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Pontiac 1994 Trans Sport, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...3 Comfort Controls AudioSystems 119 53 e Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Part 5 Problemson the Road 175 1 Part 6 Service Appearance Care 205 y Part 7 MaintenanceSchedule 255 r Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation 273 L p a r t 9 Index 297 a Includes Reporting Safety Defects onpage 277 Service Station Information LastPage Printed in USA 10260060 A Second Edition ...

Page 3: ...otors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriktaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide enfraqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T lC7 Published by Pontiac Motor Division General Motors Corporation The...

Page 4: ...s you how toadjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips aboutthe road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what todo if you have 3 problem while driving such as a flat tire 3r engine overheating Part 6 Services Appearance Care He...

Page 5: ...n t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle In the noticearea we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the dam...

Page 6: ...mbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING c FAN rl r These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM RADIATOR a COOLANT FUEL ENGINEOIL PRESSURE 9 TEMP OIL ANTIU CK BRAKE i Here are some other symbols you may see FUSE RADI...

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Page 8: ...8 Removing and Replacing Rear Seats 11 SafetyBelts 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 21 DriverPosition 21 SupplementalInflatable Restraint System 25 SafetyBeltUse During Pregnancy 30 Right Front Passenger Position 30 RearSeatPassengers 30 Children 35 Smaller Children and Babies 36 Built In ChildRestraint 37 Child Restraints 43 LargerChildren 49 Safety Belt Extender 51 Replacing Seat and Restrai...

Page 9: ... Slide the seat to where you vant it Then release the lever and try to nove the seat with your body to make are the seat is locked into place Four Way Manual Seat The driver s seat can be adjusted four ways Use the lever on the frontof the seatto adjust the seat forward or back see Manual Front Seats earlier in this section To raise the driver s seat pull up the lever on the side of the seat To lo...

Page 10: ...enter Control B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback rotate this knob Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 9 ...

Page 11: ... closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also Bench Seat If you have a rear bench seat the seatback can be folded down Also the bench seat can be removed or moved to a different floor location to provide extra storage space 0 I O ...

Page 12: ... all safety belts are on the seat 2 Then lift the seatback latch release while folding the seatback forward 3 From behind the bench seat pull up the two rearlevers and lift the bench seat 4 Remove the bench seat from the vehicle Replacing the Bench Seat Don t put the bench seat inso it faces backward because it won t latch that way If you want more storage room behind the seat use the floor pins c...

Page 13: ...ked Semovable Rear Bucket Seats OPTION here are three types of rear seats RIGHT ONLY CENTER or LEFT nd LEFT ONLY RIGHT ONLY and LEFT ONLY seats may be equipped vith the built in child restraint option The rear bucket seats can be removed to Irovide extra storage Each seatthat has he built in child restraint option fits in mly one location in your vehicle but eats thatdon t have the built in child ...

Page 14: ... the built in child restraint optionfit only in the rearset of floor pins in the left location of the second row To install third rowseats the second row seats mustbe tilted forward or removed Don t put the seats in the wrong locations Entry to Third Row Bucket Seats The RIGHT ONLY seats have a lower lever to tilt the seat forward To get into third row seats push the lever on the RIGHT ONLY seat n...

Page 15: ...h the lower lever back so the entire seat and seatback tilt forward 3 Then from behind the seat support the top portion of the seat withone hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floor pins temoving LEFTONLY and CENTER IR LEFT Seats I Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward ...

Page 16: ... seat will release from the floor pins Adjusting Rear Seats Each rear seat location has two sets of floor pins Seats equipped with the built in child restraint option must be secured in the rear set of floor pins Seats that don t have the built in child restraint can be secured in either set of floor pins Move the position of these seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in front ...

Page 17: ...r removed Don t try to place the seats in backward because they won t latch that way 1 With the entire seat tilted forward place the front hooks of the seat latch onto the front floor pins 2 Firmly press the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins The seat should lock into position 3 Lift the upper lever and pull up on the seatback until it locks upright 4 Push and pull on the seat to check that it is...

Page 18: ... manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air bag system This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Hexe s why Thev work You never know if you ll ...

Page 19: ...s walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bike is going 10mph 16 km h so is the child 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 3 ...

Page 20: ...il stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 8 or the safety belts Y I With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distanqe and your strongest bones take the forFes That s why safety belts make such good sense 7 or the instrument panel 19 ...

Page 21: ...uture But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions c speeds of less than 40 mph 65km h ...

Page 22: ...Adults Belts Properly This section is onlyfor people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Pontiac see Children located later in this section Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know whichrestraint systems your vehicle ...

Page 23: ...you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on the latch plate to makesure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would ...

Page 24: ...e strong pelvic bones And you d be ss likely to slide under the lap belt If ou slid underit the belt would apply xce at your abdomen This could cause xious or even fatal injuries The noulder belt should go over the shoulder nd across the chest These parts of the ody are best able totake belt restraining xces he safety belt locks if there s a sudden opor a crash 2 What s wrong with this The shoulde...

Page 25: ... CONT Q What s wrongwith this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place Q What s wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest 3 What s wrong with this k The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 24 ...

Page 26: ...of the way 3efore you close the door be sure the belt 3 out of the way If you slam the door on t you can damage both the belt and your chicle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System AirBag This section explains the driver s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system commonly referred to as an air bag Here are the most important things to know 25 ...

Page 27: ...ble Restraint System AirBag CONT AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG on it The system checks for electrical malfunctions and the light tells you if there is a problem 26 ...

Page 28: ...he system is ready Remember if the air bag readinesslight doesn t comeon when you start your vehicle or stays on orcomes on when you are driving yourair bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away H0 wTheAir Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...

Page 29: ...afteran air bag inflation After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may be hot for a short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch There will be small amounts of smoke and dust ...

Page 30: ...your air bag inflates you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so If you or your passengers can t get outof the vehicle try to get fresh air by opening a window turningor the fan or opening a door I Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac The air bag affects how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your ve...

Page 31: ...the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly 30 Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safetl belt See Driver Position earlier in this part IRear Seat Passengers X s very important for rear seat Jassengers to buckle up Accident itatistics show ...

Page 32: ...ush the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before itreaches the buckle tilt the latchplate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not longenough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt q...

Page 33: ...just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces The safety belt l...

Page 34: ...sition Bench Seat If your vehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position Lap Belt When you sit in the center position of the bench seat you have a lapsafety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Page 35: ...ckly if you ever had to 1 Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat f your vehicle has bucket seats someone ansit in the center bucket seat lap Belt Nhen you sit in the center position buck eat you have a lap safety belt which has 1 retractor 1 2 3 Pick up the latch plateand in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the...

Page 36: ...a buckle on only one side there are certain places a Center or Left type bucket seat should and should not be used See Seats in the Index If the Center or Left bucketseat is used on the left side of the vehicle the person sitting there should use the lap shoulder belt It worksthe same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position in the Index Children Everyone in a vehicleneeds protechon Tha...

Page 37: ...Seats Restraint Systems Smaller Children and Babies 36 ...

Page 38: ...oulder Harness Adjustment Strap Grey1 K Child Restraint Cushion This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 20 and 40 pounds 9 and 18kg and whose height is 40 inches 102 cm orless and who arecapable of sitting upright alone In addition the child must beone year old or more ...

Page 39: ...ulders are higher han the shoulder belt anchorages while lsing the 5 point harness the spine could einjured in a collision WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S NSTRUCTIONS ON THE USEOF I HIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S NTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD Just like the o...

Page 40: ...traintuntil you hear the latch click Lower the child restraint cushion I 3 Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder hamess Pull the black shoulder harness release strap firmly At the same time pull both shoulder harness straps through the slotsin the sedback as shown i s 1 39 m ...

Page 41: ...m to make sure they are firmly latched Be sure that the seat buckle is free of foreign objects that may prevent you from properly latching the latch plates If an object is in the opening see your Pontiac dealer for service before using the child restraint 6 Fasten the two halves of the shoulder harness clip together and put it two to three inches 5 8 cm below the child s chin The purpose of the cl...

Page 42: ...eep while riding a U shaped pillow that supports the child s chin may be helpful in providing additional comfort Such devices may be found in the child restraint section of major toy stores or other stores where children s accessories are sold i t T o Store the Built lnChild qestraint Make sure that the crotch strap is held flush to the child restraint cushion with the fastener strip Also be sure ...

Page 43: ... restraint by pulling the release strap Lower the head restraint and pressit firmly into the seatback until you hear the latch click To Use as a Booster Seat 1 Pull the head restraint release strap and raise the head restraint until you hear the latchclick Lowerthechildrestraintcushion 7 42 ...

Page 44: ...p shoulder belt push the red button on the buckle Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or ina booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also hasto be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or ...

Page 45: ... to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is init Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap It should be anchored If your vehicle has third row seats anchor brackets for the second row outside positions are located just above the place where the thirdrow lap shoulder belts meet the floor There sa vinyl sleeve there to getto the bracket push this vinyl sleev...

Page 46: ... the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 c B ucklethe belt Make sure the xelease button is pos...

Page 47: ...it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Bench Seat When you securea child restraintin a center seating position you llbe using the lap belt If the child restraint has a top ...

Page 48: ...unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate overand buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure therestraint in a different place in the vehicle and conta...

Page 49: ...ollow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping 4 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt...

Page 50: ... again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children 3hildren who have outgrown child estraintsshould wear the vehicle s safety elk f you have the choice a child should sit lext to awindow so the child canwear a ap shoulder belt and get the additional estrainta shoulder belt can provide 4ccident statistics show that children are iafer if they are restrained in the rea...

Page 51: ...to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a sea t that has a lap belt if your ...

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Page 53: ...rn 3r frayed safety belts can They may not protect a child in a crash If a harness strap is torn or frayed get a new harness right away Before replacing any safety belt see your dealer for the correct part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your title and registration And you can find the model number on the Certification Tirelabel of your vehi...

Page 54: ...Remote Keyless Entry 58 Sliding Door 62 Liftgate 67 Ignition 69 Starting Your Engine 70 Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater 72 Shifting the Transaxle 73 ParkingBrake 77 c Shifting into Park I Horn Tilt Steering Wheel 1 Windows 78 81 81 a1 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 83 CruiseControl 84 Headlights 87 Windshield Wipers 90 Windshield Washer 91 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 92 Interior ...

Page 55: ...a code onit that tells your zaler or a qualified locksmithhow to lake extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe lace If you lose your keys you llbe Ae to have new ones made easily using lese plugs NOTICE Your Pontiac hasa number ofnew features that can help prevent theft But you can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside Youmay even haveto damage your vehicle to...

Page 56: ...Front Doors Door Locks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your door key or remote keyl entry transmitter if your vehicle his this option I ...

Page 57: ...igned to help keep you from ocking your keysin your vehicle f the sliding dooris open when you press he power door lock switch it will lock mtomatically within five seconds after you close it f you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry System this featurewill be replaced by a different lock delay system See Remote Keyless Entry laterin this section With power locks when the doors are locked the i...

Page 58: ...ture Press the unlock symbol onyour remote transmitter 0 Return the shift lever to P Park or 0 Turntheignitionoff Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature With the Remote Keyless Entry System you can customize your automatic door locks feature to suit your individual needs See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section With the doors closed and the ignition on press and hold the driver s powe...

Page 59: ...tgate from up to30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subjectto the following two conditions 1 This devicl may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any nterf...

Page 60: ...ther power door lock switch twice If any door is open when you press 6or the rear ofeither power door lock switch a chime will sound three times This indicates that all doors and the liftgate will lock about five seconds after the last door has been closed To override the lock delay feature press the lock symbol orthe rear of either power door lock switchagain and the Joors and liftgate will lock ...

Page 61: ...ith exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle 1 1 E t 7 t r C tl C Battery Replacement Jnder normal use the batteries in your L e y chain transmitter should last about wo years fou can tell thebatteries are weak if...

Page 62: ...terior lights will immediately dim to off When you press a on your remote transmitter the lights inside your vehicle will go on then gradually dim to off after 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate is opened When you turn on the ignition the interior lights will immediately dim to off Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Pontiac has a number of theft deter...

Page 63: ...o leave something valuable in your vehicle 0 Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box or locking storage bin Lock the storage bin 0 Lock all the doors except the driver s 0 Then take the door key with you Sliding Door To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle pull the front of the latch release out and then toward the rear If youslide the door all the way back it will latch...

Page 64: ...emote Keyless Entry System you can also operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry in the Index To operate the power sliding door the power sliding door enable switch must be in the ON position This switch is located overhead on the edge of the front reading lights console To disable the power sliding door feature slidethe switch to OFF To open or close the slid...

Page 65: ...e enable switch is ON and the power sliding door is open or in theprocess of closing when you shift out of P Park a buzzer will sound and the SLIDING DOOR light on your instrument panel will flash see Sliding Door Ajar WarningLight in the Index This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed I a I a i a V r S f f anything obstructs the sliding door vhile it is closing the doorwill...

Page 66: ...lease The door will close completely and latch for you To manually close the power sliding door when the enable switch is in the OFF position pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way forward to the latch position On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery may cause the system to become inoperative This is a built in feature to pre...

Page 67: ...s located on the inside of the sliding door near the rear edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the rearedge of the door as a guide Reach your handaround the inside rear corner of the sliding door to access the lever To Use the Security Lock 1 Move the security lock lever all the way up 2 Close thedoor With Optional Power Sliding Door 1 Slide the...

Page 68: ...m the inside when the security lock feature is in use m 0 0 m C H I L D ECURIT LOCK Y To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the door 2 Move the security lock lever all the way down The sliding door lock will now work normally Liftgate Lock To unlock insert the door key and turn the lock clockwise The liftgate will automatically lock when you close it If...

Page 69: ...he Index NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as agarage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass To close the liftgate pull down on the strap then firmly shut the liftgate Don t drive with the liftgate open even slight11 See Exhaust in the Index A light on your instrument panel will warn you if tf liftgate is not completely...

Page 70: ... the ignition switch a5 rou turn the top of it toward you Jock The only position in which you car emove the key This locks your steering vheel ignition and transaxle Off Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not sendelectrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must bepushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if...

Page 71: ...t the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only NOTICE Don t try to shift to P Park if your Pontiac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped 3 start your 3 1 Liter engine Without pushing the accelerator ...

Page 72: ...ine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition keyto Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your keyin Start for longer than 15seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start for ...

Page 73: ...ithout damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Pontiac in the Index w Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive tooquickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater OPTION In very cold wea...

Page 74: ...heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kindof oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Shifting theAutomatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever In this manual...

Page 75: ...iler see Towinga Trailer in the Index Reverse R Reverse Use this gear to back up I NOTICE I Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to R only after your vehicle is I stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index 74 ...

Page 76: ... N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Forward Gears Automatic Overdrive If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive this position is for normal driving If you need morepower for passing and you re 0 0 Going less than 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift ...

Page 77: ...or normal driving at all speeds in most street and highway situations If your automatic transaxle has Overdrivc D is like but you never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose D instead of When driving onhilly windingroads When towing a trailer so there isless shifting between gears When going down a steep hill Second Gear This position gives you lore power but lower fuel economy Yo...

Page 78: ...own with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index o Release the Parking Brake old the regular brake pedaldown with 3ur right foot while you push down on le parking brake pedal with your leftfoot T o release the tension onthe parking ake cable you will need to a...

Page 79: ...arking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like this 0 Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition keyin your hand your vehicleis in P Park e o 7 8 ...

Page 80: ...l and you don t shift your transaxle into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the I...

Page 81: ...atures Controls I Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running YourEngine While You reParked It s better notto park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know 80 ...

Page 82: ... I Tilt Wheel OPTION A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Movethe steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Manual Windows Use the manual crank ...

Page 83: ...witch controls the passenger s window The driver s power window switch has two down positions Hold the rear of the switch in the first position to lower the window normally To activate the autodown feature fully press the rear of the switch then release The window will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way pressthe front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the ...

Page 84: ... change The lever will return by itself when yourelease it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb maybe burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal IIf a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go onat all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses Circuit Breakers inthe Index and for...

Page 85: ... h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 kmh When you apply your brakes the Cruise Clontrol shuts off To Set Cruise Control I Move the Cruise Control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 84 ...

Page 86: ...hen you place the transaxle in P Park If this is the case you will not beable to resume your set speedby moving the cruise control switch to RESUME ACCEL Use the SET button to resetcruise see To Set Cruise Control earlier in this section If you hold the switch at Resume Accel longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be s...

Page 87: ...me you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When youtake your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When g...

Page 88: ...s and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example somejurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solelywith parking lights es...

Page 89: ...tion is on 0 The headlightswitchis off and 0 The parkingbrake is released At dusk the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness At dawn the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight switch is off Of course you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to To idle your vehicle...

Page 90: ... Slide the upper control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights down to decrease the brightness Slide the control all the way down to turn them off I Fog Lights Slide the lower control up to turn on the fog lights down to turn them off An amber indicator light next to the control will glow whenthe fog lights are on Your headlights must be on for your fog lights to go on Altho...

Page 91: ...or Pulse Delay Wiper Cycles The pulse delay cycle system allows you to set the wiper speed as slow as 20 seconds between cycles or faster Pulse delay cycles are very useful in light rain or snow Slide the upper control to the DELAY area The lower the position the slower the cycle the higher the position the faster the cycle or Steady Wiper Cycles Slide the pper control either to the LO or HI xitio...

Page 92: ...snow or iceto prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield press and hold the windshield washer switch The washers and wipers will operate When you release the switch the washers will stop and the wipers will continueto operate for two cycles unless your wipers had already been on In that case the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier I ...

Page 93: ...in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Interior Lights Override Switch Rear Window Wiper and Washer To Use Your Rear Wiper Slide the lower control to for steady wiping cycles For a Delayed Wiper Cycle Slide the lower control to 0 DEL To Wash the Rear Window Slide the lower control to aand hold it The washer and wiper willoperate only as This switch is located to the l...

Page 94: ...itch earlier in this section There are also two lights in the liftgate to light the rear cargo area These will come on each time youopen the liftgate unless the interior lights override switch is in the OFF position To turn the interior lights on when the doors are closed slide the interior lights control upto the ON position the rear dome light switch mustbe in the on position See Interior Lights...

Page 95: ...flap to expose the latch The power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as acellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install When not in use alwayscover the outlet with the protectivecap NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet a a Maximum loadof any electrical equipment should not exceed ...

Page 96: ... open the compartment slide the latch down and remove the cover he air inflator kit is stored in a pouch in he glove box or if you have the optional addlebags in the driver side saddlebag t includes a 20 foot 6 m hose withan ir pressure gage nozzle adapters and nstructions To use your air inflator system attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that has the pressure...

Page 97: ...efore restarting the air inflator To turn off the inflator press OFF and detach the hose first fi om the inflated object then from the outlet Replace the protective cap Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store in the glove box 96 Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position Convex Outside Mirror Your right side m...

Page 98: ...ng your vehicle in narrow spaces Power Remote Control The control on the driver s door controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn the control to the left to select the driver side rearview mirror orto the right to select the passenger side rearview mirror Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that you canjust see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving posit...

Page 99: ...m the center mount and swingthem to the side If the visors swing too easily tighten the screw on the rear of the visors Glove BoxlStorage Compartment Your vehicle hasa storage compartment on topof the dash anda glove box below it To open the storage compartment push in the latch release then lift the lid 98 ...

Page 100: ...e the ashtray for cleaning close the lid thengrasp the rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out in a rocking motion To use the lighter push itin all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That ca...

Page 101: ...bin vacuum or wipe with a slightly damp cloth To replace the bin set the hinge pins one on each sideof the bin at the bottom into the hinge guides one at each side of the console opening at the base then close the bin If the hinge pins are placed properly in the guides the bin will close easily Rear Storage Compartment and Ashtray The rear ashtrayis located in the rear storage compartment To open ...

Page 102: ...closest the liftgate Once you ve loaded items into the net stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the loadto hold it firmly in place The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100pounds 45 kg It is not designed to holder larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as far forward as you can When not in use werecommend that you take down the convenience n...

Page 103: ...things on top of your vehicle so long as they are not wideror longer than the luggage carrier NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than 125pounds 56 kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry cargo on the luggage carrierof a proper size and weight putit on the slats as far forward as you can and distribute the load evenly along the slats Then slide the crossrailup against th...

Page 104: ...ockwise then slide the crossrails forward or back as needed to accommodate loads of varying size After repositioning the crossrails be sure to tighten the release knobs by turning them clockwise locking the crossrails in place Use the adjustable tiedown loops in the side rails to help secure large loads Reposition the tiedowns by turning them counterclockwise then slide them Along the side rail Tu...

Page 105: ...may want to remove the 20 amp ELC fuse in the fuse control panel until you can get your vehicle serviced see Fuses Circuit Breakers in the Index rn Sunroof OPTION This feature may not be available on your vehicle The sunroof has a glass panel that opens for ventilation To Open the Sunroof Pull down on the latch release handle and then push it forward and up until the glass panel locks into place T...

Page 106: ... You ll know how fast you re jing how much fuel you re using and any other things you ll needto drive fely and economically Refer to the accompanying diagrams of your instrument panel center console and instrument cluster 1 Exterior Lights 2 I P LightDimmer 3 Front Fog Lamps 4 Windshield Wiper Washer Controls 5 Rear Wiper Control IOS ...

Page 107: ...Features Controls 1 2 3 Vents Parking Brake Pedal Glove CompartmentAnd Fuse Center 106 ...

Page 108: ...r Window Defog Opt 3 Radio 4 Traction Control Switch Opt 5 Courtesy Lamp Override 6 Cigar Lighter 7 Rear HVAC Controls Opt 8 Open Storage Area 9 Ashtray 10 Locking Storage Bin 11 Bucket Removes For Cleaning 12 Air Vent 107 ...

Page 109: ...r Ajar Symbol 5 LiftgateAjar 6 Park Brake FluidLevel Indicator e I08 7 Voltage Gage 8 Oil Pressure Indicator 3 1L Shown Oil Pressure Gage 3800 Similar 9 Tachometer IO Seat Belts 11 Right Turn Signal 12 Service Antilock Brakes 13 Speedometer 14 High Beam Indicator 15 Service Traction Control 16 Left Turn Signal 17 Odometer 18 Trip Odometer Reset 19 Trip Odometer 20 FuelGage 21 Low Fuel Warning 22 C...

Page 110: ...that someone has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder whathappens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s setat zero and a label must be put on the driver s door toshow the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Tachometer The ...

Page 111: ...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 you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Sages can indicate when there may beor is a problem with oneof your vehicle s Functions Often gages and warn...

Page 112: ... was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little whenyouturn a corner brake or speed up The gage doesn t go back to E when you turn off the ignition For your fuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual Low Fuel Warning Light When there is between 3 gallons 11 liters and 0 5 gallon...

Page 113: ...essure Driving your vetucle with lowoil pressure can cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced immediately I NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty I20 I 1 Ys 0 0 c w Oil Pressure Gage 3800 V6 Engine Your oil pressure gage shows the oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehic...

Page 114: ...zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in either red zone indicate a possible problem with your charging system Have your Pontiac serviced immediately When the engine is not running but the ignition is on in the Run position the clisplay measures the voltage output of your battery Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves i...

Page 115: ...ght is flashing have the vehicle towedfor service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Pontiac in the Index The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and itwill stayon if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake isfully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light W...

Page 116: ...stem there will be a LOW TRACTION light on the instrument panel It is located above the AIR RAG light When your anti lock system is braking skid or when your traction control system is limiling wheel spin the LOW TRACTION light will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will come on and anti lock system adjusts brake pressure...

Page 117: ...stem will not shut down while it is actively controlling wheel spin When the brakes have cooled down the TCS warning light will go off 116 your vehicle needs service Walfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light 1 computer monitors operation of your uel ignition and emission control ystems This light should come onwhe he ignition is on but the engine is not unning as a check to show youit i...

Page 118: ...ls won t work as well your fuel economy won t beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly Thiscould lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Liftgate Ajar Warning Light The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your liftgate is not completely closed 117 ...

Page 119: ...ess of closing and the power sliding door enable switch is in the ON position the sliding door ajar symbol light will flash and a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed tf you manually slam the power sliding door shut when the ignition is on the sliding door ajar symbol warning light may come on and stay on To turn the light off reopenand close the door ...

Page 120: ... System Rear Climate ControlSystem 120 121 123 125 Defogging and Defrosting 127 Rear Window Defogger 128 Setting the Clock 130 AM FM Stereo Radio 131 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player 133 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer 136 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer 138 CD Player Anti Theft Feature 141 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 143 Understanding Radio R...

Page 121: ...nditioning Press to turn the A C on and off OFF Press to turnthe system Off FRONTTEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER R DEF Rear Defog Pressto defogthe rear window DIRECTIONAL SUGGESTED OPERATlNG MODES REAR FAN FOR HEAT USE FOR VENT OUTSIDE AIR USE FOR MAX COOLING USE FOR OTHER AlC OPTIONS USE CONTROLS A lighted button lets you know thata selected control is on 7 OFF REAR LO MED HI U u These positions allow ...

Page 122: ...erature control lever BI LEV Bi Level This setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may notbe warm enough The BI LEV setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument panel outlets while w...

Page 123: ...under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct air flow to therear ILL Rear Fan The control for the rear fan is located below the audio system First select LOWER BI LEV or MIX todirect air flow to the rear air outlet and to the rear side windows Use the temperature control lever to adjust th temperature setting Then select the forc of air you want from LO to HI by sliding the rear fan c...

Page 124: ...RECIRC the A C indicator light will glow MIX or DEF the A indicator light will not glow Press A C the A C indicator light will glow to condition the air when you press UPPER BI LEV or LOWER To turn off the air conditioner compressor in these settings press A C7 again the indicator light will go off Each time you turn on the ignition the air conditioner will default to the setting you had selected ...

Page 125: ...rough the front instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed through the heater ducts at your feet At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others For best results slide the temperature control lever tothe middle position and thenadjust it for comfort LOWER This setting brings in most heated air through the heater ducts and some through the defroster vents MIX Becaus...

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Page 127: ... heated air will be directed to the rear of the vehicle through the rear side window vents and the rearfloor heater vent 126 Rear Air Vents To maximize air flow through the rear heater outlet place the leftsecond row bucket seat or the bench seat in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index The vent forward of the rear heater outlet is the cold air return vent Be sure to keel it f...

Page 128: ...rol Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield slide the temperature control lever all the way to WARM and press DEF Adjust the fan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts press 1x97 When the temperature outside is above freezing the air conditioner compressor will run inthese settings to help remove moisture from the air Y...

Page 129: ... the defoggeroff by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attach a temporary vehicle licenst icross the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t usea razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty ow ThroughVentilation system lour vehicle s flow ...

Page 130: ...ud noise is almost undetectable until itis too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Soundthat seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on yourradio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 0 Increasevolume slowly until you...

Page 131: ...s covering mobile radio andtelephone units 130 Setting the CIock For radios with v SEEK A 1 With the radio on or off press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital display for five seconds You must beginto set the clock to the correct hour and minuteduring those five seconds 2 Press and hold v SEEK until the correct hour appears on the display 3 Press and hold SEEK A until the correct minu...

Page 132: ...io is on press it to recall the station frequency to the digital display screen 0 When the ignition is off press it to display the clock BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things 0 Turn it to tune in radio stations 0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands the digital screen will momentarily display AM ...

Page 133: ...for a few seconds It will continue to scan until you press either SEEK button rREB Treble Slide this lever up to ncrease treble or down to decrease it If I station is weak or noisy reduce the reble BASS Slide this lever up to increase ass or down to decrease it I o Preset Radio Stations I Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET The word SET will appear on thedigital screen for five seconds 3 While...

Page 134: ...and off your ignition must beon Turnit to control the volume When the radio is on press it to recall the station frequency to the digital display screen 0 When a tape is playing press it to hear the other side of the tape speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things Turn it to tune in radio stations 0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands the digital screen will momentarily d...

Page 135: ... release both buttons The radio will go to the next station and pause there for few seconds It will continue to scan until you presseither SEEK button To scan stations down the band press and hold v SEEK then press SEEK A then release both buttons The radio will go to the nextstation and pause there for a few seconds It will continue to scan until you presseither SEEK button I oPreset Radio Statio...

Page 136: ...tape while thecassette is playing press the upper knob When the end of a tape is reached the other side will then Play Fast Forward Press the button with the arrow pointing in the same direction that the tape is playing To stop fast forward lightly press the STOP EJECT button Reverse Press the button withthe arrow pointing in the oppositedirection that the tape is playing To stop reverse lightly p...

Page 137: ...une in radio stations If you holdit to the leftor right it will tune rapidly You can also turn itone stop at a time to fine tune a specific frequency 0 Press to change between the AM FMl or FM2 bands FMl allows you to presetfive stations FM2 allows you to preset anotherfive stations The band you select will momentarily appear on the digital display and indicate if the radio is in stereo Your radio...

Page 138: ... as you like The five pushbuttons under the cassette entry door can be used topreset up to 15 radio stations five AM five FM1 and five FM2 The buttons have other uses when you are playing a tape see TOPlay a Cassette Tape later in this section To Preset Radio Stations 1 Tune the digital display to the station you want will appear on thedigital screen for five seconds 2 Press SET The SET indicator ...

Page 139: ... then play Cr02 This button sets tape bias When playing high bias chrome or metal tapes press the button to turn the Cr02 display on When playing standard tapes press again to turn the display off REV Reverse Press to reverse the tape rapidly press again to play the tape The radio plays while a tape is rewinding FWD Fast Forward Press to advance hetape rapidly press againto play The radio plays wh...

Page 140: ...er Knob TUNE This knob does two things 0 Turn it slightly to the left or right to tune in radio stations If you hold it to the left or right it will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stopat a time to fine tune a specific frequency Press to changebetween the AM FM1 or FM2 bands FMl allows you to preset five stations FM2 allows you to presetanother five stations The digital screen will momentari...

Page 141: ...et up to 15radio stations five AM five FM1and five FM2 The buttons have other uses when you are laying a compact disc see TOPlay a Zompact Disc later in this section ro Preset Radio Stations 1 2 Tune the digital display to the station you want Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 1 2 3 Whilethe SET indicator is displayed press one of the five pushbuttons 4...

Page 142: ...a track again If you keep pressing the PREV button the disc will keep backing upto previous tracks NEXT Press when you wantto hear the next track If you keep pressing the NEXT button the disc will keep advancing to other tracks When Finished with the Compact Disc Player If you press PWR or turn off the ignition the disc will stay in the player and start again when you turn on the ignition or power...

Page 143: ...he lower BAND knob and 000 will appear again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code 9 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three digits of your code 1O Press the lower BAND knob and REP will appear for five seconds and then 000 will appear 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time SEC will appear indicating that the radio is secure I o Unlock the System Aftera Power Loss When batt...

Page 144: ...splay will show the numbers as entered 6 Press the lower BAND knob If the display shows then the time the disabling sequence was successful the numbers matched the user selected code or the factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode If the display shows SEC the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECU...

Page 145: ...hen the ignition is on Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interferewith FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for mostAM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other...

Page 146: ...t while cleaning Insert the cassette at least3 times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cass...

Page 147: ...of the front doors to the liftgate NOTICE Don t mount anything to your roof such as an antenna or a luggage carrier or to your headliner If you puncture the roof or headliner you could damage or destroy your integrated roof antenna Have any work of this type done by your dealer you want to add a mobile phone or No way radio to your vehicle there are 3ecial precautions you ll need to take ee Adding...

Page 148: ...g Part 4 Your Driving and the Road DefensiveDriving DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle 148 148 150 Braking 151 Anti LockBrakes ABS 151 TractionControlSystem 153 SteeringinEmergencies 155 DrivingintheRain 159 Freeway Driving 162 HillandMountainRoads 164 SteeringTips 154 Passing 156 DrivingatNight 158 CityDriving 161 WinterDriving 165 TowingaTrailer 168 I 147 ...

Page 149: ...he highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drin...

Page 150: ...nt A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level NUMBER OF DRINKS as in picture 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS 1 HOURS HOURS HOUR T li tt I3 tc w 0 1 helaw in most U S states sets the legal mit at a BAC of0 10 percent In Canada le limit is 0 08 percent and in some ther countries it s lower than that The ACwill be over 0 10 per...

Page 151: ...ion as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision rhere s something else about drinking tnd driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in B Yerson s system can make crash injuries worse That sespecially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means hat if anyone who has been ...

Page 152: ...avel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration fallowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic Thisis a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much fasterif you do a lotof heavy braking If you keep pace with the traf...

Page 153: ...ljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure Faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tir...

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Page 155: ... need to With anti lock you can steer md brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves t s important to take curves at a easonable speed 9lot of the ...

Page 156: ...nditions you ll wantto go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times ...

Page 157: ...lightl below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another ...

Page 158: ... cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Page 159: ...ng quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driv...

Page 160: ...he high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night ismade much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pup...

Page 161: ...gh large water puddles or even going through some car washes can causeproblems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaningis dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they canactually ride on the water This can happenif the road is wetenoughand you re going fast enough When your vehicle i...

Page 162: ...iggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and pian your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freew...

Page 163: ...t lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you wantto leave the freeway nove to the p...

Page 164: ...nosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is itjust plain falling asleep at thewheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about aneasy stretch of road with the samescenery along with the hum of the tires on theroad the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it...

Page 165: ...ng system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads B Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill 0 Know howto go uphill You may want to shift down toa lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle andyou can climb the hill better Stay in y...

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Page 167: ...on control system you ll want o slow down and adjust your driving to he roadconditions See Traction Control system in the Index f youdon t have the traction control Gystem accelerate gently Try not to break hefragile traction If you accelerate too Fast the drive wheels will spin and polish he surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your 2bility to make a hard stop on a slip...

Page 168: ...apa blanket around you If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under yourclothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is pushthe acc...

Page 169: ...g a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityis for your vehicle you should read the information in Weig...

Page 170: ...t points There are many different laws having to do with trailering Make sureyour rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2000 pounds 900kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2000 pounds 900 k...

Page 171: ...ac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any traileris an important weightto measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carryin it and the people...

Page 172: ...l you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailerhitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches o...

Page 173: ...ded weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake ont...

Page 174: ...our vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trai...

Page 175: ...re Ready to Leave After Parkingon a Hill 1 2 3 4 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Start your engine 0 Shift into agear and Release the parking brake Let up on the brake pedal Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need servicemore often when you re pullin...

Page 176: ...hat can occur on the road Problems on the Part 5 Road HazardWarningFlashers 176 TowingYourPontiac 181 EngineOverheating 186 If a Tire Goes Flat 193 ChangingaFlatTire 193 Jumpstarting 177 Compactspare 202 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 202 c 175 ...

Page 177: ...ering column below the ignition switch Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in n 1 a I I C S c o turn off the flashers pull out on the ollar When the hazard warning flashers re on your turn signals won t work Other WarningDevices f you carry reflective t...

Page 178: ...ve Referto Power Sliding Door in the Index for more information NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle I ToJump Start Your Pontiac Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If...

Page 179: ...trical systems You could be injuredif the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Make sure the vehicles are in P Park or N Neutral if equipped with manual transmission 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it cou...

Page 180: ...he remote positive terminal box pull the tab and open the cover 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short th...

Page 181: ...e vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let theother end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part onthe engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 3 Attachthecable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine ...

Page 182: ...don t touch each other or an other metal B C I Towing YourPontiac ry to have a GM dealer or a professional wing service tow your Pontiac The sua1towing equipment is A Sling type tow truck B Wheel lift tow truck C Car carrier F your vehicle has beenchanged or Iodified since it was factory new by dding aftermarket items like fog lamps ero skirting or special tires and wheels lese instructions and il...

Page 183: ...lustrations The operator may want to see them When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lockfor this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unlessyo...

Page 184: ...al ramping may be required for car carrier equipment NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension componeqt...

Page 185: ...feet behind the front wheels I 2 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard endof each lower control arm Towing from the 9ear Vehicle Hook up 5efore hooking up to a tow truck be sure 3 read all the information on Towing lour Pontiac earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holesin the frame railsjust ahead of the rear wheels ...

Page 186: ...m to avoid damage to your transaxle NOTICE j 8 Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can oGcur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach Winch cables or I J hooks to suspension componehts when us...

Page 187: ... an your Pontiac s instrument panel See CoolantTemperature Gage in the ndex If Sfeam s Coming From Your Engine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty I86 ...

Page 188: ...erheat warning you can 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 vehicle right away If there s still no signof steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE...

Page 189: ...on the Road Cooling System CONT The coolant level should beator above he FULLHOT mark If it isn t you nay have a leakin the radiator hoses leater hoses radiator water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system ...

Page 190: ...adda 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreezeat the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack theengine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant v ti IT If tf rz 0 C Vhen the coolant in the coolant recovery m n k is at or above the ...

Page 191: ...tor I You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap ...

Page 192: ...ere is still some pressure left Then keep turning the pressurecap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3I Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to thebase of the filler neck 1 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL HOT mark 191 ...

Page 193: ...e engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose gettinl hot Watch out for the engine fan s r Y 7 By this time the coolantlevel inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 192 ...

Page 194: ...eel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and mayrequire the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can ...

Page 195: ... following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle 1 Open the jack storage compartmentby sliding the latch down and removing the compartment cover 194 ...

Page 196: ...tire is located under the vehicle behind the rear bumper Insert the narrow end of the shaft into the hole above the rear bumper Then attach the folding wrench to the shaft Rotatethe folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle 6 Slide the cable retainer through the center of the spare then place ihe compact spare tire near the flat t...

Page 197: ...d remove the wheel cover If the wheel nut caps have been completely loosened the wheel cover will come off easily 8 If your vehicle has aluminum wheels each wheel hasone wheel locknut in place of a standard wheel nut A special wheel lock key removal tool and instructions are stored in your glove box Attach the wheel lock key to the socket of the folding wrench Remove the locking wheel nut by turni...

Page 198: ...s e thejack head a few inches 1 Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s frame Position the jack and raise the jack head until itfits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raist the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you C 197 ...

Page 199: ... the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 12 Raise the vehicle by rotating the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit I3 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flattire b 198 ...

Page 200: ...he wheel mountingsurface 15 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nutby hand until the wheel is held against the hub 16 Lower thevehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to thejabk and rotating the wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely C 199 ...

Page 201: ...it Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until youhave the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damagethe cover or the spare topsomewhereas soon as you can and ave the nuts tightened with a torque rrench The torque setting should be100 ound feet 140Nom 200 ...

Page 202: ...s near the rear of the vehicle This will help you to check and maintaintire pressure in the spare Push against the tire to be certainit is stored firmly 19 Replace all jacking tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and replace the compartment cover Unless you have the plastic bolt on wheel covers be sure to also store the nylon nut caps When you replace the compact spare with a ...

Page 203: ...Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Dl ot A W W to 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 parts of your vehicle on t use your compact spare on some her vehicle nd don t mix your compact spare or heel with other wheels o...

Page 204: ...he area aroundyour front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning thewheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may n...

Page 205: ...Notes 204 ...

Page 206: ... HoodRelease Engineoil Aircleaner Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Battery Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Loading YourVehicle Tires HeadlightBulbReplacement Appearance Care Appearance Care Chart Vehicle Identification Number V Fuses Circuit Breakers Add on ElectricalEquipment Capacities and Specifications IN NormalMaintenanceRepl...

Page 207: ...ork you ll want to get the roper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and li...

Page 208: ...tle pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that containoxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBEis methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is Fine for your vehicle E...

Page 209: ...mulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries f you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehic...

Page 210: ...right until you hear a clicking noise NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and yourfuel tank and emissions system might bedamaged Checking Things Underthe Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle an...

Page 211: ...ood prop Pull forward on the hood propto release it from its storage clip Then put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenlift the hood to relieve the pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Thenjust let the hood down and close it...

Page 212: ...the vehicle must be on level ground T u r n off the engineand give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower and check the level 3 1L V6 Checking Engine Oil 3800 V6 Checking E...

Page 213: ...gh toput the level xnewhere in the proper operating range ush the dipstick all the way back in hen you re through L1L V6 Adding Engine Oil 3800 V6 Adding Engine Oil What Kind of Oil to Use 3eginning midyear 1993 oils of the roper quality for your vehicle will be dentified with this new starburst ymbol The starburst symbol indicates hat the oil has been certified by the imerican Petroleum Institute...

Page 214: ...1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an il container show its viscosity or lickness Do not use other viscosity oils uch as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE 20W 50 IAE1OW 30 3800 V6 Engine is shown in the chart SAE 1OW 30 is est for your vehicle However you can se SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder Ian 60 F 16 C before your next oil hange When it s very cold you should se SAE 5W 30 Thes...

Page 215: ...CD SH SG CD or SG CD etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality 0 SAE 1OW 30 3800 V6 Engine SAE 5W 30 3 1L V6Engine 0 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you should look for oils ...

Page 216: ...ed Oil Did youknow that used engineoil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don tlet used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Washor properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used o...

Page 217: ...1 Remove the large wing nut and lift the cover 3 1L V6 Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 2 3 Remove the air cleaner filter Be sure to install the air cleaner filter replace the cover and tighten the wing nut securely 3800 V6 Checking Air Cleaner Filter To Check or Replace 1 Loosen the four wing nuts 216 ...

Page 218: ...peration can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a...

Page 219: ...rk your vehicle on a level place 2 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in P Park 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park 4 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 218 3 lL V6 CheckingAuto...

Page 220: ...the proper level doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5L Don t overfill We recommend ou use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 or DEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON 111or DEXRON IIEis not covered by your newvehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to...

Page 221: ...se 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 warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at COLD or a little highe...

Page 222: ...p an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of soolant through theradiator until the soolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an 4C thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a cle...

Page 223: ...le to letermine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants i heIndex NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper flEid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid To Add Open thecap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full ...

Page 224: ... cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in thefluid level goes back up The otherreason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake s...

Page 225: ...g sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or beheard all the time your vehicle is moving except when youare pushing on thebrake peda firmly 11 NOTICE Continuingto drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions orclimatesmay cause a brake squeal when the brakesare first applied or lightly applied This does not ...

Page 226: ...place parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes mayno longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve c...

Page 227: ...help keep your battery fromrunning down Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Jump Starting For jump starting instructions see Jump Starting in the Index Halogen Bulbs Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Remove the two black knobs 2 Tilt the bulb housing forward f f 6 ...

Page 228: ... in the Index 1 2 3 Open the rear side windows and liftgate Remove the two screws from the taillight housing Undo the spring clips under the weatherstrip at the rear of the side window 4 5 6 7 Pull off the entire taillight houking Pinch the lever and twist the bulb assembly 1 6 turn counterclockwiseto remove Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning 1 8 turn counterclockwise Line up the small ret...

Page 229: ...MOTORSCORPM1Y3 CAWR FRT OAWR RR LB KC THISVEHICLECONFORMSTO ALL APPLICABLE US FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARDS IN EFFECT ONTHE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWNABOVE I TIRESIZE RTC RIM PSVI PA COLD1 MODEL MPBY SEEOWNERS MANUALFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SERlAL NUMBER M P V SPEED SPA Loading Your Vehicle he CertificationRire label is found on he rear edge of thedriver s door The abel shows the sizeof y...

Page 230: ...ally kept level as you load or unload your vehicle For more about this option see Electronic Level Control in the Index Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehi...

Page 231: ...se manufacturers I TI th th til Y th I I qflation Tire Pressure he CertificationEire label which is on le rear edge of the driver s door shows L e correct inflation pressuresfor your res when they re cold Cold means 3ur vehicle has been sitting for at least tree hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation is all right It s not If your tire...

Page 232: ...adial tires which may look properly inflated even if they reunderinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspectionand Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Use this rotatio...

Page 233: ... of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires T o find out what kind and size of tires you leed look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new hada Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each ire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that sameTPC Spec number That way your vehicle will zontinue to have tires thatare d...

Page 234: ...rfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when test...

Page 235: ...iving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keepcoming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the ki...

Page 236: ...emember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them ona hot part 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 warnings and instructidns And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the i...

Page 237: ... the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric a a a a a Vacuum and brushthe areato remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panelor section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply witha ...

Page 238: ...then sponge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner CombinationStains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise hili sauce and unknown...

Page 239: ...fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand wash it with mild soap and water Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Glass 3ass should be cleaned often GM Glass Zleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleanerwill remove normal tobacco smoke and dust Films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window si...

Page 240: ...ater Don t wash your vehiclein the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surfa...

Page 241: ...cts may damage the paint finish Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids Lubricants in the Index Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents roa...

Page 242: ...ith composite SMC Sheet Molded Compound fiberglass body panels and molded RIM Reaction Injection Molded front fenders and bumper covers These panels require different collision repair procedures than metal paneled vehicles See your Pontiac dealer for information on collision repair Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can...

Page 243: ...od trunk door hinges and latches 1051055 16 oz 0 473L Preservatone Vinyl Top Dressing IO5I398 8 oz 0 237L Spot Lifter For cloth 1051515 32 oz 0 946L Washer Solvent Windshield washing system 1052870 16 oz 0 473L Wash Wax conc Exterior Wash Not recommendedfor pigskin suede leather See Your General Motors Dealersfor These Products See Your Maintenance Schedulefor Other Products ...

Page 244: ... You ll find this label inside the glove box door It s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is notremoved from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Pontiac unless youcheck with your dealer...

Page 245: ...ms To identify and checkfuses refer to the Fuse panel which is behind the lower glove box door and the fuse usage chart later in this section A fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse panel door Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of thefuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Look at the silver colored band inside thc fuse If the bandis broken or melted replace th...

Page 246: ...Fuel Injection Fuel Pump Relay Elec Vac Reg Valve Elec Control Module Elec Spark Control Module TURN BKJ GAGE LPS ABS RD02 R WIPER F WIPER IGN HTR A C RRBLWR 15 7 5 7 5 3 15 20 25 15 25 25 Frontmear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back up Lamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elec Level Control Sensor Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower Switch...

Page 247: ...ar Tail Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps License Plate Lamp Radio Heat Vent AC Control Head Power Sliding Door Anti Lock Brake System Mass Air Flow Sensor Electronic Control Module Frontmear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back up Lamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elec Level Control Sensor Injector 3365 Fuse Remote Location See Page 247 Cluster Radio Wiper Swit...

Page 248: ...ge Solenoid A C Clutch Control Relay Cruise Control Daytime Running Lights DRL Power Windows Circuit Breaker Power Seat Power Sliding Door Motor Circuit Breaker Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker Air Conditioning Blower Relay Horn Relay Chime Module Defogger Timer Relay Anti Lock BrakeSystem ABS Junction Block Fuse You ll find this fuse underthe hood in the ABS junction block located next to the remote...

Page 249: ...aps into the xked position Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy ...

Page 250: ... L With Air Conditioning 12 quarts 12 00L With Rear Heater CanadaOnly 14 quarts 13 25 L With Air Conditioning 11 quarts 10 75 L WithRear ClimateControl 13 quarts 12 25 L With Rear Heater CanadaOnly 13 quarts 12 25 L 3800 V6 Engine 5 70 L 4 70 L Refrigerant AirConditioning See refrigerant charge labelunder hood Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in you...

Page 251: ...V6 Engine 1pint 1 1 4 pint 0 50 L 0 60 L PumpOnly 1pint 0 50 L Complete System 1 1 2 pint 0 70 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Certification Tiri label on driver sdoor Wheel NutTorque 100pound feet 140Nmm NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended inthis manual 250 ...

Page 252: ...195 F 91 C Normal Maintenance Replacemenf Parts AirCleanerElement AC Type A 773C EngineOil Filter AC Type PF 51 PCVValve AC Type CV 789C Spark Plugs AC Type oR43TS Gap 0 045 inch RemoteLockControlBatteries 2 DL 2016 3800 V6 ENGINE L V6 3 8 Liters 9 0 1 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C AC Type A 974C AC Type PF 47 AC Type CV 892C AC Type41 600 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm DL 2016 I 251 ...

Page 253: ...GHTS Back up Lights Front Parkingnurn Signal Lights License PlateLight Halogen Headlights Outer Inner Front SideMarker Lights Upper 2 Positions Stop Tail TurnSignal Lights Lower 2 Positions UnderhoodLight BULB 3057 3057NA 194 9006 9005 194NA 194 2057 561 ...

Page 254: ...NSIDE LIGHTS Courtesy Lights CargoArea Sliding Door Stepwell FrontFloor Reading Light s Front Rear Dome Light s Front Rear Glove Compartment Light IndicatorLights TurnSignalIndicators 562 562 194 562 906 561 561 194 74 74 253 ...

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Page 256: ...ails Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance 256 Your Vehicle and the Environment 256 How This Part is Organized 256 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 257 Selecting the Right Schedule 257 Schedule1 258 259 Schedule11 260 261 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 262 AtEachFuelFill 264 At Least Once a Month 265 At Least Once a Year 265 267 C Periodic Maintenance Ins...

Page 257: ...proper 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 please maintain your vehicle properly How This Part is Organized The remainder of this...

Page 258: ... yourservice needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will pkrform the work using genuineGM parts These schedulesare for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limitson your vehicle s Certificationrnire label See LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommend...

Page 259: ...r delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and 11 Item No I Engine Oil Filter Change 2 Chassis Lubrication 3 Tire Wheel Rotation Inspection 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection 5 Cooling System Service 6 Transaxle Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First...

Page 260: ...ction Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined t h n t the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liobilily prior to the compleiion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that a11 recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded i n Section E Maintenance ...

Page 261: ... 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection 5 Cooling System Service 6 Transaxle Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First Every 7 500mi 12 500 km or 12months At first and then every other oil change Every 7 500 mi 12 500 km or 12 months At 7 500 mi 12 500 km and then every 15 000mi 25 000 km or as necessary Every 60 000mi 100000 km or 60 months Every 30 000 mi 50 000...

Page 262: ...y f 60 months 13 Engine Timing and Distributor Check 0 0 12 Fuel Tank Cap Lines Inspection 0 0 Every 30 000mi 50 000 km Every 60 000 mi 100000 km or 3 1L Code D engine only 0 The servicesshown in this schedule upto 60 000 miles 100000 km should be performed after 60 000 miles at the same intervals 1 An Emission Control Service The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources...

Page 263: ...emature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Inspect the drive belt for cracks fraying wear and propertension Replace as needed 5 Cooling System Service Drain flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See Coolant in the Index ...

Page 264: ...the Index 2 c 9 Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System InSpption 3 1L Code Dengine only Conduct the EGR system service as described in the service manual To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in tfihndex 1 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the properreplacement intervals for your driving con...

Page 265: ...ach Fuel Fill It is important foryou or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level WHAT TO DO Check the engine oil level and add the properoil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary ...

Page 266: ...grter Switch WHAT TO DO Lubricate thekeylock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D Lubricate all body door hinges including the liftgate Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood sliding door track rear compartment glove box door and any folding seat hardware Section D tells you what to use 1 Beforeyou start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 F...

Page 267: ...er is in P Park The key should come out only in LOCK I CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P Park Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO 0 Tocheck the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowlyremovefoot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do thisuntilthevehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the P Park mechanism s holdingability Shiftto P Par...

Page 268: ...ep a restraint system from doing itsjob have itrepaired CHECK OR SERVICE Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage nspection WHAT TO DO Inspect the front and rearsuspension and steeringsystem for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup bi...

Page 269: ...r anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lockbrake system See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricantsidentifiedbelow by name part number or specificationmay be obtained from your GM dealer USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System FLUIDlLUBRI...

Page 270: ...quirements ofNLGI Grade 2 CategoryLB or GC LB Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Washer Solvent Part No 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Fuel Door Hinge Folding Seat Hardware Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Sliding Door Track Weatherstrips FLUID LUBRICANT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM ...

Page 271: ... scheduled services are performed record the date maintenance performed Also you should retain all odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a columns indicated When completing the Maintenance convenient place to store them I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING L 270 ...

Page 272: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 271 ...

Page 273: ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record J ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 272 ...

Page 274: ...nd how torepori any safety defects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Part 8 includes Customer Satisfaction Procedure 274 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 275 BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 275 Reporting Safety Defects 277 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 278 Service Publications 279 273 ...

Page 275: ...r contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1...

Page 276: ...unication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Pontiac by dialing 1 800 TDD PONT TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program may notbe available in all states depen...

Page 277: ...800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be askedto provide your name and address your vehicle identification number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors W e prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the ...

Page 278: ...TSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportatior Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTZNG SAFETY DEFECTS T...

Page 279: ... 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistancetoll free number is staffedby a team of trained technical advisorswho are available24 hours a day 365 ...

Page 280: ...adian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance Program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U S A Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer orcall 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Pontiac Courtesy Transportation For warranty repairs during theBUMPER TO BUMPER coverage period interim transportation may beavailable under the ...

Page 281: ...n so you can buy the specific PSP s you may want Price information for the PSP s you may want to buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most of the PSP s which could potentially apply to the most recentPontiac models will be listedin the most recent publication for that model year This means you may wantto wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index if yo...

Page 282: ...ontiac Division Service Manuals are intended for useby professional qualified technicians Attemptingrepairs or service without the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damageto your vehicle that may causeit not to operate properly ...

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Page 284: ...VfCE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1994 Pontiac TransSport S 9410 U TBA NOTE Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write informationin the Form Number column For example Turbo Convertible Price tobeannouncedatatabrdate Call1 800 782 4...

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Page 286: ...ut notice andwithout incurring obligation NOTETOCANADIANCUSTOMERS All listed prices are quoted inUS funds Canadian residents are tomake checks pries to ba ann nccd ata wer date cell 800 782 4356 forfurtherinformation payableinU 8 funds TocwerCanadian pastage add 11 50plus the US Handling Charge Requests for manuak Orders cannot be returned without prior authorization A restocking fee may apply pri...

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Page 288: ...Order payable to add 4 sales t a x Helm Inc USA funds only do not send cash Canadian Postage See Note Below GRAND TOTAL 7 Check or Money i h i p u r c h a z Handling Charge 4 00 CUSTOMER NAME 0MasterCard Discover 7VISA 0Card STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO Account Number m l m lm l CITY STATE ZIP CODE Date mo yr DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE AREA CUSTOMER SIGNATURE Prices are subject to chang...

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Page 290: ...angewithoutnotice andwithout incurring obligation NOTETOCANADIANCUSTOMERS Alllistedpricesare quoted inU S funds Canadian areto make Priceto be announced atalater date C e l l1 800 782 4356 forfurtherinformation Payable inU Sfmds To Canadian postage add ll X PIIS theUS Handling Charge Requestsfor manuals Orders cannotbe returned without prior aulhoriiation A restocking fee may apply printedin Frenc...

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Page 292: ...ION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO Cnv STATE ZIPCODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE AREA I TOTAL MATERIALI I 0Check or Money Order payableto Helm Inc USA funds only do not m sendcash MasterCard II 1 CanadianPostage SeeNoteBelow Michigan Purchasers II GRAND TOTAL I I Account m lm lm lm Number Expiration K Im lCheck here if your billing Datemolyr addressi sdifferentfromyour shipping address sho...

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Page 294: ...8207 mm I I I I I I NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer orcompany name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should besent Forpurchases outside U S A please write tothe above address forquotation CUSTOMER NAME STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO CITY TE DAYTIME TELEPHONENO I GRAND TOTAL I I 293 ...

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Page 296: ...nge without noticeandwithout incurring obligation NOTETOCANADlAN CUSTOMERSA i listedprices a quotedinU S MS Canadianre iidem areto Price to be announeedatal e t e rdate Call1 800 782 4356 for further infmatim payableinUs funds TO C O Y B rCanadian postage add ll 5OplustheUS Handling Charge Requestsfor manuals Orders cannot be returned without prior authorization A restocking fee may apply printedi...

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Page 298: ...M FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player 139 Care of Audio Systems 145 Delco LOC Anti Theft Feature 141 RadioReception FortheBest 144 Setting the Clock 130 SteeringWheelTouchControls 143 Automatic Door Locks 57 Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid 217 249 269 Checking Fluid 217 Shifting 73 Starting Your Engine 70 71 BBB Auto Line 275 Batteries Remote Lock Control 60 Battery 225 304 AcidWarning 179 2...

Page 299: ...rol 120 Clock Setting the 130 Clusters Instrument Panel 108 Collision Repair 241 Comfort Controls 120 Climate Control System 123 Quick Reference Guide 120 Ventilation 121 128 Compact Disc Player 138 Compact Spare Tire 195 202 304 Compartment Storage 98 Control Loss of 157 Control of a Vehicle 150 Convenience Net 98 Convex Outside Mirror 96 Coolant 249 268 Checking Adding 189 219 Proper Mixture to ...

Page 300: ... Warnings 178 179 187 210 Zilling theFuelTank 208 zilter Air Oil Finish Damage lashers Hazard Flat Tire Flooded Engine 215 251 259 261 251 258 260 240 Warning 176 193 71 72 Fluid I Brake 223 268 Capacities 249 Power Steering 221 269 Transaxle 2 17 249 269 304 Windshield Washer 222 269 Fluids Lubricants 268 Freeway Driving 162 Fuel 207 304 Alcohol in Fuel 207 208 Capacity 207 Exhaust Warnings 68 8C...

Page 301: ...ator 82 Lap Shoulder Belt Front 22 30 Rear 31 Use byChildren 35 Leather Cleaning 237 Level Control Electronic 104 Liftgate 67 AjarWarning Light 116 Lighter 99 Courtesy 89 93 Daytime Running Lights 88 Dome 93 Low Traction 114 Low Traction Warning 115 On Reminder 88 Reading 93 Replacement Bulbs 253 Taillights 227 Turn Signal 82 Under Hood 211 Warning Lights 110 Lights Safety BeltReminder 21 2oadingY...

Page 302: ...Radiator Overheating 190 RadiatorPressure Cap 190 22 1 Radio 131 Rain Drivinginthe 159 Reading Lights 93 RearAirVents 126 Rear Climate Control 125 RearFan 122 126 Rear Seats Adjusting 15 Dump and Stow Feature 16 Removing 11 12 14 Replacing 11 ThirdRowEntry 13 Rear Storage Compartment 100 Power Outlet Accessory 94 Power Steering Fluid 221 269 RearWindowDefogger 128 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 90 R...

Page 303: ...ications OrderForm 285 Service StationInformation 304 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac 29 Setting theClock 130 Setting the Trip Odometer 110 Shifting Into P Park 73 Shifting the Transaxle 73 Power Seat Six Way 9 Signaling Turns 82 Skidding 158 Sliding Door 62 Sliding Door AjarWarningLight 117 SlidingDoorChildSecurityLock 66 Snowstorm If You reCaught in a 167 Sound Equipment Adding 130 Spare...

Page 304: ...hanger 88 Pulse WindshieldWipers 90 Turn Lane Change Indicator 82 WindshieldWasher 91 Windshield Wipers 90 Underhood Light 211 Unleaded Gasoline 207 Upholstery Care 236 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 243 Vehicle Loading 228 Vehicle Storage 226 Ventilation 121 128 VIN 243 VisorVanity Mirror 98 Voltmeter 112 Warning Flashers Hazard 176 Warning Lights Anti Lock Brake System 114 Brake 113 Liftgate ...

Page 305: ...onnire Label on inside edge of driver s door See Page 228 Fuel Capacity 20 U S Gal 76 L Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Page 207 Hood Release See Page 209 Cooling System Check and add coolantonly at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should beat the FULL HOT mark when the engine is warm See Page 220 Engine Oil See Page 211 Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420kPa See Page 202...

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