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Summary of Contents for 1993 Trans Sport

Page 1: ...F 1993 PONTIAC Trans Sport OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... Seats Safety Belts s Features Controls 45 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 1 1 1 I Your Driving andthe Road is9 I Problems on the Road 185 Service Appearance Care 7 Maintenance Schedule 277 Customer Assistance Information 297 Includes Reporting Safety Defects on page 302 r Index 3 1 1 I ServiceStationInformation Last Page Printed in USA 10193600 B Second Printing ...

Page 3: ...General Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears inthis manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French LanguageManual Aux proprietairescanadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer unexemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou auDGN Marketing ServicesLtd 1 5 0 0Bonhill Road Mississauga OntarioL5T 1C7 Published by Pontiac Division General MotorsCorporation The wor...

Page 4: ...o adjust 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 to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tellsyou what todo if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tireor engine overheating Part 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manua...

Page 5: ...u don t youor others could be hurt symbol me Don t Don t do this Don t let this happen 8 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will fmd these blue notices I 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 will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When y...

Page 6: ...Acid Could Cause Burns W Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery U These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock Liftsate Ajar These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction 6 c 3 Hazard Warning Flashers A Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Interior Lights p t 5...

Page 7: ...hield Washer Q w Ltttl Rear Window Defogger Windshield Defogger and Heater 6 Rear Window Delay Wiper Ventilating Fan Power Window Rear Window Wiper 0 s Rear Window Washer Wiper These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Low Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Anti Lock Brakes ...

Page 8: ...Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release ...

Page 9: ...Notes Y Y A ...

Page 10: ... uoo Part 1 Seats Safety 6elts ...

Page 11: ...ide the seat to 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 Four Way Manual Seat The driver s seat can be adjusted four ways Use the lever on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or back see Manual Front Seatsearlier inthis section To raise the driver s seat pull up the lever on the sideof the seat To lower...

Page 12: ...is not moving seat Front Control A Raise the frontof the seatby holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat Center Control B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the frontor back Raiseor lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rearof the seatby holding the switchup Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat ...

Page 13: ...juries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly t Head Resttaints Slidethe head restraint upor down so that the to...

Page 14: ...forward To raise the seatback lift the seatback latch release while raising the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked Removing the Bench Seat 1 Make sure the seatback is in the upright position and that all safety belts are on the seat 2 Then lift the seatback latch release while folding the seatback forward 3 From behind the bench seat pull up th...

Page 15: ...ng Rear Seats later in this section 1 Place the front hooks of the bench seat latch onto the front floor pins 2 Push the rear hooks into the rear floor pins then push down on the two levers to lock the rear of the bench in place 3 T r y to raise the bench seat to check that it is locked down 4 Lift the seatback latch release and raise the seatback until it locks upright 5 Push and pullon the seatb...

Page 16: ...yin the right positions The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center position and in either left position To install thirdrow seats the second row seats must be tilted forward or removed Don t put the seats in the wrong location Entry toThirdRow Bucket Seats The RIGHT ONLY seatshave a lower lever to tilt the seat forward To get into third row seats push back the lower lever on theRIGHT ONLY seat nea...

Page 17: ...o the seatback forward entire seat and seatback tilt forward 16 3 Then from behind the seat support the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeezethe front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floor pins Removing LEFTONLY and CENTER OR LEFT S e a t s 1 Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward ...

Page 18: ...ionof the seat with one hand asyou squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floorpins Adjusting RearSeats Each rear seat can be secured in one of two sets of floor pins Move the location of the rear seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in front of a seat 1 7 ...

Page 19: ...ted forward or removed Don t try to place the seats in backward because they won t latch thatway 1 With the entire seat tilted forward place the front hooks of the seat latch onto the front floor pins 2 Firmly press the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins The seat should lock into position 3 Lift the upper lever and pull up on the seatback until it locks upright 4 Push and pullon the seat to check...

Page 20: ... you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers beltsare fastened properly too provinces the law saysto wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do havea crash you dan t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t gethurt even if you renot buckled up And some crashes can ...

Page 21: ...chiid go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bike is going WhySafety Belts Work 2 When the bike hits the block it 3 Ihke the simplest car Suppose When you ride in or on anything you stops But the childkeeps going it s just a seat on wheels ...

Page 22: ...afety belts I z x201 x2010 6 The person keepsgoing until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 21 ...

Page 23: ...ystems only so they workwith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you rein a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle upto get themost 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 fr...

Page 24: ...re different rules for babies and smaller children If a child will be riding in your Pontiac see theIndex under Children and Safety Belts Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want toh a w which restraint systemspur vehicle has We ll start withthe driver pasition I ...

Page 25: ...he latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Pushthe latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt If the belt isn t long enough see the Index under Safety Belt Ekteder Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to u...

Page 26: ... force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there a sudden stopor a crash Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearlyas much protection this way AYou can be seriously hurt if your...

Page 27: ...lways buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 26 You can be seriously injuredif 3your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt wouldbe much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would thenbe applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests I G AU I IVN You can be seriously injur...

Page 28: ...of the way If you slam the door onit you can damage both the belt and your vehicle SaWy Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best...

Page 29: ... for rear seat passengers t obuckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seatare hurt more often in crashes than those who are 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 whoare wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger hsitions The positions next to the windows ha...

Page 30: ...ke the lap part tight pull down buckle tilt the latch plate and keep on the buckle endof the beltas you pulling untilyou can buckle it pull up on the shoulder part If the beltis not long enough see the Index under Safety Belt tender Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 31: ... force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over tne shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces 30 I he safety belt locks if there s a sudden To unlatch the belt just push the button top or a crash on the buckle CAUTIO A You can be seriously hurt if loose In a crashyou would move forward ...

Page 32: ...o make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pullit along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the beltisn t long enough see the Index under Safety Belt Extender Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckleit q...

Page 33: ...e latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back all theway and start again 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see the Index under Safety Belt Extender Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outw...

Page 34: ...l children smallerthan adult size In fact the law in every state and Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint 1 The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are...

Page 35: ...orce on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Continued I 34 I Continued hSecurethe baby in an i n h t I restraint I Child Restmints Be sureto follow the instructions for th restraint Youmay find these instructions on the restraint itself or in booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help redu...

Page 36: ...ly adult in the vehicle In that case you might wantto secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye onthe baby yherever you installit be sure to m r e the child restraint properly CAUTION An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is ...

Page 37: ...stallan anchor racket yourself your dealer can tell ouhow to do it hce you have the top strap anchored ou ll be ready tosecure the child estraint itself 1 6 Securinga Child Restrainf in an Oufside Posifion You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 ...

Page 38: ...ll up on the 1 shoulderbeltwhile you push dawn on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle thevehicle s safetybelt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger I 37 ...

Page 39: ...ch plate and pulling it along the belt the instructions for the child restraint as the instructions say 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow 3 Secure the child in the child restraint 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how release button faces upward or out ward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to...

Page 40: ...r advice To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securinga GhldRestraint in the CenterSeat Pmitk n Bucket Seat You ll be usingthe lap belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint as the instr...

Page 41: ... be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the 6 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 1 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely ...

Page 42: ...ow that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out ina crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are I 1 CAUTION ANever do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash thetwo children can be crushed to...

Page 43: ...he child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snul on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety BeltExtende...

Page 44: ... asthey wouldbe if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cutor damaged replace them Collision damage also m y mean you will haveto have safetybelt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locationsrepaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision Q What s wrong withthis A The beltis tom Torn or frayed belts may not I 1 protect you in a cr...

Page 45: ...y BeltsAfter a Crash CONT year is on your title and registration And you can find the model number on the certificatiodtire label of your vehicle The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace ...

Page 46: ...ors 47 Locks 47 Remote Keyless Entry 49 SlidingDoor 53 Liftgate 58 Ignition 60 StartingYourEngine 61 EngineBlockHeater 63 Shiftingthe Transaxle 64 ParkingBrake 68 Shiftingintopark 69 Horn 72 TiltSteeringWheel 73 Windows 73 CruiseControl 75 Headlights 80 WindshieldWipers 83 windshield Washer 84 R e a r Window Wiperand Washer 85 InteriorLights 86 Mirrors 90 Glove Box and Storage Compartments 92 Lugg...

Page 47: ...hen a new Pontiacis 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 yo dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you loseyour keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs I 46 ...

Page 48: ...won topen it Outsiderscan easily enter tbrough an unlockeddoor when youslow down or stopyour vehicle This may not beso obvious YOU increase the chance of being thrownout of the vehicle ina crash ifthe doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be farbetter offwhenever you drive your I vehicle I I There are severalways t o lock and unlock your vehicle Fkom the Outsi...

Page 49: ...position you won t be able to set thedoor locks with the power door lock switchor the remote transmitter This feature is designed to help keep you from locking yourkeys in your vehicle If the sliding door is open when you press the power door lock switch it will lock automatically within five seconds after you close it If you have the optional remote keyless entry system this feature will be repla...

Page 50: ...eration The driver s doorwill unlock and the interior lights will go on when a is pressed see Illuminated Entry System later inthis section If pressed again within five seconds alldoors and the liftgate will unlock All doors and the liftgate willlockwhen 8is pressed fthe driver s door is open and p u r key is in the ignition in the Off position you won t be able to set thedoor locks with the power...

Page 51: ...will have a third button labeleda Press it to open or close the sliding door If the sliding door is locked first press a twiceto unlockalldoors then press to open the sliding door You can operate the power sliding door with the remote transmitter only when the power sliding door enable switch on the overhead console is in the ON position Matching Transmittersto Your Vehicle Each key chain transmit...

Page 52: ...tion Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Pontiac dealeror a qualified technician for service Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Battery Replacement Under normal use the b...

Page 53: ... has not been opened the interior lights will immediately dim to off Whenyoupress aonyourremote transmitter the lights inside your vehicle will go on then gradually dim to off after 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate is opened When you turn on the ignition the interior lights will immediately dim to Off Theit Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Pontiac has a...

Page 54: ...t of the latch release outand then toward therear If you slide the doorall the way back it will latch i nthe open position To move the doorforward you must firstpull the inside or outside latch release out and thenforward or thedoor will remain latchedi n the openpsition 53 I ...

Page 55: ... remote keyless entry system you can also operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter See the Index under Remote KqEess Entry To operate the power sliding door the power sliding door enable switch must be in the ON position This switch is located overhead on the edge of the front reading lights console To disable the power sliding door feature slide the switch toOFF LIZ170 f I I71 7 1 To...

Page 56: ...in P Fbrk The trans axle does not have to be in P Park to close the door If the enable switch is ON and the power sliding door is open or in the processof closing when you shift out of P Park a buzzer will sound and theSLIDING DOOR light on your instrument panel will flash see the Index under Sliding DoorAjar Mming Light This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed I CAUTION AI...

Page 57: ...he path of the sliding door may be damaged Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door To manually open the power sliding door when the slidingdoor enable switch is in the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release and let go thedoor will open fully To manually open the power sliding door when the enable switch is in the OFF position pull the inside or outside latch release ...

Page 58: ... fromthe inside If you have the optional power sliding door you can override the security lock by pressing eitherPWR DOOR Power Door switch when the power sliding door enable switch is in the ON position SeePower Sliding Door earlier in this section The security lock lever is located on the inside of the sliding door near the rear edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the ...

Page 59: ...ble 3 Press eitherPWR DOOR Power You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works and how to cancelthe lock If you don t adultsor older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use Door switch To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock 1 Unlock the slidingdoor from the 2 Move the security lock lever all ...

Page 60: ...tem the liftgate will lock and unlock differently See the Index under Power Door Locks or Remote Rkyless Entry Toclose the liftgate pull down on the strap then firmly shut the liftgate Don t drive with the liftgate open even slightly see the Index under Exhaust A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed see the Index under Liftsate Ajar Warning Light 5s...

Page 61: ...rst 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wearand earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every I I time you get new brakelinings the instrument panel open them a l lthe way 60 TART 4 F Y A Y a a L C S c il SI I P S CI gnition Switch Vith the ignition keyin the ignition switch ou can turn the...

Page 62: ...ing Note that even if the engine is not running the positionsAccessory and Run are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio Starting YourEngine Engines start differently The 8th digitof rour Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letteror number or your engine You will find the VIN tthe top left of your instrument panel See theIndex under Ehicl...

Page 63: ...he starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor Hold it there Then hold the key in S t a r t This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the engine starts let go of thekey andthe accelerator pedal If the enginestilldoesn t start wait another 15 seconds anddo step4 again 3800 V6 Code L Engine 3 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start for ab...

Page 64: ...eather 0 F 18 C or colder the engineblock heater canhelp You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up To Use the BlockHeater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hoodand unwrapthe 3 Plug itinto a normal grounded L d I electrical cord ll0 volt outlet 63 ...

Page 65: ...CE I How long shouldyou keep the block heater pluggedin The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everythmg here we ask that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Transaxle Thereare severaldiffhnt positions for your shiftlever In ...

Page 66: ...ld be injured To be sureyour vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever toP Park See theIndex under Shifting IntoP Park If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see the I d e x under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer I Reverse R Reverse Use this gear to back up Shifting toR Reverse while your vehicle is mo...

Page 67: ...trol and hit people or objects Don t shift out of P park or N Neutral whilethe engine is racing Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting outof P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Forward Gears Automatic Overdrive If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive this position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going lessth...

Page 68: ...ever gointo Overdrive Hereare some timesyou might chooseD instead When driving onhilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less When going downa steephill o f H shifting between gears 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your br...

Page 69: ...ut in 1 the transaxlewon t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Fbrking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels To Set the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your rightfoot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignitionis on the brake system warning light will come on See the I d a under Brake System WarningLight...

Page 70: ... moving I I It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P Park with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a t...

Page 71: ...vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park I Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION A vehicle with the engine It is dangerous to leave your running Your vehicle could move suddenly if theshift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others...

Page 72: ... under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn CAUTION AEngine exhaust can kill It containsthe gas carbon monoxide CO which youcan t see or smell It canm s e unconsciousnessand death Youmighthave exhaust coming inif Your exhaust system sounds Y o u rvehiclegetsrusty underneath a Your vehicle was damaged i n a collision Your vehicle was damaged ...

Page 73: ...Index under Blizzard It can be dangerousto get outof your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehiclewon t move even when you re on fairly level gro...

Page 74: ... lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Manual W ndm Use the manual crank to open and close the frontwindows Side WindowLatbhes The rear of the side windows swings open To Open Pull the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward and press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position To Close Pull th...

Page 75: ... stop the window from lowering all theway press the frontof the switch To raise thewindow press and hold the front of the switch rn Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Headlight High Low Beam Changer Cruise Control Option The High Low Beam feature is discussed underHeadlights See the Index under Headlights Ind...

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Page 77: ...g andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 7 6 ToSet Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON CAUTION A If you leave yourcruise b control switchON when iou re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled andeven lose control Keep the cruise control switch I OFF until you want to use it I 2 Get up to...

Page 78: ...u will not be able to resume your set speedby moving the cruise control switch to RESUME ACCEL Use theSET button to reset cruise see E Set Cruise Control earlier inthis section AIf you hold the switch at RESUMElACCEL longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faste...

Page 79: ...rk after youhaveset theinitialcruisecontrol I speed by pushing theSET button If you have the 3 1L V6 engine the accelerate feature will work whetheror not you have set an initial cruise control speed ToReduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever untilyou reach the lower speed you want then releaseit To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less ...

Page 80: ...ourse applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills ToGet Outof Cruise Control There are twoways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the cruise switch toOFF ToErase Cruise SpeedMemory When youturn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memo...

Page 81: ...s side marker lamps and t a i llamps meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain statesand provinces may apply theirown lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps For example some jurisdictions may require thatyou operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps atall times or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield w...

Page 82: ...nel Don t cover it up The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switchis off and The parking brake is released At dusk the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low bearns will change to full brightness At dawn the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightnessof DRL ifthe headlight...

Page 83: ...hen the high beams are on a blue light on the instrument cluster also will be on Interior Lights Control Slide the lower control up to turn on the interior lights down to turn them off Instrument Panel Intensity Control Slide the upper control up to increase the brightnessof the instrument panel lights down to decrease the brightness Slide the control all the way down to turn them off ...

Page 84: ...lay Wiper Cycles The pulse delay cycle system allows you to set the wiper speed as slow as 20 seconds between cycles or faster Pulse delay cycles are very useful in light rain or snow Slide the upper control to the DELAY area The lower the position the slower the cycle the higher the position the faster thecycle For Steady Wiper Cycles Slide the upper control either to the LO or HI position depend...

Page 85: ... get new blades or blade inserts I Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor untilit cools Clear away snow or ice from the wiper blades and blade structuresto prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield press and hold the windshield washer switch The washers and wipers will operate When you release the switch the washers will stop and t...

Page 86: ...asher fluid level often In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water withready to use washer fluid Water can I cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other ...

Page 87: ...l not have a center dome light The rear dome light has an on off switch the center dome light has no switch Both lights will go on each time you open the front doors unless you have the rear light switched off If the interior lights override switch in the center instrument panel console is in the OFF position the overhead lights will remain off when the doors open SeeInterior Lights Override Switc...

Page 88: ...ar Reading Lights OPTION The optional rear dome light also has two reading lights To turn on either reading light press the switch nextto it Accessory Power Outlet The power outlet is located in the rear compartment on the driver s side To open slide the latch down and remove the cover If you havethe optional saddlebags lift the saddlebag flap to expose the latch The power outlet can be used to pl...

Page 89: ... proper pressure The air inflatoris located in the rear compartmenton the driver s side The compartment latch is located at the top of the cover If you have the optional saddlebags lift the flap on the saddlebag to expose the latch To open the compartment slide the latch down and remove the cover The air inflator kit is stored in a pouch in the glove box or if you have the optional saddlebags in t...

Page 90: ...late Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet Pressthe ON switch The ON switch will work even with the ignition off Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes To reset press theON switch again Don t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time If you do you may damage the system After30 minutes wait at least10minutes before restarting theair inflator...

Page 91: ...vex mirror s surfaceis curved so you position can see more from the driver s seat If you aren t used toa convex mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes ...

Page 92: ...oth outside rearviewmirrors Turn the control to the left to select the driver side rearview mirror or to the rightto select the passenger side rearview mirror Then use the control to adjust each rnirrorso that you canjust see the side of your vehicle whenyou are sitting in a comfortable driving position Both outsidemirrorscanbe folded forward or rearward In the rearward position they will fold flu...

Page 93: ...mpartment Your vehicle has a storage compartment on topof the dash and a glove box below it To open the storage compartment push in the latch release then lift the lid To open the glovebox pinch the latch release The fuse panelis located inside the glove box door See the Index under Fuses CircuitBreakers ...

Page 94: ... cleaning Should the liners ever become damaged seeyour dealer for replacement To use the ashtray lift the lid To remove the ashtrayfor cleaning dose the lid then graspthe rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up andout in a rocking motion Touse the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE I 93 ...

Page 95: ...a slightly damp cloth To replace the bin set the hinge pins one on each sideof the bin at the bottom into the hinge guides one at each sideof the console opening at the base then close the bin If the hinge pins are placed properly in the guides the bin will close easily Rear Storage Compartment and Ashtray The rear ashtray is located in the rear storage compartment To open the ashtray press one si...

Page 96: ... cleaning pull up on the snuffer or the cover ConvenienceNet omoN The optional convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops andstarts Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate Attach the upper loops to the posts on either sideof the liftgate opening the label on thenet shouldbe in t...

Page 97: ... take down the convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity and to keep the rear exit clear Store the net in the pouch behind either front seat or in oneof the optional saddlebags 36 Saddlebags omoN The optional saddlebags provide extra storage space Theyare located at the rear of your vehicle attached to the covers on the two rear compartments Luggage Carrier omorq If you havethe ...

Page 98: ...a callision and of coursedamage purvehicle ou may be ableto carry something l L k ethisinside For example a 4 by 8 sheet w i l l fit inside your vehicle But never carry something longer or wider t k p u r lugage Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Pontiac For more information on vehicle capacity and loading seethe Indecx under Loading Yotlr hide To prevent damageor loss of ...

Page 99: ... the tiedowns clockwise to tighten them in place After repositioning the crossrails be sure to tighten the release knobs by turning them clockwise locking the crossrails in place 98 Tiedownsmay be removed and used in the adjustable tapped plates in the crossrails Youmay also use these tapped plates to secure bicycle or ski racks Electronic Level Control omoN With this option the rear of the vehicl...

Page 100: ...T o Close the SunrooE Pull the latchreleasehandle forward and dawn then push itback and up Press firmly to lock the latch release handle into the closedposition ...

Page 101: ...Features Controls U2192 ...

Page 102: ...ents 2 Light Controls 3 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4 Instrument Cluster 5 Trip Odometer Reset Button 6 Gearshift Lever 7 WiperMTasherControls 8 Climate Controls 9 Center Vents 10 Audio System 11 Storage Compartment 12 SideVents 13 Circuit BreakedRelay Panel 14 Glove Box Fuse Panel 15 Rear Fan Control 16 Lighter 17 Cup Holders Ashtray 18 Locking Storage Bin 19 Interior Lights Override Switch 20 Igni...

Page 103: ...Features Controls Znstrument Panel Cluster Your cluster includes indicator warning 1 ights and gages that are explainedon the following pages ...

Page 104: ...r qxxdorneter lets yousee your speed inboth milies per b u r mph and kilometersper hour kn h Your odometershows how f a ryour vehicle hasbeen driven in either miles usedin the US or kil mte used in Canada ...

Page 105: ... a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignitionkey just to letyou know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning l...

Page 106: ...show a pmblem with your fuel gage At thegas station thegas pump shuts off beforethe gage readsF Full Low Fuel WarningLight When thereisbetween 3 gallons 11liters and 5 gallon 1 8 liters of fuel left in the t a n k the warning light next to the fuel symbol will go on This light will dso come on when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running to show you it is working If it doesn t came ...

Page 107: ...ately I Don t keepdriving if the oil pressure is low If you do your enginecan become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Checkyour oil as soon as possibleand have your vehicle serviced I lrOil PressureGage 3800 V6 ENGINE Your oil pressure gage shows theoil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals ...

Page 108: ...ormal operating range Readingsin either red zone indicate a possible problem with your charging system Have your Pontiac serviced immediately When the engineis not running but the ignitionis on in the Run position the display measures the voltage output of your battery running Engine CooEanf Temptaim Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves intothe red area you...

Page 109: ... Youmay notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedalmay go closer to the floor It may take longerto stop If the lightis still on have the vehicle towed for service See theIndex under Towing YourPontiac Your brakesystem r _I notbe Lworking properly if the brake warning lightis on Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on afteryou ve pulledoff t...

Page 110: ...ng your vehicle with this lighton after awhile the emission controlswon t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and yourengine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairsnot coveredby your 1 0 s ...

Page 111: ...OOR light will flash and a buzzer will sound This isa warning that the sliding door is not completely closed If youshift the transaxle out of L P Park and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the doormay reverse to the open position A childor others could fall outof the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched beforeyou drive away If y...

Page 112: ...ontrol System 115 Rear Climate Control System 117 Defogging and Defrosting 1 1 9 Rear Window Defogger 119 Settingtheclock 2 AM FM Stereo Radio 123 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player E 5 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer E 7 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer 1 3 0 Compact Disc Player Anti Theft Feature 133 Steering WheelTouch Controls 134 Understanding...

Page 113: ...using the temperature controllever BI LEV Bi Level This setting is designed for use onsunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower bodymay not be warm enough The BI LEV setting directs outsideair into your vehiclein two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument panel outle...

Page 114: ...objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear RearFan The control for the rear f8n is located belaw the audio system First selectUIWER BI LEV or MIX to direct air f l o wto the rearair outlet and to the rear sidewindows Use the temperaturecantrol lever to adjustthe temperature setting Then select the farce of air you want from LO to HI by sliding the rearfan control to the desired setting To mai...

Page 115: ...E FOR VENT OUTSIDE AIR USE FOR MAX COOLING USE FOR OTHER A C OPTIONS USE OR 1 1 4 FRONT FAN CONTROL LEVER A C Air Conditioning Pressto turn the A C on and off OFF Pressto turn the system Off FRONT TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER zJ RECIRC R DEF Rear Defog Pressto defog the rear window DIRECTIONAL CONTROLS A lighted button lets you know that a selected control is on REAR FAN w These positions allow the d...

Page 116: ...youpress RECIRC the AIC indicator light will glow MIX or DEF theAIC indicator light will not glow Press AIC the AIC indicator light will glow to condition the air when you press UPPER BI LEV or LOWER To turn off the air conditioner compressor in these settings press AIC again the indicator light will go off Each timeyou turn on the ignition the air conditioner will default to the setting you had s...

Page 117: ...ont instrument panel outlets while warmedair is directed through the heater ducts at your feet At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others For best results slide the temperature control lever to the middle position and then adjust it for comfort LOWER This setting brings in most heated air through the heater ducts and some through the defroster vents MIX Because of your T...

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Page 119: ... the force of air you want fromLO to HI by sliding the control to the desired setting To transfer controlof the rear fan to the rear control switch slide the master control to REAR The rear control switch will not operate when the master control is in any other position To turn off the rear fan slide the master control to OFF Rear Fan Rear Control This feature allows passengers riding in the rear ...

Page 120: ...gging press the BI LEV button and adjust the fan to the highest speed Aim the side vents on the instrument panel toward the side windows For increased air flow to the side vents close the center vents f F tl 7 r a n U v I tl S I 1 r ear Window Defogger omoN ress R DEF Rear Defog to warm he defogger grid on the rear window he indicator light will glow while the ear window defogger is operating The ...

Page 121: ... the vehicle when itis moving Outsideair will also enterthe vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fanis running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defrosterwill work far better reducing the chanceof foggingthe insideof your windows weather turn the blower fan to HIGH for a few moments before driving o...

Page 122: ...m them Please read about the system in your vehicle AHearing damagef r o m loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems n o d can be loud andh d l to your hearing Take precautionsby adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing lossor damage 1 Adjus...

Page 123: ...ering mobile radio and telephone units 1 2 2 ietting the Clock or radios withVSEE With the radio on or off pressSET The SET indicator will appear on the digital display for five seconds You must begin to setthe clock tothe correct hour and minute during those five seconds correct hour appears on the display correct minute appears on the display Press and holdVSEEK until the Press and hold S E E U ...

Page 124: ...ht speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things Turn it to tune in radio stations Press itto change between theAM display the clock and FM bands the digital screen will momentarily display AM orFM and indicate if the radio is in stereo FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts thefronthear speaker balance VSEE Press to seek and stop on the next station higheror lower on the ...

Page 125: ...ble BASS Slidethis lever up to increase bass or down to decrease it lE4 To Preset Radio Stations 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While SET is displayed pressone of the four pushbuttons 4 Repeat steps1 3 for eachof four AM and fourFM stations Up to three additional stations on each band may be presetby pairing pushbuttons 1...

Page 126: ...layAM or FM and indicate if the radio is in stereo FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance TREBLE Slide this leverup to increase treble or down to decrease it If a station is weak or noisy reduce the treble BASS Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to decreaseit V SEEK A Press to seek and stop on the next station higheror lower on the radio band Yo...

Page 127: ...nsert a tape into the cassette door Do not use tapes that are longer than45 minutes on each side When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the left arrow islit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing To change sidesof the tape while the cassette is playing press the upper knob When the endof a tape is reached t...

Page 128: ...lso turn it one stop at a time to fine tune a specific frequency Press to change between the AM FM1 or FM2 bands FM1 allows you to preset five stations FM2 allows you to preset another five stations The band you select will momentarily appear on the digital display and indicate if the radio is in stereo Your radio has an AMAX certified receiver It can produce quality AM stereo sound and receive C ...

Page 129: ...8 The five pushbuttons under the cassette entry door canbe used to preset up to 15 radio stations fiveAM five FM1 and five FM2 The buttons have other uses when youareplaying atape see ToPlay a Cassette Tape later inthis section To Preset Radio Stations 1 Tune the digital display to the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While the SET...

Page 130: ...When playing high bias chrome or metal tapes press the button to turnthe CrOzdisplay on When playing standard tapes press again to turnthe display off REV Reverse Press to reverse the tape rapidly press again to play the tape The radio plays whilea tape is rewinding FWD FastForward Press to advance the tape rapidly press again to play The radio plays while the tape is advancing PREV Previous Press...

Page 131: ...ight speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does Turn it slightly to the left or right to tune in radio stations If you holdit to the leftor right it will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine tune a specific frequency two things Press to change between the AM FM1 or FM2bands FM1 allows you to preset five stations FM2 allows you to preset another five stations The digital...

Page 132: ... FM2 The buttons have other uses when you are playing a compact disc see Compact Disc Controls later in this section To PresetRadio Stations 1 Tune the digital display to the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While theSET indicator is displayed press one of the five pushbuttons 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for eachof five AM and five FM stati...

Page 133: ...loud passages more equal in volume Press again to resume normal play RDM Random Press to play tracksin random order REV Reverse Press and hold to rapidly back up to a favorite passage Releaseto resume playing FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to rapidly advance the disc Release to resume playing PREV Oprevious Press toplay a track again If you keep pressing thePREV button the disc will keep backing ...

Page 134: ...to enter your secret code NOTE If you allow more than15 secondsto elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at step 4 5 Press SET and 000 will appearon the display 6 Press theSEEK button to make the first number appear 7 Rotate the lower TUNE knob right or left to make the last two numbers agree with your code 8 Press the lower BAND knob...

Page 135: ...play will show the numbers as entered 4 Press the lower AND knob The radio will display 000 5 Enter the second three digits of the code The display will showthe numbers as entered 6 Press the lower BAND knob If the display shows then the time the disabling sequence was successful the numbers matched the user selected codeor the factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode Ifthe displ...

Page 136: ...er or lower on the radioband MUTE Whether you are listening to the radio a cassette tape or a compact disc this switch allows you to turn off the sound without turning off the power Press again to restore the sound STOP PLAY If you havethe cassette tape player press to switch from the tape to the radio Press again to resume playing the tape If you havethe compact disc player press to switchfrom th...

Page 137: ...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 casesaway from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each monthor after every 15 hours of use If you notice a ...

Page 138: ...ch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discsby grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge IntegratedRoof Antenna Your state of the art integrated roof antenna is not visible Itis located between the roof and headliner of your vehicle covering theentire roof area from the rear edge of the front doors to the liftgate If you want to add a mobile phone or two way ra...

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Page 140: ...dSigns 1 Defensive Driving 144 Drunken Driving 145 Control of a Vehicle 147 Braking 148 Anti LockBrakes 149 SteeringTips 154 Steering in Emergencies 155 Passing W6 DrivingatNight 1 5 9 Driving i nthe Rain 161 CityDriving 165 FreewayDriving 1 Driving in Fog Mistand Haze 164 Driving a Long Distance 168 Hill and Mountain Roads 170 ParkingonHills 171 WinterD ving 173 TowingaTrailer 177 139 ...

Page 141: ...owed Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong Way EXRf 4 4 3 Green is used to guide the driver Green signsmay indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the directionyou should turn to reach a particular place RR ADVANCE NARROW NO PASSING CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Yellow indicates a general warning Slow downand be carehl when you see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or so...

Page 142: ...ural interest Shapeof Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something too An octagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always red with white letters A triangle pointed downward indicates Yield It assigns the right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection A diamond shaped sign is a warningof something ahead for example a curve steep hill soft shoulder or a narrow bridge...

Page 143: ...hic 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 i one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll st...

Page 144: ...e polite it s safer to let other drivers know whatyou are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turn and Lane Change Signals Always signal whenyou plan to turn or change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window L e f t arm straight out for a left turn down for slowor about to stop and up for a right turn Slowing Down If time allows tap the brake pedal once or t...

Page 145: ...opping center parking lot where there are well marked lanes directionalarrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot Pedestrians canbe careless Watch for them In general you must giveway to pedestrianseven if you know you have the rightof way Rear end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents Yet they a...

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Page 147: ...ls of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and thatthe effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being inan accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06percent three beers in one hour for a 180 pound or 82 kg person has doubledhis or...

Page 148: ...ve already seen that the chanceof a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers ADrinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions andjudgment will be affected by even a small amountof alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in acab or if you re with a ...

Page 149: ...ouldbe a lot of distance inan emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and othersis important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the conditionof the road wet dry icy tiretread andthe condition of your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes with care Some however overwork the braking system with poor drivin...

Page 150: ...liminate a lot of unnecessary braking 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 If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when youbrake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake peda...

Page 151: ... goes about4 mph 6 krn h 1 5 0 or until you take your foot off the brake pedal After an ABS stop you may hear a clicking noise the next time the vehicle goes about4 mph 6 km h If there s aproblem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash See the Index underAnti Lock Brake System WarningLight Here s how anti lock works Let ssay the road is wet Yo...

Page 152: ...p the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You also may hear a clicking noise asyou accelerate after a hard stop Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new padsare needed The soundmay come andgo or be heard...

Page 153: ...brakes don t have wear indicators butif you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are 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 pledal Travel See your d...

Page 154: ...tops about every 1 OOOmiles 1600 km so your brakes will adjust properly Braking In Emewencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to Withanti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stopsor the system fails to function you can steer but...

Page 155: ...understand this The traction you can getin a curve depends on the condition of yourtires and the road surface the angle at which the curveis banked and your speed While you rein a curve speed is the one factor you can control Supposeyou re steering through a sharp curve Thenyou suddenly accelerate m m 154 c Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the ti...

Page 156: ...ere isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed asyou can froma possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are h...

Page 157: ...vehiclemay jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead easeoff again on the accelerator and steering input straddle the pavement once more then try again Passing The driverof a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehi...

Page 158: ...pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distanceyou would lose by dropping back And if something happens to causeyou to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity slow vehicle wait your turn 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 ...

Page 159: ...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 skid and an acceleration skid are best handledby 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 easeyour foot off the accelerator pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle...

Page 160: ...likely to be impaired by alcoholor 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 the Index under Drunken Driving for more on this problem Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Sinceyou can t seeas well you may need to slow downand kee...

Page 161: ... even several seconds for your eyes to readjustto the dark Whenyou are faced with severe glare as from a 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 thereis a lineof opposing traffic make occasional glances over the line of headlightsto make certain that one of the vehiclesisn t starting tomo...

Page 162: ...ck out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights shouldbe checked regularlyfor proper aim so shouldyour eyes beexamined regularly Somedrivers sufkr 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 accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good...

Page 163: ...windshield or when stripsof rubber start to separate from the inserts 1 6 2 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles Butif you can t try to slow down beforeyou hit them 2 Wetbrakescancause well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle...

Page 164: ... trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds Therejust isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining and be careful Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others...

Page 165: ...lled mistor 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 come over a hillor dip into a shallow valley Start your w...

Page 166: ... to increase your safety in city driving Know the bestway to get to where you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to usethe freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving T...

Page 167: ...tis heavy find a gapas you move along theentering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move along and glanceover your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Driving on the Freeway Once youare on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to th...

Page 168: ...on lane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and then do 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 through lane and if there is traffic close behind you you can allow a little extra time ...

Page 169: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go Ifit needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Ar...

Page 170: ...re is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tireson the road the droneof the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don tlet it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo abouthighway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen T...

Page 171: ...g hill Thatway you will slow down without excessive use of your brakes CAUTION 1 fi Ifyoudon t shift down your Lbrakes could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakeson a steep downhill slope I Know how to go uphill Youmay wait to shift down toa lower gear The lower gears he...

Page 172: ...er Driving Winter driving can present special ParkingonHills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery But please be careful whereyo1 stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake see the Index under Parking Brake But on a mountain or steep hill you can do on...

Page 173: ...right side of your vehicle 1 7 2 If you re goinguphill on a one way If there isno curb when you re parking street and you re parking on the left uphill turn the wheels to the right right uphill on the left side of a one way side yourwheelsshouldPointtothe If thereis no curb whenyou re street your wheels should be turned to the left ...

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Page 175: ...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 than you would on dry pavement See the Index under Anti Lock Brake System Allow gr...

Page 176: ...and keep yourselfand your passengers safe Turn on your hazardflashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothingor wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing makebody insulatorsfrom newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anythng you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run ...

Page 177: ...ng 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 repeat this only when you feelreally uncomfortable fromthe cold But do it aslittle as possible 1 7 6 Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keepwarm you can get outof the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises e...

Page 178: ...lering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling com...

Page 179: ...d don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 400 pounds 630 kg with up to six occupantsor more than 2 000 pounds 900kg withup to two occupants unless you have theoptional trailer to...

Page 180: ... a under Loding Your vehiclefor more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If your vehicle is not equippedto tow a trailer weighing more than 2 000 pounds 900kg with the3 1L V6 or 3800 V6 engine the trailer tongue A should weigh10 of the t o t a lloaded trailer weight B If your vehicleis equipped to tow up to 3 000 pounds 1 360kg with the 3800 V6 engine towing package and if you r...

Page 181: ...y carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See the Index under Carbon Monoxidein Eihaust Dirt and watercan too The bumpers on your vehicle arenot intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitchesor other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trai...

Page 182: ...s or death seethe Index under Engine Exhaust To maximize your safety when towing a trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling systemon and with the fan on anyspeed Thi...

Page 183: ...toturn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally tobe sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start dow...

Page 184: ...ter Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you S t a r tyour engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear 4 Stop and havesomeone pickup and of the chocks store the chocks MaintenanceWhenTrailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Ma...

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Page 186: ...e problems that can occur on the road HazardWarning Flashers on Part 5 the Road 186 Jumpstarting 187 TowingYourPontiac 191 EngineOverheating 195 If a Tire Goes Flat 203 ChangingaFlatTire 204 CompactSp e 212 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 212 185 ...

Page 187: ... the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set oneup at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle ...

Page 188: ...teries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They containacid that can burn They containgas that can They contain enoughelectricity If you don t followthese steps exactly someor allof these things can hurt you you explode or ignite to bum you To Jump Start Your Pontiac 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a l2 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE I I 187 I ...

Page 189: ...irmly on each vehicle Put II c 1 8 8 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off a l l lights thataren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio wouldn t be covered by your warranty an automatic transaxle in P Park oramanual transaxle in N Neutral NOTICE 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries 1 CAUTlON m An electric fan can start ...

Page 190: ...s be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do ...

Page 191: ...ehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 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 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine...

Page 192: ... t touch each other or any other metal Towing burPanfk T r y to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Fbntiac Theusual towingequipmentis A Sling typetQWtruck B Wheel lift towtruck C C a r carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified sinceit was factory newby adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirtiig or special tiresand wheels these instructionsand illustrat...

Page 193: ...s Never tow with damagedparts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck chains on each side when towing a vehicle hooks instead L L others Always use separate safety Never use J hooks Use T I When your vehicle is being towed have the ignitionkey off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for t...

Page 194: ...derneath the towed vehicle Towingfrom theFront MhMe Hook up Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to readall the informationon Towing Y a w Pontiac earlier in this section Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required forcar carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 1 Attach T hook chainson ...

Page 195: ...owing from the Rear Vehicle Hook up Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information on Towing YourPontiac earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holesin the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels 2 Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper No 4x4 wood beam is needed ...

Page 196: ...rature Gage If Steami sComingfrom Your Engine ASteam froman overheated engine can bumyou badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming fromit Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids ...

Page 197: ... day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you getthe overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If you have an airconditioner turn it 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the off highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer ha...

Page 198: ...lp right away Cooling System When you decide it s safeto liftthe hood here s what you llsee A Coolant recoverytank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engineh or fins if you have the rearclimate controlsystem or the 3800 V6 engine An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electricfan If the...

Page 199: ...ll coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle I a m 198 If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan s is running If the engine is overheating the fan s should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service How toAdd Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant ...

Page 200: ... and youor others could be burned Use a50 50mix of clean waterand a proper antifreeze CAUTION AYou can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankis at or above theF ULL HOT mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning conti...

Page 201: ...adiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have toturn the pressure cap 00 Iow to Add Coolantto the Radiator I You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose isno longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Page 202: ...diator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck b 4 Then fill the coolant recoverytank to 5 Put the cap back onthe coolant the FULL HOT mark recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure capoff 201 C I ...

Page 203: ...ng hot Watch out for the engine fan s 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neckmay be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 202 ...

Page 204: ...uch like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under controlby steering the way you want the vehicleto go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If your tire goes flat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment t...

Page 205: ...L b roll over you or other 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 brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turnoff the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rearof the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on t...

Page 206: ...rtment at the rear of the vehicle I 1 Open thejack storage compartment by sliding the latch down and removing the compartment cover 2 Remove thejack andjacking toolsby loosening the wing nut and retainer bar 3 Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove thejacking tools folding wrench and shaft from the pouch 205 ...

Page 207: ...06 6 Slide the cable retainer through the center of the spare then place the compact spare tire near the flat tire 7 If your vehicle has aluminum wheels each wheel nut is covered with a nylon cap Use the folding wrench to remove the nylon caps from the wheel nuts before you loosen the nuts If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you cannot separate the nylon wheel nut caps from the co...

Page 208: ...ach the wheel lock key to the socket of the folding wrench Remove the locking wheel nut by turning counter clockwise If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you will not have a locking wheel nut 9 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench 10 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise thejack head a few inches 207 ...

Page 209: ...mly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicleor may allow the vehicle to falloff thejack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 12 Raise the vehicleby rotating the folding wrench clockwise...

Page 210: ... an emergency you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraperor wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Never use oil or greaseon studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Yourwheel could tidloff causing a serious I acciknt I I the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mountingsurfke 15 Replace the whee...

Page 211: ...s could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replacethem be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100pound feet 140 Nom Don t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won tfit Store the wheel cover securelyin the rearof the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or rep...

Page 212: ...ace all jacking tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and replace the compartment cover Unless you have the plastic bolt on wheel covers be sure to also store the nylon nut caps Whenyou replace the compact spare with a full size tire replace the bolt on wheel covers or the nylon nut caps Tighten them hand tight over the wheel nuts using the folding wrench see step7 fi Storing a...

Page 213: ...a compact spare Seethe Index underAnti Lock Brake System Warning Light I NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other partsof Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don tmix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep...

Page 214: ... If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press...

Page 215: ...Notes 214 ...

Page 216: ...e Service 216 Fuel 217 HoodRelease 221 I Engineoil 225 Aircleaner 230 TransaxleFluid 232 Enginecoolant 235 Power Steering Fluid 238 Windshield Washer Fluid 239 Brakes 240 Battery 242 BulbReplacement 243 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 245 Loading YourVehicle 245 Tires 247 Appearancecare 255 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 263 Add on Electrical Equipment 264 Fuses Circuit Breakers 265 Capaciti...

Page 217: ...proper Pontiac ServiceManual It tells you muchmore about howto service your Pontiac thanthis manual can To order the proper service m a n u a l see t k Index under ServicePublicatiom You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list themileageand date of any service workyou perfom See the Index under Maintenance Record I proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle mai...

Page 218: ...tworry ifyou hear alittle pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a h i l l That s normal and you don t haveto buy a higher octane fuel to get ridof pinging It sthe heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasolinewith blending materials thatcontain oxygen such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than1 5 MTBE is fine for you...

Page 219: ...ed gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends thatyou use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those partsof the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operatorsif their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle em...

Page 220: ...help keep your fueltank from being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling To open the fuel door on the left rear fender lift the release lever beside the driver s seat The cap is behind a hinged door on the left sideaf your vehicle I C A U T I O N Gasolinevapor is highly I flammable Itburnsviolently I and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re n...

Page 221: ...iller cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all theway When you put the cap back on turn it t c the right until you hear a clicking noise If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type itmay not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged rn Checking Things Under the...

Page 222: ...he underhood release Lift the hood A The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the prop Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip Then put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the undersideof the hood I ...

Page 223: ...re These include liquids like I gasoline oil coolant brake flui windshield washer and other fluids and plasticor rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Removethe hood prop from the slot in the hood and retu...

Page 224: ...lant Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Air Cleaner 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill Cap 10 Radiator Cap 223 I ...

Page 225: ... Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Air Cleaner 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill Cap 10 Radiator Cap m m m 224 ...

Page 226: ... be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engineand give the oil a ewminutesto drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might notshow the actuallevel To Check Engine Oil Pullout the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth h n push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower 3 1L V6 Checking EngineOil 3800 V6 Checking Engine Oil ...

Page 227: ...u must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see the Index under Capacities and Specijications 2 9 6 Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstickall the way back in when you re through 3 1L V6 Adding Engine Oil i 3800 V6 Adding Engine Oil ...

Page 228: ...osity gradeoil fnr thn expectnrltnmnnratl trnrannn SAE 5W 30 3 mV6 Engine As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can useSAE 1OW 30if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE20W 50 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE S...

Page 229: ...ers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE 20W 50 E218 ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED Energy ConservingII Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and useonl...

Page 230: ...ou tow a trailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these is true for your vehicle thenyou need to chahge your oil and filterevery 3 000 miles 5O00 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of them is true change the oil every 7 500miles 12500 km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that Engine Bloc...

Page 231: ...the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle itby taking it to a place that collects usedoil If you havea problem properly disposingof your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine whento replace the air filter See theIndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 Operating t...

Page 232: ...ter To Check or Replace 1 Remove the large wing nutand lift the cover 3 1L V6 Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 2 Remove the air cleaner fdter 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter replace the cover and tighten the wing nut securely ...

Page 233: ...he wing nuts securely Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid Seethe Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services How to Check Because this operationcan be a little difficult you may choose to havethis done at a Pontiac dealer...

Page 234: ...ler To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 Cto 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above50 F 10 C If it s colder than50 F 10 C you may have todrive longer 90 F 32 C weather To Check the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Place the shift lever in P Park with With your ...

Page 235: ...axle Fluid How To Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See the Index under Fluids Lubricants If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level in the cross hatched area on the dipstick It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5 L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON IIE be...

Page 236: ...down to Give boiling protection up to 262 F Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine Let the warning lights work as they 34 F 37 C 128 C temperature should What t n Use Use a mixture of one halfclean water prefmbly distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specifi...

Page 237: ... wateror the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze NOTICE I u use an improper coolan Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should beat COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should b...

Page 238: ... blow out and burnyou badly With the coolant recoverytank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressurecap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at the recoveryt a n k but be careful not to spill it You can be burned if you spill 1 Lcoolant on hot engineparts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the enginepar...

Page 239: ...rature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reachesa preset temperature When you replace yourthermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power SteeringFluid How to Check Power SteeringFluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove ...

Page 240: ...ower Steering Fluid What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See the Index under Fluids Lubricants Windshidd WasherFluid To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full 239 I ...

Page 241: ...aster cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have you...

Page 242: ... your brake warning light will come on Seethe Index under Brake System WarningLight What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 1 1 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluidfkom a sealed container only ...

Page 243: ...brake linings thatare wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts 2 4 2 Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add waterto one of these When it s time for anew battery we recommenda Delco...

Page 244: ... Halogen bulbs have b pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs leadlight Bulb Replacement or the typeof bulb see theIndex under leplacement Bulbs iAU I ION I I You can get hurtby halogen L b bulbs Theyhavepressurized gas inside and can burst if you Touch or move the bulb when i...

Page 245: ... under Replacement Bulbs 1 Open the rear side windows and 2 Remove the two screws from the 3 Undo the spring clips under the liftgate taillight housing weatherstrip at the rear of the side window 4 Pull off the entire taillight housing 5 Pinch the lever and twist the bulb assembly X turn counterclockwise to remove 6 Remove the bulbby pressing in and turning turn counterclockwise 7 Line up the smal...

Page 246: ...BY FRT TIRESIZE RTC RIM PSUKPA COLD RR SPA MOTORVEHICLESAFETYSTANDARDS mEFFECTON THE DATE SERIALNUMBER M P V SPEED SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONALINFORMATION Loading bur Vehicle The Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle Thisis cal...

Page 247: ... the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle For more about this option see the Index under Electronic Level Control E46 dheavier thanthe GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRS 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 life of your vehicle I Jsing hea...

Page 248: ...ly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicleso that someof them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leavea seat folded down unless you need to Tires We don t maketires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and t...

Page 249: ...checked when your tires are cold sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keeptires at the recommended pressure tires have been damaged replacethem correct high speed rated tires Overinflated tiresare more likely to becut punctured or broken by a Worn old tires can cause accidents If your treadis badly worn or if your Don t drive over85 mph 135 km h even if it s legal unless you have the Infla...

Page 250: ...sure especiallyif you haveradial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valvecaps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tireinspectionand Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommendedin the Mainte nance Schedule See the Index under Scheduled Maintena...

Page 251: ...u can see cordor fabric showing The tread or sidewallis cracked cut places around the tire through the tire s rubber or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage thatcan t be repaired well because of the sizeor location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certific...

Page 252: ...l as your original tires Uniform Ere Quality Grading The following information relatesto the system developedby the UnitedStates National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles soldin the United States I ...

Page 253: ...ions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire markedC may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ...

Page 254: ... performance In most cases you will not needto have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling oneway or the other the alignment may need to bereset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to berebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that isbent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming lo...

Page 255: ...e make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in whichyou or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Tire Chains Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel us...

Page 256: ...ed space Whenyou use anything in a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the instructions And always open yourdoors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine Benzene Acetone Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Paint Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your...

Page 257: ...re 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 256 Using Barn Type CIeaner on Use solvent type cleanersi na well Fabric Ventilated area Only If YOU use them Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner stitch or welt lines will set section Mask surrounding trim along Clean the entire area immediately or it any loose dirt don t saturat...

Page 258: ...er light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outsideof the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you cleana stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or OilyStains Like grease oil...

Page 259: ...ution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to1cup 250ml of lukewarm water solvent type cleaner Finally if needed clean lightly with 2 6 8 CombinationStains Like candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Just use warm water and a clean cloth Rub ...

Page 260: ... it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not beable to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on...

Page 261: ... h is to keepit clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing non detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acidor abrasives All cleaning agents shouldbe flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surhce or they could stain Dry the finish ...

Page 262: ...r has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a stiff brush with it Weathemtips These are places where glass or metal meets rubber Silicone grease there will make them last longer seal better and not squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes Thesebrush...

Page 263: ...ilable from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop UndebodyMaintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbodyparts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even thoughthey have corr...

Page 264: ... forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregulardark spotsetched into the paint surfhce Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfhces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or l 2 O O O miles 20OOO lun of purchase whichever comes first PW khicle ldeniMcaiionNumber This is the legal identifier fo...

Page 265: ...t s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is Your VIN Its model designation Paint information A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment 1 I Don t add anything electricalto your Pontiac unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the...

Page 266: ...check fuses refer to the fuse panel which is behind the lower glove box door and the fuse usage chart later in this section A fuse pulleris clipped inside thefuse panel door Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sureyou ...

Page 267: ... Radio Heat Vent AC Control Head Power Sliding Door ThrottleBody Fuel Injection Fuel Pump Relay Elec Vac Reg Valve Elec ControlModule Elec Spark Control Module Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back up Lamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elm Level Control Sensor Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower Switch Heat Vent AC Control Head Do...

Page 268: ... Lamps RearTail Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps License Plate Lamp Radio Heat Vent AC ControlHead Power Sliding Door Anti Lock Brake System Mass Air Flow Sensor Electronic Control Module Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back up Lamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elec Level Control Sensor Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower Switch He...

Page 269: ... engineonly Canister Purge Solenoid A C Clutch ControlRelay Cruise Control Not Used Power Windows Circuit Breaker Power Seat Power SlidingDoor Motor Circuit Breaker Rear DefoggerCircuit Breaker Air Conditioning Blower Relay Horn Relay Chime Module Defogger Timer Relay Anti bck Brake System ABS Junction Block Fuse You ll findthis fuse under the hood in the ABSjunction block located next to the remo...

Page 270: ...ion Headlight Wiring The headlight wiringis protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go onand off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight system checked right away Windshield Wipets The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker and afuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop...

Page 271: ...erCompleteOverhaul Pan Removal and Replacement After CompleteOverhaul 4 Spd Cooling System 3 lL V6 Engine 4 quarts 4 quarts 7 quarts 6 quarts 8 quarts 3 80 L 3 80L 6 60 L 5 70L 7 60L WlthHeaterOnly 12 quarts 11 75L With Air Conditioning 1234 quarts 1 2 0 0L With Rear Climate Control 14 quarts 13 50L With Rear Heater CanadaOnly 14quarts 13 25L NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure...

Page 272: ...min your vehicle needs rejhgerant be sure theproper refrigerant is used I f you renot sure ask your Pontiac dealer FuelTa 20gallons Power Steering 3 lL V6 Engine Pump Only 1pint CompleteSystem 1 A pints Pump Only 1pint CompleteSystem 1 h pints 3800 V6 Engine 76 00 L 0 50 L 0 60 L 0 50 L 0 70 L Tire Pressures Sizes See CertificatiodTirelabel on driver sdoor WheelNutTorque 100pound feet 140Nom NOTE ...

Page 273: ... 2 3 4 5 6 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91O C 195 F 91O C Normal Maintenance Replacement parfs Air CleanerElement AC Type A 773C AC TypeA 974C EngineOilFilter AC TypePF 51 AC TypePF 47 PCV Valve AC Type CV 789C AC TypeCV 892C Spark Plugs AC Type R43TS AC Type 41 600 Gap 0 045 inch 1 14 mm Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm RemoteLockControlBatteries 2 DL 2016 DL 2016 ...

Page 274: ...E Year round antifreeze for 1052753 1 gal 3 8 L General chassis lube etc 1052497 14 oz 397 g Brake System 1052535 16 oz 0 5 L Automatic Transaxles 12345881 32 oz 1 O L 12345880 16 oz 0 5 L Enginelubrication SeeEngine Oil inthissection See your dealer for advice 1052367 16 oz 0 5 L Sliding door tracks 1052349 aerosol 12 oz 340 g Hood liftgate and door hinges Windshield washer fluid Power Steering S...

Page 275: ...HTS BULB Back pLigh ts 3057 FrontParking TurnSignalLights 3057NA License PlateLight 194 Halogen Headlights O u r 9006 Inner 9005 FrontSide Marker Lights 194NA Upper 2 Positions 194 Lower 2 Positions 2057 UnderhoodLight 561 Stop Tail TurnSignal Lights e74 ...

Page 276: ...IGHTS BULB Courtesy Lights CargoArea Sliding Door Stepwell FrontFloor Front Rear Readin Light Dome Light s Front Rear GloveBox Light Indicator Lights Turn SignalIndicators 562 562 194 562 906 561 561 194 74 74 ...

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Page 278: ...tiac dealer for details Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 278 Your Vehicle and the Environment 278 How This Part is Organized 279 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 280 Selecting the Right Schedule 280 Schedule1 ScheduleII Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services 286 At Each Fuel Fill A ScheduledMaintenanceServices B OwnerChecks Services 289 At Least Once ...

Page 279: ...eadthis part and note how you drive If you have anyquestions onhow to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices bur Vehicle and the Envimnment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps th...

Page 280: ...blications andhow to get lem in this manual See theIndex under Service hblications SectionB Owner Checks Services tellsyou what should be checked wheneveryou stop for fuel 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 departmentor another qualified servi...

Page 281: ...d supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedulesare for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will fmd these limits on your vehicle s CertificatiodTire label Seethe I d e x underLoading Your hide are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended unleaded fuel See the Index under Selecting t...

Page 282: ... temperatures are below freezing The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas You tow a trailer If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow ScheduleI ScheduleI1 Follow Schedule1 1only if noneof the above conditions is true 2 8 1 I ...

Page 283: ...as determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nulllfi the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion o f vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be pe ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record Tire and Wheel Rotation Inspection At 6 000 Miles...

Page 284: ...The services shown in this schedule for the first60 000 miles 100 000 km should be performed after the first60 000miles at the same intervals unless otherwise specified MILES 000 ...

Page 285: ...mended maintenancesem ces bepegomzed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED ITEM Nom SeeExpZanationo f Scheduled Maintenance Services following SchedulesI and II WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whicheveroccurs rst I 4 I Tire and Wheel Rotation Inspection At 7 500 Miles 12500 km and then every l 5 0 0 0 Miles 25 OOO km or...

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Page 287: ...oneor in combination with others such as SG CC SG CD or SF SG CC etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 5W 30or SAE 10W 30 see theI d e x under Engine Oil 2 Chassis Lubrication Lubricatethetransaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage Lubricate the front suspension and steering linkage I AnEmission Control Service ITEM NO...

Page 288: ...per operation we recommend a pressure testof both the cooling system and the pressure cap Transaxle Service Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions ITEM NO SERVICE In heavy city traffic wherethe outside tem perature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent tra...

Page 289: ... Inspect fuelt a n k cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint orany damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is not required Code D engine only Adjust the timing to the underhood label specifications Inspect the inside and outsideof the distributor cap and rotor for cracks carbon trackingand corrosion Cleanor replace as ...

Page 290: ...l Level Check the engineoil level and add the proper oil if necessary See the Index under Engine Oil for further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if WindshieldWasherCheck thewindshieldwasherfluidlevelinthewindshieldwashertankandaddtheproperfluid Fluid Level if necessary See the Idex under Windshield Washer Fluid...

Page 291: ...witch SteeringColumn Lock 1 Before youstart 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 NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turnoff the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park orN Neutral regular brake If the starter...

Page 292: ... parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove footpressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check theP Park mechanism s holding ability Shift toP Park Then release all brakes At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas wh...

Page 293: ... well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See the I d e x 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 c...

Page 294: ...ndex under Engine OiE conforming to GM Specification1825M GM PartNo 1052753or equivalent or approved recycled coolant conforming toGM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme l l Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid System Parking Brake Guides Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LBor GC LB Power Steering System GM Hydraulic Power Steeri...

Page 295: ... Washer Solvent 294 FWID LUBRICANT Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No l2345l20 syntheticSAE 5W 30 engine oil or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 Engine oil Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 105lSlS or equivalent ...

Page 296: ...RICANT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 12346003or 1052497 or equivalent Engine oilor Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol GMPart No 1052349 or equivalent white grease Dielectric Silicone Grease GMP t No 12345579or equivalent ee theIdex under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters val...

Page 297: ...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 portfolio isa Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I convenient place to store them ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED m m 296 ...

Page 298: ...d Part Fl Customer Satisfaction Procedure 29 CustomerAssistancefor the Hearing or Speechhpaixed 299 BBE MediatiodArbitmtionProgrm SIX Reporting Safkty Ddikts 302 Pontiac Radside Assistance Program 303 ...

Page 299: ...ontacting a member of Dealership Management it appearsyour concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contactGM of Canada Customer Assistance Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico orU S Virgin Islands call 1 809 7...

Page 300: ...the warranty booklet When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That iswhy we suggest you follow Step One firstif you have a concern Customer AssistanceFor the Hearing or Speech Impaired 0 To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Pontiac has installed special TDD Telecommunicati...

Page 301: ...rocedure However you may file a claim atany timeby contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing a 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 to file a claim you will have to provide your name and address the vehicle...

Page 302: ...oufirst file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may be remember that ifyou are unhappy with the resultsof BBB AUTO LINE you can still go to court because an arbitrator s decision is binding on GM but noton you unlessyou accept it Eligibility is limitedby vehicle age mileage and other factors For further information concerning the program call th...

Page 303: ...ea or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada 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 Youmay wri...

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Page 305: ...of Columbia and only for cars and light trucks withGVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to General Motorsof Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Pontiac regularly sends its dealers usefu service bulletins about Pontiac products Pontiac monitors p...

Page 306: ...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 variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What lbu ll Findin theIndex A list of all PSP spublished by Pontiac in a model year 1990or later PSP scovering all modelsof Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same index Order...

Page 307: ...rm fill itout and mail it in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you wantan additional 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 is1 800 551 4123 A Very Important Re...

Page 308: ...Pk S 91 PSP 4 15 00 1990 All PSP S S 90 PSP 4 15 00 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport S 9310 U 43 00 Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write informat...

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Page 310: ...cannotbefilledwithout the appropriate bulletin numbers These numbers may be found inthe PSP Index Your first Product Service Publication costs 4 00 each additionalPSP costs 2 00 P A Y M E N T Check orMoney Order payableto Helm Inc USA funds only do not send cash MasterCard VISA Account Number Expiration and areto include 6 50for additionalpostage and NOTE All listedprices are quoted in US funds Ca...

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Page 312: ...h Cassette Player X25 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer 127 AM FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player 130 Care of Audio Systems 136 Radio Reception For the Best 135 Setting the Clock 122 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 134 Adding Fluid 234 270 273 Checking Fluid 232 Shifting 64 Automatic Transaxle BBB Auto Line 300 Battery 242 AcidWarning 189 Jump Starting 187 BatteryWa...

Page 313: ...lts 259 Special Problems 257 Stains 257 Top of Instrument Panel 259 Underbody Maintenance 262 Vinyl andLeather 258 Warnings 255 257 259 260 261 Weatherstrips 261 White Sidewall Tires 261 Windshield and Wiper Blades 260 Clock Setting the 122 Cluster InstrumentPanel 102 Comfort Controls 1 1 1 Air Conditioner 115 Climate Control System ll5 Quick Reference Guide 114 Climate Control Rear 117 Cleaning H...

Page 314: ...olant 235 270 273 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage see Coolant Engine Exhaust 71 DangerousGas in 60 71 181 Parking with the Engine Running 70 72 When Towing a Trailer 181 Engine Identification 264 Engine Oil 225 270 Additives 229 Checking Adding 225 Disposing of Used Oil 230 Energy Conserving 228 Pressure Gage 106 Pressure Indicator 106 When to Change 229 Engine Overheating 107 195 196 235 Engine S...

Page 315: ... Positions see ShiJting the Transaxle GearshiftLever seeShljhngthe Pamade Glove Box 92 Halogen Bulbs 243 HazardWarning Flashers 186 Headlight Taillight Removing and Replacing 243 244 Headlights 80 Halogen Bulbs 243 High Low Beam Changer 82 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 82 On Reminder 81 Replacement Bulb 274 Wiring 269 Head Restraint 12 Hearing or Speech Impaired 299 Heater seeComfort Controls...

Page 316: ...r Light Control 82 Interior Lights Override Switch 86 On Reminder 81 Operation of 80 Reading 87 Removing Replacing Bulbs 243 244 Replacement Bulbs 274 Taillights 80 244 Turn Signal 74 Underhood 225 Warning Lights 104 Lights on Reminder 81 Loading YourVehicle 95 245 ElectronicLevelControl 98 246 Locks Manual 47 Power 48 Long Distance Driving 168 Low Fuel Warning 105 Low Oil PressureWarning 106 Lubr...

Page 317: ...g Fluid 238 271 273 Power Windows 74 269 Pregnancy Useof Safety Belts During 27 Problems on theRoad 185 Publications 304 seeAppearance Care Radiator Overheating see Overheated Engine Radiator PressureCap 200 238 Radio seeAudio Systems Reading Lights 87 Rear Climate Control 1 1 7 Rear Safety Belts 28 Rear Seats 13 Adjusting 1 7 Removing 13 1 5 Replacing 14 18 Third Row Entry 15 Rear Window Defogger...

Page 318: ...0 SeatAdjustment lo 17 Seat Belts see Sufety Belts Seat Controls 10 Head Restraint 12 Manual Front Seat 10 Manual Reclining Seatback 1 1 Power Seat Six Way 1 1 Rear Seats Adjusting 17 Removing l3 15 Replacing 14 18 Third Row Entry 15 Reclining Seatback 1 1 Seats 10 Bench l3 31 38 Bucket l5 32 39 Service Engine Soon Light 109 Service Information 216 Service Parts Identification Label 264 Service Pu...

Page 319: ...s 270 Circuit BreakerdRelays 268 Electrical Equipment Add on 63 122 264 Engine 272 Fluids Lubricants 273 Fuses 266 ReplacementParts 272 ServiceParts Identification Label 264 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 263 Temperature Warning 107 Theft 52 Thermostat 238 Tilt Steering Wheel 73 Time Setting the 122 TireLoading 245 248 Tires 247 Blow Out 203 Buying New 250 Chains 2l2 254 Flat Changing 204 Infla...

Page 320: ... 68 108 Gate Ajar 110 LowFuel 105 Service Engine Soon 109 Sliding Door Ajar 110 Washer Windshield 84 Weight Gross Axle Weight Rating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR 245 GVWR 245 Wheel Alignment Tire Balance 253 WheelNuts 206 Wheel Nut Torque 210 271 Wheel Replacement 253 Windows 73 Side Latches 73 Windows Power 74 269 Windshield Washer 84 Fluid 239 Windshield Wipers 83 269 Blade Replacement 245 C...

Page 321: ...battery needs no water See Page 242 WindshieMWasherFiuiid See Page 239 lmnsaxie Ruid I See Page 232 s Capacity 20 U S Gal 76 L 1 Use unleaded gasonly 87 octane or higher See Page 217 Cooling Systen 7 Check and add coolant only at the coolant recoverytank The fluid should be at theFULL HOT mark when the engine compact spare 6 SeePage 212 420kPa ...

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