manualshive.com logo in svg

Pontiac 1996 Grand Prix, Owner'S Manual

The Pontiac 1996 Grand Prix Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for this classic vehicle. Download this manual for free from manualshive.com and gain access to invaluable knowledge to enhance your ownership experience.

Share
Download
background image

Summary of Contents for 1996 Grand Prix

Page 1: ...1 1996 ...

Page 2: ...s a flattire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use This section tellsyou how to contact Pontiacfor assistance andhow to get service and owner pubiications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 9 Here s...

Page 3: ... Pontiac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If yon sell the vehicle please leavethis manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10273393 3 a First Edition C E R T I F I E D y k r l I w T WESUPPORT VQUNTABY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH naltnstttute for SERVICE EXCELLENCE AUTOMOTIVE We support voluntary techniciancertification For Canadian Owners V...

Page 4: ...al and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You wdl find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning A CAUTION These mean there is something thatcould hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help...

Page 5: ...oid the damage When you readother manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also seewarning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly NOTICE These mean there is something thatcould damageyour vehicle ...

Page 6: ...for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW c These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e9 TURN PARKING PC LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINEOIL w PR...

Page 7: ...NOTES vi ...

Page 8: ...bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints IA CAUl ON You canlose controlof the vehicleif you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push apedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver sseatonly when the vehi...

Page 9: ...eat to where you want it and release the bar T r y to the seat move the seat with yourbody to be sure the seat is CENTER B Move the seat forward or backward by locked in place holding the control to the front or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down REAR C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...Lift the lever to release the seatback thenmove the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushingon the seatback and the seatback will moveforward 2 Door Models ...

Page 11: ...o itsjob because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crashyou couldgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones Thiscould causeserious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatbackupright...

Page 12: ...s you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly Safety Belts They refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safetybelts And it explains the SupplementalRestraint System SRS or air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t...

Page 13: ...es are mild andsome crashes can be so serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts theycould have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety beltsin vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork When you ...

Page 14: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...n if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags whyshould I have to wear safety belts At Air bags are in many vehicles today andwill be i n most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every ai...

Page 17: ...to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people o f adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child w i l lbe ridingin your Pontiac see the part of this manud called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection We ll start with the driver position Driver Pos...

Page 18: ...ckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the should...

Page 19: ...ly hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much whichcouldincrease injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 12 ...

Page 20: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in thewrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause seriousinternalinjuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 21: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulderbelt under your arm In a crash your body would move toofar fdrward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too muchforce to the ribs whicharen t as strong as shoulder bones You could alsoseverely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen r I r 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...isted across the body A CAUTION You can be seriouslyinpred by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it ...

Page 23: ...both the belt andyour vehicle Driver Position 4 DOOrModels This part describes the driver s restraint system If you have a two door model see DrivesPosition 2 Door Models earlier in this section Lap ShoulderBelt 4 DoorModels The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly I Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight ...

Page 24: ...on Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 3 Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt maylock if youpull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly tounlock it Then pull thebelt across you more slowly 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide underthe lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and acrossthe chest Theseparts of the body arebest able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt...

Page 26: ...y hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 1 9 ...

Page 27: ...n be sericus1y injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong placelike this In a crash the belt wouldgo upover your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause s erious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 28: ...be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulderbelt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulderbones You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...eriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted makeit straightsoit can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it A The belt is twistedacross the body ...

Page 30: ...he driver and another air bagfor the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know aboutthe air bag system To unlatch thebelt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 23 ...

Page 31: ... frontal crashes Everyonei n your vehicle including the driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there san airbag for that person A CAUTXON Air bagsinflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriouslyinjure you Safetybelts help keepyou in positionfor an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safetybelt even w...

Page 32: ...air bag symbol The system checks theair bag s electrica malfunctions The light tellsyou if there I system for is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bagis in the middleof the steering wheel ...

Page 33: ... on or attach anything to the steering wheel or instrument panel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel If something is between an occupant andan air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury 1 26 ...

Page 34: ... What makesan air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing systemdetects that the vehcle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemicalreaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas whichinflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air ...

Page 35: ... inflates there is dust inthe air people witha history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone inthe vehicle shouldget out as soon as it is safeto do so If you havebreathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door This dust could causebreathing problems for I In many crashes severe enough to inflate an a...

Page 36: ...o purchase a service manual see Service and air bag system won t work properly Seeyour dealer Owner Publications in the Index for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they may not work properly You may haveto replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag moduleand the instrument panel for the right front passenger s a...

Page 37: ...enger s restraint system If you hav ea four door model see Right Front Passenger Position 4 DOOr Models later in this section Was your two door Pontiac first sold when new in Canada If it was a sticker on the driver s door will say conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc If so then this RightFront Passenger Position 2 Door Models part doesn t apply toyour vehicle In two door models fir...

Page 38: ...ed automatic because youdon t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle And you don thave to unbuckle when you get out Just get into your vehicle Then close and lock thedoor Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can situp straight 1 31 I I ...

Page 39: ... are best able to take belt restraining forces _ r r The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash It s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door That can happen if the door was slammed shut very hard Just close the door all_theway then slowly open it If that doesn t fix it then your Pontiac needs service We hope you ll always keep your automatic belt buc...

Page 40: ... belt Close andlock the door Adjust theseat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 1 33 ...

Page 41: ...dels The rightfrzantpassenger s safety belt worksthe same way as the driver s safety belt See D vver Position 4 D oor Models earlier in this secti on When the shoulder beltis pulled out all the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again I Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehiclehas a bench seat someone can sit in the center position I ...

Page 42: ...ke the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug Buckle position and releaseit the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...passengers who aren t s detybelted cartbe thrown Accident statistics show that mbelted people in the re seat e hurt more often in crashesthan those who are wezing safety belts in the vehicle who are weaiing sa etybelts Lap ShoulderBelt I The positions nextto the windowshave lap shoulder belts e s how to wear one properly ...

Page 44: ...t clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulledout all the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again If the belt is not longenough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make th...

Page 45: ...ause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder beltshould 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 stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which cou...

Page 46: ...ts When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger positionin the rear seat To provide added safety beltcomfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use thesafety belt To un...

Page 47: ...the seatback andthe interior body toremove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the beltinto the slots of the guide ...

Page 48: ... The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear SeatOutside Passenger Positions 4 Door Models earlier in thissection Make sure that the shoulder beltcrosses the shoulder 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...every state in theUnited States and in every Canadian province says children up to someage must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children andBabies Smaller children and babies should alwaysbe restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructionsfar t h erestraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild A very young child ship bones are so small that i regular belt...

Page 50: ...nga crash a babywill become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint I 1 43 ...

Page 51: ...tics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather thanhe front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that youput your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here swhy CAUTION A child ina rearfacing child restraint canbe seriously injured if the right frontpassenger s air bag inflates This is becausethe ...

Page 52: ... moved all the way back Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sureto properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your childrestraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to hav...

Page 53: ...instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle t You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlierpart aboutthe top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint i 2 Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate a d fun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safet...

Page 54: ... belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...ons to be sure it is secure Securing a Ch testraintinthe Cen Rear SeatPosition You ll be usingthe lap belt I A CAUTION A child ina child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Neversecure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward fac...

Page 56: ...d restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull itsfree end while you push 7 Push and pull thechild restraint in Merent down on the child restmint directions tobe sure it is secure If it isn t securethe restraint in a different place in the ...

Page 57: ...er put a rear facing chdd restraint in this seat Here s why IA CAUTION A child in a rearfacingchild restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates Thisis because the back of a rearfacingchild restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in the rear seat If you have a two door model see Securing a Child Restrain...

Page 58: ... Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay Pick up thelatch 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 If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt ...

Page 59: ...o the retractorwhile you push down on the child restraint 8 Push andpull the child restraint in different directions to besure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and letit go back all the way The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 60: ...r model see Securing aChild Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 4 DOOr Models earlier in thissection Was your two door Pontiac first sold when new in Canada If it was asticker on the driver s door will say conformsto all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc If so then this Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat Position 2 Door Models part doesn t applyto your vehicle To learn how ...

Page 61: ...ching hardwarein the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog 1 54 A CAUTION Don t use the special infadchild seat attaching hardware in another vehicle If you do it may not work well and the child may not be protected properly ina crash The specialhardware is for your vehicle only Also don t use the special belt for anything but securing a child restraint in the right front seat If an adult or o...

Page 62: ...rebuckled for use by adults or older children 2 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back asit will go before securing a forward facingchild restraint See Seats in the Index 3 Snap one hook of the infantkhild seat attaching belt near thefloor at thedoor side of the seat ...

Page 63: ...nger by tilting the buckle and pullingit along the belt 5 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 7 Secure the child in the childrestraint as the instructions say 8 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraintinstructions will show you how ...

Page 64: ...h the slot in the latch plate 10 11 To make it tight pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint Ifthe belt won t staytight switch it end for end Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure ...

Page 65: ...y belt buckle and remove it won t fly aroundi n a crash and injure someone the special latch plate Leave the latch plate on the special belt 4 Remember to reattachthe automatic belt again once thechild restraint is removed Be sure it isn t twisted 2 Push the spring on the hook near thedoor and remove the special belt ...

Page 66: ...e 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 in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in Children who aren t buckled up can strike other a crash people who are I 1 59 ...

Page 67: ...ld toward the center of the vehicle but very close tothe child s faceor neck be sure that the shoulderbelt still i s on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is si tting in a r e a r outsideposition of a four door model see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt i...

Page 68: ...ay in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 61 ...

Page 69: ...ht keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may notprotect you in a crash They can rip apart underimpact forces I f a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened orbroken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced Theair bagsystem does notneed regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If yo...

Page 70: ... the warning systems that tell you if everything is worlung properly and what todo if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 ...

Page 71: ...he plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be able tohave new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key whichPontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 NOTICE Y m Bontiachas anumber offeatur...

Page 72: ...ar safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key orRemote Lock Control transmitter if your vehicle has this option From the inside slide thelever back to lock the door To unlock the door slide the lever forward Power Door Locks Press the power door lockswit...

Page 73: ... remove the Lock Control fuse in the instrument panel fuse block See Fuses andCircuit Breakers in the Index Remote Lock Control Option If your Pontiac has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk fromup to30 feet 9m away using the keychain transmitter suppliedwith your vehicle Your Remote Lock Control transmitter operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communica...

Page 74: ...er or a qualified technician Changes or modifications tothis system by other than an authorized servicefacility could void authorizationto use this equipment Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver s door Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the doors The interior lamps will come on see Sustained Interior Illumination in the Index for more details To lock all of the doors ...

Page 75: ...ery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter shouldlast about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t workat the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time tochange the batteries P To replace your batteries 1 Insert a flat object like a dime intothe slot on the ...

Page 76: ...s highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you haveair outlets on or under the See EngineExhaust in theIndex To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key into the lock and turn it You can also use the Remote Lock Control transmitter if your vehicle has this option Rem...

Page 77: ... Night Park in a lighted spot close allwindows andlock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots I f you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s bestto lock itup and takeyour keys But what if youhave to leave your ignition key whatif you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle 0 Put your va...

Page 78: ...ou may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key 1 1 If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work andthe SECURIT...

Page 79: ...isbreaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information C A i E With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can twn the switch tofive positions ACC A This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers whenthe engine is off To use ACC Accessory push in thekey and turn it toward you...

Page 80: ...be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steeringwheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Usinga tool to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift leverto PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature...

Page 81: ...re as you hold the key in START for up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 4 NOTICE Your engineis designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle I f you add electrical parts or accessories you could changethe way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have y...

Page 82: ...fter you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store Usually the coolant heater should beplugged in a the cord as it was before to keep it away from minimumof four hoursprior to starting your vehicle moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged To Use the Coolant Heater How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged 1 Turn off the engine in The answer depends on the outside temperatur...

Page 83: ...ou start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily I CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicl...

Page 84: ...le your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shiftto REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle backand forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position yourengine doesn t connect with thewheels To restart when you re already moving useNEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRA...

Page 85: ...t offersmore power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of DRIVE D 0 When driving on hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer so there is less shifting 0 When going down a steep hill between gears NOTICE Ifyour vehicle seemsto startup rather slowly or if it seemsnot to sMft gears i s you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system...

Page 86: ...age your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it onvery steephills or in deepsnow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shiftinto first gear untilthe vehicle is going slowly enough If your front wheels can trotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deepsand or mud or were up aga...

Page 87: ...tion only when the road surfaceis slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel Press the switch toturn off the feature Leave the switchoff for normal road conditions To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot To release the parking brake hold the...

Page 88: ...keep the trailerfrom moving L e dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured T O be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towi...

Page 89: ...e t h i s I 1 Pull the lever toward you Move the leverup as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to the LOCK position 4 Remove the key and take itwith you Ifyou can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P ...

Page 90: ... suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set And if you I leave the vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to If you haveto leave your vehicle with the engine running besure your vehicle is inPARK P and your parking brakeis firmly setbe...

Page 91: ...e from the transaxle so vou can pull the shift lever out of PARK P 1 Your Pontiac has abrake transaxle shift interlock You must fully applyyour regular brakes beforeyou can shift from PARK P when the ignitionis inthe I RUN position See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index If you cannot shiftout of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the wayinto PARK P while keeping the ...

Page 92: ...ousnessand death You might haveexhaustcoming in if Your exhaustsystem soundsstrange 0 Your vehicle getsrusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when drivingover highpoints on the road or over mad debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been I f you ever suspectexhaust is cominginto your vehicle 0 Drive it only with a...

Page 93: ...ne running Another closed in place canbe a blizzard See CBlizzard i n the Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehiclecan move suddenly You or otherscould beinjured Tobesure your v...

Page 94: ...1 1 T On four door models the driver s window controls also 7 include a lock out switch Press LOCK OUT to stop c with the lock on Push LOCK OUT again for normal I front and rear passengers from using their window switches The drivercan still control allthe windows 5 window operation When the orange band on the switch is showing the passengers can operate their windows Switches on the driver s door...

Page 95: ...ghest level to giveyour legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel andpull the lever Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level then release thelever to lock the wheelin place Thrn SignaVMultifunctionLever Thelever an the left side of the steering column includesyoar m a 0 2 26 ...

Page 96: ...l return by itself when yourelease it As you signala turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and otherdrivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at allwhen you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses andCircuit Breakers in theInd...

Page 97: ...e sure toclear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using th n If they re Frozen tothe windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If yourblades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts the wipers turn the band to OW Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At h e top...

Page 98: ...low about 25 mph 40km h When you applyyour brakes the cruise control shuts off Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic slipperyroads 00suchroad f tchange i ntire traction can muse neediem wheel spinning and you couldlose conirol Don t use cruise eontrol on slippery roads Cruise controi canbe...

Page 99: ...en lose control Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 4 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to...

Page 100: ...h the SET buttonf o r L e s sthan half a second Each time youdo this you ll go 1mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take yourfoot off thepedal your vehicle will slow down to thecruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourcruise control will workon hills depends upon your ...

Page 101: ...Courtesy Lamps 0 Fog Lamps q Turn the knob tothis symbol B to turn on the headlamps andother operating lamps pf Turn the knob to this symbol A to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps T u r n the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch tothe OFF LOCK or ACC position with the lamps on 2 32 ...

Page 102: ...ither When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change tofullbrightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go out and your low beam headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DIU off set the parking brake while the ignition is inthe OFF or LOCK position ...

Page 103: ...u Open a door Press UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control transmitter if equipped transmitter if equipped Press DOOR on the Remote Lock Control If you open a door the lamps will stay on while it s open and then turn off automatically about 18seconds after you close it If you don topen a door the lamps will turn off after about 18seconds unlessyou pressed UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control transmitter I...

Page 104: ...hese lamps go on when you open thedoors When the doors are closed turn themon and off with the switches These lamps are part of the optional roof console They will go on when you openthe doors When the doors are closed push the button toturn the lamp on and off 2 35 ...

Page 105: ...tchto turn the lampon and off Battery Saver Your vehicle has afeature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on If you leave the PANEL dial turned all the wayup or if you leave a door open the lamps will automatically turnoff after 10minutes if the ignition is off This feature will not turnoff the reading lamps only the lamps controlled byth...

Page 106: ...Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors To reduce glarefrom headlamps behindyou push the lever away fromyou to the night position To return the mirror back to the day position pull the lever toward you 2 37 ...

Page 107: ...sharply into the right lane you coddhit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changinglanes Storage and COrr7artments Glove Box Use thedoor key to lock and unlock the glove box To open it lift the latch To use the storage area fold down the armrest Press the latchon the front edge and pull up To use the cupholder flip it forward You may also have anar...

Page 108: ...ront edge and pull up The console has a cupholder cassette tape storage and a coinholder Trunk Access Panel Option If you have split rear seats you mayhave a trunk access panel To open pull your rear armrest down then pull the latch on the trunk access panel I 2 39 ...

Page 109: ...trays and Lighter The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console To removethe consoleashtray open the lid andlift out the ashtray using the snuffer For the instrument panel ashtray open it push down on the locking tab and pull out the ashtray To remove the rear console ashtray open it push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out of the console To remove the rear doo...

Page 110: ...be ableto back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors To block out glare youcan swing down the visors You can also move them from side to side Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has theoptional hghted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when youopen the cover 2 41 ...

Page 111: ...anything requiring more than20 amps I Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade The switch works only when the ignition is on To open theglass panel and sunshade press the rear of the switch Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any position Press the frontof the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand To open the rear vent press thefron...

Page 112: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System Q Q A Lamp Controls B InstrumentCluster C Vents D Glove Box E Audio System E Climate Control System ...

Page 113: ...sion Shown Others Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let youknow at a glance how yourvehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how muchfuel is in yourtank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically ...

Page 114: ...eds a new odometer installed If the new one can be set tothe mileage total of the old odometer then that will bedone If it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s doorto show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero press the RESET button on ...

Page 115: ...uld not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when theremay be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gagesand warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle I I When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving orwhen one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do...

Page 116: ...s the system is ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on orcomes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Light Ifl The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it s working Then it should go out If it stays on or ...

Page 117: ...er to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index A CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an ac...

Page 118: ... brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start th...

Page 119: ...s on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay un fora few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure If you have been operatmg your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn o f ftheengine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See EngineOverheating in the Index The anti lock brake sy...

Page 120: ...e engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that yourengine coolant has overheated If you have been operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turnoff the engine assoon as possible In Problems on the Road this manu...

Page 121: ...ssist your s ewice technician NOTICE If you keepdrivingyour vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This couldlead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show youit is working when the ignition is on and the engine is ...

Page 122: ...eable to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you just put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This will allow fuelto evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips should turn the light off Did you just drive throu...

Page 123: ...n off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic toolsto fix any mechanical or electrical problems that mayhave developed Oil Warnine Light If youhave aproblem with your oil this light m y stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly e...

Page 124: ...riefly flash If the light does not flash have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil i nthe Index If the light does not flash have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem The oi...

Page 125: ...oushould seeyour dealer Your fuel gage tells you about howmuch fuel you have leftwhen the ignition is on When the indicator nears EMPTY E you still have alittle fuel left but you should get moresoon Here are somethings owners ask about All these situations are normal and donot show a problem with your fuel gage At the servicestation the pump shuts offbefore the gage reads FULL F It takes a l i t t...

Page 126: ...d cannot be reset AVG ECON Shows your average fuel economy since you last reset this mode AVG SPEED Shows your average speed since you last reset thismode It counts anly the time the engine is running The display will be updated every three seconds until you select another mode FUEL USED Shows the total amount of fuel used since you last reset this mode The amount can be displayed in gallons or li...

Page 127: ...ss this button to change the display from English to metric units or metric to English RESET Press this button for onesecond to reset the mode displayed If you push and hold RESETfor more than five seconds all the modes will reset You can t reset INST ECON RANGE or EXT TEMP Head UpDisplay Option Ifyou have the Head Up Display HUD you can see the speedometer reading in English or metric units displ...

Page 128: ... engine andturnthe HUD dial all the way up When the headlamps are off the HUD image will 0 When the headlamps are on the HUD image Adjust your seat if necessary to a comfortable position Press the top of the IMAGE switch until the HUD image stops moving Then press the bottom of the switch until the image is as low as possible but in full view Turn the HUD dial down until the HUD image is no bright...

Page 129: ...he speedometer from English to metricor metric to English If you don t have the trip calculator you can t change the display Care of the Head Up Display Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To clean the HUD spray household glass cleaner ona soft clean cloth Wipe the HUDlens gently thendry it Do not sprayclean...

Page 130: ...D image adjusted tothe proper height have to have a new windshield be sure to get one 0 Are the windshield and HUD lens clean Your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever Still no HUD image Check the fuse in the I P Electronicsposition in the instrument panel fuse block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index designed for HUD If you don t the HUD image may look blurred and outof focus...

Page 131: ...NOTES 2 62 ...

Page 132: ... the heating cooling and ventilationin your vehicle The system works best if you keep your windowsclosed while using it Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want To turn the fan off turn the knob to OFF The fanmust beon to run the air conditioning compressor Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockw...

Page 133: ...ster and side window vents outlets The a i rconditioning compressor will run a DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents Some of the airgoes to the floor ducts The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 5 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature Air...

Page 134: ...gain the indicator light will gooff Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring inoutside air heatit and sendit to thefloor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower Anengine coolant heater warms the coolantyour engine and heati...

Page 135: ... a few moments before driving off This 10minutes helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the airpath under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEF...

Page 136: ...st Findout what your Delco system cando and howto operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK down arrow until thecorrect hour appears on the display Pressand hold theSEEK up arrow until the correct minute appearson the display Setting the Clock...

Page 137: ...d orto display the clock Finding a Station A M F Press the lower knob to get AM or FM The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations 4 Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 4 Within five seconds press one of the fournumbered pushbuttons Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps fo...

Page 138: ...le position to balance these speakers FADE Turn thecontrol behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers Use the middle position to balance these speakers AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player Option Playingthe Radio VOL Push thisknob to turn the system on or off Turn it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume RECALL Press this button briefly to...

Page 139: ...numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return Repeat the steps for each pushbutton the Tone BASS Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decreasebass TREBLE Slide the lever to the right or left toincrease or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy slide the lever down to reduce the noise Adjustingthe Spea...

Page 140: ...e used inthe player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly 0 Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous sel...

Page 141: ... FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPEPLAY Press this button to change to the tape function when theradio is on The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on thedisplay when the tape is active To return to playing the radio press the AM FM button EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be acti...

Page 142: ... a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the radio TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back in when you re notusing it SEEK Press the up or down arrow togo to the next higher or lower station PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 1 ...

Page 143: ... than that areso thin theymay not work well in this player While the tapeis playing use theVOL FmE and BAL controlsjust as you do for the radio The dispiay will show an arrow to show which side ofthe tapeis playing When the dawnindicator arrowis lit selections listedon the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up mow is fit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are countercl...

Page 144: ... duringREV operation by using SEEK or TUNE F W D 6 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPEPLAY Press this button...

Page 145: ... shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to chooseradio stations Push the knob back in when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1and six FM2 1 Press AM FM to select the band 2 Find the s...

Page 146: ...g CD will appear onthe I move the sound to the front or rear speakers Use the display If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is off first press EJECT If you re driving on a veryrough road or if it svery hot the disc may not play and E error and a number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down It is dirty scratched or wet The air is ver...

Page 147: ... quickly advance within a track song You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will showelapsed time AM FM Press this buttonto play the radio when a disc is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player CDPLAY Press this buttonto change to the disc function when the radio is on EJECT Press this button toremove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJECT will work with t...

Page 148: ...ushbutton EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers Use the middle position to balance these speakers Push the knob back in whenyou re not using it FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Tuh i...

Page 149: ...ayer will continue moving back through the disc I C n 1 NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the nexttrack if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc RDM 3 Press thisbutton to hear the tracksin a random order It will change discs and tracks in a random rather than s...

Page 150: ...before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over atStep 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separatefrom the vehicle Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position Turn the radio off Press the 1and 4 button...

Page 151: ...the correct cade before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disablingthe Theft DeterrentFeature Enter your secretcode as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition tu the ACC or RUN position 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1a d 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 ...

Page 152: ...ton to silence the system Pressit again or any otherradio button to turnon the sound SEEK Press the up arrowto tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune tothe previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player willadvance with the up arrowand rewind with the down arrow PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset bu...

Page 153: ...and harrrrful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephoneor...

Page 154: ...cassette is available through your Pontiacdealer You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with afabric belt to clean thetapehead TKStype of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good ...

Page 155: ...gnition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE IDon t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit I NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast frompossibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lowerthe antenna b...

Page 156: ...n the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless andmake mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance I...

Page 157: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and lopmentalreasons for theselaws The obvious way to solve this highway safetyproblem 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 l s than many might think Although it depends on each personand situation here issome general information on the problem The Blood ...

Page 158: ...other countries it seven lower The BAC limit forall commercial drivers in the United Statesis 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks andhow quickly the person drinksthem B utthe abilityto drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of man...

Page 159: ... person s system can make crash injuries worse speciallyinjuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is i n a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judgmen...

Page 160: ...ion time Then you haveto bring up your foot and doit That s reactiontime Average reaction time isabout 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physicalcondition alertness coordination and eyesight all playa part So do alcohol drugs and frustration Buteven in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 10...

Page 161: ...skid do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic andallow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better brakingand longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pumpyour brakes If youdo the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will stillhave some power brake assist Bu...

Page 162: ... This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s saythe road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s whathappens with ABS A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down...

Page 163: ...pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops Always leave enough room up aheadto stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pumpthe brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working oryou may notic...

Page 164: ...al This will help you retain steering control If youdo have anti lock it s different see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index In many emergencies steering can helpyou more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steeringassist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning you cansteer but it will takemuch more effort VariableAssist Steering This steering syste...

Page 165: ...d road conditiolls Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you needto reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it b efore youenter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightawa...

Page 166: ... defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD t LEFT APPROX r QUARTER TURN If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery shouldbe fairly easy Easeoff the accelerator and then if thereis nothing in the way steer...

Page 167: ...ndicates it s a l lright to pass providing the roadahead is clear Never crossa solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the roadseems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to phs while you re awaitingan opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especiallyif you re following a larger vehicle Also you w...

Page 168: ...s steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don tgive up Keeptrying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area ot less danger Skidding In a slud a driver can lose control of the vehcle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving th...

Page 169: ... vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow M I the roadto make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Ifyou have the anti lock braking system remember It helps avoidonly the braking skid If you do not have antblock then in a brakingskid where the wheelsare Driving at Night no longer rolling releaseenough pressure on the brakes to...

Page 170: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps but theyalso make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare a sfrom a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly in...

Page 171: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement I The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fi...

Page 172: ...hicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going throughsome car washes cancause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 17 ...

Page 173: ...isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is toslow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or...

Page 174: ...ave time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving light is there because the corner is busy enoughto need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be runningthe red light Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic One of thebiggest problems with citystreets is the amount of traffic on them You...

Page 175: ...e into thegap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow Onceyou are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the rightlane unless youwant to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn sig...

Page 176: ...done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you needit Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 a a 0 a Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Hav...

Page 177: ...r vehicle can leave the road in less thana second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First bt aware that it canhappen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior e Keep your eyes moving Scanthe road ahead a d to the sides Check yourrearview minors and your instruments frequently a If you get sleepy pull o...

Page 178: ...r with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes w i l lhave to do a l l the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a h i l l You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehiclein gear when yougo downhill Know howto go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your...

Page 179: ...asmall brush or broom asupply of windshield washer fluid arag some winter outer clothing a small shovel aflashlight a redcloth 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 burlapbags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 180: ...ll needtobe can getthere very careful Whatever thecondition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tireseven more Unless youhave the anti lock braking system you ll want to brake very gently too If you do have anti lock see Anti Lock in ...

Page 181: ...nd clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situat...

Page 182: ... to keep warm but be careful A I CAUTION Snowcan trap exhaustgases under your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t seeit or smell it so you mightnot know it is inyour vehicle Clear away snowfrom around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking yourexhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure...

Page 183: ... vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every halfhour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TI RE LBADINGINFORMATION VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PW28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION k Two labels on your vehicle show how much wei...

Page 184: ...Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle If youdo have a heavyload spread it out Don t carry more than 167lbs 75 kg in your trunk A CAUTION Do not loadyour vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could ca...

Page 185: ... can 0 Never stackheavier things like suitcases CAUTION If you don tuse the correct equipment and drive properly you can losecontrol when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if youhave followedall the stepsi n this section Ask your Pontiac dealer for advice and ...

Page 186: ...nce increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws includingspeed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Makesure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good sourcef a this information can be state or provincialpolice Consider using a sway cont...

Page 187: ...ne Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measurebec auseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may car...

Page 188: ...runk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 0 Will youhave to make anyholes in the body o fyour veh...

Page 189: ...it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes 0 Will the trailer brake parts take 3 000psi 20 650 P a of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle 0 If everything checks out this far then make thebrake fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinder port But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and break off Use steel ...

Page 190: ...he bottom ofthe steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always backup slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making hms I I NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact withthe vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making ...

Page 191: ...icle has bulb warning lights When youplug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle s lighting system its bulbwarning lights may not let youknow if one of your lamps goes out So when youhave a trailer lighting system plugged in be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time tobe sure they re allworking Once you disconnect the trailer lhmps the bulb warning lights again can tel...

Page 192: ...er Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more oken when you re pulling a trailer See the Mai...

Page 193: ......

Page 194: ...et police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signallamps will flash on and off Press the switch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn tin Toturn off the flashers pressthe switch again When the hazard warning flashersare on your turn signals won t work 5 1 ...

Page 195: ...t can burn you 0 They contain gas that can explodeQrignite 0 They contain enough electricity to burnyou If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all o f these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty lkying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling won t work and it could damage YOU vehicle 1 Ch...

Page 196: ... and radios This will avoid sparks andhelp save both batteries And it could save your radio INOTICE I If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty An electric fan can start up even when the t he is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 4 Find the positive and negative terminals on e...

Page 197: ...f you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help ibediately installed in every new GM vehicle But if a 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have looseor missinginsulation Ifthey do you could get a shock The vehiclescould be damaged too Beforeyou connect the cables here are somebasic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negativ...

Page 198: ...t to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Nowconnecttheblack negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anytlung until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 199: ...but notnear engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but thechance of sparks getting backto the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and Tun the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service I C A Heavy Metal Engine P a s t B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5...

Page 200: ...has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to seet with sling type equipment I I I To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers...

Page 201: ... suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition turned to the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for t h s The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless yo...

Page 202: ... wheel straps Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle toground or vehicleto wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooksinserted in the T ho...

Page 203: ... in the slotted holes in the bottom of the cradle behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to carcarrierequipment 1 Attach as pamte safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 10 ...

Page 204: ... avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach T hook chains to the T hook slots in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on bothsides...

Page 205: ... just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools clown Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keepdriving when your engineis overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of th...

Page 206: ...am shift to NEUTRAL N speed andopen the window as necessary otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of stem ...

Page 207: ...When you decide it s safe to liftthe hood here s what you ll see 3 4L LQ1 Engine 3 1L L82 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Fans ...

Page 208: ...If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tankis boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on a cold engine The coolant level shouldbe at or above the HOT mark on a hotengine If it isn t you may have a leakin the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the coolingsystem 5 15 ...

Page 209: ...icle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven tfound aproblem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of c k m water preferably distilled and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Adding only plainwater to your cooling system can bedangerous Pl...

Page 210: ...gine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankis at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add theproper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling systemis cool before you do it 5...

Page 211: ...re underpressure and if youturn the radiator pressure cap even a little I they can come out at high speed Never turnthe cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the coolingsystem and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 212: ...diator hose isno longer hot If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left Turn the pressurecap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap I Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down asyou turn it Remove the pressure cap You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains et...

Page 213: ...e X There aretwo bleed valves They are located on the thermostat housing and heater inlet pipe The thermostat location is shown here 3 1L V6 VIN Code M There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostatbypass tube i 5 20 ...

Page 214: ...mingfrom an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolantfrom the engine and compartmept 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but COLD mark leave the radiator pressure cap off ...

Page 215: ...rough the filler neck until the level reaches the base of thefiller neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap lineup like this 11 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tankshould be atthe HOT mark whenthe engine is hot o...

Page 216: ...vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It maybe very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the nextpart shows how to use your jacking equipment tochange a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If atire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a levelplace Turn on your ...

Page 217: ...ull the carpeting from the flpor of the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare 5 24 ...

Page 218: ...Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include thejack A counterclockwiseand remove it Then remove the jack socket B andwheelwrench C and wrench 1 ...

Page 219: ... t come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover untilit comes off Be careful the edges may be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands wheel nutcaps remove them using I 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts 2 Turn thejack bandle clockwise to raise the jack lift Don t remove them yet head a fewinches 5 26 ...

Page 220: ...a vehicle when it isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Neverget under a vehicle whenit is supported only by ajack NOTICE Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off thejack Be sure to fit the jack lift headinto the proper location before raising your vehicle 5 27 ...

Page 221: ...es and spare wheel A CAUTION 3 LO Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and causean accident Whenyou change a wheel remove any rnst or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire bru...

Page 222: ...uts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replacethewheelnuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut 8 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 29 ...

Page 223: ...nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tir...

Page 224: ... the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure tosecure the flat tire in the trunk Put the flat tire in the trunkso the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle isfacing down The full size tire will notfit down into the well Placeit so the front is in the well and the rear is out of the well I Put the bolt throughone of the wheel nut holes install the retainer over thebolt then inst...

Page 225: ...trike someone Store all these in the proper place i I I The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace hecompact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you I can See Compact SpareTire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare gnto your trunk properly I _ I 5 1 Nut 2 Cover 3 Wing Nut 4 Spacer 5 Tire 6 Wrench 7 Nut 8 Retainer i 9 Jack 10 Bolt ...

Page 226: ...t Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don ttake your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damagethe tire and wheel andmaybeother parts of your vehicle Don t use y...

Page 227: ...inningyour wheels can destroyparts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroyyour transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicleto Get it Out First turn yoursteering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then sh...

Page 228: ...vehicle bestTnd wants you to be happy withit We hope you ll go to your deaIer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supportedservice people We hope you ll want tokeep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual It t...

Page 229: ...eaded gasoline ratedat 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 35 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engineprotection Gasolines meeting theAAMA specification could provide improveddriveability and emission contr...

Page 230: ...cing additive called MMT If you use such fuels your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turnon If this happens return to your authorizedPontiac dealer for service and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolinesif they comp...

Page 231: ...a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us whereyou re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sates NAES 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It bur...

Page 232: ... ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you ifyou open the fuel fillercap too quickly Thisspray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Openthe fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaningthe O...

Page 233: ...u get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuelt nd gmissions system might be damaged _ 4 7 F 4 c i r I 5 v 52 g7 fnt Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan underthe hood can start up and injure YOU even whenthe engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electricfan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire Thesein...

Page 234: ...Hood Release r To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle I 1 Lift the hood ...

Page 235: ...ant Reservoir B Radiator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E EngineOilDipstick E AutomaticTransaxleDipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir J Battery locatedunder Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 8 ...

Page 236: ...ant Reservoir B Radiator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick F AutomaticTransaxleDipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner I WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir J Battery located under Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 9 ...

Page 237: ...information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil after you get fuel In order to getan accurate reading the oil mustbe hot and the vehicle must beon level ground I The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the front of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil 20 m...

Page 238: ... some oil But you mustuse the right keeping the tipdown and check the level kind This part explains what kindof oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and 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 cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 3 1L L82 Engine 3 4LLQ1 En...

Page 239: ...ol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute MI Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol k If you change your own oil be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If youhave your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You sho...

Page 240: ...18 COLD 4 LOOK FOR MIS SYMBOL L l l l L SAE 1OW 30 SAL 5W 30 PREFERRED I WEATHER 00 NOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in thechart if you have the 3 1L engine SAE 5W 30 is bestfor your vehicle However you can use S f S 1OW 30if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use otherviscosity oils such as S...

Page 241: ... can use S A E 5w 30if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16O C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should useS A E 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its 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 recommended oi...

Page 242: ...er occurs first Driving a vehiclewith a fully warmed engigemder highway conditionscauses engine oil to break down slower What toDo with Used Oil Did you knowthat used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on yourskin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or agood hand cleaner Wash or proper...

Page 243: ...ur screws and pall off the cover Pull out the filter Be sure to install the air filter and install thecover tightly when youare finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index ...

Page 244: ...aner in place when you re driving Automatic TransaxleFluid When to Check and Change A good time tocheck your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engineoil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000k m if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain regular...

Page 245: ...arts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 Whilepullingatrailer To get the rightreading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature...

Page 246: ...to five minutes Then without shutting offthe engine follow these steps 3 1LL82Engine 3 4L LQ1 Engine 1 The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the red loop near the back of the engine Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean ragor paper towel then pullit back out again 2 Push it back in all the way waitthree seconds and 3 1L L82 Engine 3 4L LQ1 Engine 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and re...

Page 247: ...hen the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick hole to bring it to theproper level described under How toCheck dipstickback in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system inyour vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain inyour vehicle for 5 years or 100 000miles 166 000 km whichever occurs first The following exp...

Page 248: ...at meets GM Specification 6277M which won tdamage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning ...

Page 249: ...rts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have yourdealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t haveto add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mqk or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to...

Page 250: ...ever turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiatorare hot If you need more coolant add theproper mix at the Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not coolant recovery tank to spill it Ifthe coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine...

Page 251: ...stat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 3 1L L82 Engine 3 4L LQ1 Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless yo...

Page 252: ...e ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before ...

Page 253: ...e and damageyour washer fluidtank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full whenit s very cold This allowsfor expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer systemand paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake maste...

Page 254: ...a to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak I f you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when youget new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system A CAUT ON I I If you havetoo much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough...

Page 255: ...l This could causea crash Alwaysuse the proper brakefluid NOTICE 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Don t let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid 0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the p...

Page 256: ... Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake calipers for movement brake pads for wear andevenly torque wheel nuts in the proper...

Page 257: ...to expect can change inmany other ways if someoneputs in the wrong replacement brake narts Battery Every newPontiac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a DelcoFreedom battery Getone that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s bel K I I c I z 1 4 J _1 t Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive ...

Page 258: ...ment Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use Halogen Bulbs I I r CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package Headlamps 2 DoorModels 1 Open the headlamp panel I 6 31 ...

Page 259: ... on the headlamp assembly 3 Carefully lift the headlamp assembly and support panel 4 Lift the plastic lockingtabs on the electrical connector and pull the connectorfrom the headlamp socket 0 Note which way the socketis pointing before you disconnectit You ll needto install the new headlamp sothe socketpoints in the same direction 5 Set theheadlamp assembly on a work surfacewith the lens facing you...

Page 260: ...aim indicator up matches the number onthe headlamp being replaced The letteron the headlamp U or L must also match 9 Put the new headlamp inposition Makesure the socket points in thesame direction as it did with the old headlamp 11 Holding the aiming ring closed insert the screws at the end of the ring Tighten the screws until the aiming ring touches the plastic nuts on both the top and bottom 0 D...

Page 261: ... the headlamp assembly in position Make sure the two guide tabsdrop into their holes in the headlamp supportpanel Tighten the twobottom screws Make sure the guide tabs are still in placebefore tightening the screws Insert the top screwand tighten it Close the headlamp panel Headlamps 4 DoorModels 1 Open the headlamppanel ...

Page 262: ...nto a new bulb socket 6 Replace the bulb socket into the housing and havea four door Pontiac see your dealer when your This section only applies to two door Pontiacs If you turn clockwise headlamp aim needs to be checked or adjusted 7 Close the headlamp panel Your vehicle has the 55 x 135mini quad headlamp system These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aimhas been pre set a...

Page 263: ...ot have any snow ice ormud There should not be my cmgu ur loading of the attached to it vehicle except itshould have a full tank of gas and one person or 160lbs 75kg on thedriver s seat 0 Tires should be properly inflated t indicator should read 0 1 0 The horizontal NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow theseinstructions ...

Page 264: ...eds adjustment follow these steps Start with the horizontal aim Don t tryto adjust the vertical aim first 1 Check the horizontal aim indicator The pointer should be lined up with 0 zero 2 If the pointer isn t at 0 zero turn the horizontal aiming screw to adjust the aim 3 Check the vertical aim indicator The bubble should be centered on 0 zero 1 4 L Ifthe bubble isn t on 0 zero turn the vertical ai...

Page 265: ... DoorModels i 1 4 1 L w W Y 1 Remove thefourpins fkomthe cover onthedriver s side 4 Remove the two wing nuts from the lamp bar on the 2 Remove the three pins from the cover on the passenger s side passenger s side 6 38 ...

Page 266: ...rn the socket counterclockwise 7 Pull out the socket 8 Pull the bulb out of the socket 9 10 11 12 13 Push in anew bulb Replace the socket into the lamp barassembly and turn clockwise Replace the lamp bar assembly to the body of the vehicle Install the wing nuts Put thecovers back and install the pins ...

Page 267: ...lockwise and pull the socket out of the housing 3 4 5 6 7 Pull the bulb out of the socket Push in a new bulb Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise Replace the housing to the vehicle Install the screws Front lbrn Signal 2 DoorModels er 1 Remove the pins from the cover above the turn signal lamps 6 40 ...

Page 268: ...nt Turn Signal 4 DOorModels 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Remove the screws and pull the turnsignal housing forward Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseuntiI it pops loose from the housing Pull out the bulb socket Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull theconnector from the bulb socket Snap the electrical connector into a new bulb socket Replace the bulb socket into the housing and t...

Page 269: ... 5 6 7 2 Remove the spring clip holding the bulb in the housing and pullout the bulb Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb Connect the eiectrical connectorto a new bulb Replace the bulb in the housing and install the spring clip Replace the housing to thevehicle Install the screws ...

Page 270: ...s loose from the housing 3 4 5 6 1 8 Pull out thebulb socket Lift the plastic lockingtab onthe electrical connector and pull the connector from the bulb socket Snap the electrical connector into a newbulb socket Install the screws Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise until it snaps in place Replace the cover and pins 6 43 ...

Page 271: ...nd the cover 2 Unclip the bulb carrier and pull it out To remove the stoplamp lens to clean the window remove the two nuts on either side of the housing 3 Pull out the bulb 4 Push in a new bulb 5 Clip the bulb carrier back intoplace 6 Replace the cover and screws 6 44 ...

Page 272: ...shin a new bulb 1 Remove the two screws from the cover 2 Pull down the cover 3 Lift the tabs at the top and bottom of the socket and pull it from the housing 6 Push the socket back into the housing Make sure the 7 Replace the cover and screws tabs snap in place 6 45 ...

Page 273: ...ear of the trunk 2 If the socket has a tab squeeze it Turnthe socket 3 Pull out the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket 5 Push in a new bulb 6 Replace the socket into the housing and 7 Reposition the carpet and install the plastic retainers turn clockwise ...

Page 274: ...from therear of the trunk 4 Turn the socket counterclockwise until it pops loose from thehousing 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pull out the socket Pull the bulb outofthe socket Push in a new bulb Replace the socket into thehousing and turn clockwise Replace the housing tothe body of the vehicle Install the wing nuts Reposition the carpetand install the plastic retainers ...

Page 275: ... the Index Tires We don t make tires Your new Pontiac comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufac urer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where toobtain service see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details A CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheatingas a resultof too much friction You could...

Page 276: ... likelyto be InflatiIn Tire Pressure The Tire Loading rnrormation label located onthe inside of the trunklid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they recold Cold means yourvehicle has been sittingfor atleast three hours or driven no more than 1mile 1 6 k m NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enou...

Page 277: ...hould be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000miles 1 0000 to 13000 Ian for any signs of unusual wear Ifunusual wear is present rotate your tires as soon as pos sibleand check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It sTime for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires o...

Page 278: ...per or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing aFlat Tire in the Index I I 1 I Then It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only11 16inch I 6 mm or less of tread remaining l l You needknwt re if any of the following statements are true You can see the indica...

Page 279: ...on tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with tho senot having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixingtires could causeyou to lose control while driving If youmix tires of different sizes or types radial andbias belted tir...

Page 280: ... on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantlyfrom the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics andclimate I or to some limited production tires x I Traction A B C While thetires available on General Motors passenger 1 carsan...

Page 281: ...inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately orin Combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully a t the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have yourwheels aligned ag...

Page 282: ...uts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handlingof your vehicle make yourtires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could beinjured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration head...

Page 283: ...ops Driving toofast or spinning the wheels with chains on w i l l damage yourvehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning productscan be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the man...

Page 284: ...r leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealer hastwo GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter anda foam type powdered cleaner Theywillclean normal spots and stainsvery 6 Don t rub it roughly I 1 I y well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips to remove the suds Always read the instructions on the cleaner label 8 Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge i e 9 I i I 7...

Page 285: ...ollow the solvent type instructions described earlier 3 Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle s seat fabric Theyshould be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner w i l l dissolve themand may cause themto spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice m i l k soft drinks wine vomit urineand blood can be removed...

Page 286: ...e top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing siliconesor waxes maycause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult tosee through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep beltsclean and dry A CAUTION Do notbleachordyesafetybelts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean saf...

Page 287: ...th at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index I Cleaningthe Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss rqtention q y and durability p washing oh i i c l e The best wayto preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often wi...

Page 288: ...ain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging weather and chemicalfallout that can take theirtoll over a period of years You can help tokeep the paintfinish looking new by keeping yourPontiac garaged or covered whenever possible Alumi...

Page 289: ...icals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust canoccur on the underbodyparts such as fuel lines frame floor pan andexhaust 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 debris can collect D i ...

Page 290: ...hite Sidew 16oz 0 473 L 1050174 Removes rust and corrosion Chrome Cleanerand Polish 16oz 0 473 L IO50173 Also removes old waxes and polishes T a r and Road Oil Remover 16oz 0 473 L 1050 172 Shines vehicle without scratching Cham 2 75 sq ft 1050214 23 oz 0 680 L 1050427 Spot and stain removal Vinyl and Leather Cleaner 32 oz 0 946 L Cleans grease grimeand smoke film Glass Clea 6 63 ...

Page 291: ...gine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find ths label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN themodeldesignation 0 paintinformation and a list of a l lproduction options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removedfrom the vehi...

Page 292: ...t fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protectthe power windows andother power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuitbreaker opens and closes protecting thecircuit until the problem isfixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in yourvehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusibl...

Page 293: ...embly Solenoid Box HAZARD FLASHER POWER ACCESSORY 2 Sunroof Control Unit LOCK CONTROL Door Lock Relay I P ELECTRONICS BATTERY FEED Chime Module Ele ctronic Brake ControlModule EBCM Theft Deterrent Module Radio Radio Amplifier Trip Computer STARTER RELAY ANTI THEFT Theft Deterrent Module ABS Electronic Brake Control Module EBCM ABS Relay HVAC BLOWER MOTOR Blower Motor Relay 2 I 7 2 I ...

Page 294: ...TROL I 28 CTSY LAMPS Vanity Mirrors I P Courtesy Lamps UP Compartment Lamp Trunk Courtesy Lamp Header Courtesy and Reading Lamp US Lighted Rearview Mirror Dome and Reading Lamp Quarter CourtesyLamps Fuse Description 29 WIPER Wiper Switch 30 TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flasher 32 POWER LOCKS Door Lock Relay 38 RADIO Radio Steering Wheel 39 I PELECTRONICS IGNITION 37 AUXILIARY POWER Radio Switches FEED ...

Page 295: ...lcenter on the passenger s side of the engine compatment Description WCMPT REL Remote Trunk Release Back up Lamps ECM BAT Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Relay Fan Cont 1 Relay A C CONT A C CMPR Relay VIN M only TCC Automatic Transaxle Transaxle Range Switch VIN M only 6 68 ...

Page 296: ... ELEK IGN Electronic Ignitioin EI Control Module 13 I P Fuse Block FAN CONT 1 Relay Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center and I P Fuse Blocks Fuses 5 14 23 and 32 FAN CONT 2 Relay and I P Fuse Block Fuse 16 Power Seat Circuit Breaker D 18 Description FUEL PUMP N C CMPR FAN CONT 2 Secondary Cooling Fan Passenger s Side FAN CONT 1 Primary Cooling Fan Driver s Side Ignition Relay ...

Page 297: ...he underhood electrical center on the passenger s side of the engine compartment 0 0 0 0 0 0 FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN ABS VAR PIS Fuse FOG LPS PARK LPS HORN VAR P S ABS Description Fog Lamps Headlamp Switch Horn Relay Underhood Lamp EVO Anti Lock Brake System 6 70 ...

Page 298: ...rhood 15 Electrical Center TCC and ENG 16 EMIS Fuses IGN SWl I pFuse Block Radio Wiper HVAC ABS and T u r n Signal Fuses Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center F IJN ECM IGN and ELEK IGN Fuses HD LPS 30 Amp Circuit Breaker to Headlamp Switch ABS ABS Relay Description ABS Anti Lock Brake System FOG LPS HORN ...

Page 299: ...s 3157NA 4 DoorModels 889 2 Door Models H4352 U 4 DoorModels 9005 Front Parking TurnSignal Headlamp High Beam Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Headlamp Low B eam 2 Door Models H4351 L 4 Door Models 9006 Headlamp Auxiliary 193 License Plate 194 LightBar Front 3057 Sidemarker Front Light Bar Panel Rear 194 2 Door Models 24 4 Door Models 24NA Sidemarker Rear 194 Stop Tail Turn Signal 3057 ...

Page 300: ...er Complete Overhaul 7 quarts 6 7L Whendrainingheplacing converter or auxiliary cooler more fluid may be needed Automatic Transaxlewith Overdrive Pan Removal and Replacement 7 quarts 6 7 L After Complete Overhaul 10quarts 9 5 L Whendraining replacing converter or auxiliary cooler more fluid may be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3 1L Code M 11 6 quarts 10 93 L 3 4L Code X 12 3 q g m i11 ...

Page 301: ...ions Type Displacement CompressionRatio Firing Order Thermostat Temperature Horsepower 3 1L Code M V6 191err 3 1L 9 5 1 195 F 91 C 160 5200 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4L Code X V6 207 CID 3 4L 9 25 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C 215 5200 ...

Page 302: ...CV892C 3 4L Code X CV895C All Engines RC27 3 1L Code M ACType41 940 Gap 0 060 1 52 mm 3 4L Code X AC Type 41 919 Gap 0 045 1 14 mm Length 20 508mm Type pin PCV Valve Radiator Cap Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Air Conditioning Refrigerants Air Cleaner Filter Battery If you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealer Not all airconditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning ...

Page 303: ... 6 76 ...

Page 304: ...procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your affect the quality of the air we breathe Improperfluid Pontiac Your vehicle needsthese services to retainits levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level safety dependability and emission controlperformance of emissions from your vehicle T help protect our I IProtection ...

Page 305: ...ee Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop forfuel It also explains what youcan easily do tohelp keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explainsimportant inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recom...

Page 306: ...Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts 1 The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be re...

Page 307: ...ry 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oiland Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 000Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 20 000 k m Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank C...

Page 308: ... 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Automatic Transaxle Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory At 60 000Miles 100 000km Then Every Service severe conditions only Drive Belt Inspection 15 000Miles 25 000 km Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection 3 4L Code X engine only Every 100 000 Miles 1...

Page 309: ...s determined that the failure to perform t h i smaintenance item will not nullify the e m i s s i mwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicatedintervals and the maintenance be recorded 3 000 Miles 5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccursfi...

Page 310: ...es See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I ...

Page 311: ... every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY _ _ _ 15 000Miles 25 00 0km Cl Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheyer occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you aredriving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 8 ...

Page 312: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation checkbrake calipers for freedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Servi...

Page 313: ...chever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate steering bal1joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 27 000 Miles 45OOO km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first hEmission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B E 7 10 ...

Page 314: ...ission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM service manual for proper...

Page 315: ... occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 36 00 I Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emimion Control Service 0Lubricate steering balljoints or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 316: ... whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I I I DATE ACT...

Page 317: ...ce 0Inspect aircleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Sewice f 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice I I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY L L J ...

Page 318: ...e regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found irftaxi police or delivery service 8 If you do nut useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions thefluid andJilterdo not require changing 51 000 Miles 8 5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I I I DATE ACTU...

Page 319: ...s first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fist An Emission Control Service DATE SERVI...

Page 320: ...ect engine accessory drivebelt 0Vehicles with3 4L Code X engine only An Emission Control Service An Emission ControlService Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control 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 Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...

Page 321: ...onths whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service c Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE ACTU...

Page 322: ...r every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first ...

Page 323: ...on Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information During tire rotation checkbrake calipers for freedom of movement Re...

Page 324: ...r every 3 munths whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 84 000 Miles 140000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 21 ...

Page 325: ...145 008 k rSrW nyti srn f 9 L 90 000 Miles 150 000 km E l Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steering balljoints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Vehicles with 3 4L Code X engine only Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace aircleaner filter An Emission Control Service 7 22 ...

Page 326: ...ire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation checkbrake calipers for freedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper serviceprocedures I 93 000 Miles 155000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service f DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 ...

Page 327: ... 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice Lubricate steering bal1 joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY ...

Page 328: ...ice An Emission Control Service I J 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs I An Emission Control Service c 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C gr higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as...

Page 329: ...useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervalsand the maintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steering balljoints or every r 6 months whicheveroccurs first Rotat etires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prope...

Page 330: ...Miles 37500 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service ...

Page 331: ...r any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 37 500Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steeringballjoints or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index fur proper rotation pattern andadditional information Duri...

Page 332: ...000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly drivenunderone or more of these conditions In heavy citytraffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found intaxi police or delivery service rf you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditio...

Page 333: ...ation During tire rotation checkbrake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the atmronriateGM servicemanual forproper I I J caliper serviceprocedures ACTUALMILEAGE I 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Vehicles with3 4LCode X e...

Page 334: ...0Miles 112500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM servic...

Page 335: ...ice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of...

Page 336: ...ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Vehicles with3 4L Code X engine only Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service I7Replace air cleaner filter I7Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 3 An Emission ControlSewice ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 7 33 ...

Page 337: ...eedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures An Emission Control Sewice DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure te...

Page 338: ... wherethe outside temperature reg ularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of I theseconditions thefluidandfilter do not require changing delivery service ij I I I I t I ACTUAL MILEAGE L SERVICEDBY ...

Page 339: ...s shown z I lire InflationCheck in P a r tD Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures At Each Fuel Fill See Tires in the Index for further details It is importantfor you or a service station attendant to CassetteDeck Service perjom these underhoad checks at eachfuelfill Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the prope...

Page 340: ... or replaced The air bag system does not needregular maintenance Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Oncea Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in P a r tD Body Lubrication Service Lubric...

Page 341: ...ready toturn offthe engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should workonly in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position I 7 yo c C vehicleneeds service c i y r i e e _ 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Ind...

Page 342: ...t begins to roll Be ready to applythe regular brake at once should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking b...

Page 343: ...e body near the exhaust system Lookfor broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor panor could let exhaust fumesinto the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated I...

Page 344: ... COOLTM orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in theIndex USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with acomplete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 I Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivalent DOT 3...

Page 345: ...se requirements of NLCIGrade 2 Pawl Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Multi purposelubricant Superlube Hinges GM Part NO 12346241 l or euuivalent USAGE Fuel Door Hinge and Trunk Access Panel Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUDLLUBRICANT Engine oilor Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent See ReplacementParts in the Index for recommend...

Page 346: ... who performed theservice the following record pages Also you should retain all intheboxesprovidedafter the maintenanceinterval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from Owner Checks and is a convenientplace to store them I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCEPERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING I 4 7 43 I I ...

Page 347: ...7 44 ...

Page 348: ... information on e e e e 0 e e 0 The Pontiac CaresProgram The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications Pontiac Cares 1 With the PONTIAC CARES program you are never more than aphone call awayfrom having your c...

Page 349: ...sed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changingneeds of our customersand is committed in giving youan exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm inour product andour services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfaction Procedure i Your satisfactionand...

Page 350: ...information available to give the Customer be resolved by the dealership without furtherhelp Assistance Representative contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by 0 Your name address home and business calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 Vehicle Identification Number This is available Fr...

Page 351: ...tiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step Onefirst ifyou have a concern Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Pontiac has TTY equipment availableatits Custo...

Page 352: ...o tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 year 36 000 miles at noexpense to you Vehicle out offuel Keyslocked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts Courtesy Transportation See Pontiac Courtesy Transportation sectionfor details As the proudowner of a new Pontiac vehicle youare automatically enroll...

Page 353: ... 0 Vehicle model yeas and color Pontiac reserves the rightto limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While wehope thatyou never have the occasion to use ow service it is added sear while traveling for you and your family Remember we reody a phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROAD...

Page 354: ...ations For same day service you are entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10miles If the repairs require an overnight stay for the car you re entitled to either a Pontiac loanerOT reimbursement for a rental car up to 3 0 day for up to 5 days Some state insurance regulations make it impracticalto rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a ...

Page 355: ...nt regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE i W a A I I I BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available fi eeof charge to customers...

Page 356: ...s For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General ...

Page 357: ...tario K1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canaaa in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Can...

Page 358: ... 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Servicemanuals contain diagnostic and repair information for allchassis and body systems They may be useful for ownerswho wishto get a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors servicemanuals mean...

Page 359: ... help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Since thesebulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions areavailable You...

Page 360: ...Antifreeze 6 20 Anti Lock Brake System Active Light 2 50 4 8 Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 19 Brake System Warning Light 2 49 4 7 A p p e a r C a r e 6 56 Appearance Care Materials 6 63 ArbitrationProgram 8 8 Armrest Storage 2 38 Ashtrays 2 40 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 21 Audio Equipment Adding 3 22 AudioSystems 3 5 Auto DownWindow 2 25 Automatic Door Locks 2 4 Automatic Transa...

Page 361: ... Cassette Tape Player Fxr rs 3 9 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 6 44 6 45 CertificationLabel 4 29 Chains Safety 4 34 Chains Tire 6 56 ChargingSystemLight 2 47 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 62 Chemical Pahit Spotting 6 62 ChildRestraints 1 44 Securingin a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Securingin the Center Rear Seat Position 1 48 Changing a Flat Tire 5 23 Securingin the Passenger Seat Positilon...

Page 362: ...ers 8 4 Damage Finish 6 62 Damage Sheet Metal 6 62 Daytime Running Lamps 2 33 Defects ReportingSafety i 8 9 Defensive Driving 4 1 Defogger Rear Window 3 4 Defoqging 3 4 DeadBattery 5 2 Defrosting 3 4 Dimensions Vehicle 6 75 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 10 DomeLamp 2 36 Door Locks 2 3 Drive Position Automatic Transaxle 2 16 DriverPosition 1 10 1 16 Driving City 4 19 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4...

Page 363: ...ed 2 24 Fabric Cleaning 6 57 FillingYourTank 6 4 Filter Air 6 16 Finishcare 6 61 FinishDmage 6 62 ForeignCountries Fuel 6 4 French Language Manual ii Front LampBar Bulb Replacement 6 38 Front SidemarkerBulb Replacement 6 40 Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 6 40 FrontTowing 5 9 Fuel 6 2 Filling Your Tank 6 4 Gage 2 56 Canadian 6 3 In ForeignCountries 6 4 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 65 b a g e s Eng...

Page 364: ...ssControl 2 34 Cleaning 6 59 Cluster 2 44 FuseBlock 6 65 InteriorLamps 2 34 Jack Tire 5 23 Jump Starting 5 2 K e y Lock Cylinders Service 7 37 KeyReminderWarning 2 11 Keys 2 1 Labels Certification 4 29 ServicePartsIdentification 6 64 Tire LoadingInformation 4 28 Vehicle Identification Number 6 64 Lamps 2 32 Courtesy 2 34 Dome 2 36 Interior 2 34 OnReminder 2 32 SustainedInteriorIllumination 2 34 La...

Page 365: ...s 7 36 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 41 Scheduled MaintenanceServices 7 3 ShorCTrip CityDefinition 7 4 ShortTrip CityIntervals 7 4 7 6 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 40 Maintenance Underbody 6 62 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 52 ManualFront Seat 1 1 Methanol 6 3 M h n 2 37 ConvexOutside 2 38 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 3 7 Manualoutside 2 37 PowerOutsid...

Page 366: ...ms on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 11 T RadiaGr 5 19 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 24 Radio Reception 3 22 Radios 3 5 Rain Driving In 4 16 Reading Lamps 2 35 2 36 Rear Lamp Bar Bulb Replacement 6 47 Outside Seat Position 1 36 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 39 Seat Passengers 1 36 WindowDefogger 3 4 Rearview Mirror InsideDaymight 2 37 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 3 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 1...

Page 367: ...6 Safety ChaiBs 4 34 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 9 SafetyWarningsandSymbols iii 6 I LapBelt 1 34 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 Seatback Latches 1 5 Reclining Front 1 3 ManualFront 1 1 Power l 2 Restraint Systems 1 1 SeatControls 1 1 Securing a Child Restraint 1 44 Second G e a r Automatic Transaxle 2 17 Second Gear Start Automatic Transaxle 2 18 Security Light 2 56 SecuritySystem 2 8 Bulletins ...

Page 368: ...rcare 3 23 TemperatureKnob Climate Control System 3 1 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 19 Theft 2 8 Stains Cleaning 6 57 Sunroof 2 42 THEFTLOCK 3 19 Thermostat 6 24 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 16 TiltSteeringWheel 2 26 Time Settingthe 3 5 Tire Chains 6 56 Tire Loading 4 28 Tire Loading Information Label 4 28 Tires 6 48 AlignmentandBalance 6 54 Buying New 6 52 Chains 6 56 Changing a Flat 5 ...

Page 369: ... 7 TTYUsers 8 4 Underbody Flushing Service 7 39 UnderbodyMaintenance 6 62 Underhood Electrical Center 6 68 6 70 Vehicle Control 4 5 DamageWarnings iv Dimensions 6 75 IdentificationNumber 6 64 Loading 4 28 Storage 6 30 VentilationSystem 3 3 VisorVanityMirrors 2 41 Visors Sun 2 41 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 46 WasherFluid Windshield 6 25 Weatherstrips 6 60 warning Devices 5 2 Washing Your...

Page 370: ......

Reviews:

No comments

Related manuals for 1996 Grand Prix

GMC ANDROID INTERFACE Instruction Manual preview
ANDROID INTERFACE
Brand: GMC Pages: 18
Prorack K496 Fitting Instructions For Basic Carrier preview
K496
Brand: Prorack Pages: 15
Club Car Gasoline/Electric DS Golf Car 1996 Owner'S Manual preview
Gasoline/Electric DS Golf Car 1996
Brand: Club Car Pages: 48
Compass 02106 Manual preview
02106
Brand: Compass Pages: 16
Sirius Satellite Radio Streamer GTR Installation Manual preview
Streamer GTR
Brand: Sirius Satellite Radio Pages: 8
Harbor Freight Tools 66242 User Manual preview
66242
Brand: Harbor Freight Tools Pages: 12
Honda 0SR95-HL4-211A Installation Instructions preview
0SR95-HL4-211A
Brand: Honda Pages: 3
BrandMotion FLTW-7690 Installation Instructions preview
FLTW-7690
Brand: BrandMotion Pages: 2
Actia SmarTach Manual preview
SmarTach
Brand: Actia Pages: 102
TATA Motors TIGOR EV 2021 Owner'S Manual preview
TIGOR EV 2021
Brand: TATA Motors Pages: 236
Yakima K614 Manual preview
K614
Brand: Yakima Pages: 12
FALCON RIDGE CF-1000-WD05 Instructions For Installation And Care preview
CF-1000-WD05
Brand: FALCON RIDGE Pages: 6
MVG 0845 C Manual preview
0845 C
Brand: MVG Pages: 18
cam 40103 AL Mounting Instructions preview
40103 AL
Brand: cam Pages: 6
Kia CADENZA 2017 Features & Functions Manual preview
CADENZA 2017
Brand: Kia Pages: 58
iQOS CCU01 Safety Warnings And Instructions preview
CCU01
Brand: iQOS Pages: 4
Scosche HAQ02 Quick Start Manual preview
HAQ02
Brand: Scosche Pages: 8
Brodit Getac T800 Quick Start Manual preview
Getac T800
Brand: Brodit Pages: 2

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands