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Page 1: ...1993 PONTIAC Sunbird OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...fortControls AudioSystems 103 r Part 4 Your Driving and the Road I17 Part 5 Problemson the Road 157 Pert e Service tk AppearanceCare 18s I I Part 7 MaintenanceSchedule 253 e Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation 275 P a r t s Index as Service Station Information Last Page Includes Reporting Safety Defects on page 280 e 10202156 A First Edition ...

Page 3: ...eral Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefera French Language Manual Am proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vousprocurer un exemplaire de ce guideen francais chez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing ServicesLtd 1 5 0 0Bonhill Road Mississauga Ontario L5T1C7 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word ...

Page 4: ...just the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how todrive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tellsyou what to do if you have a problem whiledriving such as a flat tireor engine overheating Part 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manual tel...

Page 5: ... red circle with a Also in this book you will find these slash throughit in this book This safety blue notices symbol means I NOTICE I Don t letthis happen 8 These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the blue notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the notice wi...

Page 6: ...iginal battery vehicle is driven Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery A Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock These symbolshave to do with your lights 4Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lights I pf 0 5 ...

Page 7: ...shield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window These symbols are used on warning and Here are some other symbols you may indicator lights rc chcccI Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti Lock Brakes see Fuse TrunkRelease Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release m m 6 ...

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Page 10: ...lts Seats and Seat Controls 1 0 SafetyBelts 13 How toWear Safety Belts Properly 18 Driver Position 19 Safety BeltUse DuringPregnancy 23 Right Front Passenger Position 23 Rear Seat Passengers 24 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 26 Children 29 Smaller Children and Babies 30 Child Restraints 31 LargerChildren 38 SafetyBeltExtender 40 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash 41 Center Passenger Position 28...

Page 11: ...ou don t want to Adjust the driver s seatonly when the vehicle is not moving Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seatto where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Reclining Front Seatback To adjust the seatback liftthe lever on the outer sideof the seat and move the seatback to whereyou want it ...

Page 12: ... belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not atyour pelvic bones This could causeseriousinternal injuries For proper protection when the vehicleis in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safetybelt properly Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable onothers Slide an adjustable head restraint upor down ...

Page 13: ...rd The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 1 2 Easy Entry Seat DOOR MODELS The right front seatof your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat When you push down on the rear latch and tilt the right front seatback fully forward the whole seat will slide forward After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front seatback to its original position Thenmove t...

Page 14: ...ety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts ADon t let anyoneride where they can t wear a s ty belt properly If youare in a crash and you re not wearinga safkty belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit thingsinside the vehicle or be ejected h m it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always ...

Page 15: ...ou llbe in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can beso serious like being hitby a train that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between Inmany of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could ...

Page 16: ...ein or on anything you go as fast asit goes 1 For example if the bikeis going 10 mph 16km h so is the child 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 3 Take the simplest car Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 7 5 ...

Page 17: ... instrumentpanel x20 18 or the safety belts x2010 I 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones takethe forces That s why safety belts make such good sense a 16 ...

Page 18: ...y so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered forsale has required the useof safety belts Even if you re ina vehiclethat has air bags you still have to buckleup to get the most protection That strue not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions A Air bags or Supplemental Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why...

Page 19: ...eson or stays onafterthe front doors are closed and the driver s belt is buckled have your vehicle fixed Ifyou don t you might not have the protectionyou d need in a crash 1 Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size I CAUTIUN I There are special thingsto know about safety belts and children And thereare different rules for babiesand smaller I children If a child will be riding ...

Page 20: ...the restof Rrt 1does not applyto your vehicle To learn how to use your safety belts please read theOwner s Manual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Pontiac firstsold in Canada Driver Position This section describesthe driver s restraint system Automa Lap ShouMerBelt This safety beltis called automatic because you don t have to buckle up when you get intoyour vehicle I S ...

Page 21: ...r it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These partsof the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash It s possible thatan automatic belt could keep you from fully openinga door That can happen if the door was slamm...

Page 22: ...e latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A I A You can be seriously hurt if loose In a crashyou would move forward too much which could significantly increase injury The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body...

Page 23: ...uld be worn over the shoulder at all times You can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo farforward which would increasethe chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liveror spleen Q What s wrong wi...

Page 24: ...n a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely thatthe fetus won t be hurt ina crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly The right front passenger s safety belt works the sameway as the driver s safety belt See theI d a under Driver Position Adjust the seatso you can sit up straight To see how see the Im x under Seat Controls Move yo...

Page 25: ...wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s How to Wear One Properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don tlet it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks...

Page 26: ... part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt asyou pull up on the shoulderpart The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Ina crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likelyto slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The ...

Page 27: ...ainst your body 26 1 To unlatch thebelt just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults If your vehicle does not have comfort guides you may ask your dealer to order and insta...

Page 28: ...e shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edgeof the seat back and the interior body to remove theguide from its storage clip b 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide e 3 Be sure that the beltis not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 29: ... just perform these steps in reverse order Squeezethe belt edges togetherso that you can takethem out from the guides Pull the guideupward to expose its storage clip and then slide theguide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seat backand the interiorbody leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passengerhsition If your vehiclehas a rear bench seat someone ...

Page 30: ...lt If the belt isn t long enough see the Index under Safety Belt tender Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to P Children Everyone ina vehicle needs protection That includes infantsand all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be...

Page 31: ...e belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could causeserious or fatalinjuries So p be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint I I I b A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example ina crash at o...

Page 32: ...t in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat whereyou can keep aneye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly An unsecured child restraint L can move around in a collision VI sudden stop and injure peoplein the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraintin your vehicle even when no child is init Top Stra...

Page 33: ...childin the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Pull out thevehicle s safety belt and run thelap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will showyou how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s faceor neck If so put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button face...

Page 34: ...raint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraintin a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt See the earlier section about the top strapif the child restraint has one ...

Page 35: ... faces upwardor out ward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly ifyou ever need to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be 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...

Page 36: ...rt No 12340286 Your jealer can find the correct hardware in he accessory sectionof the GM hrts Zatalog Don t use the special infantkhild seat attaching hardware in another vehicle Ifyou do it may not work well and the child may not be protected properly in a crash The special hardware is for your vehicle only Also don t use the special belt for anything but securing a child restraint in the right ...

Page 37: ...nd these steps 1 Unbuckle the automatic lap shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle It will stay on the door ready to be rebuckled for useby adults or older children 2 Snap one hookof the infantkhild seat attaching belt near the floor at the door sideof the seat 3 Put the belt s special latch plate into the vehicle s safety belt buckle I 3 6 ...

Page 38: ...the child restraint as the instructionssay 7 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Put the restrainton the seat Follow 9 To make it tight pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint If the belt won tstay tight switch it end forend 10 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to besure it is secure 37 ...

Page 39: ...mber to reattach the automatic belt again once the child restraint is removed Be sureit isn t twisted lager Children Children whohave outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sitnext to a window so the child can weara lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children ar...

Page 40: ...childis wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle but besure that the shoulder beltis still on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the childis so small that the shoulder beltis still veryclose to the ...

Page 41: ...uld use it The automatic lap shoulder belt has plenty of extra length built in so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will orderyou an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coatyou will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle th...

Page 42: ...w belts If belts are cutor damaged replace them Collision damagealso may mean you will have to have safety beltparts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the timeof the collision Q What swrong with this A The beltis torn I CAUTION ATorn or frayed belts m a y not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is t...

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Page 46: ...t to doif you have a problem Part 2 Features Controls Keys 46 Locks 47 GloveBox 50 StartingYourEngine 53 Ignitionswitch 51 Engine Block Heater 55 Shifting the Transaxle 56 ParkingBrake 63 ShiftingIntoPark 64 Windows 67 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever 69 CruiseControl 70 Lightcontrols 74 Windshield Wipers 78 Windshield Washer 80 Mirrors 81 Storage Compartments 83 Ashtrays and Lighter 84 Warning Lig...

Page 47: ...nd all other locks When a new Pontiac is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugsin a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs Your Pontiac has a numberof new features that can help preve...

Page 48: ...ease the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear I safetybeltsproperly lockyour doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are severalways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your doorkey You can lockor unlock allof the doorsby holding the key in the turned position for afew seconds I From the Inside To lo...

Page 49: ...r doors and turn on the ignition If you have an automatic transaxle allof the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of P Park orN Neutral If you have a manual transaxle allof the doors will lock when the vehicle goes about8 mph 13 km h Each time you close your doors and turn on the ignition the doors will lock automaticallyonly once If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is run...

Page 50: ... on If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lights inside your vehicle will stay on for about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit Trunklock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert thedoor key and turn it r Remote TrunkRelease OPTION Pull upward on the remote release handle located on the floornear the left side of the driver s seat to releasethe trunk lid 4s m m a ...

Page 51: ...IBLE Use the doorkey to lock and unlockthe glove box To open pinch the handle Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Pontiac has a numberof theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there areways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target f...

Page 52: ...e glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take thedoor key with you New Vehicle Break In lgniiion Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switchto five positions Accessory An on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the topof it toward you Lock The only position in whichyou can remove ...

Page 53: ...onsAccessory and Run are on positions that allowyou to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio 52 Key ReleaseLever MANUAL TRANSAXLE The ignition key cannot beremoved from the ignition unless the key release lever is used To Remove the Key Turn the key to the Off position Press the key release lever while turning the key from Off to Lock Keeping your finger on the lever pull the key s...

Page 54: ...he 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See theIndex under hick ZdentijicationNumber Follow the proper steps to start the engine Automatic Transaxle 1 Move your shift leverto P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restar...

Page 55: ...n the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Holding yourkey in Start for longer than 15seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 4 If your engine won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline T r y pushing your accelerator pedalall the way t...

Page 56: ... theIndex under Towhg Your Pontiac Driving Through DeepStanding Water If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Ifyou can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine Block Heater OPTION In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine block heater can help You ll...

Page 57: ...gine parts If you don t it couldbe damaged I How long shouldyou keep the block heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and someother things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealercan give you the best advice for thatparticular area I Shifting the Automatic Tra...

Page 58: ...movethe shift leverto P Park See theIdex under Sh irrg into P Park If you areparking on a hill alsoseethe Index underParking on Hills Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Pontiac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run position If you cannot shif...

Page 59: ... You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow Neutral N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with thewheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicle is being towed AShifting outof P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very ra...

Page 60: ...t covered by your warranty Forward Gears D Drive This position is for normal driving 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use2 on hills It can help controlyour speed as yougo down steep mountain roads but thenyou would also wantto use your brakesoff and on 5s ...

Page 61: ...ront wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into P Park to I hold your vehicle in position on _ i 3 lL V6 ...

Page 62: ...ch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into 1 2 Second Gear Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into3 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accele...

Page 63: ... and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light togo on and off if you quickly change the positionof the accelerator Ignore theSHIFT light whenyou downshift ShiftSpeeds MANUAL TRANSAXLE This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy Acceleration Shift Speeds I...

Page 64: ...e Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brakesystem warning light will comeon To Release the Parking Brake Hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Holdthe release button in asyou move the brake lever all theway down Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rearbrakes to overheat Yo...

Page 65: ...ove the shift lever into theP Park position like this Holdin the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the frontof your vehicle 3 Move the ignitionkey to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walkaway from your vehicle with the ignitionkey in your hand your vehicle is inP Park eaving bur Vehicle With the hgine Running 1U7U TIC TRANSAXLE AIt is dangerous to leave...

Page 66: ... regular brakesbefore you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the Run position See the I d a under Automatic Transaxle If you cannot shift outof P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift leverall the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console modelsas you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the...

Page 67: ...I CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly You...

Page 68: ...ark in a garage with the enginerunning Another closed in place canbe a blizzard See the Index under BZizzard It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P k k with the par brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others coul...

Page 69: ...eleased the window will go down all the way To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the switch forwardor rearward then release To raise the window press and hold the switch rearward Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel Tilt Steering Wheel omoiy A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise i...

Page 70: ... automatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts toflash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will returnby itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulbmay be...

Page 71: ...ds below about25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or the clutch pedal the cruise control shuts off 7 0 b Set Cruise Control Move the cruise control switch to ON AIf you leave your cruise control switchON when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to...

Page 72: ...se control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME ACCEL for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there R W E ACCEL longer thanhalf a second the vehicle will keep going fasteruntil you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch p e d a l You could be startled and ...

Page 73: ... it there until you get upto the speed you want and then release the switch amounts move the switch to RESUME ACCELfor less than half a second and then releaseit Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster To increase your speed in very small ToReduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at...

Page 74: ...r pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brakeor shift toa lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brakeor clutch pedal takes you out ofcruise control Many drivers findthis to be too much trouble and don t usecruise control on steep hills ToGet Outof Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightlyon the brakepedal or pus...

Page 75: ...side marker lamps and tail lamps meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps For example some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield w...

Page 76: ...s to prevent the doors from freezing shut in a closed position You should also leave the headlight doors open when you wash your vehicle to help clean the headlights If You Need to Open the Headlight Doors Manually If the headlight doorsdo not open automatically you can open them yourself 1 Open the hood 2 The retractor knobs are located on the front panel above and behind each headlight Turn thes...

Page 77: ...daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The parking brake is released When you turn on your headlights the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on When you turn off the headlights the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightnessof DRL again Or if you have fog lights the exterior lights will go out and the fog lights ...

Page 78: ... Interior Courtesy Lights If your vehicleis not equipped with fog lights you have a switch labeled INT Interior Slideit up toturn on the interior courtesy lights If your vehicleis equipped with fog lights you can turn on the interior courtesy lightsby sliding the instrument panel intensity control allthe way up Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lightsb...

Page 79: ...y control To turn fog lightson push the switch up Push the switch down to turnthem Off When using fog lights the parking lights and or low beam headlights must be on Fog lights will go off whenever the high beam headlights comeon When the high beams go off the fog lights will come on again Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipersby sliding the switch marked WIPERSup or down For a Single...

Page 80: ... fast steady cycles slide the switch to HI You can also pressMIST for a single wiper cycle CAUTION Damaged wiper blades may A preventyou from seeing well e u g h to drive safely To m i d damage be sure fo clear ice and snow fromthe wiper blades before using them Ifthey re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Ifyour blades do become d a m a g e d get new blades or blade inserts He...

Page 81: ...ield wipers after each wash cycle ends the wipers will resume the delay speed you were using before If you had no speed selected the wipers will stop I CAUTION I A Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could collide with another vehicle Check your washer fluid level often your washer until the windshield is warm Otherwise the washer fluid can form...

Page 82: ...ntifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Inside Manual DayINight Reawiew Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever towardyou to the night position I onvex outside Mirror OPTION lour right side mirroris convex A onvex mirror s surfaceis curved so you an see more from the driver s seat If you aren t usedto a convex Lmirror you can hit another ...

Page 83: ...n the driver s door To adjust your passenger side mirror sit in the driver s seat and havea passenger adjust the mirror for you Remote Control Mirror omoN1 The driver side outside mirror should be adjusted with the control lever on the driver s doorso that youjust see the side of your vehicle whenyou are sitting in a comfortable driving position Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the...

Page 84: ...ty mirrors lift up the mirror covers Center Console Compartment OPTION To Open Pull the lift lever up and the lid back To Close Push the lid down until it clicks Center Console Mini Compartment This compartment can be used to store small articles To open pull up thelid 83 ...

Page 85: ...eady it will pop back out by itself Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do itwon t be ableto back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element To clean the center console ashtray pull up on the snuffer Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or...

Page 86: ...mooth flow of air To Open theSunroof Pull down onthe latch release handle and then pushit forward until the glass panel locksinto place To Remove theSunroof Glass Fanel 1 With the sunroofopen press up on the glass releasetab located inside the latch release handle deflector w i l l automaticallypop up 2 Lift the panelup and out The air 85 ...

Page 87: ...icle You or others could be injured Remm the sunroof panel only when the vehicle is parked If the sunroof panel is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver Peoplein the vehicle could be injured Whenever you store the sunroof panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the special storage bag in thetrunk I 4 If you have the optiona...

Page 88: ... not forcea hinge ifit binds in a slot Reposition the glass panel andstart again Finally push the glass release tab engage the latch with the striker and close the panel A An improperly installed sunroof panelmay fall intoor tly off the vehicle You or others could be injured After installing the sunroof panel always check that it is firmly attachedby pushing up on the undersideof the panel 87 ...

Page 89: ...Features Controls P P R i PJ205 ...

Page 90: ...y and economically The main componentsof your instrument panel are 1 Light Controls 2 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever 3 Instrument Cluster 4 Ignition Switch 5 Wiper Washer Controlsand Rear 6 Audio System 7 Center Vent 8 Side Vents 9 Glove Box Window Defogger IO Climate Controls 11 Audio System 1 2 Ashtray 13 Parking Brake Lever 14 Gearshift Lever 15 Lighter 16 Hazard Warning Flashers 1 7 Horn 1 8 ...

Page 91: ...panel cluster for your vehicle Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer letsyou see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer showshow far your vehicle has beendriven in either miles usedin the U S or kilometers used in Canada J 2133 Tamper Resisfant Odomefer Your Pontiac hasa tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know ...

Page 92: ...ow the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer OPTION The trip odometer can tellyou how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set thetrip odometer to zero To set thetrip odometer to zero press the knobto the rightof it 135 NOTICE I Tachometer omon The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm rDo not operate the engine with k tachome...

Page 93: ...ons Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s aproblem withyour vehicle When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when you aredriving or when one of the gages showsthere may be a problem checkthe section that tellsyou what todo about it Please follow the manual s advice Waiting to do repairs canbe costly and even dangerous Soplease gett oknow your warning ...

Page 94: ...engineis too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normaldriving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon aspossible HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY In Problems on theRoad this manual shows what to do See the I d e x under Engine Overheating Low Coolant Warning Light 3 If V6ENGINQ If this lig...

Page 95: ...ve your vehicle serviced immediately A Don t keep driving if the oil your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced pessure is low If you do I Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil this...

Page 96: ... repaired If the light comes on while starting and stays on your engineoil level should be checked Check your oil level besure your vehicleis on a level surface and bring the engine oil up to the proper level if necessary See the I d a under Engine Oil ChargingSystem Light The charging system light will come on briefly whenyou turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show y...

Page 97: ...op you For good braking though you need bothparts working well If the warning light goeson there couldbe a brake problem Have your brake system inspected rightaway This light should come onas you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there sa problem This light will also come on when you set your parking brake and will stay on if your parking ...

Page 98: ... come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the lightstays on or comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible andturnthe key off Then startthe engine to reset thesystem If the light stillstays on orcomes on again while you re driving your Pontiacneeds service Unless the regular brake system warning light is alsoon you will stillhave brakes but not anti ...

Page 99: ...ion ison but the engine is not running as a checkto show you it is working If it does not comeon at all have it fixed right away If it stayson or it comes on whileyou are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t workas well your fuel econo...

Page 100: ... CheckGaugesLbhf This light w i l l come onbriefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stayson whileyou are driving check your variousgages to see if they are i n the warning zones ...

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Page 104: ... to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Audio Systems Climate Control System 104 Air Conditioning System 105 AM FMStereoRadio 109 Understanding Radio Reception 113 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 113 Care of Your Compact Discs 114 Settingtheclock 109 Cassette Tape Player 110 Compact Disc Player 111 FixedMastAntenna 114 103 ...

Page 105: ...ded Air flow is through the instrument panel outlets Set the lower lever to the temperature desired B L Bi Level Use on cool but sunny days This setting bringsin the outside air but directs it in two ways The cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets but slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster vents At times this temp...

Page 106: ...Maximum Use for maximum cooling This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it maximizes your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy NORM Normal Use for normal cooling on hot days This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets B L Bi Level Use on cool but sunny days This setting brings in the outside air but directs it...

Page 107: ...rtable or causes your windows to fog up slide the upper lever to oneof the A C positions or to DEF Defrost Defrosting The DEF setting directs most air through the defroster vents and some through the heater ducts PJ4001 Defogging Windows with Air Conditioning System To Defog the Windshield Slide both levers to the far right and move the fan control lever toHI To Defog the Side Windows Set the uppe...

Page 108: ...e button down or by turning off the ignition Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window Don t use a razor blade or something else sharpon the insideof the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warminggrid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Your Pontiac s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle wh...

Page 109: ...soundequipmenttoyourvehicle likea tape player C I radio mobile telephoneor two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important todo it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems mg interfere withthe operation of sound equipment that has been added im...

Page 110: ...n iOL Volume Press theleft of this utton to decrease the volume or the ight to increase it The volume level vill be displayed on the screen TUNE Press the leftof this button to manually tune in radio stations lower on the AMor FMband or the rightto tune in stations higheron the AMor FM band AM FM Press this button to change between the AM andFM bands BAL Balance Adjusts the leftkight and fronthear...

Page 111: ...N Press ON OFF to turn the radioon Then push a cassette into the cassette door the tape side goes in first Do not use tapes that are longer than 45 minutes on each side FWD Fast Forward Press to advance the tape rapidly press again to play REV Reverse Press to reverse the tape rapidly press again to play SEEK Press to light this button When the light ison the FWD and REV buttons will functionas a ...

Page 112: ...hey won t eject Use only full size compact discs 1 Press theON OFF button to turnon 2 Insert a disc part way into the slot the power with the label side up The player will pull it in Within a few seconds the disc should play If the disc comes back out and or Err appears on the display The discmay be upside down The disc may be dirty scratched or wet There may be too much moisture in the air wait a...

Page 113: ...he Compact Disc Player If you press the ON OFF button or turn off the ignition the disc will stay in the player and start again whenyou turnon the ignition or power switch The disc will begin playing at the point where it had stopped earlier STOP Press to stopthe disc player the radio willplay Press again to play the disc the player will start playing the disc where it was stopped earlier STOP wil...

Page 114: ... 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 Careof bur Cassette Tape Player I A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away fro...

Page 115: ...ve cases and away from direct sunlightand dust If the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discsby grasping the outer edgesor the edgeof the hole and the outer edge IFixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most ca...

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Page 118: ...d RoadSigns 118 DefensiveDriving 122 DrunkenDriving 123 Control of aVehicle 125 Braking 126 Anti Lock Brakes 128 SteeringTips 132 Steering in Emergencies 133 Passing 134 DrivingatNight 137 DrivingintheRain 139 Driving inFog Mist and Haze 142 CityDriving 143 FreewayDriving 144 Driving a Long Distance 146 HillandMountainRoads 148 ParkingonHills 149 Winter Driving 151 TowingaTrailer 155 117 ...

Page 119: ... Examples are Do Not Enterand Wrong Way Green is used to guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach aparticularplace RR ADVANCE NARROW NO PASSING CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Yellow indicates a general warning Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some other poten...

Page 120: ...interest Shapeof Road Signs The shapeof the sign will tellyou something too An octagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always red with white letters c L YIELD A triangle pointed downward indicates Yield It assigns the right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection steep hill soft shoulder or a narrow bridge A triangular sign also is used on two lane roads to indicatea No Pass...

Page 121: ...c symbols A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do Trafficlights We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean gono matter what You ll stil...

Page 122: ...lite it s safeto let other drivers know what you are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turnand Lane Change Signals Always signal when youplan to turn or change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window L e f t arm straight out for a leftturn down for slowor about to stop and up for a rightturn SlowingD o w n If time allows tap the brake pedal once or twice i...

Page 123: ...er parking lot where there are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight towardone part of the lot Pedestrians can be careless Watch for them In general you must give way to pedestrians even if you know you have the rightof way Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are comm...

Page 124: ... than many mightthink Although itdependson each personand situation hereis some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amountof food that is consumed before and during drinking 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume thealcohol According to t...

Page 125: ...search showsthat the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAG approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night A l ldrivers are impaired at Fk4C levels above0 05 percent Statisticsshow that the chance of being in an accident increasessharply for driverswho have aM C of O 05 percent or above A driver with aBAG level of 0 06percent threebeers in one hour fora 180 poundor 8...

Page 126: ...y seen that Control o f a Vehicle he chance Of a crash itselfis higher for You have three systems that make your lrinking drivers vehicle go where you want it to go N U I I U I V They are the brakes thesteeringand the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where thetires A Drinking and then driving is h very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions and judgment will be affect...

Page 127: ...be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle andothers is important 1 2 6 And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavementor gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the conditionof your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes with care Some however overwork the braking system with poor dr...

Page 128: ...ake replacement much sooner than normal and it also reduces fuel economy you keep pace with the traffic and U o w realistic following distances you rill eliminate a lot of unnecessary raking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes Ifyou do the p e d r may get harder to push down If your engine stops yo...

Page 129: ...ke your foot off the brake pedal After an ABS stop you may hear a clicking noise thenext time the vehicle goes about4 mph 6km h If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brakesystem warning light will stay on or flash See theIndex under Anti Lock Brake System WarningLight Iere s how anti lock works Let s say ne road is wet You re driving safely luddenly an animaljumps out ...

Page 130: ...ehicle and begin todrive away you may notice that your brake pedal movesa little while this is going on A brief mechanical noise is normal This is the ABS system testing itself You also may hear a clicking noiseas you accelerate after a hard stop DiscBrake WearIndicators Your Pontiac has frontdisc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched wa...

Page 131: ...don t have wear indicators butif you everhear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tiresare removed for rotation or changing Whenyou have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if t...

Page 132: ...rly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakesmay need adjustment Adjust themby backing up andfirmly applying the brakes a few times BrakingIn Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Power Steering If youlose powe...

Page 133: ...steering through a sharp curve Thenyou suddenly accelerate Those two controlsystems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make youlose control What should youdo if this ever happens Let up on the accelerator pedal steerthe vehicle theway you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust yourspeed Of course the...

Page 134: ...nd just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoidedthe object You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop Depending on your speed this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel The fact that such emergency...

Page 135: ... vehicle on a two lane highwayis a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncorning trafficfor several seconds A miscalculation anerror in judgment or a brief surrenderto frustrationor anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look downthe...

Page 136: ...own and drop back again and wait for another opportunity slow vehicle wait yourturn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check yourmirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass Whenyou are far enough aheadof th...

Page 137: ...r steering ina curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skidand an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide as when you turn a corner on a wet snow or ice covered road ease your foot off the accelerator pedal as soonas you f...

Page 138: ... that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See theIndex under Drunken Driving for more on this problem Adjust your inside rearviewmirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may ...

Page 139: ... even several seconds foryour eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as froma driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights If there isa line of opposing traffic make occasional glances over the line of headlights to make certain that one of the vehicles isn t starting t...

Page 140: ...er to pick out dimly lightedobjects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly forproper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Drivingin theRain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can tstop accelerateor turn as well because your tire to road tractionisn...

Page 141: ...ld or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes T r yto avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down beforeyou hit them CAUTION I A accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the ...

Page 142: ... from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds Therejust isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining andbe careful Some Other Rainy WeatherTips Turn on your headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to othe...

Page 143: ...n with extreme care One common fog condition sometimes called mist or ground fog can happen in weather that seems perfect especially at nightor in the early morning in valley and low marshy areas You can be suddenly enveloped in thick wet haze that may even coat your windshield You can often spot these fog patches or mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they can be waiting for you as you...

Page 144: ...re ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best wayto get to whereyou are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a citymap and plan your trip into an unknownpart of the cityjust as you would fora cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rimand crisscrossmost large cities You ll save time and energy See the nextsection FreewayDriving ...

Page 145: ... it is heavy find a gap as you move alongthe entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal checkyour rearview mirrors as you move along and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with thetraffc flow Drivingon the Freeway Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to t...

Page 146: ...ration lane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and thendo your braking before moving onto the exit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes are long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the throughlane and if there is traffic close behind you you can allow alittle extra time...

Page 147: ...n easily drive in Is your vehicle ready fora long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the...

Page 148: ...re is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the humof the tires on the road the droneof the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happ...

Page 149: ...or brakingor even none going downa hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope LCoasting downhill in N Neutral or with the lgnition off is dangerous Your brakes willhave to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You could crash Always have yourengine running and your vehicle in gear whe Know how to go u...

Page 150: ...lls Hills and mountains mean spectacular Parking Downhill scenery But please be careful whereYOU T your wheels to theright stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing You don t have tojam your tires against the curb if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need Another part of this manual tells how to use your parkin...

Page 151: ...ide of your vehicle If you re going uphill on a one way street and you re parking on the left side your wheels should point to the right If there is no curbwhen you re parking uphill turn the wheels to the right If there is no curbwhen you re parking uphill on the left side of a one way street your wheels should be turnedto the left I 150 ...

Page 152: ...oyou can pull the shift lever outof P Park WinterDriving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct Snow tires can help in loose snow but they may give you less traction on ice than regulartires If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow but may have to travel overice you may not want to switch to snow tires at a...

Page 153: ...e gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even thoughyou have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pavement See theIndex under Anti Lock Brake System Allow grea...

Page 154: ...e body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engineto keep warm but be careful I CAUTI I m Snow can trap exhaust gases hunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you Youcan t see itor smell it so you might not know it was...

Page 155: ...aling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeatthis only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as littleas possible Preserve the fuelas long as you can To help keep warm you can get outof the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises eve...

Page 156: ...lowinga Tiiler Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer 155 ...

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Page 158: ... the Road Hazard Warning Flashers 158 Jumpstarting 159 EngineOverheating 167 If a Tire Goes Flat 177 Compact Spare Tire 185 If You reStuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow 186 TowingYourPontiac 163 ChangingaFlatTire 178 157 ...

Page 159: ...o make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position yourkey is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out the button When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m be...

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Page 161: ...an automatic transaxle inP Park or amanual transaxlein N Neutral m 160 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off alllights thataren l needed and radios This will avoid sparks andhelp save both batteries And it could save your radio If you leave yourradio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries An electric fanca...

Page 162: ...id contains acid that can burn you Don t get it onyou If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get ashock The vehicles couldbe damaged too Before you connect thecables here are some things you shouldknow Positive will go to positive and...

Page 163: ... Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cabledoesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getti...

Page 164: ...ctory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towingservice That your vehicle has front wheel The make model and yearof your Whether you can stillmove the shift If there was an accident whatwas When the towing serv...

Page 165: ...wing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in N Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unlessyou must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than35 mph 56 km h or farther than50 miles 80 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheel...

Page 166: ... chains into the slots in the bottomof the floor pan just behind the front wheels on both sides I PJBOOB 2 Position a 4x4wood beam across sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator supportjust behind the air dam 3 Position the lower sling crossbar just ahead of the air dam 4 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard endof each lower control arm 165 ...

Page 167: ...s section Also be sure to use the proper hook up for your particular vehicle 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes at the bottom of the frame railjust ahead of the rear wheels 2 Position lower sling crossbar directly below and to the rearof the rear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chainto each side of the axle inboard of the spring a 166 ...

Page 168: ...Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there isno sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam is Coming fromYour Engine If you get...

Page 169: ...stops Butthen if you still have the warning TURNOFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get servicehelp right away If you havea 2 0L LA engine your engine coolantsystem will havea coolant recoverytank If you have a 3 1L V6 engine your engine coolants y s t e m will have a coolant surgetank There are important differences bet...

Page 170: ...neparts canbe tuse an enginefire and you could I before you drive the vehicle I I Engine damagefrom running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty I Cooling System 3 lL V6 Engine When you decide it s safe to liftthe hood here s what you ll see A Coolant surge t a n k with pressure cap B Electric engine fan I n An electric fan under the hood engine is not running and can injure ...

Page 171: ...ouch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle IEngine damage from runningvour engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Both Engines If there seems to beno leak check to see if the electric enginefan is ru...

Page 172: ...e Remostat Housing or How to Add Coolant to the 3 Z Vt Engine at the Coolant SurgeTank later in this section AAdding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolantmix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for theproper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but...

Page 173: ...e a 2 0L L4 engine You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the themostat housing but be sure the coolingsystem is COO before you do it I ASteam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the thermostat housing or coolant surge t a n k pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when t...

Page 174: ...re 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 If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means thereis still some pressure left cap 1 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push downas you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Pull the thermostat outof the housing 173 ...

Page 175: ...ing CONI 4 Fill the thermostat housing with the proper mix up to the baseof the filler neck 5 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD 6 Put the cap backon the coolant recovery tank but leave the thermostat housing pressure capoff ...

Page 176: ...t makingsure it is properlyinserted then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up likethis How to Add Coolant to the3 lL V6 Engine at the Coolant Surgelhk 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap whenthe cooling system including the coolant surge t a n kpressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longerhot Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the left until it f...

Page 177: ...the proper mix up toFULL COLD 4 With the coolant surge tankpressure cap off start the engine and letit run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan I By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surgetank may be lower If the level is lower add moreof the proper mix to the coolant surgetank until the level reachesm7LL COLD ...

Page 178: ... toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularlyon a curve acts much likea skid andmay require the same correctionyou d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal Get the vehicle under controlby steering t...

Page 179: ...people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put the shift leverin P mrk 3 Shift a manual transaxle to1 First or R Reverse 4 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That ...

Page 180: ...f 2 Turn the center retainer nut on the the trunk compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to remove it then lift the tire cover You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover 3 If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire housing lidhook pull the front of the lid up and hook it to the rear upper edgeof the trunk ...

Page 181: ...ise Then liftoff the spacer and remove the spare tire 5 Remove the bolt securing thejack by turning it counterclockwise Then remove thejack 1 8 0 6 Remove the band around thejack Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches 7 Using the wheel wrench remove the plastic cap nuts andloosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet ...

Page 182: ...ing the Raising your vehicle with the jack wheel wrench clockwise Raise the improperly positioned will darnage vehicle far enough off the ground so the vehicle or may allow the there is enough room for the spare vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tire to fit to fit thejack lift head into the proper location before raising your 10 Remove all of tne wneel nuts and 11 you have a wheel cover use you...

Page 183: ...ange a wheel remove any rust or dirt Never use oil or grease on from the places where the wheel studs or nuts If you do the attaches to the vehicle In an nu night come loose Your wheel emergency you canuseacloth or could fall off causing a serious a paper towel todo this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 13 Replace the wheel nuts with t...

Page 184: ...hown Incorrect wheel nuts or 1 b improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become looseand even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you canand have the nuts tightened with a torque wrenchto 100pound feet 140 N m 1 8 3 ...

Page 185: ... the spare I 16 Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment and secure with the wing bolt and extension Store thejack and wheel wrench in their compartment also I CAU77ON I Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger Lumpartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The comp...

Page 186: ... you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See the Index under Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light Don t take your compact spare through an automaticcar wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and ma...

Page 187: ...they can explode and you or others could be injured I And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 56W h as shown on the speedometer Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as wellas the tires If you spin the wheels to...

Page 188: ...rd gear or with a manual transaxle between1 First or 2 Second gear and R Reverse spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxleis in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do needto be towed out see the l n d a under Towing YourPontiac ...

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Page 190: ... Fuel 191 HoodRelease 195 EngineOil 199 Aircleaner 203 TransaxleFluid 204 Power Steering Fluid 215 Windshield Washer Fluid 216 Brakes 216 Battery 218 Engine Coolant 210 Bulb Replacement 219 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 222 Loading YourVehicle 222 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 240 Add on Electrical Equipment 241 Fuses Circuit Breakers 241 Capacities Specifications 244 Fluids Lubricants 24...

Page 191: ...service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see the Index under Service Publications You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the dace of any service workyou perform See the Index under Maintenance Record CAUTION You can be injuredif you try b to do service work on a kG1licle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficie...

Page 192: ...to your vehicle s fder neck Be sure the posted octaneis at least87 If the octaneis less than87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher andyou still hear heavy knocking your engine needsservice But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That ...

Page 193: ...inesfar Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits fron forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your partfor cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use ga...

Page 194: ...nada unleaded fuelmay be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaustsystem can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged Allof that means costly repairs thatwouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel av...

Page 195: ...side the fuel door L If you get gasolineon you and then somethingignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spmy out on you if p u open the bel fillercap too quickly This spray can happen if your d i s arly full dis more likely i n l t d weather Openthe he1fdler cap slowIy and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the capall the way 194 When you put the cap backon turn it to the righ...

Page 196: ...llowing sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood i Hood Release To open the hood firstpull theHOOD Then go to the frontof the vehicle and handle inside the vehicle release the secondary hood release 195 ...

Page 197: ...ools away from any underhood electric fan B fi h c PI sl it a 1 we Thesehclideliquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine efore closing the hood be sure all the ller caps are on properly Then lift the ood to relieve pressureon the hood rop...

Page 198: ...nk 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 6 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 Battery 8 Air Cleaner 9 Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap 10 Thermostat Housing Pressure Cap if equipped if equipped ...

Page 199: ...e 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 6 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 Battery 8 Air Cleaner 9 Engine Oil Fill Cap 10 Engine Oil Dipstick if equipped if equipped ...

Page 200: ...might not show the actual level T o Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all theway Remove it again keeping the tip lower 2 0L L4 Checking EngineOil When to Add Oil 3 1L V6 Checking EngineOil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must usethe right kind This section explains what kind of oil to...

Page 201: ... Engine Oil 3 1L V6 Adding Engine Oil WhatKind of Oilto Use Look for Three Things SG SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SGJCC SGJCD SF SG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality If you use oils that don t have the SG designation you can cause engine damagenot covered by your warranty ...

Page 202: ...nservingII Oils with these wordson the container will help you savefuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers tohelp you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and useonly those oils that display the logo GM Goodwrench Oil in Canada Gh Engine Oil meets a l l the requirements for your vehicle 4 Engine OilAdditives Don t add anythmgto your oil ...

Page 203: ... of them is true change theoil every 7 500 miles E 500km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at the firstoil change andat every other oil change afterthat See the Index under Check OilLight Engine Block Heater An engine block heater can be a big help if you haveto park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle hasthis option see the Index under Engine Block H...

Page 204: ...leaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air fdter See theIndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services If the aircleaner is off a backfire can causea damaging engine fire i And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Alwayshave the air cleaner in placewhen you re driving 1 I Aoperating the engine with the air cleaner off cancause you or othersto be ...

Page 205: ...o Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to change your fluid See theIndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure ...

Page 206: ...re checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperaturesare above At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot 90 F 32 C weather To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to200 F 82 Cto 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If...

Page 207: ...ark five minutes Let the engine runat idle for three to E06 Then Without ShuttingOff the Engine Follow These Steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean ragor paper towel 2 Push it backin all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid levelis where...

Page 208: ... is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How tu Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick backin all theway 2 0L L 4 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid 3 1L V6 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual When to Tmnsaxle Check Fluid A good time to have it checked is when the engineoil is changed However the fluid in...

Page 209: ...ehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough foryou to rest your fingers on the transaxle case Then Follow These Steps 1 pull up on the locking lever Then pull out the dipstickand clean it with a rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way and remove it 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be between theADD and FULL marks Note ...

Page 210: ...n all the way Be sure to push the locking lever down fully Hjdmulic CIutch The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self adjusting When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine how oftenyou should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoirand what toadd See the Index under Owner Checks Sewices and Fluids Lubricants How to Check The proper fluid shou...

Page 211: ... 1825M with a complete coolant flushand refill Also use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer withany complete coolant change If you use these you don t need to add anything else If you have a 2 0L LA engine your engine coolant system will have a coolant recoverytank If you have a 3 1L V6 engine your engine coolant system will havea coolant surge tank There are important differences between these tw...

Page 212: ...k the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant 2 OL L4 Engine To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be atF ULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher Your engine also has a thermostat housing with a pressure cap This cap and the thermostat must be taken out to add coolant 211 ...

Page 213: ...en the engine and radiator are hot 1 When the engine iscool remove the thermostat housing pressure cap and the thermostat Without pressingdom onthe pressure cap turn it slowlyto the left until it reaches a stop If you hear a hiss it means there is still some pressure Wait for the hiss to stop Then press down on the pressure cap and continue turning it to the left Remove the pressure cap Take the t...

Page 214: ...V6Engine To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level shouldbe at FULL COLD or a little higher I 4 Turningthecoolantsurge t a n k L pressure cap when the engine and the radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burnyou badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot You can be burnedif you spill coolant on h...

Page 215: ... possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Vhen you replace your radiator ressure cap an AC pressure capis commended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset te...

Page 216: ...the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be near the H mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be near the C mark 2 0L L4 Engine Checking Power Steering Fluid What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See the Index under Fluids Lubricants 3 1L V6 Engine Checking Power Steering Fluid ...

Page 217: ...ean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage thetank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake f...

Page 218: ...ne i s hot enough You or others couldbe burned and your vehicle couldbe damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid fallsto a low level your brake warning light will come on See theIndex under Brake System WarningLight What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme ll GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake ...

Page 219: ...erformance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to oneof these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Jump Starting For jump starting instruction...

Page 220: ...ght Bulb Replacement LEAND SE MODELS For the type of bulb see theIrzdex under Replacement Bulbs 1 Turnthe bulb assembly counter clockwise y6 turnuntil the flanges align with the slots in the retainer ring 2 Pull outthe bulb assembly 3 Disconnect the bulbbase from the socketby lifting the plastic locking tab 4 Snap a new bulb into the socket 5 Replace the bulb assemblyby reversing steps 1 3 2 7 s ...

Page 221: ...he four Torx screws from the cornersof the frame around the headlight 3 Separate the headlight from the back plug by pulling the plug straight back 4 Push the plug into the back of the new headlight Do not remove the two Torx screws from the upper and middle of the headlight frame These screws are for headlight alignment only If you adjust them or remove them your headlights will not be properly a...

Page 222: ...of the trunk m i 2 Remove the three wing nuts i I 3 From outside the vehicle gently pull back on the taillight housing 4 Press the bulb housing release lever andturnthehousingturn counterclockwise toremove it i To remove the bulb push in and i Reverse all steps to reassemble the rotate it counterclockwise taillight housing 221 ...

Page 223: ...ld screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on LoadingYourVehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver sdoor tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives ...

Page 224: ...in your sedan s trunk 124lbs 56 kg in your coupe s itrunk or 115lbs 52 kg in your I convertible s trunk 1 I ADo not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR or the maximum front and rearGAWRs If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change theway your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle Your warranty does not cover...

Page 225: ...ng tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warrantiesare delivered with every new Pontiac If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers Poorly m a i n t a i n e d and improperly used tires aredangerous I 0 Overloading yourtires can cause overheatingas a resultof too much A f...

Page 226: ...0 Tire overloading Bad wear 4 Bad handling 4 Bad fuel economy If yourtires have too muchair overinflation you can get 4 Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check yourtires once a month or more Don t forget your compactspare tire It should beat 60 psi 420kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply lookingat the ...

Page 227: ...t from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel todo this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later ifyou need to to get all the rust or dirt off See theIndex under Changing a Flat Ere 1 thepartstowhich it is When It s Timefor New Tires One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appea...

Page 228: ...ce your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure theyare the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixingtirescould cause you I L to lose control while driving h you mix tires of different size or types radial and bias belted tires the vehiclemay not handle properly and you could havea crash Be sure to usethe same s...

Page 229: ...ons on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to thistire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A 8 C The temperature gradesare A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of h and its abili...

Page 230: ...erall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusualtire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep c...

Page 231: ...ct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement m m m 2 3 0 The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle groundclearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis kedReplacement Wheels CAUTION APutting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how m...

Page 232: ...es slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle A 1Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame ifyou strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle aome are dangerous ifyou breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything in a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the instructions...

Page 233: ...cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Here are some cleaningtips Always read the instructions on the Clean up stainsas soon as you can cleaner label before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn ventilated areaonly If you usethem don t satu...

Page 234: ...cloth Then dry it immediately with an air hose a hair dryer or a heat lamp Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner atall Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use it then Gently scrape excess soilfrom the trim material witha clean dull knife or scraper Use verylittle cleaner li...

Page 235: ...xcess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water e34 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructionsearlier in this section If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat thearea with a water baking soda solution 1teaspoon 5ml of baking soda to1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water solvent type cleaner Finally if needed clean lightly with Combination Stains Like candy ice cream mayonna...

Page 236: ... protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water 4 bbelts If you do it may Glass Glass should be cleanedoften GM Glass Cleaner GMPart No 1050427 or a liquid household glasscleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the insiderear window since they may have to be scraped o...

Page 237: ...ar basis and replaced when worn 2a6 Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finish onyour vehicle provides beauty depthof color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarmor cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents...

Page 238: ...ed If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbiut cleaning brushes These brushes can takeoff the protective coatin I White Sidewall Tires Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a stiff brush with it Weatherstriiw These are places whereglass or metal meets rubber Siliconegrease there will make themlast longer seal better a...

Page 239: ... from industrial chimneys andother foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners thatare marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains Finish Damage Any stone chips fracturesor deep scratches in the finish should be repaired rightaway Bare metal will corrode quicklyand may develop intoa major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repa...

Page 240: ...ncreate a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall uponand attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and smallirregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 m...

Page 241: ...the certificatesof title and registration Engine ldentification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code for yourGM engine This code will helpyou identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section Service Parts ldentification Labe 1 You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is Your VIN Its model ...

Page 242: ...tly reduces the chanceof fires causedby electrical problems The fuse panel is located on the lower left sideof the instrument panel To open pull the handle marked FUSE down and forward To identify and check fuses refer to the Fuse Usagechart Look at the silver colored band inside hefuse If the band is brokenor melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the identical si...

Page 243: ...ck Oil Light WIPER 25 Windshield WipedWasher 1 0 Gages WarningIndicator AudibleWarningSystem Rear Window Defogger Torque Converter Clutch Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Multi Port Fuel Injection System HTR A C 25 Heat A C DaytimeRunningLights Canada Anti LockBrake TAIL 15 Parking Side Marker License Plate Lights RDO 1 1 0 Radio Memory Digital Clock TURN B U 20 TurnSignalFlashers Back upLights FOG...

Page 244: ... windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overloadis caused by some electrical problem have it fixed hwr Windowsand Other plower Options Circuitbreakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows andother power accessories When the current load is too heav the circuit breakeropen...

Page 245: ...quart I liter more oil may be needed PanRemoval and Replacement 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul 6 9 quarts when drainingor replacing torque converter more fluid may be needed Manual lkansaxle Cooling System Complete Drain and Refd 2 0L 3 1LV6 2 0 quarts 11 7quarts 14 2 quarts m u m 244 3 8 L 3 8 L 6 6 L 1 9 L 11 1 L 13 2 L ...

Page 246: ...er refiiserant is used you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealer Fuel Tank 15 2 gallons 57 5 L Power Steering Pump Only 1 oOpint CompleteSystem 2 25 pints 0 50 L 1 25 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s WheelNutTorque 1 0 0pound feet 140 Nem door I INOTE All capacitiesare approximate When adding be sure to fillto the appropriate level as recommended in this manual ...

Page 247: ...ixtures GM PART NUMBER 1052753 General chassis lube etc 1052497 SIZE 1 gal 3 8L 14oz 397 g Brake Systemand Clutch Master Cylinder 1052535 16oz 0 5L Automatic Transaxle 105 1855 32 oz 1 0L 12345881 1 gal 3 8L Manual Transaxle 12345349 32 oz 1 0 L Clutch Master Cylinder 12345347 16 oz 0 5 L Engine lubrication See the Index under Engine Oil See your dealer for advice 1052367 16 oz 0 5L Hood trunk and...

Page 248: ...nt Outside Spoiler Outside Convertible Halogen Headlights LE SE Composite LowBeam HighBeam LowBeam HighBeam Front Side Marker Lights Rear Side Marker Lights Stop TailLights Trunk Light Sedan Coupe Convertible Rear Turn Signal Lights sedan coupe GT Sealed Beam BULB 1156 2057NA 1141 1156 577 889 9006 9005 H4703 H4701 194 24 2057 105 912 1156 2057 247 ...

Page 249: ...acementBulbs CONI INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray 194 Courtesy Lights 168 DomeLight 562 Heater A C Control 194 High Beam Indicator 194 Indicator Lights Brake O i l Turn Signals 194 Charge CheckEngine FastenSafetyBelts 168 GloveBox 194 ...

Page 250: ...L L4 H LA 2 0Liters 9 2 l 1 3 4 2 rhemostat Temperature 195O F 91O C Engine Specifications VIN EngineCode Displacement CompressionRatio Firingorder rype 3 1L V6 T V6 3 1 Liters 8 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C ...

Page 251: ...nt 2 0L L4 AC Type A 1172C 3 1L V6 AC Type A 1098C Engine Oil Filter 2 0L L4 AC T y pPF 47 3 1L V6 AC TypePF 51 PCV Valve 2 0LL4 AC TypeCV 869C 3 1L V6 AC Type CV 892C Spark Plugs 2 0LL4 AC Type oR43XLS Gap 1 14mm 0 045 inch Gap 1 14 mm 0 045 inch 3 1LV6 AC Type oR44LTSM 8 8 250 ...

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Page 254: ...ntiac dealer for details Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 254 YourVehicle and the Environment 254 How This Part is Organized 255 UsingYour Maintenance Schedules 256 Selecting the Right Schedule 256 Schedule1 258 ScheduleII 260 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 262 AtEachFuelFill 265 At Least Once a Month 265 At Least Twice a Year 266 At Least On...

Page 255: ... this part and note how you drive If you have anyquestions onhow to keep your vehicle in good condition seeyour 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 Vehide and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance notonly helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the e...

Page 256: ...nd howto get em in this manual See theI d e x under Service Section B Owner Checks Services tellsyou what should be checked wheneveryou stop forfuel It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perfo...

Page 257: ...supported service people willperformthe work using genuineGM parts These schedulesare for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See the Index under Loading Your hick limits Fuel are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving use the recommended unleaded fuel See the Idex under 256 ...

Page 258: ...16km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engineis at lowspeed most of the time asin door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehiclein dusty areas If any one ormoE of these is true foryour driving follow Schedule I ScheduleI 1 Follow ScheduleIIonly if none of the above conditions is true ...

Page 259: ...ermined that the failure toperjorm this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle usefil life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be pedonned at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED See Explanationo f Scheduled Maintenance Se...

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Page 261: ... senices bepegormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED SeeExplanation o f Scheduled Maintenance Servicesfollowing Schedules I and 1 1 ITEM No WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whicheveroccursfirst 2 I Chassis Lubrication I Every 7 500Miles 12500 k m or 12 Months 4 I EngineAccessoryDriveBelt s Inspection I Every 30 000 ...

Page 262: ...services shown in this scheduleup to 45 000 miles 75 000 km are to be performed after45 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 7 5 I 15 45 37 5 30 22 5 1 37 5 I 50 75 I I 1 I I I I I 0 261 ...

Page 263: ...to use are listed in Section D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle ITEM NO SERVICE 3 Tireand Wheel Inspection and Rotation For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See the Index under Eres Inspection Rotation Check the tires...

Page 264: ...al transaxles fluid doesn t require changing For automatic transaxles change both the fluid and filter every l5 OOO miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions ITEM NO 7 8 9 SERVICE In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature In hilly or mountainous terrain Uses such as found in taxi policecar or delivery If you do not use your vehicle under any of...

Page 265: ...uel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint orany damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacementof the fuel filteris not required f rn e US Environmental Protection Agencyhas determined that the failure toperform this maintenance item will not nullifi the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion o f veh...

Page 266: ...e coolant level in the coolant recoveryt a n kor surge tank and add the proper Engine Coolant Level Check the engineoil level and add the properoil if necessary See the Index under Engine Oilfor further details coolant mix if necessary See the Index under Coolant for further details I I Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washert a n kand add theproper fluid...

Page 267: ... When youaredoing thischeck the vehicle could move suddenly Ifit does you or others Lcould be injured Follow the stepsbelow 266 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready toturn off the engine immediately if it starts 3...

Page 268: ...e Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever movesout of P Park your vehicle sBTSI needs service I While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever position I I With an automatic transaxle thekey should turn to Lock only when the shift leveris in With a manual transaxle thekey should ...

Page 269: ...r brake at once should the vehicle begin to move I Park ona fairly steephill with the vehicle facmg downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and the transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brakeonly To check theP Park mechanism s h...

Page 270: ...en seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build upin the floor panor could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See the Index under Engine Exhaust Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damagedor missing parts Replace parts as needed Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing e...

Page 271: ...ermine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see the Index under Engine Oil A 50 50mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming toGM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification1825111 Delco Supreme ll Brake Fluid GMPartNo 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Hydr...

Page 272: ...ory LBor GC LB Linkage Shift Linkage Engine oil Automatic Transaxle GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Clutch Linkage Pivot Engine oil Points Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade2 Category LBor GC LB Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GMPart No 1051515 or equivalent Solvent oil or silicone lubricant GMPart No 1052276or 1052277 I GM P a r t No 1052497 or ...

Page 273: ...pped rear compartment lid hinges rear folding seat Weatherstrips FWID WBRICANT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GMPart No 12345579 or equivalent See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters valves and...

Page 274: ...correspond to the odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed Also you should retain all columns indicated When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts Your owner information portfoliois a Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I convenient place to store them SERVICEDBY ...

Page 275: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record lcont 1 ODOMETER READING DATE i I 1I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY I ij 1 i I I i i j I i I I j I m 274 ...

Page 276: ...ice publications and how to report any safety defects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 276 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 277 BBB MediatiodArbitrationProgram 278 ReportingSafetyDefects 280 PontiacRoadside AssistanceProgram 281 Servicehblications 2 8 2 275 E ...

Page 277: ...fter contacting a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Centerby calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 254 17 86 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 ...

Page 278: ...warranty booklet When contacting Pontiac please remember that your problem will likely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel Thatis why we suggest you follow Step One firstif you have a problem Customer Assistance r the Hearingor Speech impaired To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Pontiac has installed special TDD Telecommunication Device...

Page 279: ...Procedure However you may file a claim atany time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filinga claim you may also write to BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington V A 22203 In order tofde a claim you will have to provide your name and address the vehicle ...

Page 280: ...u first file a claimwith BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may be remember that if youare unhappy with the resultsof BBB AUTO LINE you can stillgo to court because an arbitrator s decision is binding on GM but not on you unless you accept it Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors For further information concerning the program call t...

Page 281: ...rite to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 280 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live inCanada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write t...

Page 282: ...e will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000miles at no expense to you Vehicle out of he1 Keys locked in vehicle 0 Tow to nearest dealerfor warranty Change a flat tire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Rental vehicles or taxis 0 Police fire department or hospitals In many instances fnech...

Page 283: ...and only forcars and light trucks with GVWR less than l0 OOO pounds 4536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to General Motorsof Canada Limited ServicePublications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Pontiac products Pontiac monitors product perf...

Page 284: ...individual PSP s such as those whichmay pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP s It provides a varietyof information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can getone What Mu71Find in the Index A list of all PSP s publishedby Pontiac in a model year 1990or later PSP s covering all models of Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same index Orderi...

Page 285: ...l it out and mail it in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want anadditional order form for an index just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 A Very ImportantReminder...

Page 286: ...l PSP S S 91 PSP 4 15 00 1990 All PSP S S 90 PSP 4 15 00 For subscriDtion information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have thediagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1993 Pontiac Sunbird S 931OJ 43 00 Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write informati...

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Page 288: ... Card Order 10 00 NOTEDealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name and alsothe nameof the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside USA please write tothe above address for quotation CUSTOMER ATTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO STATE ZIP CODE Check here if your billing addressisdifferent from your shippingaddress shown ...

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Page 291: ...Fuel Economy Record DATE ODOMETER NUMBER OF TOTAL AVERAGE READING GAL LONS LITERS COST ECONOMY m m 290 ...

Page 292: ...ODOMETER NUMBER OF COST GALLONSiLITERS READING TOTAL DATE AVERAGE ECONOMY ...

Page 293: ...Fuel Economy Record ODOMETER READING DATE NUMBER OF COST I L LONS LITERS TOTAL AVERAGE ECONOMY ...

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Page 296: ...t Disc Player 111 Radio Reception For the Best 113 Setting the Clock 109 Automatic Door Lock 48 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt see Safety Belts Automatic Transaxle AddingFluid 207 244 246 270 Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 57 Checking Fluid 204 Shifting 56 Starting Your Engine 53 Torque Lock 151 Battery l59 218 Charging System Light 95 Jump Starting 159 Warning l59 161 Battery Warning Light 95 Blizz...

Page 297: ...03 250 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 237 Antenna 114 Cassette Player and Tapes 113 CompactDiscs 114 Fabric 233 Glass 235 Inside of Your Pontiac 232 Instrument Panel 235 Outside of Your Pontiac 236 Safety Belts 235 Special Problems 234 Underbody Maintenance 239 Vinyl 234 Warnings 231 232 233 235 237 239 Weatherstrips 237 White Sidewall Tires 237 Windshield and Wiper Blades 236 Climate Control System 104...

Page 298: ...h Deep Standing Water 55 Easy Entry Seat E Electrical Equipment Adding 55 108 241 Emergencies Braking 131 Emergencies on the Road 157 Emergencies Steering in 133 EmergencyStarting 159 Emergency Towing 163 Engine Block Heater 55 202 Engine Coolant seeCoolant Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Engine Identification 53 240 Light see Coolant Engine Oil 199 Additives 201 Checking 199 Check Oil Light 95...

Page 299: ...arnings 66 153 Filling YourTank 194 Fuels with Alcohol 192 Gage 92 In Foreign Countries 193 Requirements 191 Fuses Circuit Breakers 241 Gages Check Gages Warning Light 99 Coolant Temperature 93 Fuel 92 Oil Pressure 94 Tachometer 91 Voltmeter 96 Gasoline 191 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 194 245 Gas Station Information 304 Gear Positions Gearshift Lever Glove Box Lock 50 see Shifting the Transaxle see...

Page 300: ...Starting 159 Key Release Lever 52 Keys 46 Lane Change Indicator 69 Lap Shoulder Safety Belt 1 9 Front 19 Rear 24 Latches Seatback l 2 Lighter 84 Lights Daytime Running Lights 76 Fog Lights 78 Headlights 74 Illuminated Entry 49 Inside Lights 248 Interior Courtesy 77 Use by Children 29 38 Lights On Reminder 75 parking Lights 74 Removing Replacing Bulbs 2l9 220 221 222 247 Replacement Bulbs 247 Taiui...

Page 301: ...oolant Gage 93 k k ShiftingInto 64 Parking On Hills 57 149 Over Things That Bum 66 With the Engine Running 64 67 ParkingBrake 63 Passenger Belts see Safety Belts Polishing and Waxing Power Door Locks 48 Power Steering Fluid 2l5 245 246 270 Passing 73 134 seeAppearance Care Power Windows 68 243 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts During 23 Publications seeService Publications Radiator Overheating see Ove...

Page 302: ...trap 31 Torn 41 Twisted 22 Vehicles First Sold in Canada 19 Warning Light 18 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts 13 Safety Defects Reporting 280 Scheduled Maintenance Services 256 Seat Adjustment 10 Seat Belts seeSafety Belts Seat Controls 10 Easy Entry 12 HeadRestraint 11 Right Front Adult Passenger 23 Manual Front Seat 10 Reclining Seatback 10 SeatbackLatches 12 Service Information 190 Service Part...

Page 303: ...Visors 82 Tachometer 9 1 Taillight Headlight RemovingandReplacing 219 220 221 247 Tape Player seeAudio Systems Technical Facts Specifications Bulbs 247 Electrical Equipment Add on 55 108 241 Engine 249 Fluid Capacities Types 244 246 270 Fuses Circuit Breakers 241 Service Parts Identification Label 240 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 53 240 Temperature Warning Gage 93 Theft 50 Thermostat 1 7 3 2 ...

Page 304: ...0 Voltmeter 96 Visor Vanity Mirror 83 K i n g Flashers Hazard 158 Warningiights 92 Anti Lock Brake System 97 Battery 95 Brake 96 Charging System 95 Check Engine Light 98 CheckGages 99 CheckOil 95 Low Coolant 93 oil 94 Upshift Indicator 62 98 Washer Windshield 80 216 246 271 Weight Gross Axle Rating GAWR 222 Wheel Alignment Tire Balance 229 Wheel Covers How to Remove 181 WheelNuts 180 Wheel Nut Tor...

Page 305: ...he driver s door See Page 225 Spare TirePressure Compact Spare 60psi 420 kPa See Page 185 m m m 304 HoodUelease See Page 195 CoolingSystem Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery or coolant surgetank only when the engine is cool The fluid should be at or slightly above the FULL COLD mark See Page 210 1 Fwl Capacity 15 2 U S Gal 57 5 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 1...

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