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Page 3: ...ealer for Guardian Maintenance Service and any other repairs your car may require To help dealers handle your needs Pontiac maintains a number of Zone Offices throughout the country If you have a problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction follow the procedure in Section 6 Owner Assistance We thank you for choosing a Pontiac product and want tc1 assure you of our continuing interest in ...
Page 4: ... the latest product information available at the time of printing The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice For vehicles sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limit d wherever the name Pontiac Motor Division appears in this manual Table of Contents BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1 STARTING AND OPERATING STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS FLOOR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 5: ... Fasten seat belts 5 Check that warning lights work as key is turned to Start 6 Check all gages including fuel 7 Release parking brake and see that Brake light turns off GUARD AGAINST THEFT For tips on how to protect your car and its contents see the Steering Column Controls section of this manual KEYS Two different keys are provided for the locks on your car The key code is stamped on the knock o...
Page 6: ...al head key with you This will help prevent any illegal entry into the glove box and trunk compartments STOWING THINGS IN OR ON THE CAR INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR The mirror can be adjusted up down or sideways to obtain the best view to the front and rear Move the mirror lever to the night position to reduce glare from headlights of vehicles behind you ...
Page 7: ... to your car However cars and other objects seen in a cOnvex mirror will look smaller and farther away than those seen in a flat mirror Therefore use care when judging the size or distance of a car or object seen in this convex mirror Use your inside mirror to determine the size and distance of objects seen in the convex mirror MANUAL BUCKET SEAT ADJUSTMENT The front seats may be adjusted forward ...
Page 8: ...nd sit up straight and well back in the seat There are a number of ways the lap shoulder belt may be put on easily For example The lap shoulder belt may be put on using one hand by l Holding the latch plate and pulling the belt as far as it will reach across your waist see illustration 2 Then hold the latch plate at a right angle to the webbing At the sametime slide it up the belt by raising it to...
Page 9: ...r built into the retractor To use this feature A Start by pulling the shoulder belt outward far enough so that when you let go it returns to the chest Step A in the figure 8 Then adjust the belt tension by pulling down slightly on the shoulder portion of the belt and letting go Step 8 in the figure The least amount of belt possible should be pulled from the retractor about one inch to minimize bel...
Page 10: ...ER REMINDER When the key is turned to Run or Start a reminder light is designed to come on for four to eight seconds It is to remind riders to fasten their seat belts If the driver s seat belt has not been buckled before turning the key to Run or Start a buzzer is designed to sound forfour to eight seconds or until buckled as a reminder If the seat belt or reminder system does not work as describe...
Page 11: ...elt longer place the adjustable latch plate at a right angle to thebeltw bbing and pull on the latch plate The belt should then slide easily The detachable shoulder belt should have enough slack to put a fist s width between your chest and the belt This can be checked by putting a clenched fist between the belt and __ your chest Place thumb side of fist against chestwith back of hand up SEAT BELT ...
Page 12: ... infant or child restraint system take care as follows I Infants who cannot sit up by themselves should be restrained by placing them in a bassinet preferably covered and padded Place it crossways in the car widthwise on the rear seat The bassinet should be securely restrained with the car s regular seat belts Another method is to place the bassinet so that it rests against the back of the driver ...
Page 13: ...ind the driver s seat This will help reduce the chance of being hurt by a frontal force impact in case of an accident DOOR LOCKS Lock doors from inside by depressing door lock buttons on upper door panels Lock doors from outside by first depressing lock button then closing door Doors can also be locked from outside by using key All models have as a standard safety feature overriding door locks Whe...
Page 14: ...y door lock button The doors will not unlock or open with the inside door handle when the lock button is depressed but can be unlocked individually by lifting the lock button SUN VISOR ADJUSTMENT Grasp visor by the top edge and pull downward to position in upper portion of windshield Remove visor from it s retainer if equipped pull top edge down and swing visor to one side to position at side wind...
Page 15: ...use Tires When towing trailers tires should be inflated to the Cold Tire Pressure for Max Load shown on theTire Placard on the left front door The allowable passenger and cargo load for this car also shown on the same placard is reduced b y the trailer tongue weight whenever the trailer is attached to the car Maintenance More frequent service is required when using your car to pull a trailer Refer...
Page 16: ...d be observed NOTICE Use only trailer hitches which permit normal operation of the Energy Absorbing Bumper system if so equipped For example a rigid fore and aft connection between the bumper and any other part of the car may increase damage in the event of a collision TRAILER TOWING TIPS Getting Started Before entering traffic with a trailer equipped with electric brakes start the car and trailer...
Page 17: ...get the shift lever out of Park When starting after being parked on a grade I Apply regular brakes and hold until steps 2 and 3 below are completed 2 Start engine in Park 3 Shift into gear and release parking brake 4 Release regular brakes and drive until the chocks are free 5 Apply regular brakes and have helper remove chocks OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES Your engine is designed to run on unlead...
Page 18: ... Michigan 48053 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Services Department Oshawa Ontario LIJ 5Z6 When writing please include the Vehicle Identification Number and the countries in which you plan to travel Tires If you plan to use your car in countries where speeds over 75 mph 120 km h are permitted see Inflation Pressure under TIRES in Section 5 of this manual ...
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Page 20: ...tres to a maximum of 55 mph 90 km h but do not drive for long periods at any one constant speed either fast or slow During this time avoid full throttle starts and if possible avoid hard stops especially during the first 200 miles 320 kilometre s of driving Always drive atmodetate speed until the engine has completely warmed up If you plan to use your new car for trailer towing see additional info...
Page 21: ...contents But these anti theft features depend upon you to work The time to be most on guard is when leaving the car Park in a lighted spot when you can Lock the steering column and take the keys Turn the key to Lock and remove the key This locks the ignition and both steering and shift controls If you must leave a key with the car leave the square head key only Take the oval head key with you This...
Page 22: ...steering wheel is not turned far enough to cancel the turn signal For convenience you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way to the first stop and holding it there The lever will return to horizontal when you release it A green light on the instrument panel LEFT TURN SIGNAL flashes to tell you that the front and rear turn signal lights are working If the light stays on but does not...
Page 23: ... California emission standards as noted on the emissions label on the radiator support under the hood COLD ENGINE Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and slowly release it With your foot off the pedal crank the engine by turning the ignition key to Start Release key when engine starts If the engine starts but fails to run repeat this procedure When the engine is running smoothly about 30 seco...
Page 24: ...your foot off the pedal crank the engine by turning the ignition key to Start Release key when engine starts Very Cold Weather Below OaF or 18 q Or After Car Has Been Standing Idle Several Days Before cranking the engine fully depress and release the accelerator pedal one or two times more than for Cold Engine start Then with your foot off the accelerator pedal crank the engine by turning the key ...
Page 25: ...would not be there to react to the temperature warning light or gage This could result in costly damage to your car and its contents WARM ENGINE Do not press down the accelerator pedal With your foot off the pedal crank the engine by turning the ignition key to Start If crank time exceeds three seconds press down the accelerator pedal to 1 3 of its travel while cranking Release key when engine sta...
Page 26: ...eutral An alternate position for starting engine o Drive For all normal forward driving S Super For engine braking when descending moderate grades L Low For engine braking when descending steep grades when road signs require useof low gear Do not exceed 40 mph 60 km h in low gear NOTICE The following practices could result in automatic transmission failure Shifting between forward and reverse driv...
Page 27: ...e the clutch pedal while simultaneously pressing on the accelerator pedal All vehicles have fully synchronized first gears and maybe shifted into first with the car in motion below 20 mph 30km h In the event the caris completely stopped and if it is difficult to shift into first release the clutch momentarily with transmission in Neutral and then shift into first SECOND GEAR Depress the clutch ped...
Page 28: ...Neutral illegal in many states Never ride the clutch pedal as this will cause excessive slippage with resultant wear on the clutch parts CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT The pedal should be adjusted at normal service maintenance intervals so that it has some free travel before the clutch actually begins to disengage The pressure of one finger should be enough to push the pedal in about 1 2 to I 3 4 before ...
Page 29: ... speed Within the engine limitations a speed of 30 mph 50 km h or higher can be held thus increasing confort and economy on turnpikes expressways and other non congested highways HOW TO OPERATE The Cruise Control system can be activated by accelerating to the desired speed then depressing and slowly releasing the control button located on the end of the turn signal lever You may then remove your f...
Page 30: ...on of the turn signal remains the same NOTICE To help keep the car under control do not use the Cruise Control when it may not be wise to keep the car at a COnstant speed A constant speed may not be advisable in conditions such as heavy or varying traffic or on winding or slippery roads With the Cruise Control engaged taking your foot off the accelerator pedal does not allow the car to slow down H...
Page 31: ...en the brakes are firmly applied while the car is moving backwards The disc brakes adjust themselves each time the brakes are used If the brake pedal goes down farther than normal it may be due to a lack of adjustment To find out if this is the case drive backward and forward a few times applying the brakes firmly when going each way See ybur dealer if pedal height does not return to normal or if ...
Page 32: ...brake set as this may overheat the rear brakes reducing their effectiveness and causing excessive wear or damage INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAGE The fuel gage in operation only when the ignition switch is on indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank The far left mark on the gage indicates Empty E while the fanight indicates Full F The needle does not return to empty with the ignition OFF Som...
Page 33: ...OL PANEL OR AIR CONDo CONTROL PANEL 9 AIR COND OUTLET 10 CIGAR LIGHTER 11 RADIO 12 ASHTRAY 13 BRAKE WARNING 12 14 FASTEN SEAT BELTS WARNING 15 GENERATOR WARNING 16 WASHER WIPERSWITCH 17 BRAKE RELEASE 18 CLOCK OR TACHOMETER CLOCK 19 OIL PAESSURE GAGE 20 TEMPERATURE GAGE 21 VOLTMETER 22 ACCESSORY SWITCH LOCATION INDICATES OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 19 7 6 21 J J J 20 WITH RALLY GAUGES ...
Page 34: ...ng wrong with one part of the brake system What todo r Check that the parking brake has been released If it has been 2 Pull off the road and stop carefully AndrC merriber that Stopping distances may be longer You may have to push harder on the pedal The pedal may godown farther than normal 3 Tryout the brakes by starting and stopping on the road shoulder then If you judge it to be safe drive cauti...
Page 35: ...ly it indicates charging system problems requiring immediate attention It is normal for the meter to read between 11 and 13 volts during periods of extended idleor just after starting OIL PRESSURE GAGE Under normal engine operating conditions the oil pressure should be 20 to 60 psi Should the pressure fall below this range other than at idle immediately turn the engine off and investigate the caus...
Page 36: ... is in the turn signal lever see TURN SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVER in this section ELECTRIC CLOCK The clock in your car has a self regulating feature If your clock loses or gains time each day resetting to the correct time will cause the clock to self adjust A time change of 10 minutes will cause the clock to change approximately 45 seconds per day Several resettings may be needed to properly a...
Page 37: ...er and it will automatically heat and snap out ready to use Avoid holding the lighter in by hand while it is heating as damage to the heating element may result WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 2 19 The windshield wiping system operates at two speeds with two positions To operate wipers slide control switch to first detent Low speed or second detent High speed To activate washers depress control swit...
Page 38: ...ter and defroster work better and lowers the chance offogging on the inside of thewindshield Run the blower on High for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and further lessens the chance of fogging on the inside of the windshield CONTROLLED CYCLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS The optional controIled cycle windshield wipers offer in addition to the OFF LOW and HIGH modes ...
Page 39: ...dow defogger consists of a heating element bonded to the inside surface of the rear glass The unit is operated by a switch on the instrument panel arid functions only in the ON position A small light in the control switch illuminates whenever the heated rear window is operating After the defogger has operated between 10 to 15 minutes the system will automatically shut off If further defrosting is ...
Page 40: ...bjects When heating or air conditioning is desired best comfort is attained by driving with all windows dosed The following sections of this manual provide more operating tips for getting maximum heating and cooling comfort See also Engine Exhaust Gas Caution Carbon Monoxide at the beginning of this section ADDITIONAL VENTILA1 ION On models without air conditioning additional fresh air can be vent...
Page 41: ...ure of the air discharged frbm the heater and defroster outlets FAN CONTROL LEVER The fan control lever LO HI provides speed control of the fan either LO HI The fan will operate any time the ignition switch is turned to RUN even though the air control lever is in the OFF position This controls moisture entering the heater system and results in an uninterrupted supply of outside fresh air flow into...
Page 42: ...ather Hot WeetherDriving Norm as desired Mild or Damp Weather Norm X as desired Heating Standard as desired Maximum Heat full hot Windshield De Fogging X X as desired Windshield Defrosting X as desired Best Fuel Economy as desired Turn Air Outlets Off Mode of operation is optional at discretion of operator A slight amount of air will always be present at the heater Outlet See Note under FAN CONTRO...
Page 43: ...r and adjustable instrument panel air outlets with some air flow through the defroster outlets t6 the windshield Useful when fog appears On the windshield and side glass due to sudden rain or entryinto the car with wet clothing VENT Fresh outside air is directed through the adjustable instrument panel air outlets Used in cool to moderate weather where refrigeration is not required This is a fuel e...
Page 44: ...es bass Right Knob This knob is a manual tuning control for choosing radio stations For radios with rear speakers a fader control is located behind it This control adjusts the sound between the front and rear speakers Pushbuttons Each radio has five pushbuttons you can use to select your favorite stations After using the pushbuttons you may have to fine tune the radio by hand for the best receptio...
Page 45: ...tatic free reception can be limited by terrain atmospheric conditions station strength and distance from the transmitter Momentary static flutter or station swapping can be caused by buildings or other obstructions If good reception cannot be maintained tuning to a stronger station will bring improvement AM FM Stereo Radio Operation of this option is identical to that of the AM FM monaural radio T...
Page 46: ...tridge and tape Player Care The tape cartridge should be taken out when not in use to prevent possible damage to the tape player and to the cartridge Store cartridges away from extreme heat or direct sunlighLProtect the open ends from dirt ordamage We suggest you store them in their original cases Or in any other protective cases Cartridges do eventually wear out and replacement may be necessary i...
Page 47: ...o the left of the tape door The tape player will automatically shut off at the end of the tape but the radio will not resume playing until you eject the cassette To remove the cassette fully depress the Stop Eject button To change to the second program eject the cassette turn it over end for end and reinsert it again according to the outline on the door Cassette cartridges should be removed from t...
Page 48: ...ntenna consists of two thin conductive elements placed between the layers of the windshield glass The vertical portion of the antenna wire picks up AM broadcast signals vertically oriented and functions similar to a conventinal antenna set to a height of 18 The horizontal portion ofeach antenna wire picks up the horizontally oriented FM broadcast signals and has a combined length of 31 providing o...
Page 49: ...e your Pontiac dealer luggage carriers are designed to carry your luggage safely and securely while enroute to or from your destination The load should be reasonably distributed and should not exceed 200 pounds The carrier is not designed to carry boats long ladders or other extended items Only those roof mounted carriers which pull upon the roof rail molding and support the weight on the roof top...
Page 50: ...ction on snow ice mud sand gravel etc Normally the limited slip axle unit works like a standard axle However when either drive wheel meets a slippery enough surface the limited slip unit can continue to give driving force to the wheel having the greater traction instead of merely spinning the wheel which has the least traction ...
Page 51: ...ork with the ignition key either offor on The turn signalsdo not work when the hazard flashers are on If the brake pedal is depressed the lights will not flash they will stay on until the brake is released To turn offthe f1asher pull the button collar out EMERGENCY STARTING NOTICE Do not push or tow this vehicle to start it Under some conditions this may damage the catalytic converter or other par...
Page 52: ...nd accessories in both cars Turn off all lights except those needed to protect the vehicle or light up the work area Turnoffthe ignition apply the parking brake firmly and put the automatic transmission in Park manual transmission in Neutral in both cars 4 If the discharged battery has filler caps check the fluid level Do not check with an open flame and do not smoke Add cleardrinking water to the...
Page 53: ...connect one end of the second cable to the grounded negative black terminal of the good charged battery 3 3 Lastly connect the other end of the second jumper cable to a solid stationary metallic point on the engine of the car with the discharged battery but at a point away from the battery 18 inches 450 millimetres or more from the battery if possible Do not connect it to pulleys fans or other par...
Page 54: ... If the hot light or gage comes on while stopped in traffic place the transmission shift lever in Neutral N If the hot light doesn t go off or the temperature gage needle doesn t start to drop within a minute or two pull over to a safe place and stop the car Set the parking brake and shift to Park with manual transmission shift to Neutral and set the parking brake Don t turn off the ngine Increase...
Page 55: ...dd coolant to the radiator After the red light is out or the gage needle is out of the warning zone resume driving at a reduced speed Return to normal driving after about ten minutes if the light does not come back on or the needle does not go back into the warning zone JACKING CAUTIONS Park on level surface and set the parking brake firmly Set automatic transmission in Park manual transmission in...
Page 56: ...WILL TEMPORARILY DEFORM DURING JACKING THIS IS NORMAL ALL PARTS WILL RETURN TO THEIR ORIGINAL SHAPE WHEN THE JACK IS REMOVED Install wheel and replace wheel nuts with cone shaped end toward wheel Then slightly tighten each nut Wheel must be seated on hub Place lever in down position Lower car and fully tighten wheel nuts by applying clockwise pressure near end of wrench as shown WHEEL NUT TORQUE ...
Page 57: ...VALVE STEMS DOWN INFLATOR VIEW A STOWAWAY SPARE 3 7 NOTICE When reinstalling wheel discs use care to avoid any possible damage Position the disc on the rim aligning the valve stem with valve stem hole Using a soft rubber mallet tap lightly around the outer diameter avoiding any excessive pressure If a soft rubber mallet is not ...
Page 58: ...is refillable after u e Contact your Pontiac dealer or an authorized fire extinguisher service facility for a refill Inflation with approved inflator I Before changi 1g tire read the caution and directions that appear on both the tire inflator and on the stowaway spare 2 Install deflated spare on car axle with valve stem at the bottom Then slightly tighten all wheel nuts 3 Remove valve stem cap an...
Page 59: ...kPa for load range C tires and 35 psi 240 kPa for standard metric load range tires 4 Replace valve cap With spare installed on car axle lower car and fully tighten wheel nuts per jacking instructions in this manuaL Deflation Instructions I Deflate tire by pressing down stem on tire inflation valve or by taking out valve core 2 Flatten tire and replace valve core and cap 3 Store tire in the proper ...
Page 60: ...Drive D to Reverse R in a repeat pattern On manual transmission models move the shift lever from First or Second to Reverse Apply a light pressure to the accelerator pedal while the transmission is in the D or R range Second or Reverse on manual transmission models Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting between ranges Do not race the engine For best traction avoid spinning the wheels...
Page 61: ...are especially important and must be performed Dust and loose dirt that accumulate on interior fabrics should be removed often with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush Vinyl or leather trim should be wiped regularly with a clean damp cloth Normal trim soilage spots or stains can be cleaned with these GM cleaners DESCRIPTION GM Spot Lifter 8 oz 0 237 L Solvent Type G M Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner 61b...
Page 62: ...ith Solvent Type Cleaner Before trying to remove a spot or stain from fabric determine as accurately as you can what kind and how old the spot or stain is Some spots or stains can be removed with water or mild soap solution see Removal of Specific Stains Spots or stains should always be removed as soon as possible Some types of stains or soilage such as lipstick inks and grease are very difficult ...
Page 63: ...a with a water baking soda solution I teaspoon 5 millilitres baking soda to I cup 250 mL of tepid water Finally if needed clean lightly with Fabric Cleaner Solvent Type Combination Stains Includes candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry Ifstain remains clean with Fabric Cleaner Solvent Type Cleaning Vin...
Page 64: ...r or w2 sh in the direct rays of the sun Do not use strong soap or chemical detergents All cleaning agents should be promptly flushed from the surface and not allowed to dry on the finish Polishing and Waxing Your Car Polishing is recommended to remove accumulated residue and eliminate any weathered appearance Your Pontiac dealer offers several polishes and cleaners which have proven value in main...
Page 65: ...e washed often with neutral soap suds lukewarm water a nd a brush with soft bristles Rinse top with plenty of clear water to remove all traces ofsoap If the top needs additional cleaning a mild foaming cleanser can be used such as GM Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Do not use volatile type cleaners or household bleaching agents on the top material Rinse the top with water then on an area of about t...
Page 66: ...ion UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these materials are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have been provided with corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with pla...
Page 67: ...at risers general purpose penetrant 1050427 23 oz 0 680 L Glass Cleaner Glass cleaning and spot cleaning on vinyls 050429 6 lb 2 72 kg Multi Purpose Powdered Cleans vinyl and Cleaner cloth on door trim seats and carpet also tires and mats 1052349 16 oz 0 453 kg Lubriplate White Grease Grease for hood trunk and door hinges and latches 1050729 8 oz 0 237 L Vinyl Top Cleaner Cleaning of vinyl tops 10...
Page 68: ... the safety emission control lubrication and general service that your car requires The Maintenance Schedule folderis supplemented by this section of the Owner s Manual as well as a Warranty Information folder also furnished with your car Read all three publications for a full understanding of your car s maintenance needs FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your gasoline engine is designed to use only unleaded gaso...
Page 69: ...erter It will also help maintain good emission control and gasoline economy See the Maintenance Schedule folder for information on inspecting and maintaining the engine exhaustsystem and other components 2 Do not park your car bver combustible materials such as grass or leaves They could touch the hot exhaust system and ignite 3 Do not push or tow this car to start it This could damage the convert...
Page 70: ... level is when the oil is warm such as during a fuel stop First allow about 5 minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan Then pull the dipstick out wipe itclean and push it back down all the way Now pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the dipstick Some dipsticks have Add and Full lines Others are marked Add I Qt and Operating Range In all cases keep the oil level above the Add...
Page 71: ... has been pulling a trailer Wait until the fluid has cooled down about 30 minutes Remove the dipstick located at the rear of the engine compartment Carefully touch the wet end of the dipstick to find out if the fluid is cool warm or hot Wipe it clean andpush it back in until the cap seats Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level If it felt cool about room temperature the level should be 1 8 ...
Page 72: ...F 37 C provides boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C protects against rust and corrosion in the cooling system maintains the proper engine temperature for efficient operation and emission control and allows proper operation of the coolant hot light or gage See Section A of the Maintenance Schedule folder to find out when the coolant must be replaced COOLING SYSTEM CARE t is not usually necessary t...
Page 73: ...he cooling system and radiator cap tested for a proper pressure capacity of 15 psi 105 kPa If a replacement cap is needed use an AC DeIco cap or an equivalent cap designed for coolant recovery systems and specified for your model 4 Tighten all radiator and heater hose clamps and inspect all hoses Replace the hoses if they are swollen checked or otherwise worn 5 Clean the front of the radiator core...
Page 74: ...g add coolant to the radiator until it reaches the bottom of the filler neck Install the radiator cap making sure that the arrowson tbecap line up with the overflow tube It is the owner s responsibility to Maintain cooling system freeze protection at 34 F 37 C to ensure protection against corrosion and loss of coolant from boiling This should be done even if freezing temperatures are not expected ...
Page 75: ...ubricant GM 1052271 or GM 1052272 You can buy this product from your Pontiac dealer MANUAL TRANSMISSION See Section A of the Maintenance Schedule folder to find out how often the lubricant level should be checked Add lubricant if needed to fill to level of filler plug hole Use SAE SOW GL 5 or SAE SOW 90 GL 5 gear lubricant For those cars driven in Canada use SAE SOW GL 5 gear lubricant POWER STEER...
Page 76: ...acteristics under nQrmal driving cQnditions Endurance Handling Noise Ride Road Hazard Resistance Rolling Resistance Traction Tread Mileage This section contains SQme tips on how you can obtain the mQst benefit frQm these tires Vehicle Loading The tires on your car will perform well at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the Tire placard located on the left front door of yQur car Do no...
Page 77: ...ons Use of the highest pressures shown on the placard will result in improved fuel economy For those owners who prefer the utmost in comfort the optional tire pressures listed on the placard may be used Incorrect tire inflation pressures can have adverse affects on tire life and vehicle performance Too Iowan air pressure causes increased tire flexing and heat build up This weakens the tire and inc...
Page 78: ... stated on the chart Sustained driving at speeds over 85 mph 140 km h where permitted by law is not advised unless your car is equipped with special high speed tires available from many tire dealers Tire Load Range 8 C D Standard Metric tires Extra Metric tires Maximum Inflation Pressure 32 psi 220 kPa 36 psi 250 kPa 40 psi 275 kPa 240 kPa 35 psi 280 kPa 41 psi Tire load range is stamped on the ti...
Page 79: ...ures see Tire Placard and be sure to check wheel nut tightness Wheel nuts should also be tightened at certain intervals see the In Case of Emergency section Jacking Instructions for further information Alignment and Balance Proper wheel alignment improves tire tread mileage Your car s suspension parts should be inspected often and aligned when needed See the Maintenance Schedule folder for more in...
Page 80: ... down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 Slowdown if road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators are showing 4 Keep tires properly inflated If your car has radial tires with a TPC Spec No Tire Performance Criteria Specification Number molded into the sidewall near the tire size marking your tires were designed to provide better snow traction than bias or...
Page 81: ... of Emergency section of this manual Tire Replacement On most vehicles originally equi radial tires you will find a TPC Tire Performance Criteria S Number molded into thetJre sidewall near the tire size marking This shows that the tire meets rigid size and performance standards which were developed for your Firebird Esprit Formula or Trans Atn The TPC Spec No assures a proper combination of endura...
Page 82: ...ewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to expose the cord or fabric 3 Your tire has a bump bulge or split 4 Your tire sustains a puncture cut or other injury that can t be correctly repaired because of the size or location of theinjury Wheel Replacement Wheels Il ust be replaced if they become damaged For example replace wheels if wheel nuts oftenbecomeJoose or if the wheels are bent cracked ...
Page 83: ... to pop up If hood does not fully release push down on hood while again pullingon the release handle FUEL FILLER The fuel filler is located behind an access door in the center of the rear panel above the rear license plate To remove cap simply Unscrew counterclockwise To replace screw cap clockwise until a ratcheting sound is heard NOTICE If the fuel cap needs replacing use only a cap with these s...
Page 84: ...s to spare tire and tools See JACKING in Section 3 Close lid firmly to lock FUSE FLASHER OR HORN RELAY LOCATION Access to fuses flashers and horn relay will require removal of the hush panel at the left lower instrument panel area For identification of fuse block components see Specifications in Section 7 ofthis manual ...
Page 85: ...cation Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealer s name and location Vehicle s delivery date and present mileage Nature of problem STEP THREE Contact the Customer Services Representative Pontiac Central Office One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac Michigan 48053 telephone number 313 85...
Page 86: ...48037 25200 Telegraph Road P O Box 5009 313 857 1321 Houston TX 77205 P O Box 60745 AMF 16630 Imperial Valley Drive Suite 115 713 931 7250 Jacksonville F L 32211 Suite 800 Barnett Regency Tower 9550 Regency Square Blvd 904 724 2842 Kansas City Mission KS 66202 502 Foxridge Towers 5700 Broadmoor 913 281 6833 Los Angeles Westlake Village CA 91361 The Townsgate Executive Bldg Ltd 2659 Townsgate Road ...
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Page 88: ...bly fix a problem The 224 page Manual covers m ost new GM car mechanical systems including Heating Air Conditioning Transmission Steering Suspension Chassis Body Electrical Wheels Tires Engine Performance TO ORDER THEGMDR MANUAL Send your name and address print clearly along with a check or money order fo r 4 95 Michigan Purchasers add 4 Sales Jax plus 50 shipping handling to GMDR Manual Headquart...
Page 89: ...t to the Zone Office closest to you See Zone Office addresses on previous pages cut here NAME ____ _____________________ ADDRESS __________________________ CITY ____________ STATE ____ ZIP ______ PHONE NUMBER tOURING DAY ________________ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER _______________ DEALER S NAME __________ CITY __________ DATE PURCHASED _________ PRESENT MILEAGE ____ COMMENTS ____________________...
Page 90: ...stration The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certificates of Title and Registration Engine Identification TYPICAL VIN t o o You can identify your 1979 GM engine from the Vehicle Identification Number The fifth character of your VIN is the Engine Code See the Engine Code Identification chart below Certain information in this manual may refer to the Engine Code 1979 ENGINE CODE IDENTIFICATION VIN EN...
Page 91: ...s Outer Type 2A 4652 Headlamps Inner Type JA 4651 Headlamp High Beam Indicator 194 Heater Control Panel 194 Instrument Cluster Illumination 194 License Plate 194 Luggage Compartment 1003 Marker Lights Front and Rear 194 Oil Pressure Indicator 194 Parking Lights 1157NA Radio Illumination Except Tape Player 194 Radio Illumination Integral Tape Player 1893 Reading Lamp 1004 Seat Belt Warning 194 Stop...
Page 92: ... 400 LlTRES 3 8 5 0 5 7 6 6 4 9 4 9 6 6 COMPRESSION RATIO 8 0 8 4 8 2 7 7 8 1 8 1 8 1 WIDTH 73 0 I FIRING ORDER 1 6 5 4 3 2 4 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 PCV VALVE CV770C CV774C CV774C CV679C CV792C CV792C CV679C AIR FILTER A329C A348C A348C A212CW A329C A329C A542C SPARK PLUG R46TSX R45TS R45TS R46SZ R45TSX R46TSX R45TSX HEIGHT 49 3 IFUEL FILTER GF471 GF471 GF471 GF471 GF471 GF471 GF471 THERMOSTAT TEMP SPEC ...
Page 93: ... 3 3 G L AC PF25 with filter change 5 0 4 7 4 1 without filter change 4 0 3 7 3 3 K AC PF45 with filter change 5 0 4 7 4 1 without filter change 4 0 3 7 3 3 W V AC PF47 with filter change 4 0 3 7 3 3 without filter change 4 0 3 7 3 3 Z AC PF30 with filter change 6 0 5 6 4 9 without filter change 5 0 4 7 4 1 TRANSMISSION U S Pt Litres Imp Pt 3 Speed Manual 3 5 1 6 2 9 4 Speed Manual 2 5 1 1 2 0 Aut...
Page 94: ...otected by a circuit breaker in the light switch Ale Blower Motor is protected by a fusible linkin the engine harness WIPER______ 25 AMP W S WIPER W S WASHER PULSE WIPER RADIO _________ 10AMP RADIO TAPE PLAYER DIGITAL AM FM CLOCK RECEIVER C B RADIO POWER ANTENNA CRUISE CONTROL HEATED REAR GLASS RELAY ACT COIL POWER CONNECTOR FOR RADIO SUPPRESSION CAPACITOR PULSE WIPER FEED DECK LID RELEASE POWER A...
Page 95: ...D HOW TO IMPROVE IT How you drive where you drive and when you drive all affect how many miles kilometres you can get from a gallon litre of fuel The careful attention you give your car as far as maintenance and repairs are concerned will also help fuel economy Fuel Selection Use only unleaded gasoline meeting Federal Government regulations The Federal Government specifies the minimum octane numbe...
Page 96: ...aner So it s important to replace the air cleaner element at required intervals See the Maintenance Schedule folder A dirty air cleaner element reduces engine performance and can waste fuel Air Conditioner If your car has an optional air conditioner use the Economy Vent or Heater positions whenever possible The air conditioner compressor is not on in these positions and the reduced engine load can...
Page 97: ...e following Pontiac Service Literature order form and mailing to the address shown on the form Prices apply to owners in the United States only Canadian residents should order publications from the Technical Publications Department General Motors of Canada Limited Oshawa Ontario LlJ 5Z6 Pontiac Service Manuals no longer in stock are reproduced on 35 MM positive film If you desire a manual no longe...
Page 98: ...ABLE AND PRICES ARE LISTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDE THEIR COST IF ORDERING IN TOTAL AMOUNT BELOW TOTAL AMOUNT OF ORDERI_____ MICHIGAN PURCHASERS MUST ADD 4 SALES TAX Michigan Sales Tax ___ Total Including Tax PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY N A M E ______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________ CITY_______...
Page 99: ...Fisher Body Manual 7004 FB 1 50 1966 Fisher Body Manual 6604 B 3 50 1964 Pontiac Tempest Body Manual 3 50 6404 B 1964 Pontiac Tempest Air Conditioning 3 50 Manual 6404 AC QUANTITY 1963 Tempest Chassis Manual 6304 T Includes Automatic Trans 1963 Body Manual 6304 B 1963 Air Conditioning Manual 6304 AC PRICE EACH TOTAL 4 50 3 50 3 50 Owner Manuals are available for the following Years 1978 Owner s Ma...
Page 100: ...ngine Exhaust Gas Caution 2 1 Engine Identification 7 1 Engine Oil 5 2 Engine Starting 2 4 Engine Temperature Light 2 17 Exhaust Gas Caution 2 1 Floor Controls 2 12 Freedom Battery 5 9 7 6 Fuel Economy 7 6 Fuel Filler Cap Location 5 16 Fuel Gage 2 14 Fuel Requirements 5 1 Fuse Flasher and Horn Relay 5 17 Generator Indicator 2 16 Hatch Roof 2 31 Hazard Warning Flasher 3 1 Headlight Beam Changer 2 4...
Page 101: ...6 Service Manuals 7 8 Service Station Information Inside Back Cover Shift Controls 2 2 Shoulder Belts 1 4 Spare Tire and Tools 3 7 5 17 Specifications 7 1 Starting The Engine 2 4 Steering Column Controls 2 2 Steering Wheel Tilt 2 11 Stowaway Spare 3 8 Stowing Things in Car 1 2 Sun Visor 1 10 Tachometer 2 19 Temperature Gage 2 17 Theft Protection I I 2 3 Tire Chains 5 13 Tire Changing 3 5 Tires 5 9...
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Page 103: ...Date 2nd Printing OWNER S RECORD Comments Part No 10005705 FormS 7904 Litho in U S A ...
Page 104: ...TICK Located on the right or left side of the engine block Check the engine oil level when the oil is warm such as during a fuel stop Keep the oil level above the Add line on the dipstick ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION Use only SE quality oils See Service and Maintenance section in this manual for oil viscosity chart TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Check at least monthly Keep inflated to pressures shown on th...
