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Summary of Contents for 1994 Firebird

Page 2: ...s Controls m 41 Comfort Coqtrols Audio Systems 103 Your Driving and the Road m 125 Probiems on the Road 151 Appearance Care m 183 Maintenance Schedule A 239 Customer Assistance Information m 259 Including Reporting Safety Defects on page 261 hdeX s m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m 269 Servi ce Station Information Last Page Printedin U S A Part No 10260939 A Second Edition 1 ...

Page 3: ...e name GeneralMotors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Motor Division wherever it appears in thismanual For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprihires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en frangis chez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Pontiac Motor Division General Motors Corp...

Page 4: ...ontrols Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the comfort controls and how to operate your sound 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 tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Part 6 ...

Page 5: ...t in this book This safety symba means Don t Don tdo this or Don let this happen NOTICE These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices In the notice area we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tel...

Page 6: ...s or Flame Could b Explode Battery m These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock Window Up Down a These symbolshave to do with yourlights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction HazardWarningFlashers A A Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Courtesy Lights Fog Lamps These symbols are on some of your controls Windshi...

Page 7: ... are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System1 7 Fuel Engine Oil Pressure w Brake Canada 0 8 Anti Lock Brake System Canada Low Coolant m Here are some other symbols you may see Hatchnrunk Release a Hood Release Lighter Horn Speaker Convertible Top Switch 6 ...

Page 8: ...traint Systems Seats and Seat Controls 8 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 14 Why Safety Belts Work 15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers 17 Safety Belt Reminder Light 18 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 19 Children 30 Child Restraints 31 Larger Children 38 SafetyBeltExtender 39 CheckingYour Restraint Systems 40 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash 40 c ...

Page 9: ...nt it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is lockedinto place Be sure the lever returns to its original position after moving the seat rour Way Manual Seat omove the driver s seat forward or backward lift the lever under the left ront of the seat Slide the seat to where rou want it Then release the lever and ry to move the seat with your body to nak...

Page 10: ...of the eat go up and down The center control makes the whole seat o up and down orforward and Jackward Fully ArticulatingSport Seat Option If your Pontiac has these seats the driver sseat has the four way manual seat adjuster See Four Way Manual Seat earlier in this part The passenger seat has the two way manual seat adjuster See Manual Front Seat earlier in this part 9 ...

Page 11: ...you want To release the support continue pulling up To engage it again push down firmly The switch pads on the outer sides of the seats inflate and deflate parts of your seatback The two buttons that have dots inflate md deflate the outer parts of the seatback T o inflate push the raised button To leflate push the indented button I O ...

Page 12: ...ted button To adjust the seatback lift the leveron the outerside of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will goto its original upright position But don t have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving If you have fullyarticulating sport seats your recliner lever looks like this I 1 I I ...

Page 13: ...sition reduces the chance of a neck injury ina crash If you have the fully articulating sport seat you have a six way head restraint It can be adjusted up and down forward and rearward or tilted To adjust it forward pull the restraint forward To adjust it rearward pull the restraint forwardall the way to release it Then move it to the position you want 12 ...

Page 14: ...nal position make sure the seatback is locked The latch must be downfor the seat to work properly Folding Rear Seatback The rear seatback in your Pontikc folds down to provide more storage Space To fold the seatback down i 1 Pull forward on both levas 2 Fold the seatback down To raise the seatback 1 Pull it up to the locked up6ght 2 Be sure both latches hold the seatback 1 position in place Have t...

Page 15: ...s and Canadian provinces he law says to wear safety belts Here s vhy They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without bel...

Page 16: ...ide inor on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10mph 16 kmk so is the child When the bikehits the block it stops But the child keeps going Take the simplest vehicle Suppwe it s just a seat on wheels I ...

Page 17: ...ats and Restraint Systems Put someone on it Get itup to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield I6 ...

Page 18: ...ch good sense H e e Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Amswers Q Won t I be trapped in tlie vehicle afteran aecidemt ifI m wearing a safetybelt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance ofbeing conscious during and after an accident so you canunbuckle and get out is much greater ...

Page 19: ...sions Q If I ma good driver andI never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And thegreatest number of serious inju...

Page 20: ...Pontiac see the section after this one called Children Follow those rulesfor everyone s protection I First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehiclehas We ll start with thedriver position Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wearit properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to...

Page 21: ...ver had to I L I L 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap partof the belt should be worn ow and snug on the hips just touching he thighs In a crash this applies force to he strong pelvic bones And you d be ess likelyto slide under the lap belt If rou slid underit the belt would apply orce at your abdomen This could cause eri...

Page 22: ...eltis too loose It won give nearly as much protectionthis way Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 2 What swrongwith this k The shoulder belt is worn u er the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 21 ...

Page 23: ...belt is twisted across the body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If youslam the door on it you can damagebott the belt and your vehicle 22 ...

Page 24: ... can seriously injure small children Follow the instructions on the passenger safety belt Caution label REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED If the air bag readiness light comes on while you are driving or doesn t come on when you first start your vehicle see your dealer for service PRINTED IN U S A See your Owner s Manual for more information PART NO C20 30 355 Supplemental I...

Page 25: ...is light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means thesystem is ready Remember if the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The ...

Page 26: ...y particular crash the determination of whether theair bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle sdeceleration of which vehicle damage is only one indication Repaircost is not a good indicator of whetheran air bag should have deployed What makes anair bag inflate n afrontal or near fron...

Page 27: ...some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possiblyother parts The service manual hasinformation about the need to replace other parts 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system if the air bag deploys in a...

Page 28: ...ne including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wearsafety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be wornas low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it smore likely that the fetus won t behurt in a crash ...

Page 29: ...ety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts lere s how to wearone properly 28 1 Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling untilyou can buckleit Pull upon the latch plateto make sure it is secure If the ...

Page 30: ...h this applies force tc the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slideunder the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulde and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a cr...

Page 31: ...e Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants andall children smaller than adultsize In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 30 ...

Page 32: ...e restraint tohelp reduce the chance of personal injury Theinstructionsthat come withthe infant or childrestraint will show youhow to do that I Where to Put the Restraint 4ccident statistics show that children are safer if they arerestrained in the ear rather than the front seat We qt 3eneral Motors therefore recommend hat you put your childrestraint in the ear seat NEVER put a rear facing hild re...

Page 33: ...y hild restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it TopStrap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it f you have a convertible don t use a restraint that has a top strap in your vehicle because the...

Page 34: ...hicle U ieeuring a Chi ldRestraint in the Rear kat Cau ll be using the lap shoulder belt See he earlier section about the top strqp if he child restraint hasone Put the restraint on the seat F O O W the instructions for the child restraint I Secure the child in the child restraint as theinstructions say 1 Pick up the latch pl ate andrun th e la1 and shoulder portionsof the vehicle s saGty Wit thio...

Page 35: ...ghten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down 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 the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 34 ...

Page 36: ... You ll be using thelap shoulderbelt See the earlier section about thetop strap if the child restraint has one You ll needa safety locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold or from your Pontiac dealer GM Part No 94844571 The locking clip must be the same as the one shown here 35 ...

Page 37: ...ild restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run thelap and shoulderportions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructionswill show you how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face orneck putit behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is pos...

Page 38: ...s to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and remove the locking clip Letthe safety belt go back all theway The safety belt will movefreely againand be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger 37 ...

Page 39: ...ould wearthe vehicle s safety belts Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rearseat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckledupcan be thrown out in a crash 38 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people whoare ...

Page 40: ... on the hips just touching thechild s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 4 Safety BeltExtender If the vehicle s safetybelt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t longenough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It sfree When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for y...

Page 41: ...After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary Butif the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts Sf belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn t being usedat the timeof the collisio...

Page 42: ...or Locks Part 2 Features Controls Theft and Theft Deterrents NewVehicle Break In Ignitionswitch Automatic Transmission ManualTransmission Limited Slip Rear Axle Parking EngineExhaust Windows Horn Tiltwheel TheTurn Signal Headlight Beam Lever Mirrors Twin Lift off Roof Panels Storage and Compartments SunVisors AshtrayandLighter Instrument Panel and Cluster ConvertibleTop Starting Your Engine Operat...

Page 43: ...Features and Controls Keys he ignition keys are for the ignition on14 ihe door keys are for the doors and all bther locks 42 ...

Page 44: ... using these plugs If you need a new ignition key go to your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 NOTICE I Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can havea lot of trouble get ting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keysinside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get...

Page 45: ...keys open your door andset the locks from inside Then get out andclose the door emote Lock Control Option F your Pontiac has this option you can Ick and unlock your doors or unlock our hatch from about 30 feet 9 m using le key chain transmitter supplied with our vehicle our Remote Lock Control operates on a 3dio frequency subject to Federal lommunications Commission FCC des his device complies wit...

Page 46: ...ic transmission If you have a manual transmission the parking brake must be set The system will turnon the interior lights for about 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to Run when you unlock thedoors or hatch The interior lights will come on for about two seconds when you lock thedoors Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each key chaintransmitter is coded to prevent another trans...

Page 47: ...on on the first transmitter The door locks should lock and unlock Press any button on thesecond transmitter The door locks should lock and unlock Remove the fusedjumper from the DLC The system will not work unless the jumper is removed Check that all the buttons on both transmitters work correctly f the transmitters don t work or if you d rather not matchthe transmitters yourself see your Pontiac ...

Page 48: ... Hatch Release Option ress the switch underthe light controls o unlock the hatch from inside your Jehicle If you have an automatic ransmission your shift lever must be n P Park or N Neutral to use the witch If you have a manual transmission md the ignition switchis in Run you nust set the parkingbrake before you can Ise the switch The switch only works whenthe ignition witch is in Run or Acc or wh...

Page 49: ... ignition If you walk away from yourvehcle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Pontiac and open the driver s door ydu llheai a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked andso will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission takin...

Page 50: ... Key IIis a passive theft deterrent iystem This means you don t have to do mything different to arm or disarm the iystem It works when you insert or emovethe key from the ignition ASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in he ignition key that matches a decoder n your vehicle When the PASS Key IIsystem senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For ab...

Page 51: ...gnition key See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II to have a new keymade If you re ever driving and the SECURITY lightcomes on and stays on you will beable to restart your engine if you turnit off Your PASS Key I1 system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your Pontiac dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key system If you lose or dam...

Page 52: ...warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in Off and the keyis in the ignition Run D Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the Run position whenthe engine is running But even when theengine is not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display someinstrument p...

Page 53: ...il youshut the door Once you have shut the door these accessories willcontinue to work for approximately 35 seconds After this time you will not be able to use these accessories untilthe next time you open a door or turn on the ignition Starting YourEngine Automatic Transmission Move your shift leverto P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To res...

Page 54: ...way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If youdon t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle inthe Index To start yourVS engine 1 Withoutpushingthe accelerator pedal turn the ignition keyto Start...

Page 55: ...ion system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Driving through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly throughdeep puddles or standing water wat...

Page 56: ...ou may press 2ND GEAR TART again to turnoff this feature Yhenever you start your vehicle the ransmission is in the NORMAL mode Engine Coolant Heater EngineBlock Heater OPTION In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior...

Page 57: ...verything 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 advicefor that particular area Autamatic Transmission There are several different positionsfor your shift lever P Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily 56 ...

Page 58: ...before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting out of P Park in this part R Reverse Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped T o rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without jamaging your transmission see Stuck n Sand Mu...

Page 59: ...n 2 Second Gear for more than5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 kmh or you can damage your transmission Use E J or D as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine 1 First Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lev...

Page 60: ...he clutch pedalas you press theacceleratorpedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into 3 4 and 5 the same wayyou do for 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on theaccelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehiclestops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start...

Page 61: ...Press the clutch pedal as you let up on theaccelerator pedal andshift into 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the acceleratorpedal 3 4 5 and 6 Third Fourth Fifth and Sixth Gears Shift into 3 4 5 and 6 the sameway you do for 2 Slowly let up on theclutch pedal as you press theaccelerator pedal To Stop Let upon the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicles...

Page 62: ... these onditions The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170 F 77 C You are going 15 20 mph 24 32 km h and You are at 35 throttle or less When this light is on the gear shift lever will let you shift from 1 First gear to 4 Fourth gears only Once you are in 4 Fourth gear you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear Follow theshift speeds inthis chart when the SKIP SHIFT light i...

Page 63: ...2 64 40 24 Code P 50 45 40 25 15 5 7L LTI NIA 72 75 51 59 34 35 21 25 Code S 45 47 32 37 21 28 13 1 6 gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance NOTICE If you skip more thanone gear when you downshift or if you race the engine when you downshift you can damage the clutch or transmission Limited Slip Rear Axle If you have this feature your rear axle can giveyou additional tra...

Page 64: ...pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button Hold therelease button in as you move the brakelever all the way down NOTICE Driving withthe parking brake on can cause yourrear brakes to over heat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer in the ...

Page 65: ...can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand yourvehicle is in P Park Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brakeis firmly set beforeyou leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the P Park position hold the regular brake pedal down T...

Page 66: ...SSION Your Pontiac has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the Run position See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shiftout of F Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application The...

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Page 68: ...u ever have to hereare some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index f you areparlung on a hill andif you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each door window 6 7 ...

Page 69: ...e window is in the Express Down node when it has loweredto the position IOU want Power Windows Option With power windows switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on or whenRAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index You can also open the passenger window any amount by pressing the switch and releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want 68 Horn...

Page 70: ...heel in place I The Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever helever on the left side of the steering dumn includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight HigNLow Beam and Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option rurn Signal and Lane Change ndicator he turn signal has two upward for Light and two downward for Left lositions These positions allow you to ignal a...

Page 71: ...gnal aturn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs feadlight High Low Beam 0change the headlights from low beam 3 high or high to low pull theturn signal ver all the way toward you Then lease it When the high beams are on lis blue light on the instrument panel lso will be on Windshield Wipers fou control the windshield wipersby urning the bandwith the wiper symbol In it or a...

Page 72: ... breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to preventan overload WindshieleiWasher At the top ofthe turn signal leverthere s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washerfluid on the windshield just push the paddle The washer will continuc to spray until yourelease the paddle The wipers will clear the window and wipe a few moretimes before stoppingor returning to the ...

Page 73: ...his allows for expansion which could damage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint h i s e Control opnoN Vith Cruise Control you can maintain a peed of about 25 mph 40 k m h or more rrithout keeping your foot on the ccelerator This can reallyhelp on long ips Cruise Control does not work at peeds belowabout...

Page 74: ...eed upposeyou set yourCruise Contrd at desired speed and then you apply the rake This of course shuts off the lruise Control But you don t need to eset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the lruise Control switch from ON tb WA Resume Accelerate for about lalf a second lou ll goright back up toyour chosen peed and stay there 73 Q ...

Page 75: ...old it there until you get up to the speed you want andthen release the switch To increase your speed in verysmall amounts move the switchto WA for lessthan half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 k m h faster ro Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Zontrol ihere are two ways to reduce your speed vhile using cruise control Push in the button at the en...

Page 76: ...pplying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t useCruise Control on steep hills ro Get Outof Cruise Control here are several ways to turn off the 3ruise Control I Step lightly on the brake pedal or pus1 the clutch pedal if you have amanual transmission OR Move the Cruise switch to OFF o Erase Speed Memory Yhen you turnoff the Cruise Contro...

Page 77: ...uthority for applicable lighting regulations Main Light Control The main light control is a knob that works these lights Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Sidemarker lights Instrument panel lights Turn the knob to vto turn on your headlights and okbpoperating lights Turn the knob to p to turn on your parking lights without your headlights Turn the knob to OFF to turnoff the light...

Page 78: ... lightsoff and turnthe knob lockwise If the headlight doors aren t working properly see your Pontiac dealer for help Daytime Running Lights Canada The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL area useful feature in that DIU can make your vehiclemore visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylighthours DRLare requiredon new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL wo...

Page 79: ...on work ro turn the fog lights on push the right ide of the switch Push 0 to turn the Fog lights off A light on the switch will ome on when the fog lights are on t Fog lights willgo off whenever your high beams come on When the high beams go Dff the fog lights will comeon again Znterior Lights Courtesy Lights When any door is opened several interior lights go on These lights are courtesy lights Th...

Page 80: ...a hat you can adjust it up and down or side o side lou can adjust the mirror for day or night Iriving Pullthe tab for night driving to educe glare Push the tab for daytime Iriving vlanual Adjust Mirror idjust the passenger side outside mirror yhand so that you canjust seethe side f your vehicle when you are sitting in a omfortabledriving position Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is con...

Page 81: ...he touch padto adjust the mirror The control only works when the ignition switch is in Run or Acc or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Twin Lift offRoof Panels OPTION If you have this option you can remove one or both lift off roof panels rhe door key unlocks the panels The ock is over the front door window Turn he keyto the left to unlock the panel _j 80 ...

Page 82: ...en theclose out panel completely Place the panel in thecorrect slot DRIVER or PASSENGER in the rear area of your vehicle Makesure the handle is open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot lush the handle closedto secui ethe panel I the slot To lock each panel in the torage area use yourdoor key 81 ...

Page 83: ...h the topraised and restingon the center toof rail slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel with the vinyl side to the glass between theglass and plastic trim making sure the edge marked DRIVERFRONT is pointing to the front of the vehicle 3 4 Open the latch and closethe T top Check to see if there are any gaps showing Unlatch the T top and adjust the sunshade as required Once the sunshadeis insta...

Page 84: ...2 u can store the sunshadestwo different ays When the T topsare in use store the sunshades in their storage area in the rear of the vehicle and makesure the close out panel is in it s closed upright position When you have the T topsoff and in their storage slots store the sunshades on the T tops intheir installed position Storage and Compartments Glove Box To open theglove box lift up onthe lever ...

Page 85: ...either cassettetapes or compactdiscs Jose Out Panel The close out panel can be closedfor lidden storage in the rear areaof your rehicle ro remove theclose out panel I Close the panel If the close out panel is not closed and resting on the trim panel it cannot be removed Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it Then slide the close out panel along the groove in the trim panel Ceverse the steps to ins...

Page 86: ...ear your cupholder NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burninto your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter pushit in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold acigarette 1ighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away...

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Page 88: ...ghter 11 Parking Brake Lever 12 Cupholder 13 Storage Console and Cassette Tape 14 TransmissionMode Switch Compact Disc Storage as equipped Automatic Transmission 15 Shift Lever 16 Ashtray Automatic Transmission 17 Rear Window Defogger Switch 18 Steering Wheel Controls 19 Remote Hatch Release 20 ConvertibleTop Switch 21 Traction Control Switch if equipped if equipped 22 Ashtray ManualTransmission 8...

Page 89: ...ters per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Pontiac s odometer is tamper resistant If you can see silver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to tLirn it back The numbers may not be true U S shown Canada similar You may wonder what happensif your Pontiac needsa new odometer installed I...

Page 90: ...gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go on whenthere may be or is 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 youturn the ignition key just to let you knowthey re working If youare familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when t...

Page 91: ...re or less gas to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads 1 2full but it took more or less than half ofthe tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves a little when you turn stop or speed up When you turn the engine off the gage doesn t go back to E Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac s hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts If one part isn t working theother part can sti...

Page 92: ...ake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti lock this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay onfor three seconds That s normal If thelight doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere is a problem If the light flashes when you red...

Page 93: ... and the regular brake ystemwarning light isn t on you still lave brakes but you don thave anti lock wakes TCS OFF kaction Control System Warning ight Option men the traction control system is off he TCS OFF light will come on This ight willalso come onfor three seconds ach time you start your vehicle as a bulb heck andif there s a system failure See Traction Control System in the Index The tracti...

Page 94: ...for a fewseconds after the anti lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The LOW TRAC light also comes on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is started Sngine Coolant Temperature Gage his gage shows the engine coolant emperature If the gagepointer moves nto the red area your engine is too hot t means that yourengine coolant fias werhe...

Page 95: ...llow zone your battery may not be able to power certain electrical accessories like ABS 94 If this happens your ABS INOP light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System WarningLight in this part f you mustdrive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone turn f f all youraccessories including your omfort control and audio systems Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light...

Page 96: ...ne oil pressure heengine oil pressure gage shows the ngine oilpressure in psi pounds per quare inch in the U S or kPa cilopascals in Canada when the engine running Oilpressure should be 20 to 0 psi 140to 550 kPa It may vary with ngine speed outside temperature and il viscosity butreadings above the red rea show the normaloperating range leadings inthe red area tell you that the ngine is low onoil ...

Page 97: ...youstart your ngine the light will come on briefly If he light doesn t come on have it epaired If thelight stays on after startine ourengine your engine oil level may be 30 low You may need to addoil See Engine Oil in the Index INOTICE The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level when you are starting your engine It does not keep monitoring the level once your en gine is running Also ...

Page 98: ...ving with the LOW COOLANT light on could cause your Pontiac to overheat See Engine Overheating in the Index Your Pontiac could be damaged and it wouldn t be covered by your warranty Convertible Top The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top To Lower Your Convertible Top NOTICE Don t leave yoqxconvertible out with the top down for any long periods of time The sun ...

Page 99: ...the storage qrea besure there are no objects in the way of the folded stored top The weight of a stored top on items in the storage area will cause the convertible top back glass to break Unlock the front of the convertible to by pushing on the smaller part of the latch then pulling down on the larger part of the latch Be sure the hook on the latch that attaches into the hole at the windshield rel...

Page 100: ...lose the trunk To Raise Your Convertible Tap 1 Park on a level surface Set the parking brake firmly If you have an automatic transmission shift into P Park If you have a manual transmission shift into R 7 Reverse The ignition must be in the ACC or Run position Lower both sun visors Lowerboth windows at least three inches If the boot cover is in place it must be removedfirst 2 Open the trunk Remove...

Page 101: ...es of the boot cover by lifting rear cover and sliding them outof their slots 4 Store each pieceof the coverin its separate compartmentin the storage bag Store in the trunk and close the trunk 5 Push and hold the top of the convertible top switch loo ...

Page 102: ...ower loss such 1 sa dead battery youcan still raise or ower the top manually by rotating the ralve inthe left side of the trunk left side trim panel Lift upthe tab and turn the valve clockwise to release the hydraulic pressure Turn the ignition key to the LOCK positon You can now raise or lower your top manually Be sure to close the valve afterinstalling your top so you can raise or lower itelectr...

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Page 104: ...efoggingand Defrosting Windows 105 Air Conditioner Controls 106 Cooling 106 RearWindow Defogger 107 _ _ Flow Through Ventilation System Audiosystems 107 108 Settingtheclock 109 AMPM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player 109 AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Graphic Equalizer 112 AM FM Stereowith Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer 118 AM FM Stereowith Compact Disc Player 115 UnderstandingR...

Page 105: ...emperature of the air can not be less than the temperature of the outside air Air Control Knob OFF The system is off 2 Air flows through the upper air vents 3 Air is directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts A This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defroster vents 3 Air is directed through the windshield defroster ve...

Page 106: ...but sunny days This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet 1 Turn the air control knob to d 2 Turn the temperature control knob to 3 Turn the fan control knob to theright a comfortable setting VentiMon or mildoutside temperatures when little leating or cooling is needed you can still iirect outside air through your vehicle I Turn the air control knob to 2 2 Turn ...

Page 107: ...days This setting cools outside air and directs through the upper air vents The air conditioner comtxessor oDerates in MAX NC and i i V J and 9when the outside temperature is a6 e freezing When the air conditioner is on you may sometimesnotice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desirec...

Page 108: ...lso turn the defogger off by pressing the switchagain Do not attach anythinglike a temporary vehicle licenseor a decal across the defogger gridon the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you couldcut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t becovered by your warranty low Through Ventilation ystem our Pontiac s flow...

Page 109: ...aint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate 111its controls to be sure you re getting he most out of the advanced engineering hat went into it f you have power doorlocks your vehicle has afeature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you a nplay your audio system even after the ignition is off See the Index under Retained Accessory Power NOTICE Befo...

Page 110: ...WER to turn the systemon or off Volume Turn the VOLUME knob toadjust the sound AM FM Press AMEM to get AM FM1 or FM2 The lighted display shows your selection ne Press TUNE to release the knob Turn the knobto choose radio stations Push TUNE back in to store it when not tuning Recall Press RECALL torecall the station being played or the clock display You can also press RECALL to display the time whe...

Page 111: ... TREBLE to the left to reduce the noise Adjusting the Speakers Balance Press BAL to release the knob Turnthe knob to move the sound between theright and left speakers Push BAL back in to store it when not adjusting Fade Press FADE torelease the knob Turn theknob to move the sound between thefront and rear speakers Push FADE back in to store it when not adjusting To Play a CassetteTape Your tape pl...

Page 112: ...top the tape from searching Noise Reduction Press 00 to reduce tape noise This symbol will appear in the display To Stop theTape Player Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off The cassette stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where itstopped cassette and switchto the radio Press TAPE PLAY torestart the cassette at the point where it stopped e Press EJECT to remove the c...

Page 113: ...it when not tuning Recall Press RECALL to recall the station being played of the clock display You can also press RECALL to display the time when the ignition is off Seek Press SEEK A or SEEK to go to the next lower or higher station and stay there Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons letyou return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons forup to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FMl and 6 FM2 1 Press AMEM t...

Page 114: ...ng To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work wellin this player A cassette symbol will appear in the upper left corner of the display whenever a tape is inserted The longer side with the tape visible goes in first If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound it may n...

Page 115: ...ill resume playing at the point where itstopped Press AM FM to stop playing the cassette and switchto the radio Press TAPE PLAY to restartthe cassette at the point where itstopped Press EJECT to remove the cassette or stop the cassette and switch to radio EJECT will work with the ignition or radio off Press EJECT to load a cassette when the radio is Off NOTE This radio has a broken tape feature th...

Page 116: ...Press RECALL to recall the station being played or the clock display You can also press RECALL to display the time when the ignition is off Seek Press SEEK A or SEEK to go to the next lower or higher station and stay there Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons letyou return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FM1 and 6 FM2 1 Press A to choose AM FMl 2 Tunein the...

Page 117: ...usting To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin please note don t use the mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs With the audio system on insert a disc into the slot withthe label side up CD will appear on the display and track 1 will begin to play If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display it could be that The disc is upside down It is dirty ...

Page 118: ...he power off or turnthe ignition key off The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped Press AMFM to stop playing the disc and switch to radio Press CDPLAY to restartthe disc at the point where itstopped Press EJECT to eject thedisc or stop the disc and switchto radio EJECT will work with the ignition or radio off Press EJECT to loada disc when the audio system...

Page 119: ...back in to store it when not tuning Recall Press RECALL to recall the station being played or the clock display You can also press RECALL to display the time when the ignition is off Seek Press SEEK A or SEEK to go to the next loweror higher station and stay there Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons letyou return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FMl and 6 F...

Page 120: ...act Disc Before you begin please note don t use the mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs With the audio system on insert a disc into the slot withthe label side up CD will appear on the display and track1 wil begin to play If the disc comes back out and ERR appears onthe display it could be that 0 The disc isupside down 0 Itisdirty scratched or wet 0 Ther...

Page 121: ...e used or ignored If ignored the System functions normally If it is used your system won t be usable if it s ever stolen When the system is active the indicator light will flash while the ignition is off Setting Your Security Code The instructions below tell you how to enter a security code into the system If your vehicle loses battery powerfor any reason you mustenter the securitycode again befor...

Page 122: ...ease the button 3 Press HR until the first one or two 4 Press AM FM SEC will appear digits of your code appear on the display andthe unit will work If LOC shows the numbers did not match and the unit is still locked How to Change Your Security Code You can change your security code by following these steps 1 Using your old code follow the directions given under Shutting Off the Theft Deterrent Fea...

Page 123: ...has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette This wet type cleaning system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn If you use this typeof cleaner the radio may eject the cartridge Thisis normal and is the result ofa feature in the tape player that e...

Page 124: ... the edge Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling discs Pickup discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mastantenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast shouldever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it ...

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Page 126: ...ions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Part 4 Your Driving andthe Road Defensive Driving 126 DrunkenDriving 126 Zontrol of aVehicle 128 DrivingatNight 136 DrivingintheRain 137 7reeway Driving 139 lillandMountainRoads 141 rowingaTrailer 144 3tyDriving 138 WinterDriving 142 r 125 ...

Page 127: ...to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims very year Alcohol takes awaythree hings thatanyone needs todrive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle relateddeaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the resultof someone who was drinkin...

Page 128: ... it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very importantto keep in mind that the abilityto drive is affected well below aBAC of 0 10 percent Research shows thatthe driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statis...

Page 129: ...eans you can lose mtrol of your vehicle 1 i 1 1 i I 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 I I I Braking 3ralung action involves perception time md reaction time st you have to decide to push on the rake pedal That s perception time rhen you have to bring up your foot md do it That s reaction time 4verage reaction time is about 3 4 of a econd But that s onlyan average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or...

Page 130: ...me power brake assist Butyou will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it make take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be harderto push mti Lock Brakes ABS our Pontiac has an advanced electronic lraking system that will help prevent kidding ABS INOP This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle When you start your vehicle or when you begin to drive ...

Page 131: ...rakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid the LOW TRAC light will come on See Low Traction Light in the Index Traction Control System Option LT1 V8 Engine Your vehicle may have a traction control system that li...

Page 132: ...ys leave the systemon But you can urn the traction control system off if you ver need to You should turn the system Iffif your vehicleever gets stuckin sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your ehicle in the Index 0turn the systemoff press the button ear thecenter of the console behind the hift lever The light on thebutton will ooff and the TCS OFF warning light Jill comeon and stay on Ifthe traction ...

Page 133: ...raction you can getin a curve depends onthe condition of your tires and the roadsurface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in acurve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work where thetires meet theroad Unless you have traction...

Page 134: ...cision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly andjust as quickly straighten the wheel mce you have avoided the object The fact that such emergencysituations xe always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and w...

Page 135: ... Also youwon t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When itlooks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don tget too close Time yourmove so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you willhave a running start that more than makes ...

Page 136: ... the accelerationskid If you do not have traction control or ifthe system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot offthe acceleratorpedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your bot off the accelerator pedal andquickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for asecond skid if ...

Page 137: ...ses Your eyes will haveless trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or twQ or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doe...

Page 138: ...they sh0 w signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubberstart o separatefrom the ins erts Driving too fast though largk wqkx puddles or even going through me car washes can cause problems too l he water m y affect your brakes Tm to avoid puddles But if you can t Wy to slow downbefore you hit them i 137 I ...

Page 139: ... it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be preparedto have your view restrictedby road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Ti...

Page 140: ...signal A traffic light is there because the comer is busy enoughto need it When a light turns green andjust before youstart to move checkboth ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 139 ...

Page 141: ...e the lenses clean 0 Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure WeatherForecasts What sthe weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system maps Maps Do you have up to date Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a conditi...

Page 142: ... a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better In hilly terrain you may want to switch to the PERFORMANCE mode for better performance Stay in your ownlane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don tswing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at s...

Page 143: ... flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bagof sand a pieceof old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if the...

Page 144: ...fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On anotherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you reactually...

Page 145: ...ed a well charged batteryto restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights Letthe heater run for awhile 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 feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm ...

Page 146: ...r speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the traileradds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decideto Pull a Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 There are many different laws including speed limitrestrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will belegal not only where you live but also where you ll b...

Page 147: ... people who will be riding in the vehicle Andif you will tow a trailer you mustsubtract the tongue load from your vehlcle s capacity weight because your vehicle willbe carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle inthe Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weight 10 of the total loaded trailer weig...

Page 148: ...sure to read andfollow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because youhave anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If YOU do both brakesystems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get t...

Page 149: ...fore you start down a longor steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might haveto use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speedto around 45mph 70km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you are towing a trailerand you have an automatic transmission with Overdrive you may prefer to d...

Page 150: ...owing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operationare automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re traileri...

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Page 152: ...hat to do tbout some problems thatcan ccuron the road Part 5 Problems on the Road 3azardWarningFlashers lump Starting rowingYourVehicle Engineoverheating faTireGoesFlat fYou re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow I I 1 1 1 151 ...

Page 153: ... into make your front and rear turn signal lightsflash on and off Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in 0turn off the flashers pull out on the ollar Vhen the hazard warning flashers are on our turn signals won t work Ither Warning Devices Fyou carry reflective triangles you can et one up at the side of the road about 00 feet 100m behind...

Page 154: ...utomatic transmission it won t start that way ro Jump StartYour Pontiac 1 Cheik the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each Pontiac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems 3 Turn of...

Page 155: ...g insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too I54 ...

Page 156: ...inal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one But don t use the junction block on yourPontiac 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery snegative terminal Don t letthe other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go tathe dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engine of the vehicle with...

Page 157: ...bles in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B GoodBattery C Dead Battery I I T tc U 1 tc If a c a c tl nl B h n 1 Towing Your Vehicle ry to havea GM dealer ora professional wing servicetow your Pontiac The sua1towing equipmentis a sling type 4 or a wheel lift B or car carrier C wtruck your vehicle has ...

Page 158: ... your vehicle has rear wheel The make model and year of your Whether you can still move the shift If there was an accident what was When the towing servicearrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them vehicle lever damaged 157 I I I r l ...

Page 159: ...ehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will bedamaged If these limits must beexceeded then the rear wheels haveto be supported on a dolly Front Towing Hook Ups Attach T hook chainsto slots in frame rearward of front wheelson both sides NOTICE Do not attach ...

Page 160: ...fety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm T I C E I Take care not to damage the brake pipes and hoses or the ABS sensor and wiring NOTICE Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoiddamage install a towingdolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between t...

Page 161: ...r equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slgts b NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equip ment Additional ramping maybe required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Attach a separate safety chain around outboard endof therear axle INOTICE ITake care not to damage the brake pipes and...

Page 162: ...help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Engine Overheating I If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine You will finda coolant temperaturegage on your Pontiac s instrument panel You may also finda low coolant warning light on your Pontiac instrumentpanel 161 ...

Page 163: ...hest fan speed andopen the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where theengine runs slower If you nolonger have the overheat warning youcan drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicleright away If there s still no signof steam yo...

Page 164: ...ok at thedipstick The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the ...

Page 165: ...Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE I In cold weather water canfreeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thingyou can try You can add the proper coolant mix d...

Page 166: ...orpressure cap and upperradiator hose is nolonger hot Turnthe pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t pres down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stor A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you tum it Remove the pressure cap 165 ...

Page 167: ...oad 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD 5 Put the cap backon the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure capoff I66 ...

Page 168: ...k until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line uplikl this How to Add Coolantto the Radiator 5 7L LT1 Code P Engine NOTICE The LTl engine Code P has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this pr...

Page 169: ...ssure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don pres5 down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keeb turning the pressure cap but now pushdown as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 After the engine cools open the air bleed valveson the heater return hose and water pump inlet 168 ...

Page 170: ... radiator up to the base of the filler neck Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment I Startthe engine and allow it to run in idle for approximately four minutes By this time thecoolant level inside the radiator will be lower Add more of the proper mix throughthe filler neck until the level reaches the bdse of the filler neck 169 ...

Page 171: ...rea few tips about what oexpect and what todo fafront tire fails the flat tire will create 3 drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake toa stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a slud and may require the same correction y...

Page 172: ...First you must removethe clcse out panel See Close Out Panel in the Index On convertible models you must also remove the trunk accesspanel It s atthe upper back of the trunk Turnthe two screw knobs under the trunk edge a quarter turn counterclockwiseto remove lhe panel Find the plastic screw heads in the trim anelover the spare tire Use a coin or a tey to turn the screw heads untilthe slots mint f...

Page 173: ...he trim panel you will haveto disconnect the speaker wire before completely removing the trim panel o remove the jack and wheel wrench Dosen and remove the bolt and remove he plastic cover Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare 172 ...

Page 174: ...wrench B Thejack has a boltat the end Attach the wheel wrenchto the jack bolt Turn the wheel wrenchto the right to raise thelift head a little If your wheel has a bolt on center cap loosen the plastic caps using the wheel wrench 173 ...

Page 175: ...ve one locknut in place If the standard wheel nut A special wheel lock key removal tool and nstructions are located in the center onsole Attach the wheel lock keyto the socket of the wheel wrench Remove the locking wheel nut by turning ounterclockwise Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 174 ...

Page 176: ...st le flat tire In convertible models place the jack in similar location Stay awayfrom the moldings or fender flanges to avoid damaging them Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 175 ...

Page 177: ...n the Road I taise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wench clockwise Raise the vehicle far mough off the groundso there is enough oomfor the spare tire to fit I76 temove all the wheel nutsand take off he flat tire ...

Page 178: ...uts with the rounded end of the nuts towardthe wheel Tighten each nutby hand until the wheelis held against the hub Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts towardthe wheel Tighten each nutby hand until the wheelis held against the hub ewer the vehicleby rotating the wheel vrench counterclockwise Lower t ejack ompletely 4 L I 177 ...

Page 179: ...tore the nter cap in the rear area until you have flat tire repaired or replaced righten the wheel nuts firmly in a riss cross sequence as shown NOTICE Center caps won tfit on your compact spare If you try to puta center cap on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare I78 ...

Page 180: ...ge instructions When you replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 TrimPanel 2 Bolt 3 Cover 4 Jack 5 WingNut 6 Adapter 7 CompactSpareTire 8 Full Size Tire 9 CarpetFlap 10 TireStorageBolt 11 Trunk AccessPanel Convertible Only 12 Knob 179 ...

Page 181: ... do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Damage to the rear axle may occur if the compact spare is driven faster than 50 mph 80 km h This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is used as a front tire 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 pa...

Page 182: ... vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction ControlSystem in the Index Then shift backand forth between R Reverse and a forward gear orwith a manual transmission between First or Second gear and Reverse spinning the wheels as little aspossible Release the accelerator pedal while youshift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmissionis in gear If tha...

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Page 184: ...se 184 185 188 188 Engineoil 191 Aircleaner 195 Automatic Transmission Fluid 198 Manual Transmission Fluid 200 Hydraulic Clutch 201 RearAxle 201 Enginecoolant 201 Power Steering fluid 204 Windshield Washer Fluid 205 Brake Master Cylinder 206 Bulb Replacement 209 Battery 208 LoadingYourVehicle 213 Tires 215 Appearance Care 221 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 227 Vehicle Identification Num...

Page 185: ...work you ll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much moreabout how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see ServicePublications in the Index Your vehicle has anair bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index You should keep a record withall parts receipts and list...

Page 186: ... octane or higher You may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not haveto add anythingto the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easyto be sure you get the right lund of gasoline unleaded You ll ...

Page 187: ... to educe vehicle emissions General Motors ecommends that you use reformulated asoline By doing so you can help clean he air especially in those parts of the ountry that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station 3perators if their gasolines contain deposit ontrol additives and oxygenates and if hey have been reformulatedto reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries f you ...

Page 188: ...ean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear atleast three licks NOTICE If you needa new cap be sureto get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If youget the wrong type it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might bedam aged 187 ...

Page 189: ... and Appearance Care r Checking Things under the Hood HoodRelease T o open the hood first pull the handle nside the vehicle I 8 8 men go to the frontof the vehicle and pull up on the hood release Lift the hood ...

Page 190: ...attery 2 EngineCoolantReservoir 3 EngineOilDipstick 4 AutomaticTransmissionDipstick 5 AirCleaner if equipped 6 OilFill Cap 7 BrakeFluidReservoir 8 PowerSteeringReservoir 9 WindshieldWasherReservoir 10 EngineFan 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped B 189 ...

Page 191: ...lDipstick 4 AutomaticTransmissionDipstick 5 AirCleaner if equipped 6 OilFill Cap 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 PowerSteeringReservoir 9 Windshield Washer Reservoir IO EngineFans 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equippec Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 190 ...

Page 192: ...ck your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder 3 4L L32 CodeS It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you getfuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil mustbe warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 5 7L LTl CodeP Turn off the engine andgive the oil a few ninutes to drain back into the oil pan If ou don t the oil dipstick might not show he actual level 191 ...

Page 193: ...ne Pull out the dipstick slightly Pinch the end of the dipstick tube as you remove the dipstick to wipe theoil from it Then push it all the way backin Now remove it without pinching the tube keeping the tip lower 3 4L L32 CodeS When to Add Oil If the oilis at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kindof oil to use For cran...

Page 194: ...n when you re through t What Kind of Oil to Use 3eginning midyear 1993 oils of the roper quality for your vehicle will be dentified with thisnew starburst ymbol The starburst symbol indicates hat the oil has beencertified by the imerican Petroleum Institute API and s preferred for use in your gasoline mgine r ou should look for this on the front of he oil container and use only oils that lisplay t...

Page 195: ...d look for and use oils containing the following three things 0 0 0 SH or SG SH or SG must be on the oil container eithet by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SWCD SH SG CD SGKD etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality SAE5W 30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words onthe container will help you save fuel These three things are usually ...

Page 196: ...ine Coolant Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil ontains elements that may be unhealthy or your skin andcould even cause ancer Don t let used oil stay on your kin for very long Clean your skin and lails with soap and water or a good hand leaner Wash or properly throw away lothing or rags containing used engine i l See the manufacturer s warnings ibout the ...

Page 197: ...aner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place whenyou re driving Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter 1 Remove the plastic pinby pulling it straight up ...

Page 198: ...2 Disconnect the plastic clamp on the duct Pull apart the connection 3 Pull the air cleaner straight up Unclamp the metal clips 4 Open the air cleaner and remove the filter 197 ...

Page 199: ...right reading the fluid should be at normaloperating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 Cto 93 C T o check transmissionfluid hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C drive the vehicle in D Third Gear until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steadyfor ten minutes Then follow the hot c...

Page 200: ...out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and i ead the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a colc check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How toAdd Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and...

Page 201: ...lse reading NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too rriuch can meanthat some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parkedon a level place and the transmission is cool enough for yo...

Page 202: ...e how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is belowthe bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the levelto the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Standard Differential Use Axle Lubricant GM P a r t No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5gear lubri...

Page 203: ...recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your war ranty Too much water inthe mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding ...

Page 204: ...olant to the Recovery Tank f you need morecoolant add the proper nix at the coolant recovery tank but only vhen your engine is cool If the tank is erylow or empty also add coolant to the adiator see Engine Overheating in the ndex for information Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it 203 ...

Page 205: ...by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until the coolant reaches apreset temperature When you replace yourthermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 3 4L L32 CodeS Power SfeeringFiuid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew thecap and wipe thedipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then removethe cap a...

Page 206: ... washer fluid untilthe bottle is full NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washerfluid tank and other parts ofthe washer system Also water doesn tclean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s ...

Page 207: ...d idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll havetoo much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine whento check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in ...

Page 208: ...ke pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly INOTICE I Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean somethin...

Page 209: ...n you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and youhave to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes mayno longer work 208 properly For example if someone putsin brake linings thatare wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance...

Page 210: ...ee Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs 1 1 2 Headlights T o replace a headlight Open the headlight door by hand See Headlight Doors in theIndex Unscrew the bezel witha screwdriver and remove it 3 I 1 Remove the screws and pull out the bulb housing 209 ...

Page 211: ...ctrical connector 5 Reverse the steps with a new bulb 210 Center High Mounted Stoplight T o replace the bulb 1 Remove the two screws in the stoplight lens I 2 Gently pull the assembly out and remove the bulb from the back of the assembly 3 Reverse the steps witha new bulb ...

Page 212: ...ove the deflector out of the way 2 Turn and pull out the socket and the 3 Pull out the bulb 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb bulb Rear Lights To change any rear bulb youhave to remove the entire housing 1 Remove the trim panel Trom the side 2 Pull the carpet back that you are replacing the bulb 211 I ...

Page 213: ...et counterclockwise To remove a socket without a tab turn the socket counterclockwise 6 To remove the bulb push in and turn 7 Reverse the steps with a new bulb it counterclockwise then pull it out Lear Sidemarker 0replace a rear sidemarker bulb Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly To pull out the bulb housing tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end ...

Page 214: ...ut the number of people that canbe in 3ur vehicle and the total weight that you in carry This weight is called the ehicle Capacity Weight and includes the eight of all occupants cargo and all onfactory installed options MFDBY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWRRR 01 91 5713LB 2503LB Y I n 0 2 c d he other label is theCertification label Iund on the rear edge of the driver s oor It tells you...

Page 215: ...our vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go asfast as the Your warranty does not cover parts or vehicle goes If you haveto stop or turn components that fail because of over quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep loading going 214 ...

Page 216: ...de by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac If yourspare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder fromeach of these manufacturers 215 ...

Page 217: ...re it is legal raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi 240 P a When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t haveenough air underinflation you can get Toomuch flexing 0 Too muchheat a Tire...

Page 218: ...ileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index If you don t have P245 50ZR16 size tires use the rotation pattern shown abovefor your size tires I 1 II 0 SI B SI e b fl A tl SI 12 P T 4 I 4 a 4 F you have P245 50ZR16size tires they lust roll in a certain direction for the besl vera11performance The direction is hown by an arrow on bothsidewalls lecau...

Page 219: ...e damage Buying New Tires T o find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading nformation label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires getones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper...

Page 220: ...ion 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 3bility todissipate heat when tested under ontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life a...

Page 221: ... nuts should bereplaced If the wheel leaks air out replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will knowthe kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the sameway as the one it replaces f you needto replace any of your wheels wh...

Page 222: ...n until it stops Drivingtoo fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hotpart of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the manufacturer s ...

Page 223: ...pe Cleaneron Fabric Vacuum and brushthe area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panelor section Mask surroundingtrim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply witha clean sponge Don t saturatethe material Don t rubit roughly As soon as you ve cleaned thesection use a sponge to remove thesuds...

Page 224: ...0 ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and lnknown stains Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and aclean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do i...

Page 225: ...e by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washersolvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning TwinLift off Roof Panels Special care is necessary when cleaning removing and or storing the roof panels 0 0 Flush with water toremove dust and dirt then dry the panels Clean the panels with GM Glass C...

Page 226: ...s really dirty usea mild foam type cleaner Usea cloth or sponge to remove thedirt Thoroughly rinse the top and dryit before lowering it A damp top causes wrinkles Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because yo...

Page 227: ... s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though theyhave corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any ...

Page 228: ...or wash Wash Wax Concentrated 16 02 0 473 L 1052870 Vinyl cloth door trims seats carpet tires mats Multi Purpose 6 Ib 2 72 kg 1050429 Glass cleaning andspot cleaning on vinyls Glass Cleaner 24 02 0 680 L 1050427 Spot and stain removalon cloth and fabric Fabric Cleaner 16 02 0 473 L 1050244 Spot and stain removal on leather and vinyl VinyVLeather Cleaner 32 02 0 946 L 1050214 Cleans white and black...

Page 229: ...arts Identification Label You ll find this label inside your console storage compartment It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN themodeldesignation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this labelis not removed From the vehcle Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Pontiac u...

Page 230: ...some feature of Jour vehicle that you canget along without like the radio or cigarette ighter and use its fuse if it isthe size IOU need Replace it as soon as you can Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlightwiring checked right away Windshield Wi...

Page 231: ...Locks Power Mirrors Hatch Release 15 Amp 8 Audio Alarm Module Base Relay Courtesy Lights Console Compartment Glove Box Dome Trunk Rear Courtesy Rearview Mirror and Radio 15 Amp 9 Audio Alarm Module Daytime Running Lights Module Canada Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module Instrument Cluster Remote Lock Control Module 10Amp 10 Exterior Lighting 20 Amp 11 Cigarette Lighter Horn Relay 12 Power Seats Rear ...

Page 232: ... Pump Assembly 8 Not Used 9 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 10 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 11 VIN Engine Code S Camshaft Air Pump Relay 20 Amp Position Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor Electronic Ignition Module 10Amp VIN Engine Code P Ignition Coil Ignition Coil Driver 10 Amp 12 Air Conditioning Compressor Relay Cruise Control Switches and Module 20 Amp Relays B Air ConditioningCompressor C Anti Lock BrakeSys...

Page 233: ...ster 161 Console 194 Dome 906 Doorcourtesy 74 Fog 885 Front Parking and Turn Signal 2397 GloveBox 194 Headlight H 6545 Heater and A CControl 37 Indicator Lights PC74 Interior Door Handle 74 License 194 Reading 212 2 Rearcourtesy 562 Sidemarker 194 TailOnly 194 Tail Stop Turn 2057 Trunk 562 TurnSignal Indicators 161 Manual transmission only 232 ...

Page 234: ...P V8 FuelDelivery Fuel Injection ValveArrangement In Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine CodeS 207 CID 3 4L VIN Engine Code P 350 CID 5 7L VIN Engine Code S 9 0 1 VIN Engine Code P 10 5 1 VINEngineCodeS 1 2 345 6 VINEngineCode P 1 843 6 5 7 2 Compression Ratio Firing Order 233 ...

Page 235: ...ngineCodeS PF47 FuelFilter GF578 PCV Valve VIN Engine Code P PF25 VINEngineCode S CV789C VIN Engine Code P CV895C VIN Engine Code S oR43TSK 0 045 Gap VIN Engine Code P oR45LTSP 0 050 Gap Thermostat Temperature Specification 180 F 82 C Radiatorcap RC24 Spark Plug Wheel Nuts Wheel NutTorque 100lb ft 140 Nom 234 ...

Page 236: ...re the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealer Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transmission Fluid in the Index 235 ...

Page 237: ...nsmission Vehicle Dimensions Tread Wheelbase 101 1I 2 566 mm Front 60 7 1 542 mm Rear 60 6 1 540 mm Length 193 2 4 908 mm Firebird and Formula 195 6 4 968 mm Trans Am 197 0 5 005 mm Width 74 5 1 893 mm Coupe 52 0 1 322 mm Convertible 52 7 1 340 mm Coupe 51 7 1 312mm Convertible 52 4 1 331mm Height Firebird and Formula Trans Am Recheck fluid level afterfilling See ManualTransmissionFluid in the Ind...

Page 238: ...Belt Routing L32 Code S Engine I Belt Routing LTl Code P Engine 237 ...

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Page 240: ...0 How This Part Is Organized 240 Scheduled Maintenance Services 242 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 241 Selecting the Right Schedule 241 Schedule1 242 Schedule11 244 Explanation of ScheduledMaintenance Services 246 Owner Checksand Services 248 AtEachFuelFill 248 At Least Once a Month 248 At Least Twice a Year 248 At Least Once a Year 249 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 253 MaintenanceRecord 255...

Page 241: ...lso helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition pleas...

Page 242: ...st and wants you to behappy with it If you go to your dealer for your serviceneeds you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will performthe work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire LoadingInformation label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven o...

Page 243: ...ecorded in SectionE Maintenance Record ITEM NO 1 3 4 6 7 9 11 WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and II Engine Oil Oil Filter Change ChassisLubrication Tire and Wheel Rotation Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Cooling System Service Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement 3 4L L32 CodeS Engine Spark Plug Replacement 5 7LLTl Co...

Page 244: ... this chart up to 48 000 miles 80 000 k m should be performed after 48 000 miles 80000 k m at the same intervals MILES 000 3 1 6 1 9 1 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 8 1 2 1 2 4 1 2 7 130 133 1 3 6 1 3 9 1 4 2 4 5 1 4 8 KILOMETERS 000 243 ...

Page 245: ...12 500 k m or 12 months Oil Filter Change At first and every other oil change 1 2 Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500miles 12 500 k m or 12 months 3 I TireandWheelRotation Inspection I At 7 500 miles 12500 km and then every 15 000 miles 25 000 km or as necessarv 4 I EngineAccessoryDriveBeltInspection Every 30 000miles 50000 km or 24 months 5 I Cooling System Service 6 I Transmission Service ISee Expla...

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Page 247: ...ationand InsDection For proper wear and maximum tirelife rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection and Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wearor damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also Engine Accessorv DriveBelt s InsDection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and proper tensio...

Page 248: ...more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even fillerneck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required ITEM ...

Page 249: ...etails Check theengine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Check the windshield washerfluid level inthe windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details CHECK OR SERVICE Tire Inflation Cassette Deck WHAT TO DO Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated t...

Page 250: ...oth the parking brake see PariungBrake in the Index if necessary and the NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts 3 On automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in any otherposition your vehicle needs service On manualtransmission vehicles put...

Page 251: ... with a key release button try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed On all vehicles the kev should come out only in LOCK in P Park R Reverse brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parhng brake With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until ...

Page 252: ...for anyloose parts or damage If yousee anything that might keepa restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Inspect thefront and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missingparts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steeringlines and hosesfor proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the ...

Page 253: ...r proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspectdisc brake padsfor wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc The parking brake is self adjusting and no manual adjustment is required You may needto have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits o...

Page 254: ...ure of water preferablydistilled and good quality ethylene glycol baseantifreeze GM Part No 1052753or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolantconforming to GM Specification 1825M Delco Supreme ll Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347or equivalent System Power Steering System GM Hy...

Page 255: ...NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant Axle Lubricant GM Part No 12345977 or SAE 8OW 90GL 5 Gear Lubricant and Limited Slip DifferentialLubricant Additive GM Part No 1052358 or equivalent where required See Rear Axle in the Index GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 10...

Page 256: ...indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the ScheduleI or ScheduleI1 maintenance charts which correspondto the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio isa convenient place to store them DATE READING ODOMETER SERVIC D BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 255 ...

Page 257: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont V 256 ...

Page 258: ...ODOMETER READING I SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I 257 ...

Page 259: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E MaintenanceRecord Cont DATE MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 258 ...

Page 260: ... Customer Satisfaction Procedure 260 GM Participation inBBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 261 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 262 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 262 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 262 Pontiac Roadside Assistance 263 Canadian Roadside Assistance 263 Pontiac Courtesy Transportation 264 Service Publications 2...

Page 261: ...ling 1 905 644 4 1 12 For prompt assistance please have the following informationavailable to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address homeand business telephone numbers Vehicle IdentificationNumber This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate attachedto the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealershipnameandlocation 0...

Page 262: ...uncil of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5 100 To file a claim you will be askedto provide your name andaddress your vehicle identificationnumber VIN and a statementof the natureof your complaint Eligibility is limitedby vehicle age and mileage andother factors We prefer you utilize theCustomer SatisfactionProcedure before you resort t...

Page 263: ...ite to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain otherinformation about motor vehicle safety fromthe Hotline Reporting Safety Defects tothe Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada inaddition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Trans...

Page 264: ...e have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Rentalvehiclesor taxis Police fire department or hospitals In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac s comprehensive warranty However when other services are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur Pontiac reserves the rig...

Page 265: ... avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tella technician howto repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician may have todetermine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle...

Page 266: ...orm Foran index just call toll free and we ll Je happy to send you one Automated ecording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call 4 VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER rhese PSP s are meant for technicians rhey are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the quipment tools safety instructions and mow how to do a job quickly and safely IS 1 800 551 4123 Pontiac Service ...

Page 267: ...elm Inc USA Handling Charge 4 00 funds only do not send cash Canadian Postage See NoteBelow 0MasterCard GRAND TOTAL 7VISA 7Card Account Number m l m l Expiration m l1 7 1Check here if your billing Date molyr addressisdifferent from your shipping address shown CUSTOMER SIGNATURE Discover Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation NOTETO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS All liste...

Page 268: ... Price Write informationin the Form Number column For example Turbo 1994 PSPI 94 P Free Convertible 1993 PSPI 93 P Free Price to beannounced at a later date Call 1 800 782 4356 for further information 1992 PSPI 92 P 1991 PSPI 91 P Free OWNER S INFORMATION Free Owner publicationsarewrittendirectlyforownersand intendedto pro vide basic operational information about the vehicle The Ownerk PSP Bound B...

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Page 270: ...luid 198 Axle Limited SlipRear 62 Axle Rear 201 Babies Smaller Children and Safety Belts 30 Balance Wheel Alignment andTire 220 Battery 208 Battery Replacement Remote Lock Control 45 BBB Auto Line AlternativeDispute Resolution Program GM Participationin 261 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 140 Belt Routing 237 Belt Lap Shoulder 19 Bi Level Heating 105 Blizzard If You re Caught in a 143 Box Glove 83 B...

Page 271: ... Hydraulic 201 Comfort Controls 104 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 103 Compact Disc To Play a 116 119 Compact Disc Player andGraphic Equalizer AM FM Stereo with 118 Compact Disc Player AM FM Stereo with 115 Compact Discs Care ofYour 122 Compact Spare Tire 180 Compartments Storageand 83 Control of a Vehicle 128 Controls Console Front 84 Control Loss of 135 Air Conditioner 106 Brightness 76 Comf...

Page 272: ...Center Underhood 231 Electrical Equipment Add on 228 Electric Mirror Control 80 Emergencies Braking in 132 Emergencies Steering in 133 Engine Coolant 201 Coolant Block Heater 55 Coolant Temperature Gage 93 Exhaust 66 Identification 228 Oil 191 Oil Pressure Gage 95 Overheating 161 Specifications 233 Starting Your 52 Environment Your Vehicle andthe 240 Exhaust Engine 66 Extender Safety Belt 39 F a n...

Page 273: ...wing 160 Horn 68 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank 164 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 165 167 Hydraulic Clutch 201 Hydroplaning 138 Hypnosis Highway 140 Identification Number Vehicle 228 Identification Engine 228 Ifa Tire Goes Flat 170 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 180 Ignition Switch 51 Inflatable Restraint System Supplemental 23 Inflation Tire Pressure 216 Inside Daym...

Page 274: ...l Mirror 79 Seat Four Way 8 Transmission Five Speed 59 Transmission Six Speed 60 TransmissionFluid 200 Windows 67 Map Lights Front 79 Map Pocket 84 Master Cylinder Brake 206 Mirrors Control Electric 80 Convex Outside 79 Inside Daymight Rearview 79 Manual Adjust 79 ManualRemote Control 79 Visor Vanity Covered 85 Mode Switch Performance 54 MountainRoads Hilland 14 N e w Vehicle Break In 50 Night Dri...

Page 275: ...ear Rainy Weather Tips Some Other 138 Axle 201 Axle Limited Slip 62 Seat Passengers Safety Belts 28 Seat Securing a Child Restraint in the 33 Seatback Folding 13 Towing Hook Ups 160 Window Defogger 107 Rearview Mirror Inside Daymight 79 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 253 Recovery Off Road 133 Release Hatch 47 Hatch Remote 47 Hood 188 Reminder Light SafetyBelt 18 Reminder Lights On 76 RemoteHatc...

Page 276: ...arStart 55 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat 33 RightFront Seat 35 Service 184 and Appearance Care 183 Engine Soon Light 94 Parts Identification Labe1 228 Publications 263 PublicationsOrdering Information Pontiac 265 Work Doing Your Own 184 ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Pontiac 27 SettingtheClock 109 Sheet MetalDamage 226 Shift Speeds 62 Shifting into P Park 64 Shifting out of P Park 65 Six Wa...

Page 277: ...e Player 110 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Graphic Tone Setting the Equalizer 113 A Stereo with Compact Disc Player I 16 A Stereo with Compact Disc Player andGraphic Equalizer 119 Top Strap Child Restraints 32 Torque Lock 65 Towing A Trailer 144 FrontHook Ups 158 Rear Hook Ups 160 YourVehicle 156 TractionControlSystem 130 And Cruise Control 75 Warning Light 92 TrailerBrakes 147 Traile...

Page 278: ...asherFluid Windshield 205 Washers Windshield 71 WashingYourVehicle 224 Deep Standing 54 Vehicle Damage 4 Water Driving Through 1Weatherstrips 225 Veight of the Trailer 145 Yheel Nut Torque 234 Vheels Alignment and Tire Balance 220 Aluminum 225 Tilt 69 Replacement 220 Used Replacement 220 Where to Put the Restraint Child Restraints 31 Vhy Safety Belts Work 15 Windows 67 Defogging and Defrosting 105...

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Page 289: ...Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher for the 3 4L L32 Code S engine 91 octane or higher for the 5 7L LT1 Code P engine See Page 185 See Page 205 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 208 Coolingsystem Reservoir Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank by using the dipstick Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HOT mark...

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