicatorLights ...... 74 Turn Signal Indicators ...... 74

253 . . Notes

. 254 KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER Part LEVEL AND CHANGE AS 7 I RECOMMENDED Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance Introduction required for your Pontiac. Your vehicle A Word About Maintenance ...... 256 needs these servicesto retain its Your Vehicle and the Environment ...... 256 safety. dependability and emission How This Part is Organized ...... 256 control performance. A . Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules ...... 257 Selecting theRight Schedule ...... 257 Schedule1 ...... 258-259 Schedule11 ...... 260-261 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 262 B . Owner Inspections & Services Have you purchased the AtEachFuelFill ...... 264 GM Protection Plan? At Least Once a Month ...... 265 The Plan supplements your At Least Once a Year ...... 265-267 new vehicle warranties. C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 267-268 See your Chevrolet dealer for details. D .Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ...... 268-270 E . Maintenance Record ...... 270-272 255 . . Maintenance Schedule Introduction How This Part is Organized A Word About Maintenance The remainder of this part is divided intofive sections: “Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good have done and how often. Some of these services can be working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service Or you may drive long distances all the timein very hot, dusty department or another qualified service centerdo these jobs. weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules in this part. So please read this part and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Pontiac dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices.

Your Vehicle and the Environment If you are skilled enough todo some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All them in this manual. See “Service Publications’.’in the Index. recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components “Section B: Owner Checks and Services” tellsyou what should can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe. be checked whenever you stop for fuel.It also explains what Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can you can easily do to help keep your vehiclein good condition. increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly limits. maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether youdo the work yourself or have it done. use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. “Section E: Maintenance’ Record” providesa place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever Selecting the Right Schedule any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this section. This will help you determinewhen your next First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good idea to for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be neededto follow: qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. Schedule I Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Services Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).

Using Your Maintenance Schedule 0 Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures are below freezing. This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedulethem. Your Pontiac The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). it. If you go to your dealer for yourservice needs, you’ll know .- 0 You operate your vehicledusty in areas. .‘i. that GM-trained and supported service people will pkrform the .. I, work using genuine GM parts. You tow a trailer. These schedules are for vehicles that: If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Schedule I1 Certificationrnire label. See “LoadingYour Vehicle” in the Index. Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is true.

257. .. Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Services ScheduleI Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: 0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). 0 When most trips are less than 10 miles ( 16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. 0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic. 0 Towing a trailer.”?‘ 0 When operating in dusty areas. Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.

WHAT TO SERVICE MILES (000).. 1 (See “Explanation of WHEN TO PERFORM Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Services” following Months, Whichever KILOMETERS (000) I Schedules I and 11) Occurs First Item No. I. Engine Oil & Filter Every 3,000 mi. (5000 km) or Change“ 3 months Every 3,000 mi. (5000 km) or 2. Chassis Lubrication 12 months At mi. (10 000 km) and 3. Tire & Wheel Rotation 6,000 every 15,000 mi. (25 000 km) & Inspection or as necessary 4. Engine Accessory Drive Every 60,000 mi. Belt Inspection (100 000 km) or60 months. 5. Cooling System Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) Service” or 24 months. See “Explanation of Scheduled 6. Transaxle Service Maintenance Services” following Schedules I and I1 .258 WHAT TO SERVICE I r- MILES (000)

The services shownin this schedule up to 48,000 miles (80 000 km) should be Derformed after 48,000 miles at the same intervals. An Emission Control Service. The US. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined thnt the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liobilily prior to the compleiion of vehicle useful life. General Motors. however. urges that a11 recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in "Section E:Maintenance Record". 259. . Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Services ScheduleI1

Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply.

WHAT TO SERVICE MlLES (000) (See ‘,‘Explanationof WHEN TO PERFORM Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Services’’ following Months, Whichever KILOMETERS (000) Schedules I and 11) Occurs First Item No. 87.575 100

1. Engine Oil & Filter Change* Every 7,500 mi. (12 500 km) or 0 0 0 12 months

Oil Filter Change* At first and then every other oil change 0

2. Chassis Lubrication Every 7,500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 0 0 0 months

3. Tire & Wheel Rotation & Inspection At 7,500 mi. (12 500 km) and then every 0 15,000 mi. (25 000 km) or as necessary

4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt Every 60,000 mi. (100 000 km) or 0 Inspection 60 months

5. Cooling System Service” Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) or 0 24 months 6. Transaxle Service See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” following Schedules I and I1 WHAT TO SERVICE MILES (000) (See Explanation of WHEN TO PERFORM Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Services Following Months, Whichever KILOMETERS (000) Schedules I and 11) Occurs First Item No. 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100

7. Spark Plug Replacement* Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) 0 0

~ 8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection* 0 Every 60,000 mi.(100 000 km) or 9. EGR System Inspection 60 months (3.1L Code D engine only)*? 0

10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement” See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” following 0 Schedules I and I1 1 1. Air Cleaner Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only)*f‘ Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) 0 0

12. Fuel Tank, Cap& Lines Inspection*? 0 0 Every 60,000 mi. ( 100 000 km) or 13. Engine Timing and Distributor Check 60 months (3.1L Code D engine only)*? 0 .

~~ The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after 60,000 miles at the same intervals. 1 * An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilily prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors. however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance Record”.

261 ... Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- For proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tiresfollowing the Services instructions in this manual. See “Tires, Inspection & Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I Rotation” in the Index. Check the tires for uneven wear or and Schedule 11. damage. If you see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check for damaged wheels also. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts 4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection -- Inspect the should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or drive belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension. anyone else drives the vehicle. Replace as needed. NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see 5. Cooling System Service* -- Drain, flush and refill the “Engine Identification” in the Index. system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper 1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SG or SH mixture as specified. See “Coolant” in the Index. This Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The “SH” or provides proper freeze and boil protection, corrosion “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination inhibitor level and maintains properengine operating with others, such as “SH/CD”, “SH, SG, CD”, “SG/CD”, temperature. etc. Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or 2. Chassis Lubrication -- Lubricate suspension and steering deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the linkage. Lubricate the Transaxle shift linkage, and parking outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressurecap.

* An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance Record”. .. .262 .. : .. .. “ 2 -c $$ 6. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter every 9. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System InSpption (3.1L Code D engine only)*? Conduct the EGR system 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven -- ,*! ‘1 under one or moreof these conditions: service as described in the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications’’ in tfihndex. 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement” -- Replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain. conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement 0 When doing frequent trailer towing. (With some intervals for your driving conditions. models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See “Towing a 11. Air Cleaner Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only)*? -- Trailer” in the Index.) Inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hookup. Make sure 0 Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery the valve works properly. service. 12.Fuel Tank, Cap andLines Inspection*? -- Inspec‘t .fuel If you do not use your vehicle under any of these tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel ‘cap conditions, change boththe fluid and filter every 100,000 gasket for aneven filler neck imprint or any damage. miles ( 166 000 km). Replace parts as needed. Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required. 7. Spark Plug Replacement” -- Replace spark plugs with the proper type. See “Replacement Parts” in the Index. 13.Engine Timing and Distributor Check (3.1L Code,D engine only)*? -- Adjust the timing to the underhoqd label 8. Spark Plug Wire Inspectioa” -- Inspect for burns, cracks specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the C or other damage, Check the bootfit at the distributor or distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wiresas needed. corrosion. Clean or replace as needed. Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checksand At Each Fuel Fill (Itis important for you or Services a service station attendantto perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill.) Listed below are owner checks and services which should be - performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, CHECK OR WHAT TO DO dependability and emission control performance of your SERVICE vehicle. - Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever properoil if necessary.See “Engine any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure Oil” in the Index for further details. they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D. Engine Coolant Check the engine coolant level and add Level the proper coolantmix if necessary. See “Coolant”in the Index for further details. Windshield Checkthe windshield washer fluid Washer Fluid level in the windshield washer tank and Level add the proper fluid if necessary. See “WindshieldWasher Fluid” inthe Index for further details. 1 At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year CHECK OR ‘CHECKOR WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO SERVICE SERVICE Tire Inflation ‘Check tireinflation. Make sure they are Key Lock Lubricate the key lock cylinders with inflated to the pressures specified on the Cylinders the lubricant specified in Section D. Certificationnire label located on the Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges, rear edge of the driver’s door. See including the liftgate. Also lubricate all “Tires”’ in the Indexfor further details. hinges and latches, including those for Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should the hood, sliding door track, rear be done every15 hours oftapeplay. See compartment, glove box door and any “Audio Systems” in theIndex for folding seat hardware. Section D tells further ‘details. you what to use. grter Switch

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. I 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the index if necessary) and the regular brake. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in “P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). If the starter worksin any other position, your . vehicle needs service. 265 .. . Maintenance Schedule CHECK OR WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO CHECKORSERVICE I SERVICE Steering Column While parked, and with the parking Parking Brake and Lock brake set, try to turn the key to “LOCK” Automatic in each shift lever position. Transaxle “P” (Park) Mechanism 0 The key should turn to “LOCK” Check only when the shift lever is in “P” (Park). The key should come out only in “LOCK.” I

0 To check the parking brake:With the engine running and transmission in “N’ (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressurefrom the regular brake pedal. Do thisuntil the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to “P” (Park). Then release all brakes. CHECK OR CHECK OR WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO SERVICE SERVICE Underbody At least everyspring, use plain water to Steering, Inspect the front and rear suspension Flushing flush any corrosive materials from the Suspension and and steering system for damaged, loose underbody.Take care to clean Front-Wheel- or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack thoroughly any areas where mudand Drive Axle Boot of lubrication. Inspect the power other debris cancollect. and Seal steering lines andhoses for proper Inspection hookup, binding, leaks,cracks, chafing, etc.Clean and then inspect the I Section C: Periodic Maintenance drive axle boot seals for damage, tears Inspections or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Listed below are inspections and services which should be Exhaust System Inspectthe complete exhaust system. performed at least twicea year (for instance, each spring and Inspection Inspectthe body near the exhaust fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or system.Look for broken, damaged, other qualified service center dothese jobs. Make sure any missing or out-of-position partsas well necessary repairs are completed at once. as open seams, holes,loose connections, or other conditions which couldcause a CHECK OR WHAT TO DO heat build-upin the floor pan or couldlet I SERVICE exhaust fumes intothe vehicle. See Restraint Systems Now and then, makesure all your belts, “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkagefor working properly. Look for any loose [nspection interference or binding, and for parts or damage. If you see anything damaged ormissing parts. Replace that might keep a restraint system from parts as needed. doing itsjob, have it repaired. Maintenance Schedule

CHECK OR Section D: Recommended Fluids and WHAT TO DO SERVICE Lubricants Brake System inspect thecomplete system. Inspect NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part [nspection brake lines and hoses for proper number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT wear and rotors for surface condition. ~~ Also inspect drum brake linings for Engine Oil API service SH or SGEnergy wear and cracks. Inspect other brake Conserving I1 oils ofthe proper parts, including drums, wheel viscosity. The “SG” or “SH” cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. designation may be shown alone or in Check parking brake adjustment. You combinationwith others, such as may need to have your brakes inspected “SH/CD,” “SG/CD” or “SH,SG,CD,” more often if your driving habits or etc. To determine thepreferred conditions result in frequent braking. viscosity for your vehicle’sengine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. NOTE:A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of water (preferably may need to be serviced, Also, if the distilled) andgood quality ethylene brake system warning light stays on or glycol base antifreeze (GMPart No. comes on, something maybe wrong 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to with thebrake system. See “Brake GM Specification 1825M or approved System Warning Light” in the Index. If recycled coolant conforming to GM your anti-lock brake system warning Specification 1825M. light stays on, comes on or flashes, Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 1l@ Brake Fluid (GM something may be wrong with the System anti-lock brake system. See “Anti-Lock Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Brake System Warning Light” in the - ~. Index. - USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. Hood Latch Guides 1052497or equivalent) or lubricant Assembly meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. a. Pivots and a. Engine oil. Spring Anchor Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. (GM Part System No. 1052884 or equivalent). 1052497 or equivalent) orlubricant Automatic DEXRON@-111 or DEXRON@-IIE meeting requirements NLGIof Transaxle Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Automatic Transmission Fluid. - Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Cylinders Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120), or Hinges, Liftgate Part No. 1050 109). synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Automatic Engine oil. Door Hinge, Transaxle Shift Folding Seat Linkage Hardware, Rear Compartment Lid Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM PartNo. Lubrication1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant Hinges meeting requirements of NLGI Grade Sliding Door Track LubriplateLubricant aerosol (GM Part 2, Category LB or GC-LB. No. 1052349) or equivalent white grease. Windshield GM Optikleen@Washer Solvent (GM Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Washer Solvent Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent. No. 12345579 or equivalent).

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

269. .. Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record Performed column, insert the numbers from the ScheduleI or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance convenient place to store them.

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.. .272 U 1L L Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

Hereyou will find out how to contact Part 8 includes Pontiac if you need assistance. This Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 274 part also tells you howto obtain Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ...... 275 service publicationsand how to repori BBB AUTO LINE-Alternative Dispute Resolution Program ...... 275 any safety defects. Reporting Safety Defects ...... 277 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program ...... 278 Service Publications ...... 279

273 ... Customer Assistance Information STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with For prompt assistance, please have the a member of dealership management. following information available to give Normally, concerns can be quickly the Customer Assistance Representative: t-J resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, 0 Your name, address, home and Service, or Parts Manager, contact the business telephone number owner of the dealership or the General Vehicle Identification Number (This is Manager. available from the vehicle registration STEP TWO-- If after contacting a or title, or the plate above the left top member of dealership management, it of the instrument panel and visible I' appears your concern cannot be resolved through the windshield.) by the dealership without further help, Dealership nameand location Customer Satisfaction contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Procedure Center by calling 1-800-PM CARES. In 0 Vehicle delivery date and present Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer mileage Your satisfaction and goodwill are Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 0 Natureof concern important to your dealer and Pontiac. 1-800-263-3777 (English) or Normally, any concern with the sales 1-800-263-7854 (French). transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Sales or Service Departments. Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call Sometimes, however, despite the best 1-809-763- 13 15. In all other overseas intentions of all concerned, locations, contact GM North American misunderstandings can occur. If your Export Sales in Canada by calling concern has not been resolved to your 1-905-644-41 12. satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give Customer Assistance GM Participation in your inquiry prompt attention. However, for the Hearing or BBB AUTO LINE - if you wish to write Pontiac, write to: Speech Impaired Alternative Dispute United States Resolution Program" Pontiac Division (TDD) Customer Assistance Center To assist owners who have hearing *This program may not be available in all One Pontiac Plaza difficulties, Pontiac has installed special states, depending on state law. Canadian Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the owners refer to your Warrantyand Owner Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance information booklet. General Canada Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech Motors reserves the right to change General Motors of Canada Limited impaired customer who has access to a eligibility limitations and/or to Customer Assistance Centre TDD or a conventional teletypewriter discontinue its participation in this 1908 Colonel Sam Drive (TTY) can communicate with Pontiac by program. Oshawa, OntarioL 1H 8P7 dialing: 1-800-TDD-PONT (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer are When contacting Pontiac, please committed to making sure you are remember that your concern will likelybe completely satisfied with your new resolved in the dealership, using the vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if dealership's facilities, equipment and a situation arises where you feel your personnel. That is why we suggest you concern has not been adequately follow Step One firstif you have a addressed, the Customer Satisfaction concern. Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful.

275.. . Customer Assistance Information GM Participation in If you are not satisfied after following the We prefer you utilize the Customer Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you Satisfaction Procedure before you resort BBB AUTO LINE - may contact the BBB using the toll-free to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the Alternative Dispute telephone number, or write them at the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt ‘-llowing address: to resolve the complaint serving as an Resolution Program* intermediary between you and Pontiac.If BBB AUTO LINE this mediation is unsuccessful, an (CONI) Council of Better Business Bureaus informal hearing will be scheduled where There may be instances where an 4200 Wilson Boulevard zligible customersmay present their case impartial third-party can assist in arriving Suite 800 to an impartial third-party arbitrator. at a solution to a disagreement regarding Arlington, VA 22203 vehicle repairs or interpretation of the Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject.If you accept New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist To file a claim, you will be askedto in resolving these disagreements Pontiac the decision, GM will be bound by that provide your name and address, your decision. The entire dispute resolution voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO vehicle identification number (VIN), and LINE. procedure should ordinarily take about a statement of the nature of your Forty days from the time you filea ,claim BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle until a decision is made. program administered by the Better age and mileage, and other factors. Business Bureau system to settle disputes Some state lawsmay require you to use between customers and automobile this program before filinga claim with a manufacturers. This program is available state-run arbitration program orin the free of charge to customers who currently courts. For further information, contact own orlease a GM vehicle. the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-PM-CARES.

.276 REPURTZNG SAFETY To contact NHTSA, you may either call REPORTZNG SAFETY the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at DEFECTS TO THE 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the DEFECTS TO THE UNZTED STATES Washington, D.C. area) or write to: CANADIAN GOVERNMENT NHTSA GOVERNMENT U.S. Department of Transportatior, If you believe that your vehicle has a Washington, D.C. 20590 If you live in Canada, and you believe defect which could causea crash or could that your vehicle has a safety defect, you cause injury or death, you should You can also obtain other information should immediately notify Transport immediately inform the National about motor vehicle safety from the Canada, in addition to notifying General Highway Traffic Safety Administration Hotline. Motors of Canada Limited. You may (NHTSA), in addition to notifying write to: General Motors. Transport Canada If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it Box 8880 may open an investigation, andif it finds Ottawa, Ontario K1 G 352 that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Customer Assistance Information w REPORTZNG SAFETY Pontiac’s Roadside Assistancetoll-free number is staffed by a team of trained DEFECTS TO technical advisors who are available 24 GENERAL MOTORS hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or We take anxiety out of uncertain Transport Canada) in a situation like this, situations by providing minor repair we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please information over the phone or making call us at 1-800-PM-CARES , or write: arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer. Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center We will provide the following services for One Pontiac Plaza 3 years/36,000 miles, atno expense to Pontiac, MI 48340-2950 Pontiac Roadside you: In Canada, please call us at Assistance Program Vehicle out of fuel 1-800-263-3777 (English) or Keys locked in vehicle 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Security While You Travel Tow to nearest dealer for warranty General Motors of Canada Limited 1-800-ROADSIDE 1-800-762-3743 Change a flat tire Customer Assistance Center, 163-005 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac 1908 Colonel Sam Drive vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in Jump starts Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.

. 278 We have quick, easyaccess to telephone Pontiac reserves the right to limit services Please consult your dealer for details.In numbers of the following services or reimbursement to an owner or driver Canada, please consult your GM Dealer depending on your needs: when in Pontiac’s judgement the claims for information on courtesy become obsessive in frequency or type of transportation. 0 Hotels occurrence. Glassreplacement While we hope that you never have the Service Publications Rental vehicles or taxis occasion to use our service, it is added Information on how to obtain Product security while traveling for you and your Service Publicationsand Indexes as 0 Police, fire department or hospitals family. Remember, we’re only a phone described below is applicable only in the In many instances, mechanical failures call away. Pontiac Roadside fifty U.S. states (and the District of are covered under Pontiac’s Assistance-1 -800-ROADSIDE or Columbia) and only for cars and light comprehensive warranty. However when 1-800-762-3743. trucks with GVWR less than 10,OOQ pounds (4 536 kg). other outside services are utilized, our Canadian Roadside advisors will explain any payment In Canada, information pertaining to obligations you might incur. Assistance Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can For prompt and efficient assistance when Vehicles purchased in Canada have an be obtained by writing to: calling, please have the following extensive Roadside Assistance Program General Motors of Canada Limited information available to give the advisor: accessible from anywhere in Canada or Service PublicationsDepartment the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. 0 Location of vehicle brochure provided by the dealer orcall Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone number of your location 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful 0 Vehicle model, year, and color Pontiac Courtesy service bulletins about Pontiac products. Transportation Pontiac monitors product performance in Mileage of vehicle the field. We then prepare bulletins for 0 Vehicleidentification number For warranty repairs during the BUMPER servicing our products better. Now, you TO BUMPER coverage period, interim can get these bulletins too. Vehicle license plate number transportation may be available under the Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Program.

279 Customer Assistance Information Service Publications you’ll find in the index and how you can Some PSP’s pertaining toa particular get one: model year vehicle may be publishedin (CONT.) later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an Bulletins cover various subjects. Some What You’ll Find in the index for a model year that is not over pertain to the proper use and care of your Index: yet, we’ll send you the most recently vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. 0 A list of all PSP’s published by published issue. Check the ordering form Others describe inexpensive repairs Pontiac in a model year (1990 or for indexes for earlier model years. which, if done on time with the ’latest later). PSP’s covering all models of parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and Some bulletins tell a technician how to index. mail it in. We will then see to it that an repair a new or unexpected condition. index is mailed to you. There is no charge Others describe a quicker way to fix your 0 Ordering information so you can buy for indexes for the 1990- 1994 model tehicle. They can help a technician the specific PSP’s you may want. years. service your vehicle better. 0 Price information for the PSP’s you Most bulletins apply to conditions may want to buy. Toll-Free Telephone affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Number Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified How You Can Get an If you wantan additional ordering form technician may have to determine if a Index: for an index, just call toll-free and we’ll specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. be happy to sendyou one. Automated Indexes are published periodically. Most recording equipment will take your name of the PSP’s which could potentially Individual PSP’s and mailing address.The number to call apply to the most recent Pontiac models is 1-800-551-4123. If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s will be listed in the most recent issued by Pontiac for all models in the publication for that model year. This A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, means you may want to wait until the end These PSP’s are meant for technicians. such as those which may pertain to a of the model year before ordering an They are not meant for the particular model. To do this, you will first index, if you are interested in buying “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the need to see our index of PSP’s. It provides PSP’s pertaining to a current model year equipment, tools, safety instructions, and a variety of information. Here’s what car or truck. know-how to do a job quickly and safely.

. . .280 Pontr'ac Service Publications You can get these by using the order form: Pontiac Division Service Manuals are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attemptingrepairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment couldcause injury to you or others and damageto your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly. .. .282 1994 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publicationscowring the operationand servicing of pur vehicle can be purchasedby filling outthe Service Publications Order Form in this book and mailing it with your check, money orderor credit card information to Helm, Incorporated(address listedbelow).

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT PRODUCT SERVfCE PUBLICATIONS SERVfCE MANUALS Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters and articlesService Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaulinformation published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer- tions listed previouslyin this section. ing, body, etc. A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year. The indexeslist all PSP’s published by Pontiacin the modelyear. Model FormNumber Price 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport ...... S-9410-U TBA” PSP Index NOTE: Please specify special bodyor engine types on order form. Year Form Number Price Number Form Year Write information in the Form Number column.For example: Turbo, 1994 pspI-94-P ...... Free Convertible. 1993 pspI-93-p ...... Free ‘Price to be announced at a tabr date. Call 1-800-782-4356 for furtherinformation. 1992psP1-92-P ...... Free 1991 pspI-91-P ...... Free OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Ownersintended and to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s PSP Bound BulletinBook (Complete Year Bulletins) Manual includesthe Maintenance Schedule forall models. Year Description Form Number PriceNumber FormDescription Year 1992 All PSP’S ...... S-92-PSP-4 15.00 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner’s Manual 1991 All’PSP’s...... S-91-PSP-4 15.00 In Portfolio: Includes &rtfolio, Owner‘s Manual and Warranty Booklet. For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. 1994Pontiac Trans Sport In-Portfolio ...... lo260058 $15.00 Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual. 1994Pontiac Trans Sport Without Portfolio .. .10260060 $10.00

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ABS(Anti-Lock Brakes) ...... 151 Warning Light ...... 1 14 Blowout.Tire ...... 193 ABSWarning Light ...... 114 Anti-Theft Tips ...... 61 Brakes Accessory Power Outlet ...... 94 Appearance Care ...... 235 ABS ...... 151 Adding Chart ...... 242 ABSWarning Light ...... 114 BrakeFluid ...... 223. 268 Ashtrays & Lighter ...... 96. 99 Adjustment ...... 225 Electrical Audio Systems ...... 129 Fluid ...... 223. 268 Equipment ...... 71.72. 130. 243 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...... 131 Master Cylinder ...... 223 Engine Cqolant . . 189. 2 19. 249. 268 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Parking ...... 77 Engine Oil ...... 21 1. 268 Cassette Player ...... 133 PedalTravel ...... 225 Power Steering Fluid . 22 1. 250. 269 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Replace ...... 225 SoundEquipment ...... : ..... 130 Cassette Player and Graphic Warning Lights ...... 11 3. 114. 152 Transaxle Fluid. Equalizer ...... 136 Wear Indicators ...... 224 Automatic ...... 21 7.249. 269 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Brake System Warning Light ...... 113 Windshield Washer Fluid . . 222. 269 Compact Disc Player ...... 139 Brakes.Anti-Lock ...... 151 AdjustingRear Seats ...... 15 Care of Audio Systems ...... 145 WarningLight ...... 114 AirBag ...... 25 Delco-LOC Anti-Theft Feature . 141 Braking ...... 151 HowIt Works ...... 27 Radio Reception. For the Best . . 144 Braking in Emergencies ...... 154 ReadinessLight ...... 26 Setting the Clock ...... 130 “Break-In. .. New Vehicle ...... 69 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Steering Wheel Touch Controls .... 143 Brightness Intensity Control ...... 89 Pontiac ...... 29 Automatic Door Locks ...... 57 Buckling Up ...... 18 Air Cleaner Filter ...... 215. 251 Automatic Transaxle Bulb Replacement AirConditioner ...... 123 Adding Fluid ...... 2 17. 249. 269 Chart ...... 252 Air Inflator System ...... 95. 193 Checking Fluid ...... 217 Headlight ...... 226. 252 Alcohol. Driving Under the Shifting ...... 73 Taillight ...... 227. 252 Influence of ...... 148 Starting Your Engine ...... 70. 71 Front Side Marker ...... 252 Alcohol in Gasoline ...... 207 FrontTurn Signal ...... 252 Alignment.Wheel ...... 234 BBBAuto Line ...... 275 Headlight ...... 252 Aluminum Wheels Batteries. Remote Lock Control ..... 60 Rear LightBar ...... 252 Cleaning ...... 240 Battery ...... 225. 304 Taillight ...... 252 Removing ...... 196 AcidWarning ...... 179.226 Antenna ...... 146 Jump Starting ...... 177 CDPlayer Anti-Theft Feature .... 141 Antifreeze ...... 189.219.249. 268 Voltmeter ...... 112 Capacities and Specifications ...... 249 Anti-Lock Brake System ...... 15 1 Blizzard ...... 167 Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust ... 68. 80 JunctionBlock Fuse ...... 247 Block Heater. Engine ...... 72. 2 15 Cassette TapePlayer .... 133. 136. 145

297 a CenterLap Belts ...... 33 Leather or Vinyl ...... 237 :overs.Wheel ...... 196 Certificationnire Label ...... 228 Outside of Your Pontiac ...... 239 hise Control ...... 84 Chains Safety Belts ...... 238 :up Holder ...... 99 Tire ...... 202. 235 Special Problems ...... 237 ZustomerAssistance Information . . 274 Trailer Safety ...... 17 1 Top of Instrument Panel ...... 238 Changing a Flat Tire ...... 193 Underbody Maintenance ...... 24 1 Daytime Running Lights ...... 88 Checking Vinyl or Leather ...... 237 Dead Battery: What toDo ...... 177 Air Cleaner ...... 2 15 Warnings ...... 236.238. 239 Defects. ReportingSafety ...... 277 BrakeFluid ...... 223 Weatherstrips ...... 240 DefensiveDriving ...... 148 Engine Coolant ...... 189. 2 19 White Sidewall Tires ...... 240 Defogger.Rear Window ...... 128 Engine Oil ...... 2 11 Windshield and Wiper Blades ... 239 DefoggingYour Windows ...... 127 Power Steering Fluid ...... 221 ClimateControl ...... 120 Dome Lights ...... 89. 93 Safety Belt Systems ...... 51 Clock. Setting the ...... 130 Door Locks ...... 55 Things Under the Hood ...... 209 Clusters. Instrument Panel ...... 108 Downshifting ...... 75.164. 173 Your Restraint Systems ...... 5 1 Collision Repair ...... 24 1 DriverPosition ...... 21 Transaxle Fluid Comfort Controls ...... 120 Driving Automatic ...... 2 17 Climate Control System ...... 123 At Night ...... 158 Chemical Paint Spotting ...... 241 Quick Reference Guide ...... 120 City ...... 161 Child Restraints ...... 37 Ventilation ...... 121.128 Controlling a Skid ...... 158 Child Security Lock ...... 66 Compact Disc Player ...... 138 Defensively ...... 148 Cigarette Lighter ...... 99 Compact Spare Tire ..... 195. 202. 304 Drunken ...... 148 Circuit Breakermelay Panel ...... 247 Compartment. Storage ...... 98 Freeway ...... 162 Circuit Breakers & Fuses ...... 244 Control. Loss of ...... 157 Hill and Mountain ...... 164 City Driving ...... 161 Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 In a Foreign Country ...... 208 Cleaner. Air ...... 2 15. 251 Convenience Net ...... 98 In the Rain ...... 159 Cleaning Convex Outside Mirror ...... 96 LongDistance ...... 162 Aluminum Wheels ...... 240 Coolant ...... 249. 268 Lossof Control ...... 157 Cassette Player and Tapes ...... 145 Checking & Adding ...... 189.219 On Snow or Ice ...... 166 Compact Discs ...... 145 Proper Mixture to Use .... 189. 22C Passing ...... 156 Fabric ...... 236 Safety Warnings Through Deep Standing Water ... 72 Finish Care ...... 239 About ...... 189.220. 22 1 WinterDriving ...... 165 Foreign Material ...... 240 Temperature Gage ...... 113 With a Trailer ...... 168 Glass ...... 238 Coolant Heater. Engine ...... 72.215 DrunkenDriving ...... 148 Inside of Your Pontiac ...... 236 Cooling System .... 189.219. 249. 304 Electrical Equipment. Parking with the Engine Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 111 Adding ...... 71.72. 130. 243 Running ...... 79. 80 Parked with the Engine Electric Outside Mirror Control ..... 97 Zxpectant Mothers. Use of Running ...... 79. 80 ElectronicLevel Control ..... 104. 229 Safety. Belts ...... 30 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 244 Emergencies.Braking in ...... 154 3xpressway Driving ...... 162 Emergencies on the Road ...... 175 Zxtender. Safety Belt ...... 51 Gages Emergencies. Steering in ...... 155 Zxterior Appearance ...... 235 Coolant Temperature ...... 113 Emergency Starting ...... 177 Fuel ...... 111 EmergencyTowing ...... I8 1 Fabric Cleaning ...... 236 Voltmeter ...... 112 Engine Block Heater ...... 72. 2 15 ;an Warnings ...... 178.179. 187. 210 Gasoline ...... 207 Engine Coolant ...... 189. 2 19. 249 Zilling theFuel Tank ...... 208 Gasoline Tank, Filling Your ...... 208 1 Engine Coolant Heater ...... 72. 215 zilter- Gas Station Information ...... 304 EngineCoolant Temperature Gage . 113 Air ...... 215.251.259. 261 3ear Positions ...... 73 EngineExhaust ...... 79 Oil ...... 251.258.260 3earshift Lever ...... 73 EngineIdentification ...... 243 Finish Damage ...... 240 3love Box ...... 98 EngineOil ...... 21 1. 268 ?lashers. Hazard Warning ...... 176 3raphic Equalizer ...... 136 Additives ...... 2 14 Flat Tire ...... 193 Capacity ...... 249 71. 72 Halogen Bulbs ...... 226. 252 Flooded EngineI ...... Checking & Adding ...... 21 1 Fluid HazardWarning Flashers ...... 176 Disposing of Used Oil ...... 2 15 Brake ...... 223. 268 Headlight & Taillight. Energy Conserving ...... 2 12. 2 13 Capacities ...... 249 Removing and Replacing ... 226. 227 Exhaust ...... 68. 90 Power Steering ...... 221. 269 Headlights ...... 226 Filter ...... 251 Transaxle ...... 2 17.249.269. 304 High-LowBeam Changer ...... 88 Oil Pressure Gage ...... 1 12 Windshield Washer ...... 222. 269 “On” Reminder ...... 88 When to Change ..... 2 15.258. 260 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 268 Replacement ...... 226 Engine Overheating ...... 186 Freeway Driving ...... 162 Replacement Bulbs ...... 226. 252 Engine Specifications ...... 25 1 Fuel ...... 207. 304 Head Restraint ...... 10 Engine.Starting ...... 70. 71. 175 Alcohol in Fuel ...... 207. 208 Hearing or Speech Impaired ...... 275 ERT AM/FM Stereo Radio with Capacity ...... 207 Heater ...... 121 Cassette Player and Graphic Exhaust Warnings ...... 68. 8C Heater. Engine Block ...... 72. 215 Equalizer ...... 13f Filling YourTank ...... 208 Heater. Engine Coolant ...... 72. 215 Ethanol in Gasoline ...... 207 Fuels with Alcohol ...... 20i High Beams ...... 88. 159 Exhaust Gage ...... 111 Highway Hypnosis ...... 163 Dangerous Gas in ...... 68. 8C In Foreign Countries ...... 201; Hilland Mountain Roads ...... 164 299. HoodRelease ...... 209.304 lump Starting ...... 177 2oadingYour Vehicle ...... 104.228 Safety Warning ...... 2 10 JunctionBlock Fuse ABS ...... 247 Electronic Level Control ...... 229 Warning.Overheated Engine ... 186 Locks Horn ...... 81 Keyless Entry. Remote ...... 58 Automatic ...... 57 Hot Engine. Safety Key in Ignition ...... 61 Door ...... 55 Warnings ...... 113 186. 188. 189 KeylessEntry System ...... 58 PowerDoor ...... 56 Hydroplaning ...... 160.22 1 Battery Replacement ...... 60 Remote ...... 58 Transmitter ...... 60 Long Distance Driving ...... 162 Identification Keys ...... 54 Low Battery ...... 177 Engine ...... 243 Low Fuel Warning ...... 111 Label. Service Parts ...... 243 Lane Change Indicator ...... 82 Low Traction ...... 114 Number. Vehicle (VIN Code) ... 243 Lap-Shoulder Belt Low TractionLight ...... 114 Idling Your Engine ...... 74. 79 Front ...... 22.30 Lubricants and Fluids ...... 268 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Rear ...... 31 LuggageCarrier ...... 102 Ice. or Snow ...... 202 Use byChildren ...... 35 Ignition Leather. Cleaning ...... 237 Maintenance Key ...... 54 Level Control. Electronic ...... 104 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 268 IlluminatedEntry System ...... 61 Liftgate ...... 67 MaterialsChart ...... 242 Positions ...... 69 Ajar Warning Light ...... 116 Record ...... 270 Indicator Lights ...... 110 Lighter ...... 99 ReplacementParts ...... 251.252 Infant Restraint ...... 37 Lights Schedule ...... 257.262 Inflation. Tires ...... 230 Courtesy ...... 89.93 Services.Scheduled ...... 257 Inside Rearview Mirror ...... 96 Daytime Running Lights ...... 88 WhenTrailer Towing ...... 257 Instrument Panel ...... 105 Dome ...... 93 MalfunctionIndicator Lamp ...... 116 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 108 Low Traction ...... 114 ManualFront Seat ...... 8 InstrumentPanel Intensity Control . . 89 Low Traction Warning ...... 115 MasterCylinder. Brake ...... 223 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ... 110 “On” Reminder ...... 88 Methanol in Gasoline ...... 209 Interior Lights ...... ; ...... 93 Reading ...... 93 MileageIndicator ...... 109 Control ...... 89 Replacement Bulbs ...... 253 Mirrors FrontReading ...... 93 Safety BeltReminder ...... 21 Convex Outside ...... 96 Override Switch ...... 92 Taillights ...... 227 InsideManual Daymight ...... 96 Rear Reading Lights ...... 93 Turn Signal ...... 82 Manual Remote Control ...... 97 Under Hood ...... 2 11 Power Remote Control ...... 97 Jack. Tire ...... 194 WarningLights ...... 110 VisorVanity ...... 98 ... 300 ’ MountainDriving ...... 164 Park. Shifting Into ...... 74 RearWindow Defogger ...... 128 PassengerBelts ...... 30. 31 Rear Window Wiper and Washer .... 90 Net. Convenience ...... 98 Passing ...... 156 Rearview Mirror ...... 96 New Vehicle “Break-In” Polishingand Waxing ...... 239 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 9 Requirements ...... 69 Power Accessory Outlet ...... 94 Recommended Fluids NightDriving ...... 159 Power Door Locks ...... 56 and Lubricants ...... 268 Power Mirrors ...... 97 Reminder Lights. Safety Belt ...... 21 Octane Requirements ...... 207 Power Outlet.Accessory ...... 94 Remote Control Mirrors ...... 97 Odometer ...... 109 Power Seat Controls ...... 9 Remote KeylessEntry ...... 58 Off-RoadRecovery ...... 156 Power Sliding Door ...... 63 Remote Positive Battery Terminal . . 179 Oil. Engine ...... 21 1.262.268. 304 Power Steering ...... 154 Removable Rear Bucket Seats ...... 16 Capacity ...... 249 Power Steering Fluid ...... 221.269 ReplacementBulbs ...... 252 Quality ...... 2 12 Power Windows ...... 82.248 ReplacementFuses ...... 244 Thickness ...... 2 12 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Replacement Parts ...... 251 UsedOil ...... 2 15 BeltsDuring ...... 30 ReplacingBrakes ...... 225 When to Change ...... 2 15 Problemson the Road ...... 175 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 51 OilPressure Gage ...... 1 12 Publications ...... 279 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 112 Pulse Windshield Wipers ...... 90 Parts Aftera Crash ...... 5521. Operationof Lights ...... 88 Replacing Tires ...... 232 OutsideRearview Mirrors ...... 96 Radiator Overheating ...... 190 Replacing Wheels ...... 234 Overdrive.Automatic ...... 75 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 190. 22 1 Replacing Windshield Wiper OverheatedEngine ...... 186. 188 Radio ...... 131 Blades ...... 228 Overheated Engine Coolant Rain.Driving in the ...... 159 ReportingSafety Defects ...... 277 Gage ...... 113 Reading Lights ...... 93 Restraints.Child ...... 37 RearAir Vents ...... 126 Restraint.Head ...... 10 Paint ...... Rear Climate Control ...... 125 Roads.Hill and Mountain ...... 164 ChemicalSpotting ...... 24 1 RoadsideAssistance ...... 278 FinishCare 239 RearFan ...... 122. 126 ...... Rear Seats Rocking YourVehicle ...... 203 FinishDamage ...... 240 Adjusting ...... 15 Stuck. If You Are ...... 203 Parking Dump and Stow Feature ...... 16 Rotation.Tire ...... 231 AtNight ...... 62 Running Lights. Daytime ...... 88 OnHills 174 Removing ...... 1 1.12. 14 ...... Replacing ...... 11 Over Things That Burn ...... 80 Third Row Entry ...... 13 Saddlebags ...... 101 With the Engine Running .... 79. 80 Safety Belts ...... 17 ParkingBrake ...... 77 Rear Storage Compartment ...... 100 301 Adults ...... 21 Manual RecliningSeatback ...... 9 Speedometer ...... 109 Built-InChild Restraint ...... 37 Power Seat.Six-Way ...... 9 Stains.Removing ...... 237 Center Lap ...... 51 Reclining Seatback ...... 9 Starting YourEngine ...... 70 Checking ...... 33 Rear Seats Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery Children ...... 35 Adjusting ...... 15 is Dead ...... 177 Child Restraints ...... 43 Folding Seatback ...... 11 Steering Child Restraints. Where to Put ... 43 Removing ...... 11. 12.14 In Emergencies ...... 155 Cleaning ...... 238 Replacing ...... 11 Off-RoadRecovery ...... 156 Driver Position ...... 21 ThirdRow Entry ...... 13 Tips ...... 154 Extender ...... 5 1 Seats ...... 8 Steering Wheel Audio Touch How to Wear ...... 21 "Service Engine Soon" Light ...... 116 Controls ...... 143 Larger Children ...... 49 Service Information ...... 206 Steering Wheel, Tilt ...... 81 Passenger Belts ...... 30 Service Parts Identification Label . . 243 StereoSound Systems ...... 131 Pregnancy. Use During ...... 30 Service Publications ...... 279 Storage Questions & Answers ... 20. 23.24. 25 Service Publications Order Form ... 285 Convenience Net ...... 101 Rear SafetyBelts ...... 30 Service StationInformation ...... 304 FrontSeat Console ...... 107 Reminder Lights ...... 21 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Glove Box ...... 98 Replacement ...... 5 1 Pontiac ...... 29 Rear Storage Compartment ..... 100 Right Front. Adult Passenger .... 30 Setting theClock ...... 130 Storing YourVehicle ...... 226 Smaller Childrenand Babies .... 36 Setting the Trip Odometer ...... 110 Stuck. If You Are ...... 202 Top Strap ...... 44 Shifting Into P (Park) ...... 73 Sunroof ...... 104 Torn ...... ; ...... 51 Shifting the Transaxle ...... 73 SunVisors ...... 98 Twisted ...... 25 Signaling Turns ...... 82 Vehicles First Sold in Canada ..... 2 Skidding ...... 158 Tachometer ...... 109 Warning Light ...... 17. 2 1 Sliding Door ...... 62 Taillight" ...... 87. 227 Why You Should Wear Safety Sliding132 Door Ajar Warning PlayerLight . . 117 Tape ...... Belts ...... 17. 20 Sliding Door Child Security Lock ... 66 Technical Facts & Specifications Safety Chains (Trailer) ...... 17 1 Snowstorm. If You're Caught in a . . 167 Bulbs ...... 252 Safety Defects.Reporting ...... 277 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 130 Electrical Equipment. Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 257 Sound Systems ...... 129 Add-on ...... 71.243 Seat Belts ...... 17 Spare Tire. Compact ..... 195. 202. 304 EngineSpecifications ...... 251 Seat Controls ...... 8 SparkPlugs ...... 251 Fluid Capacities & Types ...... 249 Head Restraint ...... 10 Specifications and Capacities ...... 249 Fuses & CircuitBreakers ...... 244 Manual Front Seat ...... 8 Speed Control ...... 84 ReplacementParts ...... 251 . 302 Service Parts Identification Maintenance ...... 174 Low Fuel ...... 1 11 Label ...... 243 Parking onHills ...... 174 LowTraction ...... 114 Vehicle Identification Number Safety Chains ...... 17 1 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 116 (VIN) ...... 243 Trailer Brakes ...... 172 Oil Pressure Gage ...... 112 TemperatureGage ...... 1 13 Turn Signals ...... 173 Service Engine Soon ...... 116 Theft ...... 61 Transaxle. Automatic ...... 73 Sliding DoorAjar ...... 117 Thermostat ...... 22 1 Trip Odometer ...... 110 TractionControl .... i ...... 115 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 8 1 TurnSignal Indicator ...... 82 Voltmeter ...... 112 Time.Setting the ...... 130 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .... 82 Washer.Windshield ...... 91 Tires ...... 230 Cruise Control ...... 84 Weatherstrips ...... 240 Buying New ...... 232 High-Low Beam Changer ...... 88 Weight CertificationEire Label ...... 228 Pulse WindshieldWipers ...... 90 Gross Axle Weight Rating Chains ...... 202. 235 Turn & Lane Change Indicator ... 82 (GAWR) ...... 228 Flat.Changing ...... 193 WindshieldWasher ...... 91 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Inflation ...... 193. 230 WindshieldWipers ...... 90 (GVWR) ...... 228 Inspection & Rotation ...... 231 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . . 234 Loading ...... 228 Underhood Light ...... 2 11 Wheel Covers. How to Remove .... 196 Pressure ...... 230 Unleaded Gasoline ...... 207 WheelNuts ...... 199. 200 QualityGrading ...... 233 Upholstery Care ...... 236 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 200 Spare. Compact ...... 195.202 Wheel Replacement ...... 234 Wear Indicators ...... 232 Vehicle Identification Number Windows Wheel Alignment & Tire (VIN) ...... 243 Power ...... 82 Balance ...... 234 Vehicle Loading ...... 228 Standard ...... 81 WheelReplacement ...... 234 Vehicle Storage ...... 226 WindshieldWasher ...... 91 When to Replace Wheels ...... 234 Ventilation ...... 121.128 Fluid ...... 92.222. 269 Top Strap ...... 44 VIN ...... 243 Windshield Wiper Blade TorqueLock ...... 79 VisorVanity Mirror ...... 98 Replacement ...... 228 Towing a Trailer ...... 168 Voltmeter ...... 112 WindshieldWipers ...... 90 TowingYour Pontiac ...... 181 Cleaning ...... 239 TractionControl ...... 115. 153 Warning Flashers. Hazard ...... 176 Winter Driving ...... 165 TractionControl Warning Lights ... 115 Warning Lights If You’re Caught in a Blizzard . . 167 TrailerTowing ...... 168 Anti-LockBrake System ...... 114 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Driving with a Trailer ...... 172 Brake ...... 113 DeepSnow ...... 202 Hitches ...... 171 Liftgate Ajar ...... 116 WreckerTowing ...... 181 303 . . Service Station Information

Battery Hood Release The Delco Freedom@battery See Page 209 needs no water. See Page 225 Windshield Washer Fluid Y Cooling System See Page 222 Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid Transaxle Fluid should be at the FULL HOT mark when the engine is warm. See Page 217 See Page 220

Engine Oil See Page 211

Cold Tire Pressure\ 111 I I See Certificationnire Label on inside edge of driver’s door. See Page 228

Fuel Capacity 20 U.S. Gal. (76 L) Spare Tire Pressure Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa) See Page 207 See Page 202