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Summary of Contents for 1995 Firebird

Page 2: ...the road and how to drive under different conditions This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking 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...

Page 3: ...ep this manualin your Pontiac so it will be there if you everneed it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manual in it sothe new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10254416A First Edition k We support voluntary WESUPPORT VOLUNTARYTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institute for AUTQMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE I techniciancertification For Canadian Owners Who Pr...

Page 4: ...ll that s i nthe manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to 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 could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When you read othermanuals you might see CAUTIONand NOTICEwarnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels onyour vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTIONor NOTICE...

Page 6: ...EAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have todo with your lights SIGNALS e TURN pAE pf HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are onsome of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER i t i WINDSHIELD Q WASHER I WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 RADIATOR COOLANT a FUEL ENG...

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Page 8: ...s section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks seatback latches and the folding rear seatback Manual FrontSeat Move the lever under the passenger sfront seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Be sure the lever returns to its origi...

Page 9: ...he lever and try to move the seat with your body to make surethe seat is locked into place To Raise or Lower the Front of the Seats Totilt the entire seat lift the lever under the right front of the seat and lean forward or backward Six Way Power Seat Option The driver s seat has three controls on the left side The front control makes the front of the seat goup and down The back control makes the ...

Page 10: ... support to the position you want To release thesupport continue pulling up To engage it again push down firmly The switchpads on the outer sideof the sea late and deflate parts of your seatback The two buttons that have dots inflate and deflate the outer partsof the seatback To inflate push the raised button To deflate push the indented button The two buttons without dots inflate and deflate the ...

Page 11: ...sport seats your recliner lever looks like this To adjust the seatback lift the leveron the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...Don t havethe seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving 1 5 ...

Page 13: ...r tilted To adjust it forward pull the restraint forward To adjust it reward pull the restraint forward all the way to release it Then moveit tothe position you want Front Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat To fold a seatback forward push the seatback toward therear as youlift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward When you return the sea...

Page 14: ...wnto provide more storage space To fold the seatbackdown 1 Pull forward on both levers 2 Fold theseatbackdown r To raise the seatback 6 1 Pull itup to thelocked upright position 2 Be sure both latcheshold the seatbackin pace Have themfixed if they don t 1 9 6 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...d Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be ina crash If you dohave a crash you don tknow if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes w a l k away Without belts ...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someoneon it Take the simplest vehicle Supposeit s just a seat on wheels 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 18: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...nsteadof them Every air bag system ever offeredfor sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags youstill have to buckle up to get the most prc ection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side apd other collisions won t hawe to wear safety belts 2 If I ma good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A Y...

Page 20: ... has We ll start with the driverposition Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver hasa lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can situp straight 3 Pick up the latchplate and pull the belt across you Don tlet it get twisted On convertible models the sho...

Page 21: ...non the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulderbelt The lap partof the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d beless likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These par...

Page 22: ...a sudden stop or crash On convertible models the safety belt also locks ifyou pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Q What swrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way 1 15 ...

Page 23: ... What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place ...

Page 24: ... What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under thearm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 17 ...

Page 25: ... A Thebelt is twistedacrossthe body 1 18 1 ...

Page 26: ...t you candamageboth the belt andyour vehicle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR Air Bag System This part explainsthe SupplementalInflatable Restraint SIR or akjbag system Your Pontiac has two rbags one air bag for the driver and another rbag for the rightfront passenger Here are the most importantthings toknow about the air bag system j q 5 x i A k f e I 11 r t I 1 19 ...

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Page 28: ...strument panel which shows AIR BAG on it The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works ...

Page 29: ...ag will inflate only if theimpact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h Thethreshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat aboveor below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a pa...

Page 30: ...te to severe frontal or near frontal collisions evep belted occqymts can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel The air bag supplementsthe protection providedby safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impactmore evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradhdly But air bags would not help you in many typesof kollisions including rollovers and rear and s...

Page 31: ...e other parts Your vehicle is equipped witha diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The modulerecords information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safetybelt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer f...

Page 32: ...nformation about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as...

Page 33: ...sengersto buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengerswho aren t safety belted can be out of the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts thrown others Lap Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pi...

Page 34: ...ou can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it issecure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Makesure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the end of the beltas you pull up on theshoulder part 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...lid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash On convertible m dels the safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retract...

Page 36: ...in a vehicleneeds protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 1 29 ...

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Page 38: ...here to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the fi ont seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in tie front passenger seat Here s why i Whereveryou install it be sureto securethe 63 lild restraint properly Keep in mind that an ...

Page 39: ... to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap mustbe anchored according to Canadian Law Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided inthe kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer Th...

Page 40: ...s the instructionssay 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positi...

Page 41: ...st unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt and letit go back all the way The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions tobe sure itis secure Securing a Child 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 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...nt in the rear seat Once you have the clip follow these instructions 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in theIndex 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 4 Secure the child in the child restraintas the instructions say Pick up...

Page 43: ...safety belt quickly if you ever had to through the locking clip 6 Then thread both lapand shoulder belt portions A Lap Belt portion B Latch Plate C Buckle D Shoulder Belt portion E Locking Clip 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure I I ...

Page 44: ...t and remove the locking clip Let the safety belt goback all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...dren who aren t buckled upcan strike other people who are What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide ...

Page 46: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portion of thekelt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies beltforce to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...der systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts If you see anythingthat might keep a restraint systemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart underimpact foices If a beltis torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you vehad a crash d...

Page 48: ...Section 2 Features Controls I 2 1 ...

Page 49: ...key tags These tags may be removed by your dealer or even before the car is delivered to your dealer Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmithhow tomike extra door keys Keep the plugs ina safe place If you loseyour door keys you ll be able to have new ones made using these plugs If you needa new ignition key go to your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key ...

Page 50: ...t of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicleto get in So be sure you have extra keys Pontiac also supplies a key card thatyou can useif you don t have your keys so be sure to keep this key card with youat all times Door Locks 2 3 ...

Page 51: ...ower Door Locks Option Push the power door lock switchto lock or unlock both doors at once The switch only works when the ignition switch is in RUN or ACC or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door 2 4 ...

Page 52: ...nterference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may causeundesired operation Shouldinterference to this system occur try this 0 0 0 0 Check to determineif battery replacementis necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicle...

Page 53: ...for about two seconds when you lock the doors Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter fromunlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when yougo to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to ...

Page 54: ...rs to your vehicle 1 Find the Data Link Connector DLC It is in the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Insert one end of a fusedjumper into terminal 8 Terminal 8 is the top terminal on the far right 2 7 ...

Page 55: ... about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normalrangein any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries Use two batteries type DL2016 or similar type To replace batteries in the Remote Lock Control 1 Pop the cover off by inserting a dime or similar 2 Lift off the front cove...

Page 56: ...wo batteries type DL2016 or a similar type Put new batteriesin printed side down 4 Replace the front cover Make surethe cover is on tightly so water won tget in 5 Check the transmitter s operation HatchRelease Your door keyopensthe hatch 2 9 ...

Page 57: ... Retained Press the svitch under the lamp controls to unlock the hatch from h i d e your vehicle If you have an automatic i trahrhission your shiftlever must be in PARK P or NEUTRqL N to use the switch If you have a manual transn on andthe ignition switch is in RUN you must sit p k ingbrake befor9 you can use the I _L j i I c ...

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Page 59: ...hing valuablein your vehicle h t your valdables in a storage area like your glove 6 Lock the glovebox 0 Lock id1the doors exceptthe driver s Then e the door key with you bbx PASS Key II r Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or ...

Page 60: ...y At this time you may also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starterwon t work withthe other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key maybe faulty See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work and ...

Page 61: ...ime your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information With the ignition keyin the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions ACC A Position in which you can...

Page 62: ...d release the switch The switch stays in the RUN position whenthe engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights START E Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that even if the engin...

Page 63: ...e called RetainedAccessory Power RAP With RAP your powerdoor locks electric mirrors power windows audio system and remote hatch release will continue to work up to 10minutes after the ignition key is turned toOW and neither door is opened If a door is opened the audio system and power windows willshut off The power door locks electric mirrors andremote hatch release work until you shut the door On...

Page 64: ...n t try to shift to PARK P if your Pontiacis moving I f you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual transmission The gear selector should be in neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and startthe engine Your vehicle won t startif the clutch pedalis not all the way down that s a safety feature To start your V6 engine 1 Without pushing the ac...

Page 65: ...our engine might not perform properly Ifyou ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Car in the Index To start your 5 7 Liter LT1 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turnthe ignition keyto START Whenthe engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm I NOTICE...

Page 66: ...nds If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then NOTICE I r 7 Your engineis designed to work with the electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection syste...

Page 67: ...em very slowly Performance Mode Switch This switch lets you change from a normal driving mode to a performance mode When you start the engine the switch willbe in normal mode For general driving conditions use the normal mode It will remain in normal unless you select thePERFORM feature For afirmer shiftand increased performance you may choosethe PERFORM mode The light in the center of the switch ...

Page 68: ...hift normally This feature is only for improved traction when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use Always use NORMAL for normal road conditions You may press 2ND GEAR START again to turn off this feature Whenever you start your vehicle the transmission isin the NORMAL mode In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier s...

Page 69: ...it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged I How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have andsomeother things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice f...

Page 70: ...ic Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your enginebecause your vehicle can t move easily 2 23 ...

Page 71: ...hiftlever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever buttonbefore moving the shift lever on floor shift consolemodels See Shifting Out of PARK P in this part REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicleis stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ...

Page 72: ...WE D between gears This positionis for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about35 mph 56 kmk push your accelerator pedal abouthalfway down Going about35mph 56k m k or more pushthe accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel econom...

Page 73: ...lector lever is put in FIRST l the transmission won t shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rear wheels can trotate don t try to drive Thismight happenif you werestuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehiclethere with onlythe acceleratw pedal This c...

Page 74: ... to a compietestop and it s hardto shiftinto FIRST 1 put the shift lever in NEUTkAL and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal 10 fhefloor as you letup on the accelerator pedal and s ft into SECOND 2 Then slowly letup on the clutch pedal as you pressthe accelerator pedal THIRD FOURTH FIFTH 3 4 5 Gears Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH ...

Page 75: ...up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal F NOTICE Shiftto REVERSE R only afteryour vehicle is stopped Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle I 2 28 Six Speed 3 5 R 2 4 6 This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transmission FIRST 1 Press the clutc...

Page 76: ...e stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutra1 0 0 NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal If youshift from SIXTH 6 into REVERSE R the shift lever must be first placed in the NEUTRAL position centered betwee...

Page 77: ...o FOURTH 4 gears only Once you arein FOURTH 4 gear you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear Follow the shift speeds in this chart when the SKIP SHIFT lightis on Computer AidedManual Transmission Shift Speeds 1stto 4th 15 mph 24 km h 4th to 5th 25 mph 40km h 5th to6th 40 mph 64km h Each time you come to a stop the engine s Electronic ControlModule ECM determines when to activate t...

Page 78: ...e S 3 4L L32 13 16 21 28 32 37 21 25 34 35 51 59 72 75 45 47 NIA If your speed drops below 20 mph 30 kmk or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshiftto the next lower gear You may have to downshifttwo or more gears to keep the engine running smoothlyor for good performance NOTICE I If you skipmore thanone gear whenyou downshift or if you race the engine wheaiyou downshift you can ...

Page 79: ...time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction andthe other does the limited slip featurewill allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels To set theparking brake Hold the brake pedaldown and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning lightwill come on ...

Page 80: ...release the parking brake L Hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until youcan push in the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle 2 33 ...

Page 81: ...Shifting Into PARK P Automatic lhnsmission Models Only 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 34 ...

Page 82: ...om PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawlin the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P Thisis cal...

Page 83: ...e Index If yov c m o t shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shiftlever push the shift leverall the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift leverinto the gear you wish If you p e r hold the brake pedal down but stillcan t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn e key to OFF If your vehicle is equipped ...

Page 84: ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 37 ...

Page 85: ...to park with the enginerunning But if you ever have to here are somethings to know Follow the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting IntoPARK P in theIndex If you are parking on a hill and if you re pullinga trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 38 ...

Page 86: ...r the driver s windowhas an Express Down feature Quickly press and release the switch for the driver s window and the window will lower completely You can also open the driver s wjndow any amount by pressing the switch again while the window is in the Express Down mode when it has loweredto the position you want With power windows switches on the doorcontrol each window when the ignition is on or ...

Page 87: ...u to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more roomwhen youexit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Movethe steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place 2 40 ...

Page 88: ...and Passing Signal WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher CruiseControl Option Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signalhas two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move thelever all the way up qr down When the turnis finished the lever will return automatically ...

Page 89: ...nge if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal leverall th...

Page 90: ...e closer toLO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turnthe band away from you tothe LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to H1 To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to I clear ice andsnow from the wipersbladesbefore using them Ifthey re frozen to the windshield ...

Page 91: ...TICE 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructionsfor adding water 0 Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank aiad other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid 0 Fili your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold Thisallows fop expansion whi...

Page 92: ...ds below about 25 mph 40km h When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if youhave a manual transmission the cruise control shuts off If your vehicleis in cruise control when the optional traction controlsystembegins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control in the Index When road conditions allow youto safely useit again you mayturn the crui...

Page 93: ...To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the setbutton at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 46 ...

Page 94: ...hile Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to ahigher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get tothe higher speed 2 Push the buttonat the end of the lever thenrelease the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed 6 Here s thesecondway to go to a higher speed 1 Move the Cruise switchfrom ON to WA Hold it there until you get up tothe speedyou wan...

Page 95: ...o the cruise control speedyou set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steephills you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain yourspeed When going downhill you may have to brake or shiftto a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you...

Page 96: ...censelamps Sidemarkerlamps Instrumentpanel lights I This setting turns on your headlamps afid dther operating lamps Pg This setting turns on your parking lamps without your headlamps Turn theknob to OFFto turn off the lamps p J Brightness Control t IThis switch controlsthe brightness af YOU instrumentpanel lights Turn the switch to brighten or dim the lights If youturn the switch all the way up yo...

Page 97: ...king brake is released When theDRL are on only your front turnsignal lamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it sdark enough outside your front turn signal lamps will go out and your headlamps will come on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lam...

Page 98: ...ors from freezing closed and when washing the vehicle to help clean the headlamps You can openthe headlamp doorsmanually 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the plastic coverfrom the retractor motor knob 3 Turn the retractor motorknob counterclockwiseuntil the headlamp door is fully open The knob will get harder to turn when the headlamp door is all the way UP 4 Replace the plastic cover on the retractor mot...

Page 99: ... your high beams come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again InteriorLamps Courtesy Lamps When any dooris opened severalinterior lamps go on These lamps are courtesy lamps They make it easier for you to enter and leave your vehicle Courtesy lamps includethe dome lamp and otherlamps throughout the interiorof your vehicle Front Map Lamps c Your inside rearview mirror includes...

Page 100: ... Push the tab for daytimedriving Manual Outside Adjustable Mirror Adjustthe passenger side outside mirror by hand so that you canjust see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortabledriving position Manual Remote Control Mirror Adjust the driverside outside mirror with the lever on the door Adjust the mirror so that youjust see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a c...

Page 101: ...o adjust either mirror move the center switch to LEFT L or RIGHT R Then use the touch pad to adjust the mirror The control only works when the ignition switch is in RUN or ACC or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Floor Mats Your Firebirds floor mats are custom fitted to the floor wells Be sure the driver s floor mat isin place If it isn t it could interfere with the acc...

Page 102: ...ffRoof Panels Option If you have this option you can remove one or both lift off roof panels The door key unlocks the panels The lock is over the front door window Turn the key to the left to unlock the panel 2 55 ...

Page 103: ...t the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward you Open the close out panel completely Place the panel in the correct slot DRIVER or PASSENGER in the rear area of your vehicle Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you putit in the storage slot ...

Page 104: ...s properly Panels incorrectly installed may leak Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot To lock each panel in the storage area use your door key NOTICE High pressure car washes may cause wat to enter your vehicle Never spray water dikectly at the roof paneljoints Thiswill cause leak 2 57 ...

Page 105: ...e glass and plastictrim making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front of the vehicle 1 Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT Unlatchthe driver side T top raise it halfway and close the latch handle 3 Open the latch and closethe T top Checkto see if there are any gaps showing Unlatch the T top and adjust the sunshade as required 2 58 ...

Page 106: ...king paper from the Velcro buttons Push the sunshade back into place stickingthe Velcro to the glass 6 Install theT tops close the latch and lockthe T top Repeat the above steps for the passenger side sunshade You can store the sunshadestwo differentways 1 When the T tops arein use store thesunshadesin their storage areain the rear of the car and make sure the close out panel isin its closed uprig...

Page 107: ... Console To use the storage area push the tab and pull up on the front end of the console Thereis a cupholder and lamp in the console The console will also have a storage area for either cassette tapesor compact discs There is also an extra wiring harness that can be used for addition electrical devices See your dealer for more information Close Out Panel The close out panel can be closed for hidd...

Page 108: ...ing on the trim panel it cannotbe removed 2 Pull the panel toward you to unsnapit Then slidethe close out panel along the groovein the trim panel Reverse the steps to install the panel When carrying large or heavy items it isa goodidea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area 2 61 ...

Page 109: ...vered Visor Vanity Mirror I Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to exposethe vanity mirror Ashtray and Lighter Front Ashtray Lift up thecover to open the ashtray To remove it lift up oneither side of the ashtray If you havean automatic transmission the ashtray is near the front of your console If you have a manual transmission tfie ashtray is near your cupholder ...

Page 110: ...ck by itself I NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighterin with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be ableto back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter such as heating devicesor air compressors these accessories should have a rated current of less than 15amps...

Page 111: ...Instrument Panel 2 64 ...

Page 112: ... Lighter 11 Parking Brake Lever 12 Cupholder 13 Storage Console and Cassette TapeKompact Disc 14 Transmission Mode Switch Automatic Storage as equipped Transmission 15 ShiftLever 16 Ashtray Automatic Transmission 17 Rear Window Defogger Switch 18 Steering Wheel Controls 19 Remote Hatch Release 20 Convertible Top Switch if equipped 21 Traction Control System Switch if equipped 2 65 ...

Page 113: ...lance how your car is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you haveleft and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Your speedometer letsyou see your speed in both miles per hour mph and lulometers per hour km h Your odometershows how far your vehicle has been driven 2 66 ...

Page 114: ...auges that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights andgaugescan signal thatsomethingis wrong beforeit becomes seriousenough to cause an expensiverepair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gauges could also save you or others from injury Warning lightsgo on when there may be or is a problem with one of your car s functions As you willsee i...

Page 115: ...airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system checkincludes thea i rbag sensorsand modules the wiring andthe diagnostic module For more information on the a i rbag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This means t...

Page 116: ...ou if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pulloff 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 lightis still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towedfor service See Anti LockBrake System Warning Light and Towing Your Car in t...

Page 117: ...rder to push Or the pedal may go closer tothe floor It may take longer to stop Have the vehicle towedfor service See Towing Your Car in the Index If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the lightcomeson andstays on when you redriving stop as soon as possible and tum the ignitionoff Then start the engineaga...

Page 118: ...ttle overheating the TCS OFF light will illuminate and the system will shut down Once everything cools off the system will operate normally again This light will also come on for three secondseach time you start your vehicle as a bulb check andif there s a system failure See Traction Control System in the Index When thetraction control system is off the TCSOFF light will stay on 2 71 ...

Page 119: ...r the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible In Problems on the R...

Page 120: ...rheating in the Index Your Pontiac ul be damaged andit wouldn t be covered by your warranty This red warning light should come on while you are starting your engine If the light doesn t come on have it repaired The light also comes on when the coolantin your radiatoris low You may needto add coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index 2773 ...

Page 121: ...e as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty OBD I1 3 8L Engine CodeK Certain vehiclesare equipped with a new emission diagnostic system You can tell whether your vehicle has this systemby reading our tune up label located under the hood If the label says OBD 1 1on it the following instructions apply Your Pontiac Firebird is equip...

Page 122: ...he vehicle Wait for a steady light to come on then drive the vehicle to the nearest dealer for service These following conditions also may cause the SERVICE ENGINESOON light tocome on Low Fuel Out of Fuel As the vehiclestarts to run out of fuel the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light may come on as a result of an enginemisfire Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition Make sure toinstall the ...

Page 123: ...en the engine is running Oil pressure shouldbe 20 to 80psi 140 to 550kPa It may vary with engine speed outsidetemperatureand oil viscosity but readings abovethe red area show the normal operating range Readingsin the red area tell you that the engineis low on oil or that you might have some other oil problem See Engine Oil in the Index NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can b...

Page 124: ...ly works when the engine has been turned off long enough for theoil to drainback into theoil pan Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level monitoring system When you start your engine the red warning light will come on briefly If the light doesn t come on have it repaired If the light stays on after starting your engine your engine oil level may be too low You may need to add oil See Engine Oil i...

Page 125: ...is happens your ABS INOPlight will come on See Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light in this part If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone turnoff all your accessories including your comfort control and audio systems You can read battery voltage on your voltmeter If it reads less than 11volts or more than 16volts while your engine is running andit stays there y...

Page 126: ...ile youare driving check your gages to seeif they are in the warning areas Your fuel gageshows about how much fuel is in your tank The gageworks only when the ignition switch is in the RUN position When the gage pointer first indicates EMPTY E you still have a little fuel left about one to two gallons but you need to get more right away 2 79 ...

Page 127: ... alittle whefi you turn stop or speed UP When you turn the engineoff the gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E Convertible Top The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top To Lower Your ConvertibleTop NOTICE Don t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time The sun and the rain can damage your seat material and other things inside your car 1...

Page 128: ...F 18OC or lower NOTICE Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area be sure thereare no objects in the way of the folded stored top The weight of a stored topon items in the storage area will cause the convertible top back glass to break 2 Unlock the fiontof the convertible topby pushing on the smaller partof the latch then pulling down on the larger partof the latch Be sure the hook ...

Page 129: ...or nothingis on or around the top Push and hold the bottom of the convertible top switch The switch is on the left side of your console The top will automatically lower into the storage area 1 Open the trunk and remove the two side covers from the storage bag 2 Install the two side covers by engaging the tab into the front seatbelt cover Lower the covers onto the car 2 82 ...

Page 130: ...must be in the ACC or RUN position Lowerboth sun visors Lower both windows at least three inches If the boot cover is in place it must be removedfirst 3 Insta t the middle section of the cover by sliding the tabs ilifo the slots on right side cover Lower the cover and engage latch 4 Close the trunk 2 Open thetrunk Remove the middlepiece of the coverby pushingin on the latch and lifting up onthe co...

Page 131: ...two side pieces of the boot cover by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of their slots 4 Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartmenti nthe storagebag Store in thetrunk and close the trunk 2 84 ...

Page 132: ... a power loss such as a dead battery you can still raise or lower the top manually by rotating the valve in the left side of the trunk Open thetrunk and find the tab along the left side trim panel Lift up the tab and turn the valve clockwise to release the hydraulic pressure T u r n the ignition key to the LOCK position You can now raiseor lower yourtop manually Be sureto close the valve after ins...

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Page 134: ... vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Heater Controls Fan Control Knob FAN Turn thisknob to select the force of air you want Temperature Control Knob Turn theknob to change the temperature of the a i rflowing from the heating system Turn it to the right for warmer air and to the left for cooler a i r The temperature of the aircan not be less than the...

Page 135: ...old weather around 20O F 8O C or lower to improve heater performance onstartup Becausean engine coolantheater warmsthe engine coolant your vehicle s setting heating systemcan more efficiently provide heat for the passengerarea of your vehicle See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Bi Level Heating You may wantto use bi level heating on cool but sunny days This setting directs cool air toward your ...

Page 136: ...gh the upper air vents A C Use fornormal cooling on hot days This setting cools outsidea i rand directs it through the upper airvents The a i rconditioner compressor operates in MAX A C BI LEVEL BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is above freezing When the a i rconditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle senginespeed and power This is normal because the sy...

Page 137: ...could cutor damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Flow Through Ventilation System Your Pontiac s flow through ventilation system supplies outside airinto the vehicle whenit is moving Outsidea i r will also enter the vehicle when the blower fan is running Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as lea...

Page 138: ...tminute appears NOTE There will be a two second delay before the clock goes into the time set mode and the colon in the display will blink while in this mode A m M Stereo Radioswith Cassette Tape Player or CompactDisc Player If your Pontiac has a radio with either a cassette tape player acompactdisc player or a graphic equalizer the instructions below will explain how to use the radio For other fe...

Page 139: ...ess this knob so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers The middle positionis a detent and balances the speakers FADE Press this knob so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers The middle position isa detent and balaqces the speakers Push the knob back in when you re not using it Ir I Setting theTone BASS Slide the leve...

Page 140: ... corner of the display whenever a tape is inserted The longer side with the tape visible goes in first If you hear nothingor hearjust a garbled sound it may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over Once the tape is playing useVOLUME FADE TREBLE and BASS just as you do for the radio The arrows show which side of the tapeis playing Your tape playerwill automatically adjust th...

Page 141: ...olby and the 00symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation To Stop the Tape Player Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off The cassette staysin the player and will resume playing at the point whereit stopped Press A to stop playing the cassette and switch to the radio PressTAPE PLAY to restart the cassette at the point where it stopped Press EJECT to remove the cassett...

Page 142: ...your cassette player is working properly If the cassette tape is broken Ell may be displayed Checkto seeif your tapeis broken Try a new cassettetape This feature may not work well with certain types of adaptors for add on CD players If there is not tension on the reelsof the cassetteplayer it will sense thatthe adaptor is a broken tape and ejectit CLN Clean If this message appearson the display wh...

Page 143: ... about an hour andtry it again You are driving on a very rough road The temperatureis too hot or too cold To Play a Compact Disc Your CD player will play the smaller 8 cm 3 2inch compact discs No adapter is required for the smaller CD s If you are driving on a very rough road the disc may not play andERR may appear on the display The disc should start playing when the road gets smoother If any err...

Page 144: ...turn to a passage Releaseit to playthe passage The radio will play duringthis operationand the display will show elapsed time FWD Forward Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track Release it to resume playing The radio will play during this operation RDM Random Press this button to hear a random selection of tracks Pressit again toturn off random Play To Stopthe Disc Player Turn...

Page 145: ...ady to enter your security code Don t wait more than 15secondsbetween steps 5 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MIN againand hold until the last two digits of 7 Press H R until thefist one ortwo digits of your your code appear Release the button code appears 8 Press A rEP will appear on the display 9 Repeat steps 5 through7 for verification 10 Press A SEC willappear on the displ...

Page 146: ...tton 3 Press HR until the firstone or two digits of your code appear 4 Press AM FM SECwill appear on the display and the unit will work I f LOC shows the numbers did not hatch and the unit is stilllocked 1 Using your old code followthe directions given under ShuttingOff the Theft Deterrent Feature 2 Repeat directions of SettingYour Security Code with your new security code Understanding Radio Rece...

Page 147: ...o a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust tbe volume control to the lowest setting 9 Increase volume slowlyuntil you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add whatyou want Ifyou can it s very important to do it prop...

Page 148: ...improvement in sound quality try cleaning the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a scrubbingaction nonabrasivecleaner cassette This is a wet type cleaningsystemthat uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrubthe tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn To properly cleanyour tape player followthe instructions with the cleaning cassette If you use this typeof cle...

Page 149: ...to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs bygraspingthe outer edges or the edge of the hole andthe outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand Ifthe mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace i...

Page 150: ... the 6 Then repeat if necessary radio off and on NOTICE Don t lubricatethe powerantenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before enteringan automaticcar wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does notgo down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lowerthe antenna...

Page 151: ...d SEEK Press theup or down arrows to tune to the next or previous radio station If a tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance or rewind PRESET Press to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons AMIFM Press to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a tapeor radio compactdisc is playing it will stopand the radio will You can controlcertain audio systemfunctionsusingtheplay butto...

Page 152: ...elts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume 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 di...

Page 153: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these laws The obvious wayto solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if peopledo How muchis toomuch if the driver plans to drive It s a iot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blo...

Page 154: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercialdrivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course aswe ve seen it dependson how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected wellbelow a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills of many peo...

Page 155: ...na moderateBAC might notbe able to react quickly enough to avoidthe collision There s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medicalresearch showsthat alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinalcord or heart This means that whenanyonewho hasbeen drinking driver orpassenger is in a crash that person s chanceof bein...

Page 156: ... and as long as two or three secondsor more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance inan emergency so keeping enoughspacebetween your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping dista...

Page 157: ...gine stops you will still have somepower brake assist But you willuse it when you brake Oncethe power assistis used up it may takelonger to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid INOP This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle When yous...

Page 158: ... is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and c...

Page 159: ...cle 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 or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction When this happens the system works the rear brakes and reducesengine power by closing the throttle and managing engine spark to limit wheel spin TheLOW TRAC light will ...

Page 160: ...ction controlsystem automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle the Index TCS OFF When the systemis on the TCSOFF warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index To limit wheel spin especially in slippery mad conditions you shouldalwaysleave the system on But you can turn the tractio...

Page 161: ...ng wheel spin when you press the button the system won tturn off right away It will wait until there sno loniera current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The light onthe button should come on aqd the TCS QFFwarning light shouldgo off If your caris equipped with P245 50ZR16 tires the traction control system will automatically turnoff ...

Page 162: ... a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction youcan get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and yourspeed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work ...

Page 163: ...cies like these First apply your brakes It is better toremove as much speed as youcan from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or rightdepending on the space available pin emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly withou...

Page 164: ...uver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicleoccupiesthe 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 faceto face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head oncollision So here aresome tips f...

Page 165: ...d up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the rightlane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in yo...

Page 166: ...avoid only the acceleration skid If you donot have traction control or if the system is off thenan acceleration skidis 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 youwant the vehicle to go If you start steering quicklyenough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a se...

Page 167: ... Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pulloff the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night asin the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What youdo in the daytime can also a...

Page 168: ...ight 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 makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of youreyes contract repeatedly Remember that ydur headlamps light up far lessof a roadway when youarein a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just ...

Page 169: ...e Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings theedge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipmentin good shape and keep yoqr windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when...

Page 170: ...rom trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low beam headlamps notjust your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Be...

Page 171: ...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 and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be ruqping the red light trip One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on th...

Page 172: ... the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your mirrors and glance over yourshoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are onthe freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you wantto pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal ...

Page 173: ...ne before startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip a e a a a e e WindshieldWasher Fluid Is the reservoir full Are a l lwindows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel EngineOil OtherFluids Have yo...

Page 174: ...road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicleis 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 0 If you get sleepy pull off the road into a res...

Page 175: ...y want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the h i l lbetter In hilly terrain you may want to switch to the PERFORMANCE mode for better performance Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you...

Page 176: ...de anice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a smallbag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properlysecure these items in your vehicle...

Page 177: ...eezing 32O F 0O 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 vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to sl...

Page 178: ...ach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curveor an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice aheadof 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 Caughtin a Blizzard i If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a seriou...

Page 179: ...on extra clothing or wrap a blanket aroundyou If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insulatorsfrom newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warrn You can run the engineto keep warm but be care ul ...

Page 180: ...f the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how mu...

Page 181: ...oss Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 100pounds 45 kg in your rear area If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packagesor anything else...

Page 182: ...roperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle 4 31 ...

Page 183: ...ly higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If youdo here are some important points 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also whe...

Page 184: ...ailering information or advice or you can write us at Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of CanadaLimited Customer Assistance Center 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer isan important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight ...

Page 185: ...er s door or see LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index Then be sureyou don tgo over theGVW limit for your vehicle includingthe weight of the trailer tongue Hitclids It s imbortantto have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks goingby and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 Will youhave to makemy holes in the bodyof your vehicle when...

Page 186: ...ou have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind ...

Page 187: ...ttom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the lek To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowlyand if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very s...

Page 188: ...er bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you a...

Page 189: ...When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine 0 Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parkingbrake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle willneed service more often when you ...

Page 190: ...hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off Press the buttonin to make your front and rear turn signal lights flashon and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in 5 1 ...

Page 191: ...Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicleand somejumper cables to start your Pontiac But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result i n costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Qying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damageyour vehicle even if you have amanual transmission ...

Page 192: ...en the hoods and locate the batteries Get the vehicles close enough 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 be able to start your Pontiac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radio...

Page 193: ... a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too ...

Page 194: ... good battery Use a remote positive terrnind if the vehiclehas one But don tuse thejunction block on your Pontiac 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead...

Page 195: ... to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while Try to startthe vehicle withthe dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other orany other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery ...

Page 196: ... and illustrations may not be correct Beforeyou do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service 0 0 0 0 0 That your vehicle cannotbe towed from the front or rear with sling typeequipment That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The make model andyear of your vehicle Whether youcan still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towin...

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Page 198: ...ering column lock for this The transmission should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless youmust If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than 50 miles 80k m or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly 5 9 ...

Page 199: ...tach T hook chains to slots in frame rearward of front wheels on both sides NOTICE Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots ...

Page 200: ... not tow with sling type equipment or fascidfog light damage will occur Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 5 11 ...

Page 201: ...oses or the ABS sensor and wiring NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment ...

Page 202: ...T hook chains in front of rear wheels in bottom of framerail on both sides NOTICE Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car garrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted inthe T hook slots h 5 13 ...

Page 203: ...not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valancewill be damaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 5 14 ...

Page 204: ...pipes and cables NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 15 ...

Page 205: ...panel You may also find a low coolant warning light on your Pontiac instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From YourEngine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving withno coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 16 ...

Page 206: ...ary If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 03 or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If youno longerhave the overheatwarning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn tcome backon youcan drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If t...

Page 207: ...e to lift the hood here s what you ll see 1 Coolantrecovery tank 2 Radiator pressure cap 3 Electric enginefan V6 Engines When you decideit s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 1 Coolantrecoverytank 2 Radiator pressure cap 3 Electric enginefan ...

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Page 209: ... overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant tothe Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at FWLL COLD add a50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See EngineCoolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix ...

Page 210: ...ts Coolant contains ethylene gly and itwill burn if the engine narts arp hnt When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank isat WLL COLD start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there s one more thing youcan try You can add theproper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the coolingsystem is 1 cool beforeyou do it 5 21 ...

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Page 212: ...ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 23 ...

Page 213: ...3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to thebase of the filler neck 4 Then fillthe coolant recovery tank to mJLL COLD 5 24 ...

Page 214: ...ine and letit run untilyou can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan s By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the propermix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 25 ...

Page 215: ... fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 8 Then replace the pressure cap At anytime during this procedureif coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 26 ...

Page 216: ...lowly 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 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as youturn it Remove the pressure cap 3 After the enginecools open the air bleed valves on the heater return hose and water pump inlet 5 27 ...

Page 217: ...l the radiatorup to the baseof the filler neck Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment Start theengineand allowit to run in idle for approximately four minutes By this time the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower Add more of the propermix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck ...

Page 218: ... thearrows on the capline up like this 10 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level For a complete drain flush and refill see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Service Manual To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index 5 29 ...

Page 219: ... position then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steeringthe way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop...

Page 220: ...u ll need is in the right pasq enger rear area behind the trim panel The followingsteps will tellyou how to use the jack and First you must remove the close out panel See change a tire Close Out Panel in the Index 5 31 ...

Page 221: ...to remove the panel 11 Use acoin or a key toturnthe screw headsuntil the slotspoht fkont and back Gently liftthe trim panel and move it out of the way If you have speakersin the trim panel the speaker wire should be long enoughto remove thetrimpanel without disconnecting the wire I To remove thejack and wheel wrench lomen and remove the bolt and remove the plastic cover 5 32 ...

Page 222: ...Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare Start with thejack A and wheel wrench B 5 33 ...

Page 223: ...has a bolt at the end Attachthe wheel wrench to thejack bolt If your wheel has a bolt on center cap loosen the plastic caps using the wheel wrench Turn the wheel wrenchto the rightto raise the lift head a little ...

Page 224: ...alloy wheels each wheel may haveone locknutin place of the standardwheel nut A special wheellock key removal tool and instructions are located in the center console Attach the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheelwrench Remove thelocking wheel nut by turning counterclockwise ...

Page 225: ...sen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet i fl Position thejack under the vehicle There is a notch in the vehicle s rocker flange on the coupe model Raise thejack head untilit fits f i i y into the notch nearest the flat tire ...

Page 226: ...to avoid damaging them NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle ormay allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 5 37 ...

Page 227: ...e the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough roomfor the spare tireto fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces andspare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface ...

Page 228: ...eel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely 5 39 ...

Page 229: ...enter cap on your compact spare tire It won t fit Storethe center cap in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Center caps won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a center cap on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 5 40 ...

Page 230: ...tructions When you replace the trimpanel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Trim Panel Bolt Cover Jack Wing Nut Adapter Compact Spare Tire Full Size Tire Carpet Flap Tire Storage Bolt Trunk Access Pane Knob 1 Convertible Only 6 5 41 ...

Page 231: ... with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again I I NOTICE Don t take yourcompact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact sparecan get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle NOTICE If the compact spare is usedas a rear tire do not 1 drive faster than 50...

Page 232: ...and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What youdon t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method knownas rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must usecaution 5 43 ...

Page 233: ...he area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See TractionControl System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerat...

Page 234: ...s There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehiclebest and wants you to be happy withit We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts andGM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle allGM Genuine GM parts have one of these m...

Page 235: ...ual see ServicePublications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedPontiac in the Index You shouldkeep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and thedate of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough abou...

Page 236: ...amageyour engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knockmg your engine needs service But don tworry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don thave to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending ma...

Page 237: ... 87 you may geta heavy hocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engineneeds service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That s normal and you don thave to buya higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It sthe heavy cons...

Page 238: ... high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you planon driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleadedfuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you useeven one tankful your emission controls ...

Page 239: ...Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left sideof Your vehicle 6 6 ...

Page 240: ...as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index When you putthe cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged 6 7 ...

Page 241: ...Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull thehandle inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood release Lift the hood 6 8 ...

Page 242: ...6 7 8 9 10 11 Battery Engine Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick if equipped Air Cleaner Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Reservoir Windshield Washer Reservoir Engine Fan Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 6 9 ...

Page 243: ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Battery Engine Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick if equipped Air Cleaner Oil Fill Cap Brake Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Reservoir Windshield Washer Reservoir Engine Fan Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped ...

Page 244: ...attery Engine Coolant Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick if equipped Air Cleaner Oil Fill Cap I 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir y Power Steering Reservoir X Windshield WasherReservoir i Engine Fans Clutch FluidReservoir if equipped _ j p d j F i 0 x 9 2 6 11 ...

Page 245: ...ent panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see LOW OIL in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground ...

Page 246: ...3 4L L32 CodeS Oil Dipstick Location 3 8L L36 Code K Oil Dipstick Location 6 13 ...

Page 247: ...ive the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 5 7L LTl CodeP ...

Page 248: ...can be identified by lookingfor the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbolindicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine Just fillit enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through If you changeyour own oil be sure you use oil that has the Star...

Page 249: ...F NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NORSAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS AREAVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADEMAYBEUSEDATTEMPERATURES ABOVE 40DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C ANY OTHERGRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED DO NOTUSE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR As shown in the chart SAEi 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can useSAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other...

Page 250: ...ADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart SAE 1OW 30is best for your vehicle However you can useSAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than60O F 16O C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 20W 50 L NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum I...

Page 251: ...if you have to parkoutside in very cold weather 0O F 18O C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What toDo with Used Oil Did youknow that used engine oil contains certain elementsthat may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cl...

Page 252: ...Air Cleaner V6 Engines VS Engine Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to replace the air filter See Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the Index 1s 6 19 ...

Page 253: ...cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Air Filter Replacement To remove theair filter I 1 Remove theplastic pinby pulling it straightup 6 20 ...

Page 254: ...2 Disconnect the plastic clamp on the duct Pull apart the connection 3 pull the air cleaner straight up Unclamp the metal clips 6 21 ...

Page 255: ...ow to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may chooseto have this done at your Pontiac dealer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts ...

Page 256: ...es To check transmission fluid cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more withthe engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idlefor five minutes if outside temperaturesare 50 F 10 C or more I fit s colder than 50 F lO C you may haveto idle the engine longer Shouldthe fluid level be low during a cold check youmust perform a hot checkb...

Page 257: ...Then witho ut shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 3 4L Transmission Dipstick Location 6 24 ...

Page 258: ... and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area for a crosshatch area for a hot check 6 25 ...

Page 259: ...nce If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level upto the HOT areafor a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t oveflill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON 111 is not covered by your new vehicle wa...

Page 260: ...ehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow these steps 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the fillerplug hole 3 If the fluid level is good install the plug and be sure it is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps Ho...

Page 261: ...uid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 28 ...

Page 262: ...ule to determinehow Lubricant GM P a r tNo 1052271 or SAE SOW 90 oftentocheckthelubricantandwhento changeit See GL 5gearlubricant To completelyrefill after draining PeriodicMaintenanceInspections intheIndex add 4 ounces 118ml of Limited SlipDifferential LubricantAdditive GM PartNo 1052358 Then fill to How to Check Lubricant the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant If thelevelisbelowt...

Page 263: ...ure Let the warning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damagealuminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification1825 Mwith acompletecoolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anythingelse NOTICE If you useani...

Page 264: ...oolant level should be at COLD or a little higher When your engineis warm the levelon the dipstickshouldbe up to theHOT or a little higher To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank but only when your engine is cool If the tank is very low or empty also add coolant to the radiator see Engine Overheating in the Index for information ...

Page 265: ...on the cap lineup 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 enginecoolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is reco...

Page 266: ...Power Steering 3 4 L L32 Engine Fluid 3 8 L L36 Engine 6 33 ...

Page 267: ...stick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level shouldbe at theFULL COLD mark Add enough fluidto bring thelevelup to the mark A fluid lossin this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired 6 34 ...

Page 268: ...mark What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid touse See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index I NOTICE When adding power steering fluid ormaking a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid To Add 6 35 ...

Page 269: ...ch could damage the tank if it is completely full windshield washer It can damage your washer systemand paint 0 Don t use radiator antifreeze in your Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinderis here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level ...

Page 270: ...ystem Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determinewhen to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above the plastic seam in the reservoir If it isn t have your brake systemchecked to see if there is a leak After work is done...

Page 271: ... replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not tospill brake fluidon your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Unless you havethe four wheel disc brake option your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched wanzing sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads...

Page 272: ...djust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops aboutevery 1 000miles 1600km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes downfartherthannorrid your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjdsi them by backing upand firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking systemon a modern vehicleis complkx Its many...

Page 273: ...rage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your batteryfrom running down Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs Headlamps To replace a headlamp 1 Open the headlamp doorby hand See Headlamp Doors in the Index Contact your dealerto learn ho...

Page 274: ...2 Unscrew the bezel with a screwdriver and remove it 3 Remove the screws and pull out the bulb housing 6 41 ...

Page 275: ...I I 4 Pull out the bulb and disconnect the electrical 5 Reversethe steps with a new bulb connector Center High Mounted Stoplamp To replace the bulb 1 Removethe two screwsin the stoplamp lens 6 42 ...

Page 276: ...ut and remove the bulb from the back of the assembly 3 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Front hrn Signal 1 Using a screwdriver remove the plastic screws from the deflector under the vehicle Move the deflector out of the way 6 43 ...

Page 277: ...o1LZ have to remove the entire 1 Remove the trim panelfrom the side that you are replacing the bulb 2 Pull the carpet back 2 Turn and pull outthe socket and the bulb 3 Pull out the bulb 4 Reverse thestepswith a newbulb 3 Removethe wing nuts 6 44 ...

Page 278: ...a socket without a tab turnthe socket counterclockwise To remove the bulb push in and turn it counterclockwise then pull it out Reverse the steps with a new bulb Rear Sidemarker 3 To replace a rear sidemarker bulb 1 Remove the screwfrom the sidemarker assembly 2 To pull out the bulb housing tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end 6 45 ...

Page 279: ...steps with a new bulb Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways To remove the wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into an upright 2 Press the locking tab down while sliding the blade position assembly down 6 46 ...

Page 280: ...d pull the element gently with the other hand Replacement blade elements have three plastic caps which retain two metal flexor strips Do not remove these capsbefore the element is installed 3 At the heelend of the blade assembly notchedend of blade elementlast slide theblade elementinto the blade claw sets The plastic retainercaps will be forced off as the element is fully inserted Make sure that ...

Page 281: ... leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted bythe tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac Tfyour spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers I Tires 6 48 ...

Page 282: ... is all right It s not If your tires don t have enoughair underinflation youcan get Toomuch flexing Toomuch heat Tireoverloading Badwear 0 Bad handling Badfueleconomy Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Checkyour tiresonce a month or more Don t forget your compact sp...

Page 283: ...or all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals I I 1 If you don t have P245 5OZR16 Goodyear EagleGS C tires use the rotation pattern shown above for your tires n If you have P245 5OZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS C tires they must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance The direction i...

Page 284: ... Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index When it s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tiresis to check the treadwear indicators which will appearwhen your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining 6 51 ...

Page 285: ...ose not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had aTire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s si...

Page 286: ... may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperaturegrades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified i...

Page 287: ...our vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nutskeep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimesbe repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these condit...

Page 288: ...ycan dqpage your vehicle I f you have othertires use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install themon the rear tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and...

Page 289: ...damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealerhas twoGM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type po...

Page 290: ... slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dryit immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First seeif you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 0 Gently scrape excess soil from...

Page 291: ...efully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions sailed pa with cool water desciibed evlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5ml of baking Sodato 1 cup 250ml of lukewarm water 0 If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cr...

Page 292: ...prays containing silicones or waxes maycause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult tosee through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Glass Glass shouldbe cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM P a r tNo 1050427 or aliquid household glass cleaner will removenormal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on gla...

Page 293: ...ater Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and notstick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application maybe required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning a Removable Roo...

Page 294: ...remove residue from the paint finish You can getGM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index YourPontiachasa basecoatklearcoat paintfinish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored base Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint f s h NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on ...

Page 295: ...e loweringit A damp top causes wrinkles Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your car Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied NOTICE Ifyou have aluminumwheels don t usean automati...

Page 296: ...sion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At leastevery speng flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame shouldbe loosened beforebeing flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehiclewashing syste...

Page 297: ...nance Materials _ _ YOU can get these from your GM Parts Department 1 PART NUMBER 12345343 16 oz 0 473L Goodwrench0 Liquid Wax Exterior polish 1052277 12 oz 0 354L I Spray A Squeak SiliconeGrease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks 6 64 ...

Page 298: ...nd replacemenf parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label inside your console storage compartment It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN themodeldesignation paintinformation and a listof all production options and special equipment Be sure thatthis label is not removedfrom the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE i i Don t add anything...

Page 299: ...ectrical problems Thkre aretwo h s e centers on your vehicle One is i nthe left side okyour instrument panel 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 new one of the correct size If you everhave a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can bortow one Just pick some feature of your car that you...

Page 300: ... Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Main FuseBlock I C 3 2 0 3 0 4 E I l FUSEUSAGE CHART AIR BAG TURN B U HVAC RADIO ACCY 5 m 6 0 7 0 8 0 PCM IGN STOP HAZARD PWR ACCY COURTESY GAGES TAIL LTS CIGAR HORN DEFOG SEATS CRANK ACCY RADI...

Page 301: ... Indicator Hatch Release Relay Keyless Entry Receiver 9 GAGES Audio AlarmModule DaytimeRunning Lamps Module Canada DiagnosticEnergy ReserveModule Instrument Cluster Keyless Entry Receiver BrakeSwitchAssembly Auxiliary Accessory Wire 10 TAILLTS Exterior Lighting 11 CIGAR HORN Cigarette Lighter Horn Relay 12 DEFOGBEATS Power Seats Rear Defogger 13 I PDIMMER Brightness Control 14 WIPEWASH Windshield ...

Page 302: ... Center L JINJECTOR D7 52I INJECTOR I Relays B Air Conditioning Compressor C Anti Lock Brake System D Coolant Fan Number 1 E Air Pump F Coolant Fan Number 2 G Traction Control System H Fog Lamps J Cooling Fan Number 3 6 69 ...

Page 303: ...Reverse Lockout So1enoid Skip Shift Solenoid Heated Oxygen Sensors V8Engine 7 AIR PUMP Air Pump Relay 8 PCM Powertrain Control Module 9 INJECTOR Fuel Injectors 10 INJECTOR Fuel Injectors 11 IGNITION VIN Engine CodeS Camshaft Position Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor Ignition Control Modu1e Automatic Transmission Ignition Coil V 8 Engine Ignition Coil Module V 8 Engine 12 A C CRUISE Air Conditioni...

Page 304: ...oor Courtesy 74 Fog 885 FrontParkingandTurnSignal 3057 Headlamp H 6545 Cluster Console 194 GloveBox 194 Heater and A C Control 37 Indicator Lights PC74 Interior Door Handle 74 License 144 Reading 212 2 RearCourtesy 562 Sidemarker 194 Tailonly 194 TaiVStopEurn 2057 Turn Signal hdicators 161 T h d 562 Manual transmission only ...

Page 305: ...ngement In Head VIN Engine CodeS 207 CID 3 4L VIN Engine Code K 231 CID 3 8L VIN EngineCade P 350 CID 5 7L PistonDisplacement Compression Ratio VIN Engine CodeS and K 9 0 1 VIN Engine CodeP 10 5 1 VIN Engine CodeP 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Firing Order VIN Engine Code S and K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 N m 6 72 ...

Page 306: ...ission 12 3qt 11 6 L WithManualTransmission 15 3 qt 14 5L With Automatic Transmission 15 1qt 14 3 L VIN Engine CodeP Crankcase Without Filter Change 4 0 qt 1 3 8 L WithFilterChange 5 0 qt 4 7 L Fuel Tank 15 5gal 58 7 L Manual Transmission Five Speed 5 9 pt 2 8 L Six Speed 8 0pt 3 8 L Rear Axle Lubricant 3 5 pt 1 7L Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system i...

Page 307: ...mula 52 7 in 1340 mm T r a n sAm 52 4 in 1331 1 1 1 1 7 1 ReplacementParts Air Cleaner Filter A1163C Battery 75 60 Engine Oil Filter VIN Engine Code S and K PF47 VINEngineCodeP PF25 Fuel Filter GF578 PCV valve VIN Engine Code S CV789C VIN Engine Code K CV892C VIN EngineCode P CV895C Radiator Cap RC24 SparkPlug VIN Engine Code S sR43TSK 0 045 Gap VIN Engihe Code K 41 601 0 060 Gap VIN Engine CodeP ...

Page 308: ...or details Introduction Your Vehicle andthe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire...

Page 309: ...ever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle ingood condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These...

Page 310: ...ontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedulethem If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people 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 your vehicle uses these All parts should be rep...

Page 311: ...er Change Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 k m or 6 months Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 000 k m Then Every 12 000 Miles 25000 km Every 7 500 Miles 12500 k m At 7 500Miles 12500 km Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Rear Axle Fluid Change Vehicles Towing Trailers Rear Axle Fluid Change Limited Slip Differential A i r Cleaner Filter Inspection ifdrivingindusty conditions Automatic Transmiss...

Page 312: ...s 12500 km At 7 500 Miles 12500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions EngineAccessory Drive Belt Inspection or every Cooling System Service or every 24 months Spark Plug Replacement Except 5 7L Code P engine Spark Plug Wire Inspection Air CleanerFilter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 100 000Miles 166000 km SparkPlug R...

Page 313: ...has determined that the failure to perfom this maintenanceitem will not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommepded maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervalsand the maintenancebe recorded 3 000 Miles 5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emiss...

Page 314: ...cate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 7 500Miles 12 500 km Change the reat axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used fi pull atrailer or has limited slipdifferential DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 7 ...

Page 315: ...An Emission ControlService 12 000 Miles 20 000 km I Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 8 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 316: ...er 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly drivenunder 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 doing frequenttrailer towing Uses suchas found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions change th...

Page 317: ...ricate the transmission shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I J 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlSewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 10 ...

Page 318: ... a trailer DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 7 Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 11 ...

Page 319: ...ricate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 71Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hos...

Page 320: ...7Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 320 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses suchas found in taxi police or Ifyou donot useyour vehicle under anyof these Conditions change the fluid andfilter at 100...

Page 321: ...n Emission Control Service I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 36 000 Miles 60 000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE 1 ...

Page 322: ...500 km 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDBE ACTUALMILEAGE 7 15 ...

Page 323: ... pattern and additionalinformation 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Changethe rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature re...

Page 324: ...0Inspect air cleaner filter if youare driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 48 000 Miles 80000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the 1i s I 5 4 I t L DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAG...

Page 325: ... engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 18 ...

Page 326: ... the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 57 000 Miles 95000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService I _ I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICEDBY I 7 19 ...

Page 327: ...e regularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you donot use your vehicleunder any of these conditions change thefluid andfilter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 0Inspect engine accessory drive or every 24 months whichever occurs first An ...

Page 328: ...rvice Sewice 3 more often under dusty conditions An Emission ControlSewice Inspect fueltank cap andlines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlSewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlSewice DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE i I I 7 21 ...

Page 329: ...e Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE _ ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 67 SOO Miles 112500 km I I iChange the rear axle gear lubricant if vehic eis used to pulla trailer I DATE T t ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 1 I I ...

Page 330: ...I MaintenanceSchedule I 1 69 000 Miles 115000 km 7 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months An Emission ...

Page 331: ...ions i i7 heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher I nhilly or mountainous terrain when doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor I f you do not use your vehicle under any oj these conditions change thefluid andfilter at 100 000 miles 166000 km Manual transmission fluid doesn t require chaage 0Inspect air cleaner filterif you a...

Page 332: ...cate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first ElRotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 25 ...

Page 333: ...la trailer DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 84 000 Miles 140000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lu xicate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I 7 7 26 ...

Page 334: ...bricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or...

Page 335: ...ex for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap I7Replace spark plugs except 5 7L Code P 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service engine An Emission Control Service 7 28 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Cont...

Page 336: ...n Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160000 km ClChange engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Semice 0Lubricatethe steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 337: ...rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer k I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY r r 7 30 ...

Page 338: ... spark plugs 5 7L Code P engine only An Emission Control Service If you have not used yourvehicle under conditions of severe serviceand therefore have not changed yourautomatic transmission fluid changeboth the fluid and filter r DATE SERVICEDB E ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 339: ...life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenancebe recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Change the rear axle gear lubri...

Page 340: ...luid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or 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 your vehicle under anyof these conditions change thefluid andfilter at 100 000miles 166 000 km Manual ...

Page 341: ...onal information 30 000 Miles 50000km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the out...

Page 342: ...er occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap Inspect engine accessory drive belt or An Emission Control Service 6 13Replace spark plugs except 5 7L Code P Inspect sparkplug wires An Emission Control Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control 0Inspect fuel tank cap an...

Page 343: ... proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven und...

Page 344: ...quenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions change thefluid andfilter at 100 000miles 166000 km Manual transmissionfluid doesn t require change 7 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 37 ...

Page 345: ...r occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information L J 7 38 ...

Page 346: ...er In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at IO0 OOO miles I66000 krn Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 24 months whichever occursfirst delivery service 0Inspect engine accessory drive or every An Emission Control Service 0Drain flus...

Page 347: ...n ControlService engine An Emission Control Service Service 3 Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first C I Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Inde...

Page 348: ...fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly drivenunder one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or I f you do not useyour vehicle under anyo f these conditions change thefluid andfilter at lO0 OOO miles 166000 km delivery s...

Page 349: ...RVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filte...

Page 350: ...nths whicheveroccurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs except 5 7L Code P c Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines Inspect fuel cap gask...

Page 351: ... 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I I I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Replace spark plugs 5 7L Code P engine 0If you have not used your vehicle under only An Emission ControlService conditions of severe service and therefore have not changed your automatic transmission fluid change both t...

Page 352: ...he proper coolant mixif necessary See Coolant in the Indexfor 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 LeastOnce a Month Tire Inflation Checktire inflation Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specifiedon the Tire ...

Page 353: ...urn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transmission vehicles try to start the enginein each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transmission vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the c...

Page 354: ...heck the parking brake With the enginerunning Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK foot pressumfrom the regular brake pedal Do this P Mechanism Check until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only and transmissionin NEUTRAL N slowlyremove 0 To check the PARK P mechanism sholding ability Shift toPARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing At least every spring use plain waterto ...

Page 355: ...ee anything that might keep a restraint system from doing itsjob have it repaired Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering systemfor damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lackof lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system...

Page 356: ...le in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed Brake System Inspection Inspect thecompletesystem Inspectbrake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders cal...

Page 357: ...alent conformingto GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M GM Part No 3634621or equivalent USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 10525...

Page 358: ...rt No 1052358or equivalent where required See Rear Axle in the Index GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent GC LB USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a Pivotsand Spring Anchor b Release Pawl Hood andDoor Hinges Fuel Door Hinge Rear compartment Lid Hinges Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 orequivalent or lubric...

Page 359: ... after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 52 ...

Page 360: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 53 ...

Page 361: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 362: ...erstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matterhas already been reviewed with theSales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealershipor the General Manager STEP TWO If after cont...

Page 363: ...stance Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addressesof Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a co...

Page 364: ...a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of courtprogram administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customerswho ...

Page 365: ...e courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Pontiac Customer AssistanceCenter at 1 800 PM CARES REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Gen...

Page 366: ... OntarioKlG 3J2 REPORTINGSAFETYDEFECTS TO GENERALMOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or TransportCanada in a situation like this we certainlyhope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 PMCARES or write Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2950 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Li...

Page 367: ...s 36 000 miles at no expense to you Vehicle out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealerfor warranty 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 a a a Change aflat tire Jump starts 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 dealerfor details In C...

Page 368: ... added security while travelling for you and yourfamily 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 RoadsideAssistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochureprovided by the dealeror call 1 800 248 6800 for ...

Page 369: ...rvice methods are found which promotebetter service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician performbetter service Service bulletins may involve any numberof vehicles Some will describe inexpensiveservice otherswill describe expensive service Somewill advise new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs An importantreminder service bulletins are me...

Page 370: ...NOTES 8 9 ...

Page 371: ...I NOTES 8 10 ...

Page 372: ...atWillYouSeeAfter It inflates 1 23 AirBag WhenShould it Inflate 1 23 Aircleaner 6 19 AirConditioning 3 3 AlignmentandBalance Tires 6 54 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 62 Antenna FixedMast 3 16 Antenna PowerMastCare 3 17 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 71 4 6 Anti LockBrakes 4 6 Antifreeze 6 30 AntifreezeAdding 6 31 AntifreezeChecking 6 31 Anti Theft Feature Theftlock 3 12 Appearan...

Page 373: ...9 Trailer 4 35 Wear 6 38 Brakes BulbReplacement 6 71 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 6 42 Front Turn SignalLamps 6 43 Rear SidemarkerLamps 6 45 Headlamps 6 40 RearLamps 6 44 Canadian RoadsideAssistance 8 7 Capacities and Specifications 6 72 Cassette Tape Errors 3 8 CassetteTapePlayer 3 5 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 15 CDPlayer 3 10 CD Player Anti Theft Feature 3 12 Center Console 2 60 Certificatiofl...

Page 374: ...Vinyl 6 58 Top of the Instrument Panel 6 59 Clock Setting the 3 5 Close OutPanel 2 60 Clutch Adjustment 6 28 Clutch Hydraulic 6 28 CompactDiscCare 3 16 CompactSpareTire 5 42 Console Front 2 60 Controlof a Vehicle 4 5 Control Loss of 4 14 ConvertibleTop 2 80 ConvertibleTop Cleaning 6 62 CornfortControls 3 1 ConvertibleTop To Lower Your 2 80 ConvertibleTop To Raise Your 2 83 ConvexOutsideMirror 2 54...

Page 375: ...AtNight 4 16 City 4 20 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 21 DeadBattery 5 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 4 Defrosting 3 3 InaBlizzard 4 27 In Foreign Countries 6 5 IntheRain 4 17 OnCurves 4 11 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 On Snow andIce 4 26 Through Deep StandingWater 2 20 Winter 4 25 With a Trailer 4 35 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electric MirrorControl 2 54 ElectricalEquipment Adding 6 65 Engine Compartmen...

Page 376: ...ation System 3 4 Aircleaner 6 20 Finishcare 6 61 FirstGear AutomaticTransmission 2 26 Fluids and Lubricants 6 73 FloorMats 2 54 FogLmps 2 52 Folding Rear Seatback 1 7 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 5 Four WayManualSeat 1 2 Fourth Gear 4 Manual Transmission Five Speed 2 27 Fourth Gear 4 Manual Transmission Six Speed 2 29 FrenchLanguageManual 11 FrontAshtray 2 62 FrontConsole 2 60 Front Map Lamps 2 52 Fro...

Page 377: ...licClutch 6 28 Adding 6 28 Checking 6 29 Hydroplaning 4 19 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid I f You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 43 Ignition Key Positions 2 14 Ignition Switch 2 14 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 53 BrakeSystem 7 49 Exhaust Systems 7 48 ManualTransmission 7 49 Rear Axle Service 7 49 Restraint System 7 48 Steering and Suspension 7 48 Throttle Linkage 7 49 Installing Boot Cover 2 82 I...

Page 378: ...ourVehicle 4 29 Locks Lamps Fog 2 52 TractionControlSystemWarning 2 72 4 9 Door 2 3 PowerDoor 2 4 SteeringColumn 7 46 Lock Torque 2 35 Loss of Control 4 14 Lubricants and Fluids 6 73 Lubrication Body 7 46 M a i n Fuse Block 6 66 6 67 MaintenanceRecord 7 52 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip Before Leaving on a 4 22 Low Maintenance Battery 6 40 Owner Checks and Services 7 45 PeriodicMaintenanceInspecti...

Page 379: ... NewVehicle Break In 2 14 Nightvision 4 16 O B D IT 3 8L Engine 2 74 Odometer Trip 2 67 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Engine 6 12 Pressure Gauge 2 76 OwnerPublications 8 7 ServiceandOwner sPublications 8 7 Service Bulletins 8 7 Overdrive Position Automatic Transmission 2 25 Overheated Engine 5 16 Owner Checks and Services 7 45 Owner Publications Ordering 8 7 Odometer 2 66 Oil LightLow 2 77 Ordering Servi...

Page 380: ...r Steering Fluid AdQng 6 35 Checking 6 34 PowerWindows 2 39 Power RetainedAccessory 2 16 Pregnancy Useof Safety Belts 1 25 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 7 Radiator 5 23 RadiatorPressureCap 6 32 Radio Reception Understanding 3 13 Radios 3 5 AMStereo 3 14 FMStereo 3 13 A M E Stereo with CassetteTape or CompactDisc Players 3 5 ToPlayaCD 3 10 Rain Driving In 4 17 Rear Axle ...

Page 381: ...tance Canadian 8 7 Rocking YourVehicle 5 44 Rotation Tire 6 50 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts Reverse R Position Automatic Transmission 2 24 RoofPanelsT Tops 2 55 safety Belt Extender 1 40 Safety Belt Reminder Light 1 8 SafetyBelts 1 8 Adults 1 13 Safety Belt Warning Light 2 68 Careof 6 59 DriverPosition l 13 Extender 1 40 How toWearProperly 1 13 Incorrect Usage 1 15 1 39 Lap ShoulderBe...

Page 382: ...rtsIdentificationLabel 6 65 Service Publications 8 7 ServiceWork DoingYourOwn 6 2 Service 6 1 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac 1 25 SheetMetalDamage 6 63 Shift Speeds Manual Transmission 2 31 Shifting Five Speed Manual Transmission 2 27 ShiftingInto Park P 2 34 Shifting Outof Park P 2 36 Shifting Six Speed Manual Transmission 2 28 Shifting AutomaticTransmission 2 23 SignalingTurns 2 41 Six ...

Page 383: ...2 29 TiltSteeringWheel 2 40 Time Settingthe 3 5 Tips AboutYour Audio System 3 14 Tire Chains 6 55 Tire Inspection and Rotation 6 50 Tire Loading 4 29 Alignment and Balance 6 54 Changing a Flat 5 30 Inspection and Rotation 6 50 Spare Compact 5 42 Temperature 6 53 Uniform Quality Grading 6 53 Wear Indicators 6 51 WheelReplacement 6 54 When It s Time for New 6 51 To Lower Your Convertible Top 2 80 To...

Page 384: ... Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 41 Turn Signalmeadlamp Beam Lever 2 41 Turn Signal When Towing a Trailer 4 37 Twin Lift off Roof Panels 2 55 DrivingonGrades 4 37 TowingaTrailer 4 31 Underbody Maintenance 6 63 vehicle Damage Warnings iv VehicleDimensionsChart 6 74 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 65 Vehicle Loading 4 29 VehicleStorage 6 40 Vehicle Symbols v Vehicle Controlof a 4 5 Vehicle Le...

Page 385: ...ut Torque 5 40 6 72 Wheel Replacement 6 54 Wheel Replacement Used 6 55 Window Express Down 2 39 Windows 2 39 Windows Manual 2 39 Windows Power 2 39 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 44 6 35 Windshield Washers 2 44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 46 Windshield Wiper Circuit Breaker 6 67 Windshield Wipers 2 43 Winter Drivingin 4 25 Wiring Headlamp 6 67 WreckerTowing 5 7 7 r 1 1 9 14 ...

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