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Pontiac 1995 Bonneville, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... tells you what to dorif you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Here therrmmal tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and loolung good This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you ...

Page 3: ...our Pontiac SO it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual m it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10254645 B First Edition 4 VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN WE SUPPORT GERTIFLCATIONTHROUGH National institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE fi We support voluntary technician certification For CanadianOwners Who Prefer a Frenc...

Page 4: ...f all that s inthe manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find anumber of safety cautionsin t h i sbook We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were toignore thewarning In the gray caution area we tell you whatthe hazard is Then we tell you whatto do to help avoid or reduce the hazard P...

Page 5: ... damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it couldbe costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notice sand the words iv ...

Page 6: ...is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDNOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS 9 TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WIPER w WINDsHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING 4 1 FAN C I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT Fe TEMP ENGINE CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 RADIATOR COOLANT a FUEL ...

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Page 8: ... with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat Pullup on the controlbar under the frontof the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 1 ...

Page 9: ...holding the control up Lower the seat by holding the control down Rear Control Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch down Adjustable Support Seat Option On some models you Il find the controls on the center console Slide the selector switch to L or R to choose the front seat 4 Adjusts the seat forward or back Ad 1 Adjusts the seat up o...

Page 10: ...ts the front of the seat up or down Lumbar Controls d Reshapes the lower back areaof the seat J vReshapes the middle back area of the seat 4 Reshapes the upper back area of the seat 8 Lift the leverto release the seatback then tilt the seatback forward or backward as desired Releasethe lever to lock the seatback in place 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...oving Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that thetop of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...tes and Canadian provinces the law saysto wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in acrash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A fewcrashes aremild and somecrashescanbe soserious that evenbuckled up aperson wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many ofthem people who buckle up can survive and sometimeswalk away Without belts theyco...

Page 13: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes c I Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 6 ...

Page 14: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 7 ...

Page 15: ... panel or the safety belts With safety belts youslow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones takethe forces That s why safety belts makesuch good sense 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...tion That s true not onlyin frontal collisions but especially inside and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You may be anexcellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn tyour fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect youfrom things beyond your control such as baddrivers Most accid...

Page 17: ...o you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of ths section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety beltq...

Page 18: ... locksif there s asudden stop or crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on thebottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you wantit t r y to mo...

Page 19: ... What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 12 ...

Page 20: ...Q What s wrong with this I I I I I I I I A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 13 ...

Page 21: ...What s wrong with this 1 A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should j be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...am the door on it you can damage both the belt andyour ve cle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restsaint SIR or air bag system Your Pontiac has two air bags one air bag for the driver andanother air bag for the right front passenger Here are the mostimportant things to know about the air bag system 1 16 ...

Page 24: ... on the instrumentpanel which shows INFLfXTABLE RESTRAINT The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See AirBag Readiness Light in the Index for more information ...

Page 25: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...ecause Mation would not helpthe occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle darnageis only one indication of this What makesan air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of s...

Page 27: ...bag will be hot for a short time but the part of the bag that comes into contact with youwill not be hot to the touch There will be somesmoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or frombeing able to steer the vehicle nor willit stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates th This dust could cause breathing p...

Page 28: ...tem won t work properly See your dealer for service Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working onyour vehicle Your Pontiac dealer and the1995Bonneville ServiceManual have information about servicing your vehicle a...

Page 29: ...in a crash FOT pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock I f it does let it go back all the way and start again I...

Page 30: ...vehicle hasfront and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seatingposition you have alap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...t quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup Accident statistics show thatunbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear...

Page 32: ... out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned soyou would beable tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be wornlow and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash thi...

Page 33: ...y 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 to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or acrash To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 26 ...

Page 34: ... and the interior body about half way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge f the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the a 2 Slide the guid...

Page 35: ...en the button stop on the belt andthe retractor Insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elasticcordmustbe under thebelt andtheguideontop 5 Buckle the belt around the child and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Be...

Page 36: ... onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and inbetween the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and allchildren smaller than adult size In fact the law inevery state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicl...

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Page 38: ...raint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but thechild also has to be securedwithin the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint 1 31 ...

Page 39: ...op and injure people in the vehicle Be sureto properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even whenno childis in it If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need tohave an anchor installed you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it 1 32 ...

Page 40: ... Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U You ll beusing the lap shoulderbelt See the earlier part about thetop strap if the childrestraint has one 1 2 3 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the childrestraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the Pap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety...

Page 41: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to A 5 h l l the rest of the lapbelt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 34 ...

Page 42: ... 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 andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...ons will show you how 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the childrestraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto 6 To tighten the belt pull its free endwhile you push down on the child restraint 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...ker for their advice about how to attach the childrestraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger Securing aChild Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why I You ll be usingthe lap s...

Page 45: ... instructions will showyou how If the shoulder belt goes in frontof the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint 5 Buckle thebelt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to retractor to set the lock 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 1 38 ...

Page 46: ...unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safetybelts If you have the choice achild should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a sho...

Page 47: ...lderbeltis very closeto the child s faceor neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on thechild s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upperbody would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in arear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt cod Guides in the Index E the child is so smallthat the shoulderbelt is stil...

Page 48: ...Wherever the child sits thelap portion of the belt should be worn lowand snug on the hips justtouching the child sthighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...aint system parts If you see anything that might keep a restraintsystem from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They canrip apart underimpact forces If a beltis torn or frayed get a new one right awav Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessar...

Page 50: ...he many standard and optionalfeatures on your Pontiac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto do if you havea problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 51: ... safe place If you lose yourkeys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag If your ignition keys don t have plugs or the tag go to your Pontiac dealer fox the correct key code if you need a new ignition key There are 15alternative PASS Key blanks to help discourage theft Your dealer can help determine which blank you need I NOTICE Your Pontiachas a number of new feat...

Page 52: ...nd unlockyour vehicle From the outside Use your door key or RemoteKeyless Entry if your vehicle has t h i soption If you have the TheftDeterrent System you will also unlock and lock all doors when youunlock or lock either front door with you key ...

Page 53: ...the locking leverforward Power Door Locks With power doorlocks you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch The switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature 2 4 ...

Page 54: ...vice complies with Part 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions I This device may notcause harmful interference and 2 This device must acceptany interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replace...

Page 55: ... transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitterwill not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as youown provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors o f k ...

Page 56: ...Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGED 2 Close the door position 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rea...

Page 57: ...le theftis big business especially in somecities Although yourPontiac has a number oftheft deterrent features we know that nothingwe put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are waysyou can help Key in the Ignition If you walk awayfrom your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joyriders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park yourPontiac and open the dri...

Page 58: ... on 3 Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off after about 30 seconds and the system will then be armed If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on thesecurity system has detected a problem with itself See your dealer for service If a door or thetrunk is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter the alarm will go off It will al...

Page 59: ...see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index To reduce the possibility of theft always activate the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle PASS Key II Your vehicle is equi ed w i t h the PASS Key I I Personalized Automotive SecuritySystem theft deterrent system PASS Key is apassive theft deterrent system k This means you don t have todo anything different to arm or disarm the system It wo...

Page 60: ... needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty Seeyour Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work andthe SECURITY light will flash But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmithwho c...

Page 61: ... when you press any button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter Ifadoor is left ajar your interior lamps will turnoff dter ten minutes to save your battery Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turnit Remote Trunk Release Option Press the trunk relase button located below the driver s door armrestto release the trunklid The ignition may be on oroff and...

Page 62: ...ive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322km orso During this timeyour new brake linings aren tyet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in Se...

Page 63: ...e driver s door when theignition is off and the key is in theignition RUN 0 An ON position towhich the switch returns after you start your engineand release the switch The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running But even when t h eengine isnot running you accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights TART E Startsthe engine When the enginestarts release d e key...

Page 64: ... then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try toshift to PARK P if your Pontiacis moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift toPARK P only whenyour vehicle is stopped To start your 3 8 Liter e...

Page 65: ...efly but then stops again do the samething but this time keep thepedal down far five or six seconds This clears the extragasoline romthe engine After waiting about 15seconds repeat the n o d starting procedure NOTICE Your engineis designedto workwkh the electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding ele...

Page 66: ...id deeppuddles or standing water drive through themvery slowly Engine CoolantHeater Option In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm up Usually the coolant heater shouldbe plugged in a minimum of four hours priorto starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the ho...

Page 67: ...hekind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everythinghere we ask that you contactyour 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 the AutomaticTransaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on theconsole betwe en the seats or on the steering column There are ...

Page 68: ...t lever all the way intoPARK and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button befor moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting Out of PARK P laterin this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle...

Page 69: ...ssing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfwaydown Going about 35 mph 56lun h or more push the accelerator allthe way down You ll shift down to the nextgear and havemore power I NOTICE If your vehicle seemsto startup rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you gofaster somethingmay be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very...

Page 70: ...smuch as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 k d or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE I f y...

Page 71: ...normal shifting is in operation Computer Command Ride Option Vehicles equipped with COMPUTER COMMAND RIDE provide improved passenger ride comfort under a variety of road and driving conditions For normal driving conditions press the TOURING RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride When driving conditions require improved handling press the PERFORM RIDE button to geta firm ride This mode ...

Page 72: ...ight foot and push the park brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the park brake pedal will follow itto the release position If you tryto drive away with the parking brakeon the brake light stays on and a chimesounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to ...

Page 73: ...K P Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 3a 6 0 km h 140 II I I 1 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this 0 Pull the lever toward you 2 24 ...

Page 74: ...nsole Shift Lever 1 Hold thebrake pedal down with your rightfoot and 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this set the parking brake 0 Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward thefront of the vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand yourvehicle is in PA...

Page 75: ...Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don tshift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pullthe shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see...

Page 76: ...llthe way into PARK P as you maintainbrake application Then move the shift leverinto the gear youwant If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key toOFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature if you haveit 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle andthe...

Page 77: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your EngineWhile You re Parked It s better notto park with the engine running Butif you ever have to here are somethings to know 2 28 ...

Page 78: ...ndows when the ignition is on orin retained accessory power In addition each passenger door has a control switch for itsown window When the driver s window switch isheld rearward formore than a half second the window will lower completely The window can be opened in smaller amountsby pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately TOstop the window while it islowering press the switch ag...

Page 79: ...ion Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The high low beam feature is discussed under Headlamps See Headlamps in the Index A tilt steering wheelallows you to adjust the steering wheel before youdrive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room whenyou exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comf...

Page 80: ...r until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane 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 butjust stay on a signalbulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If you have the Driver Information Center it willtell you if you have aburned out bulb See Driver Infor...

Page 81: ...e closer to LO the shorter the delay Heavy snow orice can overloadyour wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the matoruntil it cools Clear away snowor ice to prevent an overload Keep in mindthat damaged wiper blades may prevent For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold you fromseeingwell enoughto drive safely To avoid it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will damage ...

Page 82: ... Some models have a WASHER FLUID warning that indicates if the fluid level in the windshield washeris low See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the Index NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the wash...

Page 83: ...s not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shutsoff If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional tractisoncontrol system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may t u r n the cruise controlback on 2 34 ...

Page 84: ...e shuts off the cruise control But you don t needto reset it Once you re goingabout 25 mph 40km h or more you can move thecruise control switchfrom ON to R A resume accelerate for about halfa second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed andstay there Remember that if you hold the switch at F U A longer than half a second the vehicle willkeep going faster until you release theswitch or apply...

Page 85: ...ntrol There are two ways to reduce your speed whileusing cruise control Push in the button at the end of the leveruntil YOU reach the lower speed you want then release it 0 To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6 km h slower Passing AnotherVehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your sp...

Page 86: ...tion Control System in the Index To Erase Speed Memory When you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition or shift into PARK P your cruise control set speed memory is erased Lamp Controls Parking Lamps Pull the switch tothe first stop to turn on the ParkingLamps 0 SideMarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanel Lamps Headlamps Pull the switch out allthe way to turn on the headlamps together with 0...

Page 87: ...either When it s darkenough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps thatcome on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and yourlow beam headlamps change to the reduced brightnessof DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle intoPARK P The DRL will stay off until you shift out of P...

Page 88: ...nsor located near the windshield by the defroster outlet otherwise your headlamps will stayon The twilight sentinel willkeep your headlampson for as long as three minutesto light your way whenyou leave your vehicle Rotate the twilight sentinel switchto MAX for a three minute delay Rotate it the other way to reduce the delay Also it spossible that your headlamps mightgo out if you drove from a dark...

Page 89: ...press either switch Press it againto turn t h elamp off To avoid draining your vehicle s battery be sure to turn off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle These overheadlampsand the interior courtesylamps will come on when you open the do ors t f a I r 1 4 t L i To turn on the readinglamp when the door is closed slide the switch up Slide it down to turn off the lamp ...

Page 90: ...e Push it back for night use The mirror automatically changes to reduce glarewhen set in the ON position One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlamps behind you The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare This change may take a few moments Pressing the switch on the bottom of the mirror tu...

Page 91: ...r To adjust your passenger side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you Power Remote Control Mirrors Option A control lever on the driver s door controlsboth l outside rearview mirrors Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the lever to the left or right Adjust each mirror sothat you can just see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your veh...

Page 92: ...r duringsharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn tfor larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not usingit Card Holder The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for convenient storage of business cardsor parking lot ticket stubs Thecard holder has space forup to five regular business cards ...

Page 93: ...or raise it and TOblock out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the centermount and swing them tothe side while theauxiliary sunshaderem s to block glare from thefront Visor Vanity Mirrors I Open the coverto expose thevanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover You can adjust the brightness of the lam...

Page 94: ...nel and sunshade If you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open position lightly press the switch again Press the switch rearward againto open fully The sunshade can also be opened by hand Press and holdthe control switch forward to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand When the sunroofis in the fully closed position press the control switchforward to the vent position...

Page 95: ...e front doors provide space for holding a cup or soft drink Rear Storage Compartment Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space I Pull downthe interior door to access the trunk for storing long objects 2 46 ...

Page 96: ...he instrument panel To clean theashtray lift it outby pulling up on the tabs oneither side It NOTICE snapsback into place To open the rear ashtrays lift thecover Don t holda cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t beable to back away from the heating elementwhen it s ready That canmake it overheat damagingthe lighter and theheating element NOTICE Don t put papers...

Page 97: ...things from working as they should This wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Check withyour dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything requiring more than 15 amps On models with theoverhead console there is a 12 vult ignitionfed outlet Slide the cover aside to access the outlet 2 48 ...

Page 98: ...gs you ll need to drive safely and economically Instrument Panel Clusters Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters whichincludes indicator warning lights and gages that are explainedon the following pages Be sure to readabout those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle Cluster with Gages Clusterwith Compass and Gages I I Cluster with Compass and Bo...

Page 99: ...tried to turn it back so the numbers maynot be true You may wonder what happens if yourvehicle 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 set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell...

Page 100: ...larmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and 30 problem with one of yourvehicle s functions As you The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions warning lights work together to let you know when per minute rpm Do not run your engine at speeds in there s a problem with your vehicle the red area When one of...

Page 101: ...ystem checks theairbag s electrical systemfor malfunctions The light tells youif there is an electrical problem The system check includesthe airbag sensorsand the wiring and the diagnosticmodule For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag i n the Index You will see this light flash for a few secondswhen you turn your ignition to RUN or STmT Then the light INFLATABLE should goout This me...

Page 102: ... If the light and chime come on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay...

Page 103: ...ine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you redriving your Pontiac needsservice If the regularbrake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but youdon t have anti lock brakes If the regular brakesystem warning lightis also on you don t have anti lockbrakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in ...

Page 104: ...blem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system is affected by an If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 1 This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or yourradiator 4 cooling fa...

Page 105: ... Overheating in the 5 Index c L Low CoolantWarning Light L LOW COOLANT If you have this light and it comes on your system may be low on coolantand the engine may overheat Check to see if the level is lowat the recovery tank and add coolant if necessary If the level is not low have your low coolantwarning system serviced See Engine Coolant in the Index The LOW COOLANT warning light will also come o...

Page 106: ... light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well yourfueleconomywon t be as goodandyour engine may not run assmoothly Thiscould lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Engine Oil PressureLight If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving I This may indicate that oil is not going through your engin...

Page 107: ...youit is working but the light will go out when youturnthe ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have itfixed right away moment This is normal 0 Ifyou make a hard stop the light may come on for a Clusters with gages use the CHECK GAGES warning light to alert you of a potential oil pressure problem r i i i I I 8 8 I 1 NOTICE Damage...

Page 108: ...scosity but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound if you have this option Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage Damage to your engine from neglected o...

Page 109: ...vent a false low condition If the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning comes on the oil level shouldbe checked at the oil dipstick If the level is low theengine oil should bebrought up to the proper level See Engine Oil in theIndex After restoring the proper level and waiting for the eight minute drainback the keycan be turnedto the RUN position and the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning light should only come on as a bu...

Page 110: ... normally If you never look at your instrument panel you may not see something important such as a warning light So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environmentjust as you would in a vehicle without HUD NOTICE Although theHUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parking aid The HUD was not designed for that purpose If you try touse it that ...

Page 111: ...en slide the HUD image height control down so the image is as lowas possible but infull view 3 Slide the d i m e r control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off slide theHUD dimmer control all theway down If the suncomes out or it becomes cloudy or if you turn on your headlamps you may need to adjust the HUD brightness usingthe HUD dimmer control Polarizing...

Page 112: ...s Your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever have to have a new windshield be sure toget one designed for HUD If you don t the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus and Circuit Breakers in the Index Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle as a check to show If it stays on or comes on while you are dnving you may have a problem with the elec...

Page 113: ...are starting the engine CHECK QAQES Remember driving withoutwasher fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash cm block your vision You could collide with anothervehicle Check your washer fluid often and add only the proper fluid See Windshield WasherFluid in the Index If the light comes on andstays on while you are driving check your gages forfuel coolant temperature oil pressure or voltage This ligh...

Page 114: ... a little when you turn a corner speed up or make ahard stop The gage doesn t go back toempty when you turn off the ignition If you have the large span 220 gage the needle moves more for a given amount of fuel This does not indicate excessivefuel consumption and is normal Voltmeter Option You may have a voltmeter unless you have the supercharged engine When the engine is not running the gage shows...

Page 115: ...boost is displayed from this zero point Changes in ambient pressure suchas driving in mountains and changing weather will slightly change the zero reading Driver Information Center INFORMATION DRIVER CHECK OIL LEVEL WASHER FLUID LOW COOLANT CHECK QAQES HOODDOOR TRUNK AJAR MILES 8 8 8 8 8 8 I w 7 LAMP MONITOR HI EEAMHEAD PARK LAMP TURN SIQNAL BACK UPTAIL BRAKELAMP If you have theDriver Information ...

Page 116: ...ving check your gages for fuel coolant temperature oil pressure or battery voltage SECURITY You ll get a DOOR AJAR message if a door is not fully closed The vehicle outline will show you whichdoor it is You will also get a HOOD AJAR or TRUNK AJAR message if the hood or the trunk isn t fully closed The vehicle outline will also show you these are ajar LAMP MONITOR Whenever you tryto use oneof the f...

Page 117: ...S t o p 2 Rear Right Turdstop Back Up 2 Back Up Lamps Tail 4Tail Only 4s t o p n a i m 2 License Plate Right Rear Side Marker LeftRearSide Marker Brake Lamp 4Rear Stop Tail Tun Park Lamp 2 Front Park 1 Center High Mounted Stop Right Side Marker Left Side Marker Electronic Compass Option Some vehicles areequipped with an electronic compass As w i t h all compasses this unit senses theearth s magnet...

Page 118: ...onds The compass remembersyour zone so you only have to change it if you driveto a new zone on the map The compass adjusts onlya small amount for each zone so you may not noticea difference if you drive from one zone to the next one until you cross several zones Choosing your zone number Locate your zone number on the map above If your number is different than the one shown when you turnthe key on...

Page 119: ...ed by the compass Calibrating the compass All electronic compasses need to know the magnetic profile of your car This is called calibration and is done automatically by your compass But the feature is available if you would like to manually calibrate Sometimes strong magnetic fields can affect the compass If the CALIBRATElight comes on as shown above try calibrating the compassas follows 1 Drive t...

Page 120: ... the accuracy is close the compass will adapt to these objects over time If you usean antenna with a magnetic base it is best to mount it away from the center of the trunk near the rear window The rear defog system can affect accuracy and the compass corrects for the rear defog However if the rear defog is turned on while making sharp turns the accuracy may be off When you turn the rear defog off ...

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Page 122: ...dly R134a refrigerant Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Pontiac when the car is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any airchoice except the rear window defogger and any fan speed The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them If you have the rear seat passenger outlet you can adj...

Page 123: ... cools quickly I f used for long periods the air may become too cold and dry NC Use A C for normal cooling on hot days This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the instrument panel outlets Adjustthe temperature and fan speed for your comfort l f l Bi Level Use on cool but sunny days This setting directs air into your vehlcle in twoways Cool air is directed to the upp...

Page 124: ...the temperature control toward warm and the fan control toward high Defrost will work better ifheavy snow andice are cleared away from the hood windshield and the air inlet area between the hood andwindshield 0 w u HI Rear Window Defog Option Thelines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press the button to A light will glow in the switch while the defogger is working start warming ymr wlndow...

Page 125: ...an speed Choosing either maximum settingwillnotcause the system to heator cool any faster Pressing the AUTO button will display the requested temperature fan speed and air delivery mode for5 seconds then change to display the outside air temperature Be carefulnot to put anything over the sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield or over the sensor in the grille above...

Page 126: ...erature The outside temperature will show inthe display when the system is OFF A C Press the A C button to turnthe a i rconditioning on and off The systemwill cool and dehumidfy the a i rinside the car In the AUTO mode the display will indicate that A C is on but theairconditioning compressoronly operates when the system determinesit is needed Slight changesin engine power maybe felt as the compre...

Page 127: ...could cutor damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty O F C Press this button to read the temperature i n degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius provides air through the floor ducts then turn thefan to H Ifor a few moments before driving away This will blowmoist air from the intake ducts toward the floor not thewindshield It reducesthe chance of fogging your windows If yo...

Page 128: ...igital display for five seconds 2 While set is displayed press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on the display 3 While set is displayed press and hold SEEK until the correct hour appears Setting theClock for Radios with Cassette or CD 1 Press and hold the HR or MIN button until the hours orminutes begin to change on the time display While the radio is in the time set mode the colon i...

Page 129: ...s thesethings 0 Rotate it totune in radio stations Press it to changebetween the AM or FM band The controlring behind the lower knob adjusts the front and rear speakerbalance SEEK Pressing SEEK will cause the receiverto seek the next higher or lower station on the band TREB Slide this lever up toincrease treble or down to decrease it If a statim is weak or noisy decrease the treble BASS Slide this...

Page 130: ...ignition on push the POWER knob to turn the radio on or off VQL Turn the VOL knob right to increase volume Turn the VOL knob left to decrease volume AM FM Press A to select the A M FM1 or FM2 bands The display will show which band you are on If you press this button while a tape is playing the tape will stop and the radio will return to the AM or FMband you were last on RECALL When the ignition is...

Page 131: ...on the BAL knob It will spring out to make it easier to adjust Turn the knob to balance the sound between the left and right speakers You may push the knob back in when you are done FADE Press lightly on the FADE knob It will spring out to makeit easier to adjust Turn the knob to the right to move the sound to the front speakers Turn the knob to the left to move the sound to the rear speakers You ...

Page 132: ...and holdEJECT for five seconds to reset the Cln indicator The radiowill display to show that the clean feature has been reset Cassette Player Control Features TAPEPLAY If you have a tape loaded and the radio is playing press TAPEELAY to playyour tape To return to the radio while a tape is playing press A The cassette will remain safely inside the radio for future listening PREV Press PREV previous...

Page 133: ... FWD Press FWD forward to rapidly advance the tape Press FWD again to play the tape The radio will play while the tape is advancing Use SEEK or the TUNE knob to change the radio station during forward EJECT PressEJECT to remove the cassette tape EJECT will operate with the ignition off If E and a number appears on the display at any time an error has occurred See Cassette Tape andCD Errors later i...

Page 134: ...within five seconds to display how long your selectionhas been playing PREV While playing a compact disc press PREV previous or SEEK to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press it again or holdit down to go to the previous tracks The display will show the track number NEXT While playing a compact disc pressNEXT or SEEK to go to the next track Press it a...

Page 135: ...t you read through all ninesteps before starting the procedure 1 For your secret code write down any number from 000 to 1999and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition tothe ACCESSORY or the RUN 3 Turn the radio off position NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps theradio automatically reverts to time andyou must start the procedure over at...

Page 136: ... on for one hour before you may attempt to enter another code 4 Press theHR button to make the first oneor two 5 After you have confirmed that the code in the display After three more unsuccessfulattempts to unlockthe radio the display will show InOF inoperative If you forget your code or cannot unlock the radio contact your Pontiac dealer for assistance To disable THEFTLOCK follow these steps 1 2...

Page 137: ...y be damaged and should not be used in the cassette player Try a new tape to make sure that your cassette player is working properly The cassette tape is broken El1 may be displayed Check to see if yourtape is broken Try a new cassette tape If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the radio or in the CD changer the following conditions may have caused the error The road is too rough The ...

Page 138: ...or CD will stopplaying and the radio will play SEEK Each time you press an upor down arrow on SEEK you will tune in the next station up or down the AM or FM radio band When listening to a cassette tape or compact disc you can change to theprevious or next selection by pressing the SEEK up or down arrow RCL Press RCL recall to change between the clock and the radio or the cassette CD track selectio...

Page 139: ...earing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can beloud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase...

Page 140: ...e tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaningcassette This is a wet type cleaning systemthat uses acleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn If you usethis type of cleaner the radiomay display an error and eject the cartridge This is normal and is the result of an added feature in the tape...

Page 141: ...e outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without beingdamaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals youshould replace it Check every once in awhile to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best ...

Page 142: ...E Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possiblyg e u g damaged If the antenna does notgo down when you turn the radiooff it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned In either case lowerthe antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it Se...

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Page 144: ... that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the bestdefensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never Here you ll find information about driving on different know when t...

Page 145: ... drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How muchis too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each personand situation here is some general information on the proble...

Page 146: ...l commercial drivers in the US is 0 04percent The BAC willbe over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive isaected well belowa BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many peopleare impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05percent and tha...

Page 147: ...ries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in acrash that person schance o fbeing killed o r permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle g where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems hav...

Page 148: ...y with thesurface of the road whether it s pavementor gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavybralung Somepeople drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wearout much faster if youd...

Page 149: ...ce that your brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brakesystem the anti lock brake system warning light will stayon See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say theroad is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer sens...

Page 150: ... down and let anti lock workfor you You may hear a motor or clicking noise during ahard stop but this is normal Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When thishappen...

Page 151: ...er youstart your vehicle To limit wheel spin especiallyin slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turnthe traction control systemoff if you ever need to You should turnthe systemoff if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See RockingYour Vehicle in the Index The TRACTIONOFF warning light will come onand stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin...

Page 152: ...he road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understandthis The traction you can getin a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which thecurve is banked and your spee...

Page 153: ...top in time But sometimesyou can t there isn t room That s the timefor evasive action steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed asyou can from a possible collision Then steer aroundthe problem to the left OFright depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attentio...

Page 154: ...ssarily Passing another vehicle on atwo lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passin...

Page 155: ...ined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as youpull out to passthe slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot 0 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 its front i...

Page 156: ... the acceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second ...

Page 157: ...0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull o f fthe road in...

Page 158: ...k When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down alittle Avoid staring directly into the approachinglights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass...

Page 159: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windsheld wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavementmarkings the edge s f the road and even people walking It s wise tokeep your wiping equipmentin good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Re...

Page 160: ... too fast through large water puddles or even going through some carwashes can cause problems too The water mayaffect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 17 ...

Page 161: ... trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens athigher speeds There just isn t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down whenit is raining c Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on yourlow beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visiblleto others 0 Besi...

Page 162: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check ...

Page 163: ...w Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of allroach But they have their own special rules Once you are on the freeway adjust your ...

Page 164: ...ortable clothing and shoes you can easilydrive in Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready andwilling to help if you needit Here are some things youcan check before a trip...

Page 165: ... road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit canhappen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 166: ... steep or longhill a a 0 a Know howto go uphill Shift down to DRIVE D This will help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stayin your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in y...

Page 167: ...lude an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag somewinter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a redcloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a smallbag of sand apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to helpprovide traction Be sure you properly secure these items inyour vehicle 4...

Page 168: ...reezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehiclehas a traction control system you ll want to slow...

Page 169: ...h around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious...

Page 170: ...r tuck under your clothing to keep warm You canrunthe 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 push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you getand it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly...

Page 171: ... Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver sdoor tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can bein your vehicle and the total weight that youcan carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupa...

Page 172: ...eed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle WeightRating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spreadit out Don tcarry more than 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk 4 29 i ...

Page 173: ...t trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes inhandling durability and fuel economy Successful safe traileringtakes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for t h i spart In it are many time tested importanttrailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read...

Page 174: ...n at the heavier loads Obey speedlimit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum postedspeed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90km h to save wear on your vehicle sparts Three importantconsiderations have to do withweight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000pounds 450kg But even that can be too heavy It depends...

Page 175: ...weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the tmik tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loadedyour trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t youmay be able to get them right simply by movingsome items around in the...

Page 176: ...cle are not intended for You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tonguewill not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by thehitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Followthe manufacturer srecommendation for attaching safety c...

Page 177: ... working This letsyou check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionallyto besure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would whendriving your vehiclewithout atrailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavybraking and suddentur...

Page 178: ... even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may thinkdrivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Your vehicle has bulb warning lights When you pluga trailer lighting system into your vehicle s lighting system its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of your lamps goes out So...

Page 179: ...er Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Mai...

Page 180: ...our hazard warningflashers let you warn others They also let police know youhave a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flashon and off Press the button into make your front and rearturn signal lamps flashon and off Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn tin 5 1 ...

Page 181: ...et 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Pontiac But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Remember that ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty m i n gto startyour Pontiacby pushing orpulling it won t work and it...

Page 182: ...TICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 2 Get the vehicles closeenough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t beable to start your Pontiac andthe bad groundingcould 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries the dam...

Page 183: ...ion If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could bedamaged too Before you connect the cables here aresome 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 geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 5 4 ...

Page 184: ...d touch anything until the next step The other endof the negative cabledoesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust asgood there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is...

Page 185: ...o prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal DEAD BAlTERY Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Pontiac Theusual towing equipment is A Sling type tow truck B Wheel lift C Car carrier 5 6 ...

Page 186: ...you call tell the towing service 0 0 0 0 0 That if you have the SSE model your vehicle cannot betowed from thefront with sling type equipment That yourvehicle has front wheel drive The make model andyear of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When thetowing service arrives let the tow operator know that thismanual contains detailed towi...

Page 187: ...e s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the frontwheels unless you must If the vehiclemust betowed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56k m h or fartherthan 50 miles 80k m or your transaxlewill be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly ...

Page 188: ...YourPontiac earlier in this section AttachT hook chains into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides Across sling chains position a 4 x 4 wood beamagainst the bottom of the radiator supportbehind the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control arm ...

Page 189: ... damage will occur Towinga vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicleto ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoiddamage installa towing dollyand raise vehicleuntil adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooksto suspensioncomponentswhen usingcar carrier equipment Always use T hoo...

Page 190: ...ch T hook chains in the slotted holes in the floor pan support rails on both sides just ahead of the rear wheels Position the lower sling crossbar directly under therear bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm c 11 ...

Page 191: ...OTICE If your enginecatchesfire becauseyou keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would notbe coveredby your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warningbut see or hearno steam the problem may not betoo serious Sometimes the engine can get alittle too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driv...

Page 192: ...for about ten minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on you candrive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you canidle 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 and geteveryone out of the vehicle until it cools down You ...

Page 193: ...k in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in thecooling system NOTICE Engine damagefromrunning your engine without coolantisn t covered by yourwarranty If there seemsto be no leak with the engine an check to see if the electricengine fans are running If the engine is overheating bothfans should be running I f they aren t your vehicle needs service 5 14 ...

Page 194: ...COLD add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolantmix NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant ...

Page 195: ...ecovery tank is at FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there sone more thing you can try You can addthe proper coolantmix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 16 ...

Page 196: ...ot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left rr 1 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 5 17 ...

Page 197: ...I 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 18 ...

Page 198: ...he radiator filler neck maybe lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the levelreaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant beginsto flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on thepressure cap lineup like this 5 19 ...

Page 199: ...d that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer tomaintain lane position then gently brake to a ston well aut of the trafficlane If a tiregoes flat the next p ar shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 5 20 ...

Page 200: ... for the tires Theair inflator is located in the trunk The ONswitch will work even with the ignition off The air inflatorcomes with a kit that includes a 20 foot hose and anair pressure gage as well as instructions and special adapters for inflatingthings like an air mattress or a basketball 5 21 ...

Page 201: ...s flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place T u r n on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you howto use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 5 22 ...

Page 202: ...lockwise to remove it then lift the cover 2 Remove the sparetire from the trunk 3 Open thejack storage cover by twisting the knob 1 4turn counterclockwise 4 Remove the jack and wheel wrench 5 Next remove the wheel or nut cap covers for your particular vehicle 5 23 ...

Page 203: ... remove completely 0 If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps remove them If your have aluminum wheels and the center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench to pry it off Do not drop the coveror lay it face down it could become scratched or damaged Do not use a hammer or malleton this type of cover 5 24 ...

Page 204: ...to which to put thejack head The front notch is 10inches back from the front wheel well The rear notch is 8 inches forward from therear wheelwell The wheel wrench hasthese 8 and 10inch distances stamped on the handle Use the wheelwrench to measure to thenotch by flipping the socket into the handle then measuring from the socket end of the wrench 5 25 ...

Page 205: ...raise the jackhead untilit fits firmly on the ridgein the vehicle sframe nearest the flat tire Do not raisethe vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you 9 Use the wheel wrenchto loosen the wheel nuts but don t removethem 5 26 ...

Page 206: ...here is enough room for the spare tire to fit NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle o r may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 11 Remove allthe wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 27 ...

Page 207: ... whelel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 13 Replace thewheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 5 28 ...

Page 208: ...14 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on thejack Lower thejack completely 15 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence 5 29 ...

Page 209: ...act spare you could damage the coveror the spare When you reinstallthe fullsize wheel and tire you install the wheel cover or nut caps at t h i spoint When reinstalling the fullplastic wheel cover align the valve stem symbol which is molded into the back side of the cover with the valve stem Start the nut cap by pushing it onto the lug nut with the wheel wrench Tightenthe plastic caps snug using t...

Page 210: ...en re installing the center cover do not use a hammer or mallet as they could damage the cover 16 Store theflat tire as far forward in the trunkas possible Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in thetrunk The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soonas you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section 5 31 ...

Page 211: ...ere you want Of course it s best toreplace your spare with a full size tire as soon as yon can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash withguide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheeI and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use yourcompact spare ...

Page 212: ...on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheelleft and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Thenshift back and forth betweenREVERSE R and aforward gear spinningthe wheels as little as possible Release the acc...

Page 213: ...NOTES 5 34 ...

Page 214: ...nt levels There is also technical information about your vehicle anda part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy withit We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your serviceneeds You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want tokeep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts haveone of ...

Page 215: ...al see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do yourown service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enoughabou...

Page 216: ...gine If you re usingfuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if youhear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don thave to buya higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you havea problem What about gasoline withblending materials that co...

Page 217: ...linescontain deposit control additives and oxygenates an dif they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuel 3808 Supercharged Engine Code1 The 8thdigit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the codeletter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See VehicleIdentification Number in the Index Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octa...

Page 218: ...n oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grainalcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts i n your fuel sys...

Page 219: ... have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines containdeposit control additives and oxygenates andif they have been reformulated to reduce vehicleemissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you planon driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hardto find Do not useleaded gasoline Ifyou use even onetankful your emissioncontrols w...

Page 220: ... door key lock the inside power door lock button or the Remote Keyless Entry key chain transmitter To unlock the fuel door unlock all doors If the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter is used the unlock button must be pressed twice While refueling hangthe cap inside the fueldoor The cap 1 s behind a hingeddoor on the left side of your TOtake off the cap turn it slowly to the left vehicle counterclockw...

Page 221: ... until you hear at least three clicks I NOTICE Ifyou need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealercanget onefor you Ifyou get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged 6 8 ...

Page 222: ...hicle at the top of the trunkcompartment Pull the tab rearward to release the fuel door NOTICE Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damage it Use the remote fuel door manual release located in the trunk Checking Things Under the Hood The following information tells you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts under the hood To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside th...

Page 223: ...hood release Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure dl the filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly Underhood Lamp Your parking lampgor headlamps must be on for the underhood lamp to function when youopen the hood 6 10 ...

Page 224: ...rcharger is a pump andis driven from an engine accessory drive belt increased pressure is available atall driving conditions The powertrain control module PCM works witha vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during specificdriving conditions Whenthis increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the Supercharg...

Page 225: ... and the power steering pump The second belt drives the supercharger See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drivebelts and Supercharger oil level Have your dealer check the oil levelin the Supercharger Engine Oil CHECK OIL LEVEL If the CHECK QIL LEVEL light on theinstrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away for more informatio...

Page 226: ...r cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to AddOil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil touse For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index t I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that t...

Page 227: ...nt of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into yourengine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also usethe proper viscosity oilfor your vehicle as shown in the following chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMY AND COLD STARTINB SELECTTHE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATU...

Page 228: ...something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of theseis true for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing 0 Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving instop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrieron top of If any one...

Page 229: ...raina l lfree flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it onthe ground into sewers orinto streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that co llectslased oil If you have a problem properly disposingof your usedoil ask your dealer a servicestation or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer to the M...

Page 230: ...ll back If you have the 3800 Supercharged engine unsnap the three clips holding the air cleaner housing cover and pullapart 2 Unscrew the clamp on theair intake hose where the hose attaches near the top of the engine Detach the hose thenpull back the rearof the housing cover 6 17 ...

Page 231: ...lter carefully and replace the cover 5 Reattach the air intake hose and tighten the clamp tightly Unless you aretechnically qualified and have the proper tools you should let your dealer ora qualified service center perform this maintenance 6 18 ...

Page 232: ...y when theengine is cold Allow the engine to cool 2 to 3 hours after running 1 Remove the wiring harness shield 2 Clean the area around the oilfill plug before removing it 3 Remove the oil fill plug using a 3116Allen wrench 4 The oil level is correct when it justreaches the bottom of the threads of the inspectionhole 5 Replace the oil plug with the O ring inplace Torque to 10Nom 88 lb in 6 Replace...

Page 233: ...ng if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite awhile In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the v...

Page 234: ...nd Lubricants in the Index I f the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bringthe level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using along neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 13 52 Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 be...

Page 235: ...e Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant flush and refill If youuse this mixture you don t need to add anyth...

Page 236: ...nt When yourengine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher If this light comes on it means you re lowon engine coolant 6 23 ...

Page 237: ...antloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap 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 coolant through theradiator until thecoolant reaches a prese...

Page 238: ... Have the system inspected and repaired The power steering fluid reservoir on the L67 engine is to the right of the supercharger and in front of the transaxle dipstick The power steering fluid reservoir on the L36 engine is located below the alternator and behind the accessory drive belt What toAdd Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See RecommendedFluids and L...

Page 239: ...nk is full NOTICE 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid followthe manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean aswell as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expans...

Page 240: ...ou ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during noma1 brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes bac...

Page 241: ... brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid onyour vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes andrear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound whenthe brakep...

Page 242: ...out thevehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicleis complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design andtest have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Pontiac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example w...

Page 243: ...r more takeoff the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your batteryfrom running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Jump Starting For instructions see Jump Starting in the Index Halogen Bulbs 6 30 ...

Page 244: ...urn and pull out the bulb assembly 4 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 5 Reverse steps 1 3 to replace the bulb assembly and and replace the bulb assembly headlamp housing Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bu1b s in the Index 1 In the trunk remove the two plastic nuts holding the 2 Pull the carpet away from therear corner of the carpeting in place trunk 6...

Page 245: ...og lamps changing your fog lamp bulbs requires proper aiming equipment See your Pontiac dealer if you have any questions Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here show to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm ...

Page 246: ...smade by aleading tire manufacturer These tires arewarranted by the tire manufacturers andtheir warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will havea tire warrantyfolder from eachof these manufacturers ...

Page 247: ...ading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fueleconomy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needless damagefrom road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420P a How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Si...

Page 248: ...se of regularrotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tireson the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index for scheduled rotation intervals I 11 I When rotating your tires always usethe correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tireshave been rotated adjust the front and rea...

Page 249: ...g New Tires To findout what kind andsize of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire ssidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle willcontinue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handli...

Page 250: ... on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and c They represent the tire s ability to stop ...

Page 251: ...ral Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades allsuch tires meetGeneral Motors performancestandards and have been approved for use on General Motorsvehicles All passenger type P Metric tires mustconform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on yourvehicle were aligned and balanced carefully atthe factory to give you the l...

Page 252: ...ire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legaland only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly aspossible withthe ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hea...

Page 253: ... these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuumcleaner often to get rid of dust and lo ose dirt Wipe vinylor leather with aclean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealer hastwo GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and afoam type powdered cleaner They will clean normalspots and s...

Page 254: ...abric First seeif you haveto use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure andclean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the ...

Page 255: ...ol water and allowto dry If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water anda clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt YOLI may have to do it more thanonce 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get themoff quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM VinyULeather Cleaneror equivalent product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with ...

Page 256: ...not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield ...

Page 257: ...r your vehicle I 2 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac by hand maybe necessary to remove residue from the paint finish YOU can getGM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care andMaterials in the Index Your Pontia chas a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes tha...

Page 258: ...ake the protective coatingoff your aluminum wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged andrequires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repairshop applie...

Page 259: ...s ofthe frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer or am underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmosphericconditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can dlupon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into ...

Page 260: ...get these from your GM Parts Department Spray A SqueakSilicone Grease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks I Not recommendedfor pigskin suede leather See your General Motors Parts Departments forthese products See your Maintenance Schedule for other products 6 47 ...

Page 261: ...arts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It svery helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a list of a l lproduction options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add onElectrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Pontiac unless you c...

Page 262: ...rt on the next page Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone of the correct size When finished replace the cover and pinch the release levers again to unlock the panel Press it back upinto place Maxifusemelay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center turn the two knobs 1 4turn counter...

Page 263: ...4 Not Used 5 Not Used 1A Crank Signal Air Bag VATS 2A Spare 3A Not Used 4A Interior Lamps 5A Ignition Run Automatic A C 6A Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors 7A Not Used 8A Not Used 9A Cigarette Light er 1B Turn Signal Back up Lamps Windows Sunroof Control Base Cluster Cornering Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 2B Spare 3B Not Used 4B Not Used 5B Anti Lock Brake System Ride Control 6 50 ...

Page 264: ...Parking Lamps 7 c Not Used 8C Not Used 9 c Battery Chime Radio Cluster 1D Ignition RudCrank Chime 2D Spare Cluster Position Circuitry 3D Heated Mirror 4D Not Used 5D Base A C 6D Fog Lamps 7D Not Used 8D Radio 9D Cigarette Lighter Rear 1E Auxiliary Outlet 2E Not Used 3E Ignition OffAJnlock 4E Not Used 5E Not Used 6E Not Used 7E Not Used 8E Wipers Washer 9E Rear Window Defog ...

Page 265: ...ell to replace these fuses Replacing thesefuses is difficult We recommend that you see your dealerif you need one replaced Position Circuitry 1 Door Locks 2 Power Antenna Lock Switch 3 Horns 4 Not Used 5 Cruise Control Misc Engine Controls 6 Fuel Pump 7 Injectors 8 Electronic Control Module 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 A C Programmer PASS Key I1 12 Not Used POSITIONS r I FUSE I I POSITIONS I 6 52 ...

Page 266: ...earTurn Rear Side Marker Back up Lamps Center High Mounted Stop Lamp License Plate Lamp FogLamp Trunk Lamp Underhood Lamp 2057NA 194 194 2057 1156 194 1141 1156 194 880 93 561 LAMP MONITOR MESSAGE HEAD LAMP HIGH BEAM LAMP PARK LAMP TURN SIGNAL PARK LAMP TAIL LAMP BRAKE LAMP TURN SIGNAL LAMP TAIL LAMP BACK UP LAMP BREAK LAMP TAIL LAMP 6 53 ...

Page 267: ...ulbs InsideLamps Door Lamps Front CourtesylReading Lamps Rail CourtesyReading Lamps Glove Compartment Lamp Visor Vanity Lamp Hush Panel Lower Floor Lighting Ash Tray Bulb 74 563 12V 8W Festoon 194 7065 168 161 6 54 ...

Page 268: ...ame If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used I f you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealel For additional information see your Warrantyand Owner AssistanceInformation booklet Enginecrankcase 5 quarts Fuel Tank 18 gallons Power Steering Oil change with filterchange Pump Only 1 pint 0 50 L Complete System 1 1 1 2 pints 0 75 L 68 00 L Tire ...

Page 269: ...ngine OilFilter AC 5 p e PF 47 Fuel Filter AC Qpe GF 627 PCV Valve AC Type CV 892C Remote Lock ControlBattery 2 2016 Spark Plugs 236 Engine AC Qpe 41 606 Spark Plugs L67 Supercharged Engine AC Type 41 601 WiperBlade 22144001 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52m Gap 0 060 inch 1 52mm 6 56 ...

Page 270: ...c dealer for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance notonly helps tokeep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehiclemaintenance or the removal of important componentscan significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even thewron...

Page 271: ...ains what you can easily do to help keepyour vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer sservice department or another qualified service centershould perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should...

Page 272: ...ac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services yourvehicle uses these All parts should be replaced...

Page 273: ...requent ScheduleI Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Engine Oil and Filter Change ScheduleI Intervals Every 6 000 Miles 10 000km or 6 months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6 0010 Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km AirCleaner Filter Inspection if drivingindusty conditions Every 30 000Miles 50 0...

Page 274: ...7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every 24 months whichever occurs first Cooling System Service or every 24 months whichever occurs first Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Supercharger Oil Check 3 8L Code 1 Engine Only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Ins...

Page 275: ...determined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services beperformed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 3 000 Miles 5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emissi...

Page 276: ... linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService I DATE ACTUAL MIL...

Page 277: ... parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 montk whichever occurs first RATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty c onditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Sewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAG...

Page 278: ...kage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL...

Page 279: ...he suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst I I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 27 000 Miles 45000 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An EmissionControl Service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY 7 10 ...

Page 280: ... to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test thecooling system and pressurecap An Emission Control Service 0Replace sparkplugs An Emission Control 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter Service Control Service f more often underdusty conditions An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or ...

Page 281: ... tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 33 000 Miles 55000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Sewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SE_RVI CEDBY 7 12 ...

Page 282: ...e the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 13 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I I ...

Page 283: ...contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions ...

Page 284: ...t DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you donot use y...

Page 285: ...e oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension andsteering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional mformation DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MI...

Page 286: ...suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parkmg brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 17Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant inthe Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator c...

Page 287: ...onditions An Emission Control Sewice 0Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for anv damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Sewice 0For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oillevel and add oil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in thissection An Emission Control Service 4 RATE ACTUAL M...

Page 288: ... engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE SERVICEDBY A...

Page 289: ...les 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension andsteering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 20 ...

Page 290: ...SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotati...

Page 291: ...rolService 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension andsteering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cableguides and underbodycontact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 292: ...spension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant in the Index forwhat to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator co...

Page 293: ...ap and lines for darnage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Sewice 17For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whchever OCCUTS first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in thissection An Emission Control Sewice 3 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor prop...

Page 294: ...LMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 96 000 Miles 160 000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 25 ...

Page 295: ... and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 7 s p i l r Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require ch...

Page 296: ...cle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicate8 7fervalsand the maintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkag...

Page 297: ...urs first I DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index...

Page 298: ...gine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect ...

Page 299: ...ichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parkmg brake cable guides and underbody con...

Page 300: ...do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing delivery service 52 500 Miles 87500 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shft linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 12months whichever occ...

Page 301: ...ontrol Service 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Sewice 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Contro...

Page 302: ... whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody ...

Page 303: ...Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill coo...

Page 304: ...as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See RecommendedFluidsand Lubricants inthis section An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parkmg brake cable guides and underbody cont...

Page 305: ...ons In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C OT higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or I f you do not use y o w vehicle under any of these conditions thefluidandfilter do not require changirg delivery service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 7 36 ...

Page 306: ...er details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tirein...

Page 307: ...oor console door and any folding seat hardware P a r tD tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed toa corrosive environment 1 Before you stat be sureyou have enoughmom around the vehicle NOTE Donotme the ameleratorpedal md be readyto turn off theengineimmediatelyif it starts should work onlyi nPARR P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any otherposition your veh...

Page 308: ...Check 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply theparking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don tstart the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move t...

Page 309: ...e performed at least twicea year for instance each spring and fall You should let yourGM dealer s service department or other qualified service center do thesejobs Make sureany necessary repairs are completed at once Restraint Systems Now and then make sureall your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose partsor damage If you se...

Page 310: ...condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakesinspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking I Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part numbe...

Page 311: ...ry LB or GC LB Fluid GM PartNo 1052884or equivalent DEXRON I11 Automatic TransmissionFluid Lubricate with Multi Pwpose Lubricant GM P a r t No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oil USAGE Supercharger Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT SuperchargerOil GM Part No 12345982 See supercharger Oil in the Index Engine oil...

Page 312: ...tric SiliconeGrease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent See Replacement Parts in the Index ror recommenaed replacementfilters valves and sparkplugs Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduledservices are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes providedafter the maintenance interval Any additionalinformationfrom Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMain...

Page 313: ...Maintenance Record 7 44 ...

Page 314: ... misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following stepsshould be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concernwith a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership orthe General Manager STEP TWO If aft...

Page 315: ...0 2952 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipmentand personnel That...

Page 316: ...a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputesbetween customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who...

Page 317: ...courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at1 800 PM CARES REPORTINGSAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injuryor death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notlfying General...

Page 318: ...OntarioK1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situationlike this we certainly hopeyou ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 E CARES or write Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2950 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada...

Page 319: ...ollowing services for 3 years 36 000 miles at no expense to you VehicIe out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealer for warranty Change a flat tire Jump starts 0 Courtesy Transportation For warranty repairs during the Bumper to Bumper coverage period interim transportation may be available under the Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details In Cana...

Page 320: ... isadded security while travelling for you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer orcall 1 800 268 6800...

Page 321: ...nd safety procedures necessaryto service the vehicle Since these bulletins are issuedthroughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions are available You can order an index at Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects areregularly sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities Owner Public...

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Page 326: ...tem 5 2 I Alarm TheftDeterrentSystem 2 9 Alignn entand Balance Tires 6 38 AluminumWheels Cleaning 6 45 Sound Equipment 3 18 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 20 Antenna PowerMastCare 3 20 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 54 4 6 Anti LockBrakes 4 6 Anti TheftFeature THEFTLOCK TM 3 14 Antiireeze 6 22 Adding 6 23 Checking 6 23 AppearanceCare 6 40 Appearance Care and Materials 6 47 Armrest Stor...

Page 327: ... 27 7 39 FogLamp 6 32 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Capacities and Specifications 6 55 Carbon Monoxide 2 13 2 28 4 27 4 33 Card Holder 2 43 Cassette Tape and CD Errors 3 16 Cassette Tape Player Care of 3 19 CDEl rors 3 16 Center Passenger Position 1 23 Certification Tire Label 4 28 Chains Safety 4 33 Chains Tire 6 39 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 Check Gages Light 2 67 Check Gages Warning Light 2 6...

Page 328: ... 6 15 Coolant Recovery Tank 5 15 Coolant How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 15 Coolant How to Add to the Radiator 5 17 Cooling System 5 13 Cruise Control 2 34 Erasing Speed Memory 2 37 Getting Out of 2 37 Increase Speed 2 36 Passing Another Vehicle While Using 2 36 Reducespeed 2 36 Resume a Set Speed 2 35 Set 2 35 Traction Control Activated 2 37 UseonHills 2 36 Cupholder Door 2 46 Customer ...

Page 329: ...2 Checking 6 23 Engine Coolant Heater 2 17 6 15 Adding 6 23 Engine CoolantTemperatureGage 2 56 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 2 55 EngineExhaust 2 28 Engine Identification 6 48 Engineoil 6 12 Adding 6 13 Additives 6 15 Checking 6 13 What Kind to Use 6 14 What to do with Used Oil 6 16 Whentochange 6 15 Engine Overheating 5 12 Engine Running It While You re Parked 2 28 Engine Starting 2 15...

Page 330: ... 6 30 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 1 Head Restraints 1 4 Head Up Display HUD 2 60 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 38 Headlamp Wiring 6 49 Headlamps 2 37 Headlamps Bulb Replacement 6 30 Hearing or Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 2 Heater 3 3 High Beam Lights How to Change 2 38 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Hitches Trailer 4 33 Hood Ajar Message 2 67 Hood Release 6 9 Horn 2 ...

Page 331: ...on Off Warning 4 8 Loading Your Vehicle 4 28 Lights Lighter 2 47 Locks Boor 2 3 FuelDoor 6 7 PowerDoor 2 4 Rear Door Security 2 7 Steering Column 7 39 Torque 2 26 Trunk 2 12 Loss of Control 4 13 LowCoolant Message 2 67 LowCoolantWarning Light 2 56 Low Washer Fluid Message 2 67 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 2 64 Lubrication Body 7 38 Maintenance Record 7 44 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Se...

Page 332: ...ner Checks and Services 7 37 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 46 Park P Shifting Into 2 24 Park P Shifting Out of 2 27 Park P Position 2 19 Parking Brake 2 23 Parking Lamps 2 37 Parking Lots 2 9 Parking At Night 2 8 Parking On Hills While Towing a Trailer 4 36 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 Passing 4 11 Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 40 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 20 Power Door Locks 2 4 PowerOutlet...

Page 333: ...ints Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 42 Retained Accessory Power 2 15 Reverse Position 2 19 Replacing Seat and Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash 1 42 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 7 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 33 Rotation Tire 6 35 RightFusePanel 6 52 Safety Belt Extender 1 42 Safety Belt Reminder Light 1 5 2 52 Safety Belts 1 5 Adults 1 9 ...

Page 334: ...21 SheetMetal Damage 6 45 Shift Lever Console 2 25 Shift Lever Steering Column 2 24 Shifting Into Park P 2 24 Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 18 Shifting Performance 2 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 11 Signaling Turns 2 31 Sound Equipment Adding 3 18 Spare Tire Compact 5 32 Speedometer 2 50 Stains Cleaning 6 41 Standard Climate Control 3 2 Starter Switch 7 38 Startin...

Page 335: ...l Replacement 6 38 TopStrap 1 32 TorqueLock 2 26 Torque Wheel Nut 5 30 6 55 Towing a Trailer 4 30 Towing YourVehicle 5 6 Fromthe Front 5 9 5 10 From the Rear 5 11 Traction Control System 4 7 Traction Off Warning Light 4 8 Trailer Towing 4 30 Brakes 4 33 Driving on Grades 4 35 Driving with a Trailer 4 34 Hitches 4 33 Maintenance 4 36 Parking on Hills 4 36 Safety Chains 4 33 Total Weight on Your Veh...

Page 336: ...ntrol 4 4 Voltmeter 2 65 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Flashers Hazard 5 1 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 51 Washer Fluid Message 2 67 WashingYourVehicle 6 44 Water Driving Through Deep Standing 2 17 Wheel Nut Torque 5 30 6 55 Wheel Replacement 6 38 Wheel Replacement Used 6 39 Windows Power 2 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 33 6 26 Windshield Washers 2 33 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 32 ...

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