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Summary of Contents for 1995 Grand Am

Page 2: ... the road and howto drive under different conditions This section tells you whatto do if you have aproblem while driving suchas a flat tire or engine overheating etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and lookinggood This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use This section tells you howto contact Pontiac for assi...

Page 3: ...t will be there if youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A P a r tNo 10254644B First Edition r C E R T I F I E D i WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH AUTOMOTIVE National Institutefor EXCELLENCE SERVICE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Fre...

Page 4: ... is the Index in the backof the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number ofsafety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning Inthe gray caution are a we tell you what the haza...

Page 5: ...ranty and it could be costly damage But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the NOTICE These mean there is something that could damageyour vehicle 1 When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 6: ...STEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have todo with your lights SIGNALS e9 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT Fe TEMP ENGINE CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL ENGINEOIL PRESSURE W b TEMP ...

Page 7: ...NOTES vi ...

Page 8: ...o with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat Move the controllever under thefront of the seat to unlock it Slide the seatto where you wantit Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 1 ...

Page 9: ... back Then release the lever and tryto move the seat to be certain that itis locked in place To raise or lower thefront of the seat lift the right lever B and leanforward or backward To adjust the power seat on some models Front Control A Raise the frontof the seatby holding the switch up Lower the frontof the seatby holding the switch down Center Control B Move the seat forward or back by holding...

Page 10: ...ion _ To adjust the seatback lift the leveron the outer side of the seat and move the seatback where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go toan upright I d position Turn theknob on the sideof the driver s seat clockwise to increase supportto the lower back Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the support 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...But don thave a seatback rec moving linedif yo11r vehicle is 1 4 ...

Page 12: ... Seatback Latches 2Door Models The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat Your seatback will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock into place There sone time the front seats may not fold without some helpfrom you That sif your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatbgck toward...

Page 13: ... forward After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front seatbackto its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks the whole seat will slide forward To get out again tilt the seatback fully forward Split Fold Down Rear Seat Option To open pull forward on the seat tab To close push the seatback up to its original position 1 6 ...

Page 14: ... and Canadianprovinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you don t know ifit will bea bad one A few crashes are mild and somecrashes can be so seriousthat even buckled upa person wouldn t kvive But mostcrashes are inbetween In many of them people whobuckle up can surviveand sometimeswalk away Withoutbelts they could h...

Page 15: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride inor on anything you go as fast asit goes Put someone onit Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels ...

Page 16: ...I I Get it upto speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keepsgoing until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...panel 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 yourstrongestbones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 10 ...

Page 18: ... they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has requiredthe use of safety belts Evenif you re in a vehicle that has air bags you stillhave to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I ma good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A Y...

Page 19: ...le has We ll startwith the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver srestraint system Was your Pontiacfirst sold when new inCanada If it was a stickeron the driver s door will say conformsto all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc If so then this Driver Position part doesn t apply to your vehicle To learn howto use yourdriver position safety belts read the Canadian Owner sMan...

Page 20: ...as possible In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s ...

Page 21: ...r automatic belt buckled However you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency To unbuckle the automatic belt just push the button on the buckle To reattach the automatic belt 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust theseat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight I 3 Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle unt...

Page 22: ... What s wrongwith this L A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way i 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...Q What s wrong with this I I A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 16 ...

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

Page 25: ...What s wrong with this L I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I A The belt is twisted across the body 1 1s ...

Page 26: ...l Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag Your Pontiac has an air bag for the driver Here are the most important things to know about theair bag system AIR BAG 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...on Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate In a frontalor near frontal impactof sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stoppingas a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator air...

Page 29: ... need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module recor...

Page 30: ...ual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they aremore likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should w...

Page 31: ...then this Right Front Passenger Position part doesn t apply to your vehicle To learn how touse your right front passengerposition safetybelts read the Canadian Owner sManual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Pontiacfist sold inCanada The rightfront passenger s safety belt works the same way as thedriver s safetybelt See Driver Position earlier inthis section 0 Adjust the seat to see h...

Page 32: ...g safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here show to wearone properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...le tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on thelatch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end ofthis section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you 3 To make thelap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part ...

Page 34: ...e under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety beltlocks if there s a sudden stopor a crash To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...on in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body about half way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you should install the comfort guideson the shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatbackand the interior bodyto remove the guide fromits storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord mustbe...

Page 36: ...ord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle the belt around the child and make sure that both thelap belt and the shoulderbelt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts RearSeat Passengers in the Index 1 29 ...

Page 37: ...se its storageclip and then slidethe guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elasticcord exposed CenterPassenger Position Lap Belt U When yousit in the center seating position you havea lap safety belt which hasno retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 30 ...

Page 38: ...section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if youever had to Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle S...

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Page 40: ...therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you installit be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or ...

Page 41: ...er belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraintas 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 T...

Page 42: ... pullup on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the way The safety belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...lting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt U You ll be using thelap belt See theearlier part about the top strap if the child restrainthas one 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...e child restraint 1 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over andbuckle it again Then seeif it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child r...

Page 45: ...front seat read theCanadian Owner sManual Safety Belt SuppEernent It comes with every new Pontiac first sold in Canada To use a child restraint here you will need a special infanuchild seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes withit See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware for you It...

Page 46: ... ins talled please follow the instructionswith it and these steps 1 Unbuckle the automaticlap shoulderbelt by pushing the button on thebuckle It will stay on the door ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older children 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...2 Snap one hookof the infadchild seat attaching belt near the floor at thedoor side of the seat 3 Put the belt s special latch plate into the vehicle s safety belt buckle 1 40 ...

Page 48: ...roughor around the child restraint The child restraintinstructionswill show you how 8 Put the hook on the free end through the slot in the latch plate 5 Put the restraint on theseat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 6 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...uchild seat restraint 1 Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the speciallatch plate Leave the latch plate on the specialbelt 2 Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt 3 Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle so it won t fly around in a crash and injure someone 4 Remember to reattach the automatic belt again once the child restraint is remove...

Page 50: ...he child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained inthe rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children who aren t buckled upcan be thrown out in a crash 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 43 ...

Page 51: ...aint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...t Wherever thechild sits thelap portion of the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips just touching the child sthighs This appliesbelt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...u andjust forthe seat in yourvehicle that you choose Don t let someoneelse use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attachit to the regular sqfety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now andthen make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and warning systems are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged restraint systemparts If you s...

Page 54: ... belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced Newparts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn tbeing used at the time of the collision If your se...

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Page 56: ...many standard and optional features on your Pontiac and information on starting shiftingand braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto do if you have a problem Keys I I 2 1 ...

Page 57: ...ose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these tags If you needa new key go to your Pontiac Dealer for the correct key code In an emergency callthe Pontiac RoadsideAssistance Programat 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 I NOTICE Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft therefore you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lo...

Page 58: ...se your key in the door lock You can also use the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option From theinside you can lock the door by sliding the locking lever rearward To unlock the door slide the locking lever forward lock control will show orange when in the unlock position The 2 3 ...

Page 59: ...e all of the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13 km h If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically whenyou move your shift lever out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N If you havea manual transaxle the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13 km h All doors will...

Page 60: ...from the inside 2 Then open thedoor from theoutside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel thelocks 1 To cancel therear door lock unlock thedoor from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Use...

Page 61: ...n illuminatedexit When the interior lamps go off they will fade out like in a movie theatre Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac hasthis option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chaintransmitter suppliedwith your vehicle Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This ...

Page 62: ... N or PARK P On vehicles equipped witha manual transaxle the parking brake must be set Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chaintransmitteris coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking yourvehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement canbe purchased through your dealer Rememberto bring any remaining transmitterswith you when you go to your dealer When the dealer mat...

Page 63: ...r object in the slot between the covers and then twisting 2 Lift the front cover off bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the two batteries Usetwo Duracell batteries type DL 2016 or equivalent 4 Replace the front cover Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t get in 5 Check the transmitteroperation Trunk Lock To unlock thetrunk from the outside insert one of the keys to the vehicle and t...

Page 64: ... lockoutoff slide the switch all the way tothe left When the lockout is on the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key This lockout feature is only available on vehicles thatdo not have the Keyless Entry System 2 9 ...

Page 65: ...r key from theignition andtake it with you Always do this Your steering wheel willbe locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transaxle taking your key out also locks your transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Rememberto keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with yo...

Page 66: ...ing this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops withnew liningscan mean premature wear and earlier replacement Followthis breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer inthe Indexfor more information A E W With the key in the ignition switch you can turnthe switch to five positions ACCESSORY A This is an on po...

Page 67: ...ch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running Buteven when the engine is not running youcan use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E Use thisfor starting the engine When the engine starts releasethe key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions...

Page 68: ...t of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find theVIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Automatic transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you ...

Page 69: ...his until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the...

Page 70: ... to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engineis designed to work withthe electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could changethe way the ...

Page 71: ...er water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine Coolant Heater Option In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heatercan help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum o...

Page 72: ...e dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Three or Four Speeds Your GrandAm may beequipped witha three speed automatic ora four speed automatictransaxle The shift lever is located on the console between the seats There are sixdifferentpositions for the shift lever on the three speed automatic and four speed automatic transaxles While PARK P REV...

Page 73: ...s It sthe best position to use when youstartyour engine because your vehicle can t move easily Ensure the shift lever is fully inPARK P range before startingthe engine Your Pontiac hasa brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular 2 18 ...

Page 74: ...OTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re alr...

Page 75: ... you are going slower than 65 mph 105 M or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on verysteephills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicleis going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can trotate don ttry to drive This might ha...

Page 76: ...re some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of OVERDRIVE D When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steephill SECOND and FIRST 2and 1 This position provides second and first gear performance When downshifting from OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 into SECOND 2 the transaxle will operate in second gear at vehicle speeds greater tha...

Page 77: ...ator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into F IRST l put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into F IRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as youlet up on the acceleratorpedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal a...

Page 78: ...ur vehicle is stopped Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Light 0 SHIFT If youhave a manual transaxle youhave a SHIFT light This lightwill show you when to shift to the nexthigher gear for best fuel economy k I When this light comes on you canshift to the next higher gear if we...

Page 79: ...ur speeddrops below 20 mph 32 krn h or if the engineis not running smoothly you should downshiftto the next lower gear You may haveto downshift two or more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly or for NOTICE good performance If you skip more than one gear when you downshift or if you race the engine when you downshift you can damage the clutch or transaxle 2 24 ...

Page 80: ... release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull theBRAKE RELEASE lever Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other partsof your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from movin...

Page 81: ...verall the your vehicle PARK P position like I the lever way toward the front of 1 Holdthebrakepedaldownwithyourright foot and 3 Movetheignitionkeyto LOCK set the parking brake 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 26 ...

Page 82: ...If youare parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK P Thisis called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shift...

Page 83: ...ear you want Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF not LOCK 2 Apply andhold the regular brake until the endof Step4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehiclefixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Tran...

Page 84: ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 29 ...

Page 85: ... park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See ShiftingInto PARK P in the Index If you are parkingon a hill and ifyou re pullinga trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 30 ...

Page 86: ...irst detent When the switchis fully depressed the window will go down all the way To stop the window while it is lowering press thefront of the switch then release To raise the window press and hold the switch forward Power Window Lock OutSwitch Option On four door models this switch disables the rear passenger power window switches Push the switch forward to lock the windows Push the switch back ...

Page 87: ... legs more room when youexit and enter thevehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheelto a comfortablelevel then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signaland Lane Change Indicator 0 HeadlampHigh LowBeam 0 Flash To PassFeature 0 Cruise Control Option 2 32 ...

Page 88: ...r lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Holdit there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when yourelease it As you signal a turn or a lane change ifthe arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signalbulb maybe burned out and otherdrivers won t seeyour turnsignal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help ...

Page 89: ...o turn on 0 ParkingLamps Side MarkerLamps Taillamps InstrumentPanelLamps Headlamps Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the second position to turn on 0 Headlamps ParkingLamps Side MarkerLamps Taillamps InstrumentPanelLamps Rotate the switch clockwise to OFF to turn all the lamps Off 2 34 ...

Page 90: ...ue light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash To Pass Except Canada Flash to pass lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver infront of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signaVmultifunction levertoward you If your headlampsare off your high beam headlamps will turnon They ll stay on as long as you holdthe lever there Release the lever to turn themoff If your ...

Page 91: ... To turnthe wipers off move the stalkto OFF Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enoughto drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your bladesdo become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snowor ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker ...

Page 92: ... controlled cycledelay is very useful inlight rain or snow Move the stalk to DELAY then rotate the inner band and choosethe delay you want Rotate the inner band clockwisefor shorterdelay times between wipercycles Rotate the band counterclockwisefor a longer delay time between wiper cycles With controlled cycle wipers you can also use MIST for a singlewiper cycle 2 37 ...

Page 93: ...ed selected the wipers will stop NOTICE 0 0 0 a When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can causethe solutionto freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very...

Page 94: ... mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can reallyhelp on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if you havea manual transaxle the cruise control shuts off 2 39 ...

Page 95: ...To Set Cruise Control 0 Move the cruise control switch to ON Push in theSETbutton at the endof the leverand release it 0 Get up to the speed you want 0 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 40 ...

Page 96: ...ing Cruise Control There are two ways to go toa higher speed Here s the first 1 Use theacceleratorpedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever thenrelease the button and the acceleratorpedal You ll nowcruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move thecruise switch from ON to RES ACC Hold it there until you get upto the speed youwant and ...

Page 97: ...s How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes youout of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble...

Page 98: ...he high beam headlamps comeon When the highbeams go off the fog lamps will come on again Daytime Running Lamps Canada Only Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see thefront of your vehicle during the day DRL canbe helpful in many different driving conditions but they canbe especially helpfulin the short periodsafter dawn and beforesunset Several countries including Canada req...

Page 99: ...ehicle with the DRL off set theparking brake O n a manual transaxle or put the vehicle in PARK P or NEUTRAL N on an automatic transaxle while theignitionis in the OFF or LOCK position Then start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake on a manual transaxle or shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N on anautomatictransaxle As with any vehicle you shouldturn the regular headla...

Page 100: ...en you open yourtrunk Dome LampBulb Change It may notbe obvioushow to change yourdome lamp bulb Here s how Grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeezefirmly but gently The housing should pop off If this doesn t work you may need to use a small flat head screwdriverunder the side of the housing to help pry it off Battery Rundown Protection Your Pontiac is equipped with...

Page 101: ... with the ignition turned off orover 24 days battery power to your clock audio system and Keyless Entry if you have this option will be turned off to reduce battery drain When the ignition is turned on again battery power will be resupplied However underthese conditions it will be necessary to reset theclock and audio system settings then on OR Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glar...

Page 102: ...he driver s door To adjust your passenger side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you Power Remote Control Mirrors Option A selectorknob on the center console controls both outside rearviewmirrors Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the knob to the left or right Adjust each mirror so that youcan just see the side of your vehicle when you are sit...

Page 103: ...on Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position Press andrelease the rear of the switch and the sunroof will open to the ventpition Press therear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Press the front of the switchto stopthe panel in any position Press and holdthe front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closedby hand The sunroof glass p...

Page 104: ...nt Cup Holders Pull up on the frontedge of the armrest to open the armrest storage areafor cassette tapes gloves etc The front doors and the rear side panels on two door models provide space for holding a cup or soft drink 2 49 ...

Page 105: ...s side Then pull thecup holder forward and down To close thecup holder storage area push the cup holder up and tothe left untilit latches Garment Hook If your vehicleis has the optional rear reading lamps push down on the tab marked with a coat hanger symbol to fold down the garment hook Coin Holder Place your coins in the appropriate slots within the center console in front of the gearshift selec...

Page 106: ...erials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t holda cigarettelighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back awayfrom the heating element whenit s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sunglasses Storage Place your ...

Page 107: ...ation System Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You llknow how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically 2 52 ...

Page 108: ...nstrumentCluster 7 Windshield WipersNasher Stalk 8 Center Vent 9 AudioSystem 10 Side Vent 11 Side Window Defogger Vent 12 Glove Box 13 ClimateControl System 14 AshtrayLighter 15 Gear ShiftLever 16 Rear Window Defogger Option 17 Ignition Switch 18 SRS SupplementalRestraint System Air Bag 19 Horns 20 Tilt SteeringWheel Lever Option 21 Parking Brake Release Lever 22 Hood Release Handle 23 Fuse Panel ...

Page 109: ...ipped withone of these instrument panel clusters which includesindicator warning lights and gages that areexplained on thefollowing pages StandardCluster Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle 2 54 ...

Page 110: ...Optional Cluster h J X I W B E R V I C E 2 55 ...

Page 111: ...omeone has probablytried to turn it back so the numbers may notbe true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it sset at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip...

Page 112: ... a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmedwhen this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions Often gages and warning lights w...

Page 113: ... seconds to remind people to fasten their safetybelts unless the driver s safety belt is alreadybuckled The safety belt light will also come onand stay on for about 20 seconds thenit will flash forabout 55 seconds If the driver sbelt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 2 58 ...

Page 114: ...me on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Light The charging system light will comeon briefly when you turn onthe ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out If it stays on when your engine is running or comes on ...

Page 115: ...e a possible problem in the electrical system Have your vehicle serviced immediately Shift Light Manual Transaxle 0 SHIFT L This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle in the Index Brake System Warning Light BRAKE Your Pontiac shych aullic brake systemis divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good ...

Page 116: ... set your parking brake and it will stayon if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brakeis fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 1 With the anti lockbrake svstem this lirrht will 8 u come onwhen you start your engineand it will stay on for three seconds That s normal Ifthe light doesn t come on have it fixed so i...

Page 117: ...e If the light is on but notflashing and the regular brake system warning light isn ton you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff theroad stop your...

Page 118: ...mal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANTCAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problemson the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in theIndex Low Coolant Warning Light LOW COOLANT If this light comes on and stays on the vehicle should be promptly pulled off the road and the coolantlevel checked See Engine Cool...

Page 119: ...rking If it doesnot come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicatingthat you havea problem You should take your vehicle infor service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly Th...

Page 120: ...tuations When the ignitionis on but theengine is not running the light will come on as a test to show youit is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn tcome on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Haveit fixed right away 0 Sometimes whenthe engine is idling at a stop the 0 If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a lig...

Page 121: ...el surface Check the oil level on the dipstick and bring it to the proper level See EngineOil in the Index NOTE A falseCHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during thebrief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine isrunning Additionally an oil level check is only perform...

Page 122: ...re may vary withengine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Have your vehicle serviced immediately NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglectedoil problemsCan be costlyandis nat covered by your warranty 2 ...

Page 123: ...the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little moreor less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or 0 The gage doesn t go back to E when you turnoff the For yourfuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual Check Gages Light Option speed up i...

Page 124: ... the Fan speed To select the forceof air you want turn the knob The fan is always running unless the mode control is moved to OFF Temperature Control The center controlknob regulates the temperatureof the air coming through the system Mode Control The right control knob changes the functions of your system BI LEVEL Use on cool but sunny days This setting bringsin the outside air butdirects it in t...

Page 125: ...tionerand heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Air Conditioning Your system hasthreea i rconditioner settings Before using your a i rconditioner on very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside a i rescape This reduces the amount of work yourair conditioner s compre...

Page 126: ...fog up turn the right controlknob to one of the air conditioning positions orto DEFROST If you havethe optional engine coolant heater engine block heater and useit during cold weather 0 F 18O C or lower your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant isalready warmed See EngineCoolant Heater the Index BLEND This settingdivides airflow equally between the heater ducts ...

Page 127: ...age 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 air into the vehicle when itis moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioningfan is running Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction...

Page 128: ...2 Within five seconds press theSEEK up arrow button until the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press theSEEK down arrow buttonuntil the correct hour appears on the display Radios with SEEK left and right arrow buttons CD Player 1 With the ignition on and the radioon or off press SET The SETindicator will appear on the digital display for five seconds 2 Within five seconds press the SEEK rig...

Page 129: ...dio off RECALL Press the upper knob to change between the clock and the radio station frequency display when the radio is on Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to change between the AM and F M bands the digital display will display AM or FM and if the station is in stereo FM STEREO will be displayed TUNE Turn the lower knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto tunein radio stations the radio ...

Page 130: ...each band may be preset by pairing pushbuttons stations 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET and withinfive secondspress any two adjacent pushbuttons at the same time Whenever you press these two buttons again the preset station will be tuned in Settingthe Tone BASS Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to decreaseit TREB Slide this lever up to increase treble or down to decrease it If...

Page 131: ... turn theradio off PROG RCL Press the upper knob to change between the clock and the radio station frequency display when the radio is on Press the knob to hear the other side of a tape while a cassette is playing Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to change between the AM and FM bands the digital display will display AM or F M and if the station is in stereo STEREO will be displayed TUN...

Page 132: ...stations on each band may be preset by pairing pushbuttons 1 2 Tune in the desired station Press SET and withinfive seconds press any two adjacent pushbuttons at the same time Whenever you press these two buttons again the preset station will be tunedin Setting the Tone BASS Slide this lever up to increasebass or down to decreaseit TREBLE Slide this lever up to increase treble or down to decreasei...

Page 133: ...Forward To advance the tape rapidly press the button with the arrow pointing in the directionthe tape is playing To stop fast forward press the center eject button Reverse To reverse the tape rapidly pressthe button with the arrow pointing in the opposite directionthe tape is playing To stopreverse press the center eject button Eject To stop playing a tape press the center button below the cassett...

Page 134: ...radio stations the radio station frequency will be displayed on the digital display SEEK Each time you pressSEEK you will tune inthe next station higher or lower on the AM or FM radio band Presets The four pushbuttons belowthe digital display can be usedto preset upto 14radio stations seven AM and sevenFM 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET The word SET will appearon the digital display for ...

Page 135: ...f the cassetteare playing When the right indicator arrow pointing down is lit selections listedon the bottom side of the cassette are playing Press the upper control knob to change sidesof a cassette whileit is playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of a tape Fast Forward Press thearrow button in the direction the tape is playing to advancethe t...

Page 136: ...ase volume MUTE Press the upper knob to mutethe radio or compact disc player Pressthe knob again to listen RCL Press this buttonto alternatethe digital display between the time station and radioband Finding a Station BAND Press the lower knob to change between the AM and FM bands thedigital display willdisplay the band you select TUNE Turn the lowerknob clockwiseor counterclockwiseto tune inradio ...

Page 137: ...best to begin with the levers in the middle position then adjust each lever as you like The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass 1K is midrange and 3 5K and 1OK control the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefuright speaker balance FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance Compact Disc Player Many of the contr...

Page 138: ... playing The counter reading will illuminate in the graphic display PREV Press to play a track again If you keep pressing the PREV button thedisc will keep backingup to previous tracks NEXT Press when you want to hear the next track If you keep pressing the NEXT button the disc will keep advancing toother tracks When Finished with the Compact Disc Player If you press PWRor turn off the ignition th...

Page 139: ...t in a safe place Thisis your secret code 2 Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position 3 Press the PWR buttonto turn theradio off 4 Press station preset buttons1and 4 at the same time and hold until appears on the display NOTE You now have only 15 seconds between each of the following steps 5 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press the SEEK left or right arrow buttons until the firs...

Page 140: ... sixth digits of your code appear 9 Press the BAND knob If the display shows the disabling sequencewas successful The numbers matched the user selected codeor the factory back up code and the audio system is in the unsecured mode If the displayshows SEC the disabling sequencewas unsuccessful The numbers did not matcheither of the codes and the audio system will remainin the securedmode To Unlock t...

Page 141: ...rmful to your hearing Take precautionsby adjusting the volumecontrol on yourradio to a safe sound level before yourhearing adapts to it To help avoid hearingloss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increasevolume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephoneor two way radio b...

Page 142: ...dealership You may use a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which usesa cassette witha fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassettewill noteject Itmay not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettesare subjectto wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in goodconditionbefore you have your tape player service...

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Page 144: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On citystreets 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 readyfor their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allowenough following dist...

Page 145: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious wayto solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general informationon the problem The B...

Page 146: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC willbe over 0 10 percent afterthree to six drinks inone hour Of course as we veseen it depends on how much alcoholis in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people...

Page 147: ...moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid thecollision There s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical researchshowsthat alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chanceof b...

Page 148: ...time Then you haveto bring up your foot anddo it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less withone driver and as long as two or three seconds or 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 100...

Page 149: ...gine stops you will still have some power brakeassist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may t e longer 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 1 This lighton the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle When you s...

Page 150: ...rogrammed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard A computersensesthatwheelsareslowingdown If one you brake your computerkeepsreceivingupdates on separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels Remember Anti lock doesn t ange you need Of the is about to stop the computer wheel speed and controls braking pressu...

Page 151: ...on Curves It s importantto take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happenon curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the samelaws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there ...

Page 152: ... between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around th...

Page 153: ...y Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Dri...

Page 154: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your leftlane change signal beforemoving out of the rightlane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its f...

Page 155: ... are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For s...

Page 156: ... Your headlamps can lightup only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as wellat night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may requireat least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What youdo in the daytime can also af...

Page 157: ...act repeatedly Remember thatyour headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turnor curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness the inabilityto see indim light and aren t even aware of it Driving int...

Page 158: ...wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving toofast through large water puddles or even going through somecar washes cancause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles B...

Page 159: ... trees telephone poles orother vehicles andraindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaningusually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard andfast ruleabouthydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it israining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others 0 Besides s...

Page 160: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to needit When a light turns green and just before you start to move check...

Page 161: ...w Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once youare on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass r Before changing lanes check your mirrors The...

Page 162: ...ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit servicedand maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it donebefore startingout Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all acrossNorth America They ll be ready and willing to help if you needit Here are some things you can check before ...

Page 163: ...he road in Eess than a second and you couldcrash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure yourvehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep youreyes moving Scan the road ahead andto the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently 0 If you get sleepy pull off the road into a ...

Page 164: ...n Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Know howto go uphill Drive in thehighest gear Stay in your own lane when drivingon two lane possible roads in hillsor mountains Don t swing wide or cut across thecenter of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the topof a hll be alert There could be somethingin your lane like a stalled car or an acci...

Page 165: ...e an icescraper 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 small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicl...

Page 166: ...e gently Try not to break the fragiletraction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels willspin and polish the surface under thetires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Eventhough you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock inthe Index Allow greater following dist...

Page 167: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep wa...

Page 168: ...start the vehicle and possibly for signalinglater on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the wayto preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really uncomfortable horn the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as youcan To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and...

Page 169: ...t Towing Your Vehicle from the Front m Follow these steps 1 Putthe front wheels on a dolly NOTICE Do not towyour Pontiac with the front wheels i n contact with the ground or the automatic transaxle could be damaged 2 3 4 5 Set the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OW to unlock the steering wheel See Ignition in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position witha clamping dev...

Page 170: ... 2 Turn the ignition key to OFFto unlock thesteering wheel 3 Clamp thesteeringwheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 4 Shift your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL I N 5 Release the parking brake NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90km h or your Pontiac could be badly damaged 4 27 ...

Page 171: ...ARE HOT ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properlycarry The Tire Loading Information label found onthe rearedge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speedrating and recommended inflation pressures for thetires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in y...

Page 172: ...ht 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 thefront or rear axle And if youdo have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 132lbs 60kg in your trunk NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If youput thing...

Page 173: ...operly 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 30 ...

Page 174: ...engine is required to operateat relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements IfYou Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If youdo here are some importantpoints There are many differentlaws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal n...

Page 175: ...rvicesDepartment One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac Michigan 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited CustomerAssistance Center 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle...

Page 176: ...river s dooror see LoadingYour Vehicle inthe Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight ofthe trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds largetrucks going by and rough roadsare a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are somerules to follow 0 Will youhave to make any holes in the bodyof your vehicle ...

Page 177: ... tap into your vehicle sbrake system If you do bothbrake systems won t work well or at all Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know yourrig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a ...

Page 178: ... back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Ihrns I I 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 sharp turns while trailering I When you returning with a trailer make widerturns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or o...

Page 179: ...ingyour engine and transaxle If you have a manual transaxle with fifth gear it s better not to use fifthgear Just drive in fourthgear or as you need to a lower gear Parking on Hills You really shouldnot park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could startto move Peoplecan be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever hav...

Page 180: ...en Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservice more often when you re pulling a trailer See theMaintenance Schedule formore on this Things that are especiallyimportant in trailer operation are automatic transaxlefluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a ...

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Page 182: ...e problems that can OCCUT on the road Hazard WarningFlashers Your hazard warningflashers let you warn others They also let police know youhave a problem Yourfront and rear turn signal lamps willflash on andoff Move the switch to the right to make yourfront and rear 5 1 ...

Page 183: ...road about300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Pontiac But please follow the steps belowto do it safely I NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damag...

Page 184: ...y 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 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wo...

Page 185: ...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 geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 5 4 ...

Page 186: ...t to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery snegative 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 engineof the vehicle withthe dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 187: ...battery is much less the engine for a while 10 Now start thevehicle with the good battery and run 11 Try to start thevehicle with the dead battery If it won t startafter a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal 1 GOOD BAlTERY DEAD BATTERY Remove thecables in this order ...

Page 188: ...nd illustrations may not be correct Before youdo anything turn on the hazard warhing flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment as described later in this section 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 Ifthere was an accident...

Page 189: ... be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released The ignition key must be in theOFFposition to prevent the automatic door locks from locking during towing Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 k m h or farther than50 miles 80 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded...

Page 190: ...Towing from the Front Vehicle Hookup Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information in TowingYour Vehicle earlier in this section 5 9 ...

Page 191: ...heel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the groundand or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooksinserted in the T hook slots Attach T hook chains into the slots in the bottom of the floorpan just behind thefront wh...

Page 192: ...articular vehicle NOTE The ignition key must be in the OFF position to avoid the automatic door lockfrom locking during tow Attach T hookchains on both sides in the slotted holes inthe underbody just ahead of the wheels NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipm...

Page 193: ...inch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooksinserted in the T hook Slots Attach a separate safety chain to each sideof the axle inboard of the spring Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Pontiac s instrument panel See Coolant Temperature Gage and Coolant Temperature Warning ...

Page 194: ...etimes the enginecan get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow atrailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If you have an air conditioner turn it off 2 Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highestfan 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N speed and open t...

Page 195: ...there s still no signof steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn ofthe engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant surge tank wi...

Page 196: ...e tank is boiling don t do anythingelse until it cools down 1 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you mayhave a leak in theradiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else inthe cooling system 5 15 ...

Page 197: ...ur vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferablydistilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surgetank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surgetank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more i...

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Page 199: ...You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 18 ...

Page 200: ...2 Then keep turning the pressurecap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with theproper mix up to FULL COLD orjust above the small cylinder at the baseof the opening 5 19 ...

Page 201: ...h out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD orjust above the small cylinderat the base of the opening 1 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight 5 20 ...

Page 202: ...sition then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and 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 steering theway you wantthe vehicleto go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop wel...

Page 203: ...curing the compact spare tire and spacer by turning it counterclockwise Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire 3 Thejack and the wheel wrench are stored ina foam tray by the compact spare tire a few inches 4 Turn thejack handle clockwiseto raise thejack head 5 Using the wheel wrench remove the plastic cap nuts if yourvehicle has them and loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet ...

Page 204: ... it fits firmly into the notchin the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire h t the compact spare tire near you NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may 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 23 ...

Page 205: ...uid I 7 Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit wheel cover from thewheel if your flat tire has one Then take off the flattire 8 Remove all of the wheel nuts and carefully pry the 5 24 ...

Page 206: ... wheel bolts mounting surfaces andspare wheel Placethe spare on the wheel mounting surface 10 Replace the wheel nuts withthe rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nutby hand until the wheel is held against the hub 5 25 ...

Page 207: ...11 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmlyin a criss cross sequence as shown 5 26 ...

Page 208: ... flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare youcould damage the cover or the spare 13 Storethe flat tire in the compactspare tire compartment and secure with the wingbolt and extension Store thejack and wheel wrench back in the foam tray provided I 5 27 ...

Page 209: ... where you want Of course it s best to replace your sparewith a full size tire as soonas you can Your spare willlast longer and be in good shape in case you need it again I NOTICE Don t take your compactspare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compactspare can get caught on the rails That can damagethe tire andwheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare...

Page 210: ...your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn yoursteering wheel left andright That will clear the area around yourfront wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manual transaxle between F IRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE R spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal w...

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Page 212: ...GM trained and supported servicepeople We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicleall GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do some of your ownservice work you ll want to get the proper PontiacServiceManual It tells you much moreabout how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper servicemanual see ServicePublications in the Ind...

Page 213: ...on thepump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle sfillerneck Be surethe posted octane is at least 87 If the octaneis less than 87 you may geta heavy knocking noise when you drive If it sbad enough it can damageyour engine If you re using fuelrated at 87 octane orhigher andyou still hear heavy hocking your engine needs service But don tworry if you hear a little pinging noise when yo...

Page 214: ...system That helps keep yourengine in tune and your emissioncontrol system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolinesare now blended with oxygenates GeneralMotors recommendsthat you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE andethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially inthose parts of the country that have ...

Page 215: ...uickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a majoroil company thatdoes business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN G...

Page 216: ...s handle on the floor by the driver s seat The remotefuel filler doorrelease can helpkeep your fuel tank from being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to theleft counterclockwise 6 5 ...

Page 217: ... of Your Pontiac in the Index When you put thecap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged 6 6 ...

Page 218: ... sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handleinside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle andpress the secondary hood release handle to the right 6 7 ...

Page 219: ...pinto the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the fillercaps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood andreturn the prop to its retainer Thenjust let the hood down and closeit firmly 6 8 ...

Page 220: ... 8 9 Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic TransaxleDipstick if equipped Brake Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner I 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir ifso equipped Battery Windshield Washer Huid Reservoir Power SteeringFluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap i l 10 Engine Coolant Surge Tank 6 9 ...

Page 221: ... hood you ll see 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Battery Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Coolant Surge Tank 6 10 ...

Page 222: ...ould check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea tocheck your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to getan accurate reading the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground T u r noff the engineand givethe oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actuallevel 2 3L Engine Oil Dipstick 6 11...

Page 223: ...ted on the rear of the engine The dipstick on the3 1L V 6 engine is located on the front of the engine behind the fan To Check Engine Oil Pull outthe dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 2 3L Quad 4 Adding Oil 6 12 ...

Page 224: ...e For crankcase capacity see Capacitiesand Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operatingrange Push thedipstick all the way back in whenyou re through 6 13 ...

Page 225: ...l be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oilhas been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute MI and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petrole...

Page 226: ...er you can useSAE 1OW 30if it s going to be0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Ca...

Page 227: ...older If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater inthe Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthyfor 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 cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing u...

Page 228: ...place the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 6 17 ...

Page 229: ...operation can be a little difficult you may choose tohave this done atyour Pontiac dealer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow allthe instructions here or you could geta false reading onthe dipstick Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire...

Page 230: ... brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 4 Let the engine run at idle or three to five minutes Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps The automatic transaxle dipstick handle is red Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 1 Push it back in all the way wait...

Page 231: ...I is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as When the correct fluid levelis obtained push the described under How to Check dipstick back in all the way When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed However the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn t require changing How to Check Because this operation can be a little ...

Page 232: ...dipstickeven when the fluidlevel is several pints low 4 If the fluid levelis where it should be push the dipstick back in all the way and flip the handle down If the fluid level is low addmore fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindof fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remo...

Page 233: ... fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use The proper fluid should be added if the levelis at or below theSTEPmark on the reservoir cap See the instructions on the reservoir cap Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating se...

Page 234: ... 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anythingelse NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much waterin the mixcan freeze and crack the engine radiator he...

Page 235: ...Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark ora little higher 6 24 ...

Page 236: ...ressure cap is an18 psi 124kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap isrecommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in theengine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a...

Page 237: ...he FULL COLD mark Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark A fluid loss in this system couldindicate a problem Have thesystem inspected and repaired What toAdd Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index I I NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid ...

Page 238: ...til the tank is full When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas w e l h washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank onlp 3 4 full when it s very cold Thisallows for expansi...

Page 239: ...the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner orlater your brakes won t work well or won t workat all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brakefluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary...

Page 240: ...that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid onyour vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes andrear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may...

Page 241: ... If you drive in that way then 3 very carehlly make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000miles 1600km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakesmay need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many partsha...

Page 242: ...original battery s label Vehicle Storage 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 battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Jump Starting Forjump starting instructions see Jump Starting in the Index Halogen Bulbs n burst if you drop or ...

Page 243: ...or thetype of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 On the driver s side only unscrewthe butterfly fastener Then lift the plate Both Sides 2 Twist the bulb assembly counterclockwise 1 6turn and pull out the bulb assembly 6 32 ...

Page 244: ... replace the bulb assembly and headlamp housing Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Pull back the trunk trim 2 Carefully pushone end of the plastic taillamp brace in while pulling the brace toward the front of the vehicle 6 33 ...

Page 245: ...windshield wiper armaway from the windshield 4 Replace the bulb 5 Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement Don t change your fog lamp bulbs unless you havethe proper aiming equipment See your Pontiac dealer if you have any further questions 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm blade assembly off t...

Page 246: ...e by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturersand their warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 6 35 ...

Page 247: ...g 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy Continued 1 NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get 0 Unusualwear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage fromroad hazards When to Check Check yourtires once a month or more Don tforget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 Wa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Si...

Page 248: ...purpose of regular rotationis to achieve moreuniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correctrotation pattern shownhere Don t include the compactspare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have beenrotated adjust the frontand rear i...

Page 249: ...New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installedon your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handl...

Page 250: ...earone and a half 1 1 2 times as well onthe government course asa tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon theactual conditions of their use however and may depart significantlyfrom the normdue to variations in driving habits servicepractices and differences in road characteristicsand climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represe...

Page 251: ...inflation or excessiveloading either separatelyor in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewallsof passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use onGeneralM...

Page 252: ...ed See your Pontiac dealerif any of these conditionsexist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you needto replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with newGM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the ri...

Page 253: ...so cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains 6 42 ...

Page 254: ...se any of these unless this manual says you can In manyuses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach ReducingAgents Cleaning the Insideof Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinylor leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal ...

Page 255: ...n dry it immediatelywith 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 TypeCleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you needto use a solvent Gently scrapeexcess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or...

Page 256: ... excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stainscaused byas candy ice cream mayonnai...

Page 257: ...taining silicones or waxes may cause 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 Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass becau...

Page 258: ...n cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac The paint finishon your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washingit often with l...

Page 259: ...n damage your vehicle sfinish if they remainon painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soonas possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that aremarked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exteriorpainted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can helpto keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Pontiac...

Page 260: ...e and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such asfuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packedin closed...

Page 261: ...Liquid Wax Exterior polish I I 1052277 12oz 0 354L 1052863 1 oz 0 028kg 1050172 16oz 0 473L Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes polishes Spray A Squeak SiliconeGrease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks I Not recommended for pigskin suede leather See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products I Seeyour Maintenance Schedule for other products 1 ...

Page 262: ... parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN themodeldesignation paintinformation and a list of all production options and special Be sure that thislabel is not removedfrom the vehicle equipment Add onElectrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Pontiac unles...

Page 263: ...ocated on the left sideof the instrumentpanel To access the fuses open the fuse panel door Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is brokenor melted replace the fuse Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size I NOTICE INever install a higher rated fuse Damage to your vehicle wiring may result with an incorrect fuse 6 52 ...

Page 264: ... Interior Lamps Dimming Gauges Warning Lights Rear Defog Horns Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Chime Auto Door Locks Re mote Keyless Entry Heater Air Conditioning Anti LockBrakes Daytime Running Lamps Canada Radio Power Turn Signal Lamps Auto Door Locks Tail Lamps Marker Lamps License Lamp Power Windows Windshield Wipers Washers Engine Controls Back up Lamps Auto Door Unlock Remove to Disable Flash to pa...

Page 265: ...indshield wipermotor is protected bya circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electricalproblem have it fixed Power Windows andOtherPower Options Circuitbreakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows andotherpower accessories When the current load is tooheavy the circuit breaker opens ...

Page 266: ... 10 4quarts 9 8 L 13 1 quarts 12 4L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge labelunder hood Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same I f the air conditioning system inyour vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the properrefi igerant is used I f you re not sure askyour Pontiac dealel For additional information see your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information booklet FuelTank 15 2...

Page 267: ...194NA Rear 24 TrunkLamp 906 Stop Tail TurnSignal Lamps 2057 Fog Lamps 885 INSIDE LAMPS BULB Ashtray 161 WithoutSunroof 168 WithSunroof 214 2 Rear Reading Lamps 168 Underdash Lamp 194 Heater AK Control 161 High Beam Indicator 161 Front Reading Lamps Indicator Lamps Charge Oil Fasten Safety Belts ABS Upshift Low Coolant Brake Turn Signals Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service EngineSoon CheckGages 161 ...

Page 268: ...V6 3 1 Liters 9 5 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2 3L Quad 4 AC Type A 1233C 3 1L V6 AC Type A 1233C 2 3LQuad4 ACTypePF 1225 Engine Oil Filter 3 1LV6 ACTypePF 47 PCV Valve 3 1L V6 AC Type CV 892C 2 3L Quad DOHC AC Type m41 910 PlatinumPlug 3 1L V6 AC Type R44 LT SM6 Sparkplugs Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm 6 57 ...

Page 269: ...NOTES ...

Page 270: ... dealer for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the 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 cansignificantly affect thequality of theair we breathe Improperfluid levels or even the wron...

Page 271: ... what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good 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 products or their equivalents should ...

Page 272: ...ntiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou 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 servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced ...

Page 273: ...ry 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or3 Months Whichever Occurs First Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or6 months Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication Engine Oil andFilter Change ScheduleI Intervals At 6 000Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25000 km Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Repl...

Page 274: ...15 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every Cooling System Service or every 24 months Spark Plug Replacement except 2 3L Code D Spark Plug Wire Inspection except 2 3L Code D Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection 24 months whichever occurs first whichever occurs first engine engine Every 50 000 Miles 83 ...

Page 275: ...aAir Resources Board hasdeterminedthat the failure to perform thismaintenance item will not nullify the emissionwarranty orlimit recall liability priorto the completion of vehicle useful life We however urgethat all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and themaintenancebe recorded 0Changeengine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission C...

Page 276: ...spension steering linkage and transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 7 ...

Page 277: ...kage and transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 17Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 8 ...

Page 278: ...0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage and transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation 21 000 Miles 35000 km 7 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 9 ...

Page 279: ...months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 7 10 ...

Page 280: ...urecap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlService 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission ControlService I7Lubricate the suspension steering linkage 0Inspect sparkphlg wires except2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 7 more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or ...

Page 281: ... Emission Control Service m ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 12 ...

Page 282: ...42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxleshift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 283: ...ilter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 48 000 Miles 80000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlSewice 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 14 ...

Page 284: ...s In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing delivery service Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 7 15 ...

Page 285: ...4 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 16 ...

Page 286: ...and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whicheveroccurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Cleanradiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system andpre...

Page 287: ...e 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVI...

Page 288: ...ry 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICED BY 7 19 ...

Page 289: ... linkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage 75 000Miles 125000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 20 ...

Page 290: ...g linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 21 ...

Page 291: ...n Emission Control Service and transaxleshift linkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 22 ...

Page 292: ...chever occursfirst 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 ControlService 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter...

Page 293: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 24 ...

Page 294: ...occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage 99 000 Miles 165 000 km c Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 25 ...

Page 295: ...of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses suchas found in taxi policeor I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid andfilter do not require changing delivery service Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change RATE SERVICEDBY ACT...

Page 296: ...rior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 7 5 0 0Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occursfirst 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and...

Page 297: ...linkage DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage I DATE ACTUA...

Page 298: ... 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 ControlService 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission ControlService Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage Inspect SPark plug wires except 2 3L Code D enginei An Emission Control Service 0Replace air ...

Page 299: ...ry 12months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAG...

Page 300: ...outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailertowing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change delivery service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SER171CED B Y 7 31 ...

Page 301: ...per rotation pattern and additionalinformation 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 60 000Miles 100000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An ...

Page 302: ... test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlService 0Replace spark plugs except 2 3L Code D engine An Emission Control Service 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 3L Code D engine An EmissionControl Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Em...

Page 303: ...cheveroccurs first 1Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occursfirst ...

Page 304: ...00 Miles 150000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occursfirst Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 17Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever...

Page 305: ...leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxleshift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Ro...

Page 306: ...of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change delivery service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUA...

Page 307: ...er coolantmix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire Load...

Page 308: ... both the parking brake see Parking Brake inthe Index if necessary andthe regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles tryto start the engine in 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 transaxle v...

Page 309: ...K P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service Steering ColumnLock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position 0 With an automatic transaxle the key should turnto LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P With a manual transaxle the key shouldturnto LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVER...

Page 310: ... be performedat least twice a year forinstance each spring and fall You should let your GM dealer s service department or other qualified service center do thesejobs Make sure any necessaryrepairs are completed atonce Restraint Systems Now and then makesure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchoragesand reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you s...

Page 311: ...es should not be lubricated Manual Transaxle Check the transaxlefluid level add if needed See Manual Transaxle in the Index Afluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also...

Page 312: ...eeze GM PartNo 1052753or equivalent conformingto GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M USAGE Coolant Supplement HydraulicBrake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Manual Transaxle FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivalentDOT 3 brake fluid Hydrau...

Page 313: ...ubricant GM Part No 1052497or equivalent or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 CategoryLB or GC LB USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl _____ Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat IWeatherstrip Conditioning LUID LUBRICANT 5M Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or quivalent i Engine oil 3 Chassis lubricant GM Part No 10524...

Page 314: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner informationportfolio is a convenientplace tostorethem Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCEPERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 45 ...

Page 315: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 46 ...

Page 316: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 47 ...

Page 317: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 4s ...

Page 318: ... misunderstandings 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 canbe quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with theSales Service or Parts Manager contact the ownerof the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If aft...

Page 319: ...952 Canada General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contactingPontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is ...

Page 320: ... 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 AUTO LINE is anout of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This programis available free of charge to customers wh...

Page 321: ...ourts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or thePontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General...

Page 322: ... OntarioKlG 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifyingNHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at1 800 PMCARES or write Pontiac Division CustomerAssistance 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 CanadaL...

Page 323: ...les at no expense to you Vehicle out of fuel 0 Keys lockedin vehicle 0 Tow to nearest dealer for warranty 1 800 ROADSIDE1 800 762 3743 0 0 0 Change a flat tire Jump starts Courtesy Transportation For warranty repairs during the Bumper to Bumper coverage period interim transportationmay beavailable under the Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details In Canada pl...

Page 324: ...security while travellingfor you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emer...

Page 325: ...cian perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise newor unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases they refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures ...

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Page 342: ...minum Wheels Cleaning 6 48 Engine Oil 6 12 Air Bag How It Works 1 20 System 1 19 AirConditioning 3 2 Antenna FixedMast 3 19 Antifreeze 6 22 Adding 5 16 6 24 Checking 6 24 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 61 4 6 Anti LockBrakes 4 6 Appearancecare 6 43 Appearance Care and Materials 6 50 Armrest Storage 2 49 Ashtrays Center Console 2 51 Audio Systems 3 5 Auto Down Window 2 31 Auto...

Page 343: ...t Interlock 2 28 7 40 Braking InEmergencies 4 8 BulbReplacement 6 56 Dome Lamp 2 45 Headlamps 6 32 Taillamps 6 33 FogLamp 6 34 Canada Vehicles First Sold In 1 12 24 38 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Capacities and Specifications 6 55 57 Carbon Monoxide 2 29 4 25 33 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 19 CDErrors 3 14 CenterPassengerPosition 1 30 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 16 Certificatiomire La...

Page 344: ...op of the Instrument Panel 6 46 Climate Control System 3 1 Clock Setting the 3 5 Vinyl 6 45 Clutch Adjustment 6 22 Clutch Hydraulic 6 22 Coin Holder 2 50 Compact Disc Player Care 3 19 Compact Spare Tire 5 28 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Control Loss of 4 12 Controlled Cycle WindshieldWipers 2 37 Controls Lamp 2 34 Convex Outside Mirror 2 48 Coolant 6 22 Coolant Heater Engine 2 16 6 16 Coolant Surge Ta...

Page 345: ...8 On Hill andMountainRoads 4 20 On Snow and Ice 4 23 Through DeepStandingWater 2 16 Winter 4 22 With a Trailer 4 34 Drunken Driving 4 2 Easy Entry Seat 1 6 ElectricalEquipment Adding 2 14 15 3 18 6 51 Engine Coolant 6 22 Adding 5 16 6 24 Heater 2 16 6 16 Temperature Gage 2 63 TemperatureWarningLight 2 62 Checking 6 24 Engine Exhaust 2 29 Identification 6 51 Overheating 5 12 Running It While You re...

Page 346: ...ntTowingHookups 5 9 Fuel DoorRelease Remote 6 5 Gage 2 68 In Foreign Countries 6 4 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 52 FillingYourTank 6 4 age EngineCoolantTemperature 2 63 Gage Fuel 2 68 Gage OilPressure 2 67 GarmentHook 2 50 Gasolines for CleanerAir 6 3 GAWR Gross AxleWeightRating 4 29 Gear Positions 2 2 2 17 GloveBox 2 10 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 29 Glass Cleaning 6 46 Halogen Bulbs 6 31 Haz...

Page 347: ...ting 5 2 Key Lock Cylinders 7 39 Key Release Button 2 12 Key Reminder Warning 2 12 Keys 2 1 L a m p Controls 2 34 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 2 64 Lamp Trunk 2 45 Lamps Daytime Running 2 43 Lamps Fog 2 43 LampsOn Reminder 2 35 Lane Change Indicator 2 33 Larger Children Safety Belt Use 1 43 Latches Front Seatback 1 5 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 5 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 27 Lights A...

Page 348: ... Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 Maintenance NormalReplacementParts 6 57 Maintenance Underbody 6 49 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ServiceEngine Soon Light 2 64 Manual Four Way Adjustable Seat 1 2 ManualFrontSeat 1 1 Manual Lumbar Support 1 3 Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 47 Manual Transaxle Fifth 5 Position 2 23 First 1 Position 2 22 Fourth 4 Position 2 23 Neu...

Page 349: ... 18 AtNight 2 10 Lots 2 10 On Hills While Towing a Trailer 4 36 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 29 Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle 2 28 ParkingBrake 2 25 Passing 4 10 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Power Door Locks 2 4 Power Remote Control Mirrors 2 47 Power Steering 4 8 Powerseat l 2 Power SteeringFluid Adding 6 26 Checking 6 26 Power Windows 2 31 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 23 Problems ...

Page 350: ...e Assistance 8 6 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 7 RockingYourVehicle 5 29 Rotation Tire 6 37 Operation 2 7 safety Belt Extender 1 46 Safety Belt Warning Light 1 7 2 58 Safety Belts 1 7 Adults 1 12 Automatic Lap Shoulder 1 12 Careof 6 46 Center Passenger Position 1 30 Driver Position 1 12 Extender 1 46 How to Wear Properly 1 12 13 Incorrect Usage 1 15 16 17 18 44 45 LapBelt 1 30 Lap Shoulder 1 25 Q...

Page 351: ...nsaxle 2 23 Shifting Into Park P Position 2 26 Shifting Out of Park P Position 2 28 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 17 Signaling Turns 2 33 Sound Equipment Adding 3 18 ManualFront 1 1 Skidding 4 12 Spare Tire Compact 5 28 Specifications Chart 6 57 Speedometer 2 56 SplitFold DownSeat 1 6 Stains Cleaning 6 45 Standard Climate Control 3 1 Starter Switch 7 39 2 3 Liter 2 14 3 1Liter 2 15 Automatic Tran...

Page 352: ...cement 6 4 I When It s Time for New 6 38 TorqueLock 2 27 TopStrap 1 33 Torque Wheel Nut 5 26 6 35 Towing a Trailer 4 30 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 Front 5 9 Rear 5 11 Towing RecreationalVehicle 4 26 TrailerTongueWeight 4 32 TrailerTowing 4 30 Brakes 4 34 Driving on Grades 4 36 Driving with a Trailer 4 34 Hitches 4 33 Maintenance 4 37 Parking on Hills 4 36 SafetyChains 4 34 Total Weight on Your Vehicle ...

Page 353: ...r 2 60 warning Devices 5 2 WarningFlashers Hazard 5 1 WashingYourVehicle 6 47 Wheel Nut Torque 5 26 6 55 Wheel Replacement 6 41 Wheel Replacement Used 6 41 42 Window AutoDown 2 31 WindowLock 2 31 Windows 2 31 Windows Power 2 31 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 38 6 27 Windshield Washers 2 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 34 Windshield Wiper Circuit Breaker 6 54 Windshield Wipers Controlled Cycle 2...

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