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Page 2: ...you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire 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 tells you ho v to contact Pontiac or assistance and how e o get service and owner publications It also gives ...

Page 3: ...ur Pontiac so it willbe there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A P a r tNo 10273195B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARYTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH A U T O M O T I V E NationalInstitutefor SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification or Canadian Owners Who Prefer a rench...

Page 4: ...al and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will finda number of safety cautions inthis 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 These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you whatto do to help avoid or r...

Page 5: ... would Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly NOTICE damage i When you read othermanuals you might seeCAUTION These mean there is something that could and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different v w 3 You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE 7iam rgeywr vekicie iV ...

Page 6: ...r passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME e LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE k COOLANT t TEMP CHARGING F l BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE C...

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Page 8: ...liningseatbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seats CAUTION You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The suddenmovementcodd startle and confuseyou or make you pusha pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis not moving Driver sSeat Move the lever under the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the se...

Page 9: ... Manual Lumbar Support Option The manual lumbar support control is located at the front of the driver s seat toward the right Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the amount of support to your lower back To adjust theseatback lift the lever onthe outer side of the seat and movethe seatback to where you wantit Release the lever to lock the seatback Pullup on the lever...

Page 10: ... t do its job because it won t be against yourbody Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouId be there notat your pelvicbones For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wearyour safety belt properly ...

Page 11: ... the restraint is closest to the topof your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Seatback Latches 2 DoorModels To fold a frontseat forward lift the seatback latch When you return thes eatbackto its original position the seatback will lock 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...the rear seat Tilt the right front seatbackcompletelyforward and the whole seat will slide forward Move the right front seatback to its original position after W M m gets into the rear seat a a Then mwiie the seat rearward until it locks Tilt the seatback completelyforward again to get out Rear Seats Fording the Rear Seat T O Openthe f d d d w n Seat PuU forwad the seat tab To close the seat push ...

Page 13: ...ays fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehiclehas a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadianprovinces the law says to wear safetybelts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don tknow if it will be a bad one A few cra...

Page 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 4 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...I Get it upto speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keepsgoing until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it couldbe the windshield 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 9 ...

Page 17: ... belts not instead of them Every air bag systemever offeredfor sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions wear safety belts e If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A Y...

Page 18: ...r Pontiac see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll wantto know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start withthe driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver srestraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see...

Page 19: ...e it reaches the buckle tiltthe latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle thebelt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release brsttm on the buckle I s psitiwed so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if youever had to 1 12 ...

Page 20: ...hs In a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slideunder the lap belt Ifyou slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden...

Page 21: ...desired position You can movethe adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjusterto where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulderportion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your faceand neck but not falling off your shoul...

Page 22: ...s too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt should fit againstyour body ...

Page 23: ... can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this Ina crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward whichwould Also the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liver or spleen kLa tzzrsetheL i T C e o f head andneck inbq 1 17 ...

Page 25: ... across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 18 ...

Page 26: ... system A CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is onlya supplemental restraint That is it works with safety belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work only inmoderate to severe crashes where the front...

Page 27: ...ining control of the vehicle 1 1CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children and the caution label on the right frontpassenger s safety belt AIR There is an air bag instrument panel which shows AIR BAG readi1 ess lighto r the The system checksthe air bag s electrical system fo...

Page 28: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The rightfront passenger s air bagis in theinstrument panel on the passenger s side 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...mething that will move or deform such as a parked car thethreshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rearimpacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined b...

Page 30: ...f the bagthat comes into contact with youmay be warm but itwill never be too hotto touch There will besome smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated airbags Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle d CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathi...

Page 31: ...ervicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in severalplaces around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Pontiac dealer and the Sunfire ServiceManual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Servi...

Page 32: ...d wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver ssafety belt See DriverPosition earlier in this section Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelt...

Page 33: ...ap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how towear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t letit get twisted 1 26 ...

Page 34: ... sure it is secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...e at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Theshoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safetybelt locks if there s a sudden stopor a crash IA CAUTION You can be seriouslyhurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury Th...

Page 36: ...d restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head Thewis oneguidefor each wtside passenger psskim ill the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may beinstalled on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and...

Page 37: ... the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be underthe belt Then place the guide over thebelt andinsert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide ...

Page 38: ...s flat T k elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as d e s k d in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder 1 31 ...

Page 39: ...se its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotatethe guide and clip inward andin between theseatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit inthe center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plateand pull it along the belt 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...tates and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies IA CAUTION I Smaller children and babies should always be l restrained in a childor infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is I the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bones are so small that a 1 regular belt mig...

Page 41: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 2404b 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...our child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat Here s why I A CAUTION A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear sea...

Page 43: ...anchorinstalled you can ask your Puntiac b e a k to put one in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars firstsold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian law Your dealer can obtain the hardware kitand install it for you OF you may installit yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the ...

Page 44: ...tions for the childrestraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle ssafety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt thelatch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the ...

Page 45: ... pull up on the shoulderbelt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it issecure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 38 ...

Page 46: ...ne 1 2 3 4 Make the belt aslong as possible by tilting the latch plate andpulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through oraround the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...le the vehicle s safety belt It will beready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position R 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on thechild restraint ff Your vehicle has a right ...

Page 48: ...right front passenger air bag alwaysmove the seat as far back as it will go I before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder...

Page 49: ...pull up on the shoulder belt while 7 Push and pullthe child restraint in different you push down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready t o work for an a Jt or larger child passenger 1 42 ...

Page 50: ... the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But theyneed 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 1 43 ...

Page 51: ...s very close to the child sface or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides in the Index If the child isso small that the shoulder belt is st...

Page 52: ...n this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portionof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force tothe child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...ght keep asafety beltsystem from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety k l t s may not protect you in a torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and havethem repaired or replaced The air bagsystem does notneed regular maintenance crash They canTip ap artmb eri q a dfmceces If abeitis Replacing RestraintSystem Parts After a Crash If yo...

Page 54: ... andthe warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving youngchildren in a vehicle with the ignition key isdangerousfor many reasons A child or others could be badly injuredor even killed They could operate powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 1...

Page 55: ... key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain thecorrectkey code Rememberto carry the pre cut emergencykey which Pontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 NOTICE Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your ...

Page 56: ...urvehicle This may notbe so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle use your key to kxk and unlock your vehicle from the outside You can also use the optional Remote Keyless En...

Page 57: ...on You can lock or unlock all doors of your vehiclefrom the driver or front passenger C k m iszk switch Push the lowerportion of the switchto lock your doors Push the upperportion of the switchto unlock your doors The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature 2 4 ...

Page 58: ...lock from the inside from the outside 2 Use a key to move the lock all the way down 3 Do the same for the other reardoor The rear door locks will now work normally To use one of these locks Leaving Your Vehicle 1 usea key tomove the lock all the way u p If you are leaving the vehicle openyourdoor and set the Iocks from inside Then get out and close the dmr 2 Close thedoor 3 Do the same thing to th...

Page 59: ...o far from your vehicle Thisproduct has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objectsmay be See your Pontiac deder or a qualified technician blocking the signal for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use thisequipment Operation The driver s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed If U...

Page 60: ... Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmittershouldlast about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries Replacing the Batteriesin the Remote Keyless Entry System Transmitter 1 Pop t...

Page 61: ...hat will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outletson or under the See LEngineExhaust in the Index Remote Trunk Release Option Pull upward on the remote release handle located on the floor near the left sideof the driver s seat to release the trunklid Theft Vehicle theft is big business especiallyin some citie...

Page 62: ...u Passlock TM Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuelif the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used fuel is disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light w i l l go off after the engine isstarted ...

Page 63: ... in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you getnew brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer inthe Index for more information C With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five position ACCESSORY A An on position i n which you can operate your electrical pow...

Page 64: ...release the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that evenif the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow youto operate yum electrical accessories such as the radio electricalp w w use hiisp a r s i r i m if yl w vchick mas A CAUTION OnRXlnlral trXW3Xk W 2 tUr 3iw the key tQ LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a lo...

Page 65: ...F to LOCK Keeping your finger on the button pull the key straight out Starting Your Engine Engines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Manual transaxle The gear...

Page 66: ...the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or sixseconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you d...

Page 67: ...oo much gasoline 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in START for about three seconds This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again dothe same thing but this time keep the pedal about one quarter of the way down for five or six secon...

Page 68: ... Engine In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heater canhelp You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior tostarting your vehicle 2 15 ...

Page 69: ...ugged in The answer depends onthe outsidetemperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Insteadof trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you llbe parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Pontiac may be equipped witha three speed automatic ora four speed a...

Page 70: ...r vehicle canroll Don t leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou haveto If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift leverto PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in theIndex If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a ...

Page 71: ...ehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to 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 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N I n this position your enginedoesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use N...

Page 72: ... or in deep snowor mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won tshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can9 rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with ...

Page 73: ... Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph 105kdh or you can damage yourengine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on Jerysteephills or in deep snow or mud If the selector everis put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into stgear until the vehicleis goin...

Page 74: ... can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop andit s hardto shift into FIRST 1 put theshift lever in NEUTRAL N and letup on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on t k accekxat pedal shift i nmSE OND 2 Tbwx slow ly let up mthe dLStc Ipedal 85 y m press the accelerato...

Page 75: ... while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Speeds IA CAUTION If you skip more thanone gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle And you could injure yourselfor others Don t shift from FIFTH 5 to SECOND 2 or from FOURTH 4 to FIRST 1 Acceleration Shift Speeds This chart shows you when t...

Page 76: ... you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the bestfuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for thelight to go on and off if youquickly change the positionof the accelerator Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift Parking Brake The parking brake leveris loca tedbetween the buck et seats 2 23 ...

Page 77: ...s to overheat You may have to replace them and you could alsodamage other parts of your vehicle Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Models Only A CAUTION It can be 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 others couldbe injured ...

Page 78: ...ouldmove suddenly if the shiftlever isnot fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or otherscould be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with theengine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake isfirmly...

Page 79: ...erlock You shift fromPARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shiftlever push the shift lever all the way into haye tQ fully Q Y YQUr ZEgUlXC bE3kSbf fQE yQU Can PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift consolemodels as you maintain brake application Then movethe shift lever into...

Page 80: ... unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in i f 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaustis coming into your vehicle Drive itonly with all the windows down to 0 Ha...

Page 81: ... the engine running Another closed in place canbe a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index A CAUTION It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fulIy in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be inj...

Page 82: ... To raise the window press and hold the switch forward In asedan model you may also have a lockout switch Press tie lockout switch to disable the rear passenger power window switches This will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing thewindows The driver can still control all windows with the switch in the lock position Press the lockout switch again to unlock the passenger window switche...

Page 83: ...n you exit md enter the vehicle T o tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steeringwheel to acomfortable level hen release the lever tolock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 T u r n Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer 0 CruiseControl Option 2 30 ...

Page 84: ...u complete your lane change The lever will return by its when y m release it As you signal a turn or alane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t seeyour turn signal If a bulbis burned out replace it tohelp avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all whenyou signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the ...

Page 85: ...r stalkdown longer For fixeddelay wiper cycles move the wiper switch to DELAY for wiper cycles witha fixed time delay between them Forsteady wipercycles move the wiper stalk up to either 1 or 2 depending on the wiper speedyou want To turn wipers off move the stalk down toOFF Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ...

Page 86: ...now Move the stalkto DELAY then rotate the band to choose the delay youwant Rotate the band upfor shorter delay timesbetween wiper cycles Rotate the band downfor longer delay times between wiper cycles To wash your windshield pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time The wipers will clear the windowand then either stop or return to your preset speed If you had no speedselected...

Page 87: ... don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control Option I With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 4 0kmr7h 2 34 ...

Page 88: ...ction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could losecontrol Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Crllisecontrol can be bngerolls on SettingCruise Control IA CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise whenyou don t want to You I he cruise controlswitchOFF untilyouwant to 1 C B e a n e v b s S e c m K e e p t ...

Page 89: ...ng a Set Speed b Suppose you set your cruise controlat a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RIA for about half a second ...

Page 90: ... Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switchto R A for less than half a second and thenrelease it Each time you do this your vehicle willgo about 1mph 1 6 h h faster Reducing Speed While UsingCruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speedwhile using cruise control 0 Press the button at the end...

Page 91: ...lutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise controlon steep hills Ending Cruise Control There areseveral ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if youhave a manual transaxle OR Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ...

Page 92: ...make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during theday DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but theycan be especially helpful in the shortperiods after dawn and beforesunset The DRL system will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the ignition is on with the enginerunning the headlamp switch is OFF the parking brake is ...

Page 93: ...will alsocome on When you turn of the headlamp switch the regular lamps will go off and your high beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness To idle ywr v i withthe DRLoff set e prking parking brake As with any vehicle you shouldturn on the regular headlamp systemwhen you need it b e The DRL will slay off until you release the Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can br...

Page 94: ...ehicle will stay on for about 15seconds toprovide an illuminated exit when you remove the key from theignition closed the h p s willshy onfar a nadditionalfour seconds beforefading off These lamps will also go on when youpress the DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter A eryou exit the vehicle and all o the dcwmhave been Front Reading Lamps Models with Sunroof or Co...

Page 95: ...er 0 The ignition must be turned on 0 The activated lamp switch must be turned off A front door must be opened The battery saver feature will also be activated when any door is left open If your vehicle isleft with the ignition off for over 24 days the battery power to the clock and audio system will turn off to reduce the battery drain When the ignition is turned on again battery power will be re...

Page 96: ...l lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger sside mirror sit in the driver s seat and have apassenger adjust the mirrorfor you T k l nin arciir ali s located on the driver s door Rotate the control clockwise or counterclockwise to choose the mirror you want to adjust Then move the control in the direction you want the mirror to move Adjusteach mirror so you can just see the sideof your v...

Page 97: ...ther vehicles lookfarther away than they really are If you cuttoo sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicleon your right Check your inside mirror orglance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Center Console Storage Area To open the center console press the latch button and lift the lid back To closethe center console press the lid down until it clicks ...

Page 98: ... remove twist the tab one quarter of a turnto the right or left Lift the mat straight upover the tab Reverse this procedure to replace and secure the floor mat Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behindthe net It can help keep them from falling over during sharpturns or quick starts and stops Unclip a corner...

Page 99: ...ack away fromthe heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and theheating element To clean the center console ashtray remove the entire ashtray and empty it The ashtray can be placed in the rear cupholder for the rear seat passengers to use NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materialscould...

Page 100: ...rical failure s witchto stopthe piel in my position Convertible Top Option The followingsteps explain the proper operation of your convertibletop NOTICE 0 0 0 Remove any items from the convertible top storage area before you lower the top Even small items in the storage area can damage the topor other partsof the system Don t raise or lower the convertibletop when thetemperature is below 20 F 7 C ...

Page 101: ... transaxle to NEUTRAL N Turn the ignition to the RUN position Lower the side doorwindows Push the button inthe latch handle and turn the handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes over the windshield 4 fill the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it to fully lower the convertible top 2 48 ...

Page 102: ...6 From inside hevehkle pull the rab4 x 2 the rearseat to fold down the seat See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 7 Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers Leave the trunkopen 2 49 ...

Page 103: ...ter trim panel Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening aligning the eyelet C over the boot snap ball stud D 3 Attach the two snaps on the insideflap to the top of the quarter trim panel Attach the front snap E first and then the rearsnap F The rear snapis adjustable for easeof installation 2 50 ...

Page 104: ...e covers and the loweredtop 11 Go to the rear of the vehicle Place the boot center cover flap along the trunk lid opening Alignone snap to snap ball stud and push forward Repeat for other snap 12 Close the trunk lid 13 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched 2 51 ...

Page 105: ...3 From inside the vehicle fold down the rear seatback See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 2 52 ...

Page 106: ... rearof side boot cover from snap ball stud D Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook thetab A from the slot B in the quarter trim panel Do the same on the other side Storeboth boot sidecovers in the tmnk Close the trunk Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back tomake sure it is latched 2 53 ...

Page 107: ...weather strips 13 Turn the latch handle up to lock the top 12 Push the buttonin the latch handle and turn the handle down Push thehandle forward toward the windshield andhold it until the convertible top is fully raised and the latch pins are all the way in the holes above the windshield 2 54 ...

Page 108: ... repaired Raising theconvertible top manually should only bedone in an emergency and requires two people to safely drivet k v ehickuntil you can get the top Before you do these steps check to make sure that the bypassswitch in the trunk is switched up to the NORMAL OPERATION position If it isnot switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see if the power top works 1 Set the parking brake and s...

Page 109: ...tible Top earlierin ths section Lower the door windows completely Position one person on each sideof the vehicle Carefully lift thetop by grasping the front corners of the top not thelinkage NOTICE _ Do not attempt to force thetop up if it does not move freely The top or its linkage can be damaged Make sure both sides are being lifted together to avoid twisting See your dealer if you still can t m...

Page 110: ...en with the holes I I 9 Pull down on the top and turn the latch handle up to lock the convertible top 10 Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL 11 Close the trunk 12 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the OPERATION position seat back tomake sure it is latched 2 57 ...

Page 111: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 58 ...

Page 112: ...y and economically The main components of your instrument panel are 1 Instrument PanelIntensity Control 7 Cupholder Ashtray 2 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 8 Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 3 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 9 Parking Brake Lever 4 Ignition Switch 10 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever Option 5 Windshield Wipermasher Controls 11 Hood Release Lever 6 Audio System 12 Fuse Panel 2 59...

Page 113: ...Instrument Panel Cluster v v v v v v v n n I n n n n nnl 1 ...

Page 114: ...umbers maynot be true see siLvesk s betweentAe numbers y m L k QW thAt You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the newone can be set to the mileagetotal of the old odometer thenit must be But if it can t then it s set at zeroand a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage readin gwhen the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer APd The tr...

Page 115: ...oblem with oneof your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and waming lights work t...

Page 116: ... which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn y...

Page 117: ...n be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner m gWhile this light ism Lcxmkl ckaii l ymf lEiEery Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac shydraulic brakesystem is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stopyou For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brak...

Page 118: ... released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignitionoff Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turnthe ignition off Then start theengine again to again while you ...

Page 119: ...lowing reasons 0 0 If you turn thesystem off by pressing thebutton on the shiftlever knob the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light shouldgo off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information The warning light will come onwhen you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if yourparking br...

Page 120: ...nhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin The Enhanced Traction Systemactive light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the systemis active Lf the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating y...

Page 121: ...system is called OBD II On Bawd Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for thelife of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctionsoften will be indicated by the system before an...

Page 122: ...s and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has beendetected on yourvehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoidhard accelerations 0 Avoid steep uphill grades 0 If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being ...

Page 123: ...ondition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turnthe light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality willcause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring...

Page 124: ...uit is working but the light willgo out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come onwith the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you re idling at a stop sign the light may blink on If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a and then off moment This is normal A CAUTION Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your ...

Page 125: ...n theIndex Note A false CHECK OIL light maybe generated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system onlychecks oillevel START It does not monitorthe engine uii level when the engine is running Additionally an oil check is performed if the engine hasbeen off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into theoil pan duringthe Ixieef per...

Page 126: ...t to the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle in the Index Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES This light will come on briefly whenyou are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones 2 73 ...

Page 127: ...the gas station the gas pump shutsoff before the gage reads WLL F It takes a little more or less fueltu fill up than the gage indicated For example thegage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually tooka little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gagemoves a little when you turn a corner or The gage doesn tgo back to EMPTY E when YOU speed up turn off th...

Page 128: ...le Comfort Controls This section tells you howto make your a r system work for you The optional climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone friendly R 134arefrigerant With thesesystems you can control the vcntilation and heating inyour vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Standard Climate Control System 3 1 ...

Page 129: ...tting set the temperature to a comfortable setting 2 VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets 1 2 BI LEVEL This settingbrings in outside air and directs it two ways Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the air isdirected through the floor ductsand a little to the defrost and side window vents FLOOR This setting sends m...

Page 130: ...erclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The rightknob has several settingsto control the direction of airflow For each setting set the temperature to a comfortable setting 0MAX This setting recirculatesmuch of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioningcompressor will run automaticallyin this setting when it isneeded to help dry the airin the veh...

Page 131: ...compressor in MAX or DEFROST Air Conditioning Option On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down which should help fuel economy For quickcool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area If this setting isused for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may becom...

Page 132: ...ling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle alsohas the flow through ventilation system Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the airconditioning fan is running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction ...

Page 133: ...stems aim the side vents toward the side windows For increased airflow to the side vents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger Option The rearwindow defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog fromthe rear window Press the button to turn the defogger on It will turn itself off after about 10minutes If you turn iton again the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off You...

Page 134: ...EK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears There will be a two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode and the colon on the display will blink while in this mode Playing the Radio VOLUME Turn this knob to turn the ...

Page 135: ...nd by pressing two adjoining buttons atthe same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds 4 Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return Settingthe Tone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide the lever up or down to increaseor decrease treble If a station is ...

Page 136: ...gher 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 Press AM FM to select the band 2 Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 4 ...

Page 137: ...ighthub counterclockwise witha pencil Turnthe tape over and repeat If the hubsdo not t u r neasily your tape maybe damaged and should not be used in the player Trya new tapeto make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an errorcan t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it downa...

Page 138: ...rrow will appear onthe display when the tape isactive 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 activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN This message may appear on the display If it does your cassette tape player ...

Page 139: ...g 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 your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 1 Press AM FM to select the band 2 Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK 3 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you pres...

Page 140: ...he tape over and repeat If the hubs do not t u r n easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the 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 ...

Page 141: ...ar on the display 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 activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes maybe loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first CLN This message may appear on the display If it does yourcassette tape player needsto be cleaned It will ...

Page 142: ...cassette tape is playing pressthis 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 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 toyour favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 1 Pre...

Page 143: ...ying If you want to insert a disc when the ignition isoff first press EJECT If you redriving on a very rough roador if it svery hot the disc maynot 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 0 It is dirty scratched or wet 0 The air isvery humid If so wait about anhour If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can...

Page 144: ...o remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJECT will work with the radio off Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCKTM is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret codeto disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCKfeature for theradio may be used or ignored If ignored the systemplays normally and the radio is not protected by t...

Page 145: ... let youknow that your radio issecure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MIN again to make the lasttwo digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one ortwo digits agree with your code code match...

Page 146: ...tcode you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is given to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display Steering Wheel Controls Option MUTE If your vehicle has this feature ...

Page 147: ... best sound But FM signals will reach d y about 19to 40miles 16 to 55 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range or most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stationsto interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like stonnsand power lines T r y reducing the treble to red...

Page 148: ...cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player Your tape player should be cleanedregularly after every 50 hours of use Yourradio may displayCLN to indicate that you have used yourtape player for 50 hours without resettingthe tape clean timer I...

Page 149: ...s or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface whenhandling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixedmast antenna ...

Page 150: ... Index Defensive driving really means beready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume thatpedestrians or other drivers are going to be carekess a make mist es Antkip what t h y might do Be ready ortheir mistakes Rear end collisions are about themost preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best d...

Page 151: ...l and developmentalreasons for these laws W V e T ve a xer inking F apt3YXms u r 21 ilk The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcoholand then drive But what if people do How much is toomuch if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation hereis surne genemi inlimnationmthep m b i m The Blo...

Page 152: ... commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent th i3u amCma a tke iimit is 0 08 p m t I ns0iI E The BAC will be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected wellbelow a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of m...

Page 153: ...at when anyonewho has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not beendrinking A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment canbe affected by evena small amount of alcohol You can have aserious or even fatal collision if you drive after...

Page 154: ...systems than the tires and roadcan provide That means you can losecontrol of your vehicle And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with thesurface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and thecondition of your brakes 4 5 ...

Page 155: ...may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will beharder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronicbraking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine orwhen...

Page 156: ... is aboutto stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheeland at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the mostof available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 157: ...transaxle it also has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates onlyif it sensesthat one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin LOW TRAC L when your Enhanced Traction System is ...

Page 158: ...er gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index Traction system m But you can turn the system e if To turn the system on oroff press the button on the shift lever hob When you turn the system off the EnhancedTraction System warning light will come on and stay on If the Enhanced Traction System is limitingwheel spin when you press the button to turnthe system off the war...

Page 159: ...in acurve depends on the condition of your tires andthe road surface the angle at which the curveis banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re sleering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Bothcontrol systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unlessyou have the Enhanced Traction Syst...

Page 160: ...ly your brakes See Brakingin Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or rightdepending on the space available An emergency like thisrequires close attentionand a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 d...

Page 161: ...ng another vehicle on a two lane highway isa potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane asoncoming traffic for several seconds A mi scalc at m a memr in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put thepassing driver faceto face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are sometips for passing 0 Drive ahead Look ...

Page 162: ...w vehicle wait your t u r n But take carethat someone isn t trying to pass youas you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Rememberto glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Waitfclr aslothera p p d y 0 0 0 Check your mirrors glanceover your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Page 163: ...ly the acceleration skid If you do not havethe Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is alsobest handled by easing your footoff the accelerator pedal If your vehiclestarts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal andquickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you sku steering qnickzy mough y m vehicle may straighten out Always beready for a sec...

Page 164: ...ur headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals I you re tired pull o the road in a safeplace and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affec...

Page 165: ...ass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contractrepeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve Keep your eyesmoving that w q it s ea topkek mt d i d y lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suff...

Page 166: ...vement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wiseto keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when theyshow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or...

Page 167: ...es or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive tooquickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake...

Page 168: ... city map andplan your trip intoan unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways thatrim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light isthere because the corner is busy enoughto need it Whena light turns green and just before you start to move check...

Page 169: ...e a clearview of the freewayas you drive along the entrance ramp you shouldbegin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend withthe flow Try to merge into thegap at close to your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are onthe freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s sl...

Page 170: ...comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s readyto go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willingto help if you needit Here are some things you can check before a...

Page 171: ...ave the road i n less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here aresome tips M e swe yew vehk leis well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a ...

Page 172: ... or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They couldget so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go downhill a a a Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool yo...

Page 173: ...r asmall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight 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 burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 174: ...reezing 32 F 0O C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet iceuntil salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Traction System keepthe system on It willimprove your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has this system you ll want to slow do...

Page 175: ...ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the suncan t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when thesurrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice aheadof you brake beforeyou are onit Try notto brake while you re actually on If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be...

Page 176: ...see it or smell it so you might not know itis in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a little on the sideof the vehicle that s awayfrom the wind This will help keep CO out Run yourengine only as long as you must This saves ...

Page 177: ...ng equipment designed for recreational towing Follow the instructionsfor the towing equipment Towing Your Vehicle from the Front With a Dolly Follow these steps 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Set the parking brake 3 Open the fuse panel on the driver s sideof the instrument panel Remove the fuse labeled CLS PICM This will keep your battery fkom draining while towing 4 T u r n the ignition key ...

Page 178: ...n key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel 3 Open the fuse panelon the driver s side of the instrument panel Remove the fuse labeled CLS PCM This will keep your batteryfrom draining while towing 4 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 5 Release the parkingbrake I I NOTICE Make surethat the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged When you are finished towing ma...

Page 179: ...OT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rearedge of the driver s doortells you the proper size speed rating andrecommended inflation pressures for the tireson your vehicle It also givesyou important information about thenumber of people that can bein your ve...

Page 180: ...or your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 132 lbs 60kg in your vehicle strunk 1 A CAUTION Do not load your vehicleany 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 c...

Page 181: ...ide thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats W tIeaveanunwred child restrm iar your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leavea seat folded down unlessyou need to Towing a Trailer Models with 2 4L Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Traasde A CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control whenyo...

Page 182: ...icle you should read theinformation in Weight of the Trailer that appears laterin this section But trailering is different than just drivingyour vehicle by itself Trailering meanschanges in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and sa...

Page 183: ... loads Obey speed limit restrictions whentowing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Tmee importanT considemtims kave to do with w ighc the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weighton yourvehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer Your vehicle can townormally up to 1 ...

Page 184: ...ight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A shouldweigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then thetongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren you maybe able to get them righi simply by moving some items aroun...

Page 185: ...t does not attach to the bumper You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop tothe road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailermanufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching ...

Page 186: ...working This letsyou check your electricalconnection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be surethat the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden...

Page 187: ...contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering hind jT43U C i K e Seeing YQW S d When e y ari3not It s When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailerwon t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance bulbs arestill working Driving O...

Page 188: ...e chocks under thetrailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on 8 HiH 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and Re...

Page 189: ...ckly If you re trailering it s a good idea to reviewthese sections before you start your trip Check periodically to seethat all hitchnuts and bolts are tight engine Oil bek CClOkig S g m m mbtJl ake adflmmit Towing A Trailer Except Models with 2 4L Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle Do not tow a trailer with a Sunfire if your vehicleis 4 a cmvertiblemodel e equipped with a 2 2L Code 4 engine e...

Page 190: ...ce know you havea problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to makeyour front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Yw rh a 2aFd WAI i ngflasherswork nomatter W h t 1 psition your key is in andeven if hek y isn t Isl To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...

Page 191: ...ing to start your Pontiac by pushingor pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle And if you have an automatic transaxle it won t start thatway A CAUTION Batteries can hurtyou They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricityto burn you If you don t followthese stepsexactly som...

Page 192: ...P or amanual m saxle in P4EUTWAL 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries In addition it could save your radio I NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Ope...

Page 193: ...present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get ashock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Po...

Page 194: ...th the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one I 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 5 5 ...

Page 195: ...ne parts that move The electrical connection is justas good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less the engine for a while 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 Try to start the vehiclewith the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cablesin reverse order toprevent electrical shorting Take care th...

Page 196: ...thing turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling type equipment That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged the front wheels on the ground To help avo...

Page 197: ... the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should bein NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released A CAUTION A vehicle can fallfrom a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This cam camea cssii fSisI i serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canva...

Page 198: ...to read all the information in TowingYour Vehicle earlier in this section Attach T hook chains into theslots in the bottom of the floor pan just behind the frontwheels on both sides These slotsare used whenloading and securing to car carrier equipment 5 9 ...

Page 199: ... a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel liftequipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle untiladequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment m 3Hat attack winch cabkesor J h k s t 0 suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach a separate safety ch...

Page 200: ...of the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels Theseslots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Place thefront wheels on a towing dolly or place the vehicle on a car carrier Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read allthe information in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Also besure to use theproper hook up for your particular vehicle ...

Page 201: ...er rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occurfrom vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoidthis installa towing dollyand raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel liftequipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooksto suspension componentswhen using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots I A...

Page 202: ...Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engine if it averheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool c NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you ke...

Page 203: ...e shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for four speed automaticor DRIVE D for three speed automatic transaxles If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come backon you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and parkyour vehicle right away If there s still no sign of s...

Page 204: ... Q A U T I O N An electric fan under the hood canstart up even when theengine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 5 15 ...

Page 205: ...y hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leakfixed beforeyou drive the vehicle NOTICE If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be runnin...

Page 206: ...re cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly They are under pressure and if you turn thecoolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait...

Page 207: ... toohot butyou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOLTM antifreeze tNOTICE In cold weather watercan freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol a...

Page 208: ...coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiatorhose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly about one quarter turn to the leftand then stop If you hear ahiss wait for thatto stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left Then keep turningthe pressure cap slowly and remove it 5 19 ...

Page 209: ...lant surge tank with the proper mix up to the FULL COLD mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engineand let it m until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan ...

Page 210: ...air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do pulls the vehicle toward thatside Take yourfoot off the 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight If a front tire fails the flat tire willcreate a drag that 9 accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly a stop...

Page 211: ... flat avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers A CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle people You and they couldbe badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving cam slip offthejaekandd lover yeti 8F k 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lev...

Page 212: ...the center retainer nuton the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it R yq Lift and remove the tire cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 23 ...

Page 213: ... off the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove the jack and the wheel wrench f r m the W Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack A A c A B The toolsyou ll be usinginclude the jack A and wheel wrench B ...

Page 214: ... pry it off 18 46cm 18 46cm 2 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in The frontnotch is 9 inches 23 cm back from the front wheel well The rear notch is 8 inches 20 cm forward from therear wheel well If your vehicle hasflared side moldings both front and rear notches are 18 inches 46 cm from the wheel wells Position the jack underthe vehicle Raisethe jack head until...

Page 215: ...ly positionedwill damagethe vehicle or may allow the vehicle tofall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle NOTICE Do not jack or lift the vehicle usingthe oil pan Pans could crack andbegin to leak fluid 3 Raise the vekick by rotatingthe wheel wench clockwise Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground so there isenough room for the spare t...

Page 216: ...on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rustor dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or ...

Page 217: ...our wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by handuntil the wheel is held against the hub L 8 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 28 ...

Page 218: ...0N m Qareplace them be S m to get ne GM original NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can read 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 a wheelcover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel coverand plastic caps in the trunk until you have the fl...

Page 219: ... sudden stop or collision loose equipmentcould strike someone Store all these in the proper place e H B A A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F Wing Bolt G Cover H Nut Store the flat tire in the compactspare tire compartment and secure with the adapter wingbolt and extension foam tray If rquired Smre e k a d wheel wrench i n e ...

Page 220: ...jury In asudden stop or collision loose equipmentcould strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire next in this section F B I A Wrench B Jack C Spare Tire D Adapter E WingBolt F Cover G Nut 5 31 ...

Page 221: ...Of course it s bestto replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as youcan Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need itagain I NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use ...

Page 222: ... wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehide see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking yourvehicle to getit out First turn your steering wheelleft and right That will clear the area around yourfront wheels If your vehicle has the Enhanced TractionSystem you should turn the system off See Enhanced Trac...

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Page 224: ...keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks deatIe7 fbr a 1 1yonr sei ike rxxxfs y it1711 g gefi ukie GM Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the properPontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and OwnerPublicat...

Page 225: ...ou may get a heavy knockingnoise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving upa hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to getrid of pinging It s theheavy const...

Page 226: ...omply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Yew vehklewas net signed for W l hat containsmethanol Don t useit It can corrode metai parts inyour fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered underyour warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries U nited States0 rC2 nada the p ropr El ma ybe hxd to If you plan on driving in another country outside the find Ne...

Page 227: ... injuries Don9tsmoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door onthe right side of your vehicle While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise ...

Page 228: ...y his noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful notto spill gasoline Clean gasolinefrom painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index ihe cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTZ...

Page 229: ...burn can get on hot engineparts and start a fire Theseinclude liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to dropor spill things thatwill burn onto a hot engine Hood Release The following sections tellyou how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood To open the hood first pull th...

Page 230: ...rom its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Use the proprod sleeve when handling the proprod Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10inches 20 to 25 cm above the vehicle and release to latch...

Page 231: ... Coolant SurgeTank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick if equipped D Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E Brake Fluid Reservoir E HydraulicClutchFluid Reservoir if equipped G Air Cleaner H Battery I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ...

Page 232: ...od you ll see A Coolant Surge Tank E Brake Fluid Reservoir B Engine Oil Fill Cap F Hydraulic Clutch Fluid C Engine Oil Dipstick Reservoir if equipped D Power SteeringFluid Reservoir G Battery H Air Cleaner I WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir 6 9 ...

Page 233: ...gine oil levelregularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground If you have a 2 4L engine the dipstick handle is a yellow ring Turnoffthe engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not show ...

Page 234: ...he ADD mark then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your enginehas so much oil that theoil level gets above the upper mark thatshows the proper operatingrange your engine could be damaged 1 This is where you add oil if you have a ...

Page 235: ...This symbol indicates that theoil has been certified by the American does not carry this Starburst symbol Petrdmm IfiSIiPdtt Am m ROT BSe 2Ry oil which If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure theoil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines Y...

Page 236: ...r you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18O C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such asSAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oi...

Page 237: ...12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine underhighway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin andcould even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water or a good handcl...

Page 238: ... battery To check or replace the filter remove the screws that hold the coveron andlift thecover Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when tc replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index ...

Page 239: ...n place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid Except 2 4L Code T Engine When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 4 h k w ycity tra kwhere the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90 F 3...

Page 240: ...iving I V h m mtgide L x i a b d e 90 F 32 Q At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling atrailer To get theright reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warned up by driving about 15miles 24km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have ...

Page 241: ...ck and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three secondsand then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 6 18 ...

Page 242: ...ed by your newvehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in allthe way Automatic Transaxle Fluid 2 4L Code T Engine Only If you have the optional 2 4L Code T engine see Engine Identification in the Index andan automatic transaxle it is notnecessary to check the transaxle fluid level...

Page 243: ...can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts w exhaust systemparts startingafire Be sure te get an accurate readingif you check your transaxlefluid Check the fluid levelonly when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxleis cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxlecase 1 The manual transaxledipstick is located below the...

Page 244: ... fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants inthe Index 1 Remove the dipstick by flipping the handleup and then pullingthe dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick 3 Push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle downto lock the dipstick in place Hydraulic CIutch The hydraulic clutch linkage...

Page 245: ...chever occurs first The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your Pontiac will 0 Give freezingprotection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265O F 129O C 0 Protect against rustand corrosion Help keep the proper ...

Page 246: ... GM Specification 6277M which won t damage 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 needto add anything else A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolantwarni...

Page 247: ... crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four timesa year have your dealer check your cooling system __ If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitorsor additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The surge tank is iocated on the passengerside of the engine compartment 6 24 ...

Page 248: ... should be at the FULL COLD mark Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the surge tank but only when the engine iscool A CAUTION You can be burned if you spillcoolantonhot I engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolanton a hot engine If thislight comes on it When replacing the pressure cap make sure mea...

Page 249: ...erheating When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until thecoolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid I 6 26 ...

Page 250: ...hould be at the C mark If necessary add enough fluid to bring the levelup to the mark 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 damagehoses and seals Failure 0 use the p r q w fluid e m cause leaks and Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When youneed windshield washer fluid be ...

Page 251: ...ll windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 0 Don t use radiator antifreeze in your Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There areonly two reasons why the brakefluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable levelduring normal hake lining wear When newlinings a...

Page 252: ...and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid fallsto a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always cl...

Page 253: ...eans that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident Whenyou hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Brake Wear YourPontiac has front discbrakes andrear drum brakes Disc brakepads have built in wear indicators that makea high pitched warning sound when the br...

Page 254: ...tops about every 1 000miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brakepedal goes down farther than normal your rear drumbrakes may need adjustment Adjust themby backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many partshave to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have r...

Page 255: ...g in the Index for tips on working arounda battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs A 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 ...

Page 256: ...eful not to break the fasteners that hold the shieldin place 2 Remove the bolt that anchorsthe headlamp assembly Pull theheadlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly 3 Twist thebulb retainerone eighth of a turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb assembly out 6 33 ...

Page 257: ... bulb base from the socket by lifting the plasticlocking tab 5 Snap a new bulb intothe socket 6 Replace the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 3 1 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the trunk 2 Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it one quarter of a turn counterclockwise ...

Page 258: ...different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Sheppard sHook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm awayfromthe windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1and 2 6 35 ...

Page 259: ...ut and a serious accident See LLoading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 0 a Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overIoaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tiresare morelikely to be cut punctured or broken...

Page 260: ...g 0 Badwear 0 Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires havetoo much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Badhandling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420P a 1 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gageto check ti...

Page 261: ...ur tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have beenrotated adjust the front and rear inflationpressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index A CAUTION Rust or dirt ona wheel or on the parts to which it is fa...

Page 262: ...e tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehiclewhen it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with t...

Page 263: ...our vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relatesto the system developed by the United StatesNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tiresby treadwear traction and temperatureperformance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewallsof most passenger c a tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does n...

Page 264: ...ng The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire sresistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustainedhigh temperature can ca...

Page 265: ...cept some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditionsexist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same loadcarrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original...

Page 266: ...l haw IXEmy milesit sbeen driven It cauld fail Tire Chains NOTICE If your Pontiac has P195 65R15 or P205155RI6 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle If you have other tires use tire chains only where legal and only whenyou must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten themas tightly as possible with...

Page 267: ...nyof these unless this manual says you can In manyuses these willdamage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipevinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealerhas two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots a...

Page 268: ...ust water and mild soap 8 If you needto use a solvent 0 0 Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use verylittle cleaner light pressure and cleancloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a cleansection ofthe cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area...

Page 269: ...n remains cleanit with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth cool waterand allow to dry Rub with a clean damp clothto remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM Vinylbeather Cleaner or equivalent product Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use on...

Page 270: ...side of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiPowder GMPart No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washersolvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked ona regular basis and replaced when worn Weatherstrips Siliconegrease on weatherst...

Page 271: ...from your dealer See AppearanceCare and Materials in the Index Your Pontiac hasa basecoat clearcoat paintfinish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxesand polishes thatare non abrasive and made far a basecoat clearcoat paintf s h I NOTICE Foreign materialssuch as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings c...

Page 272: ...sh the vehicle make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it it could leave streaks Don t get any cleaner on the vehicle spainted finish 0 If you decide to go through an automatic carwash ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top Before entering a car wash set the climate control to VENT and the fan control to the highest speed This will help to prevent water under high pres...

Page 273: ...Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody Ifthese are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur onthe underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be lo...

Page 274: ...cleaner Wheel Cleaner 1602 0 473 L Cleans vinyl leather and rubber Armor AllTM Cleaner 16 oz 0 473 L 12345002 Attracts and absorbs soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz 0 237 L 12345725 Shines tires Silicone Tire Shine 12oz 0 354 L See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for pigskin suede leather See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Not recommended for use on in...

Page 275: ...ications and replacement parts Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE D...

Page 276: ...is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinationof fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chanceof damagecaused by eketkcd probkrns Look at the silver colored band insidethe fuse If the band is broken ormelted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new oneof the identical size...

Page 277: ...Make sure to insert the tabs first when replacing the cover Fuse TURN B U F P INJ CLUSTER CLSPCM RR DFOG 0 2 HTR WIPER Usage Exterior Lamps Back up Lamps Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Instrument Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Instrument Cluster Powertrain Control Module Daytime Running Lamps Rear Window Defogger Rear 0 2 Sensor Heater Windshield Wipers Windsi ii e d L hm 6 54 ...

Page 278: ...hter Horn Diagnostic Connector PRiR A C h w e r Dmx L flrnV H TGp Fuse INST LPS STOP HAZ PWR WINDOW PCM ICN 5NT LAMP IGN R HDLP Usage Instrument Panel Lights Warning Chimes Exterior Lamps Anti Lock Brakes Cruise Control Power Windows Power Sunroof Top Controls Convertible Models Circuit Breaker Powertrain Control Module N 3 n r s c c Elk E S Warning Chimes Overhead Lamps Mapmeading Lamps Glove Box...

Page 279: ...ff the cover to check the fuses Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A C ABS GEN Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A C Blower Powertrain Control Module A C Compressor Anti Lock Brake System Gen Voltage Sensor 2 2L Engine ...

Page 280: ...Front S i d e m k r Lamps 194 Rear SidemarkerLamps 194 Stopnail Lamps 3057 Trunk Lamp 906 Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3057 Rear Applique Lamp Coupe 912 Halogen Headlamps License Plate Lamp Sedan 194 Rear AppliqueLamp Sedan 194 INSIDE LAMPS BULB Courtesy Lamps 168 Dome Lamp 562 Reading Lamp If Equipped 212 2 Heater and A C Control 194 High Beam Indicator 194 GloveBox 194 Rear Courtesy Lamp If Equipped 5...

Page 281: ...rant R 134a Air Conditioning See refrigerantcharge label under the hood FuelTank 15 2gallons 57 5 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver sdoor WheelNutTorque 100Ib ft 140 N m Windshield Wiper Blade Sheppard s Type Left Side 22 inches 56 cm NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sureto fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Air Condition...

Page 282: ...ThermostatTemperature 180 F 82 C Firifig der 1 3 42 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2 2L 2 4L Engine OilFilter 2 2L 2 4L PCV Valve 2 2L 2 4L Spark mugs 2 2L 2 4L AC Type A 1172C AC Type A 1l72C AC Type PF 47 AC Type PF 44 AC Type CV 900C N A AC Type 41 928 GM Part Number 25 16 1677 Gap 1 52mm 0 060inch GM Part Number 25133291 Gap 1 52mm 0 060inch AC Type 41 910 6 59 ...

Page 283: ...5 4 inches 191 6cm 75 4 inches 191 6cm 53 2inches 135 1 cm 54 9 inches 139 4cm 53 9 inches 136 9cm Wheelbase Coupe sedan Convertible Front Tread Coupe Sedan Convertible Rear Tread Coupe Sedan Convertible 104 1 inches 264 4cm 104 1inches 254 4 cm 104 1inches 264 4 cm 57 6 inches 146 2 cm 57 6 inches 146 2em 57 6 inches 146 2cm 56 8 inches 144 2cm 56 8 inches 144 2 cm 56 8 inches 144 2cm ...

Page 284: ...rantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your Pontiac dealerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Ffaperv e clem rtmznLT na mrly p to kLTP ym r vehicle ingood working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect thequality of the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or thewrong tire inflati...

Page 285: ... See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part 3 Owner Checks and Services teEs you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D ...

Page 286: ...tiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r t D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be repl...

Page 287: ...er any o fthese C ditiQ 2S Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 008 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs fist At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 20 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 M...

Page 288: ...500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System Inspection 2 2L Code 4 Engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Mi...

Page 289: ...s Board has determinedthat the failure toperform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be reco rded 3 000 Miles 5000 km 0Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occu...

Page 290: ...occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation tise ratation check brake cdiiers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures p tteE3 a d additional infomation During DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 9 000 Miles 15000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An...

Page 291: ...inkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 4 I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ClChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service c DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 8 ...

Page 292: ...r occurs first 0Rotate tires See TireInspection 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 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fir...

Page 293: ...Service ClLubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 294: ...system 2 2L Code 4 engine only 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 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 app...

Page 295: ...sion Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY t 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service IJ Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 7 12 ...

Page 296: ...hs whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ULubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage orevery 6 months whichever occurs first c Rotate 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 tothe appropriate GM service manual for pro...

Page 297: ...ner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 7 14 ...

Page 298: ...ity traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses sudl as fwnd in taxi ice or delivery s emice If you do not use your vehicleunder any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 15 ...

Page 299: ...hs whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex 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 prop...

Page 300: ...RVICED BY 1 60 000 Miles 100000 km C lChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace air cleaner filter An Emission An Emission Control Service Control Service Continued 7 17 ...

Page 301: ...any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlSewice Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service f DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7 18 ...

Page 302: ... 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern a d additional in oma ion During tire meatim check k e calipesrsfor freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 69 000Miles 115 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contr...

Page 303: ...on steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 1DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 20 ...

Page 304: ...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 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Wiles 135 000 km Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Co...

Page 305: ...n Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 7 22 ...

Page 306: ...k cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service f ControlService E I n s p t E l lst Gas Reckc latim l GR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service c Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers...

Page 307: ...An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I I ...

Page 308: ...d refill cooling system or every 60 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 test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlService 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Replace spark plugs An Emission Code T engine An Emission ControlService Control Service Contin...

Page 309: ... heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If p a da n m use Q M vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change delivery service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 26 ...

Page 310: ...r urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at theindicated intervals and themaintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C lLubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotati...

Page 311: ...0 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shiftlinkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotalion pattern and additionalMomation During tire rotation checkbrake calipers or freedom of move...

Page 312: ...t linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Sewice 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 f c Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 29 ...

Page 313: ...ion 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 manualfor proper caliper service procedures 45 000 Miles 75 000 km E lChange engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service c Lubricate the suspension steering linkage a...

Page 314: ...nditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under any ofthese conditions thefluid andfilter donot requirechanging Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change delivery service 7 31 ...

Page 315: ...l information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 1...

Page 316: ...es 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An E missioF2 CQnts Ql S P Y V i C 4 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for fr...

Page 317: ...00 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation tire rotation check brakecalipers for freedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM service manual f...

Page 318: ...ft linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first Replace air c 1eane r filter An ErniSskK CQrttCll Sewice C lInspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 35 ...

Page 319: ... Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 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 test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Cont...

Page 320: ...traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid andfilterdo not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change delivery service 7 37 ...

Page 321: ...ne oil leveland add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine CoolantLevel Ch eck Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Wi...

Page 322: ...Except 2 4L Code T Engine Check the transaxle fluid level addif needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid lossmay irKk2ite 8 p b k i n C k k t h s y s b mdre if n e Automatic Transaxle Inspection 2 4LCode T Engine Only If you have the optional 2 4L Code T engine see Engine Identification in the Index and an automatic transaxle it is not necessary to check the transaxlefluid level A trans...

Page 323: ...red Followthe steps below 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly applyboth the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turnoff the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine ineach gear The starter should work only in PARK ...

Page 324: ...egular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle sBTSI needs service Steering Column Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the keyto LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the key should turn to LOCK only when theshift lever is in PARK P With a manual transaxle the key s...

Page 325: ...he vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brakepedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parkingbrake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shiftto PARK P Then release all brakes Underbo...

Page 326: ...ged missing or uut o pusitiun parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floorpan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust i n the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection c racke s wolIeE 4 or teriar d h p e c t ablpipes it rlrs vs Znd clamps r acX as rD3Xiek Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the thrott...

Page 327: ...ge colored silicate free antifreeze conformingto GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders FLUID LUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equiva...

Page 328: ... LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent equivalent GAM Part No lOs l5l s or USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Rear Compartment Lid Hinges and Rear Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID LUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 orequivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi pu ose lubricant Sup...

Page 329: ...ormed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Yourowner infomation portfolio is a convenient place to store them 7 46 ...

Page 330: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 47 ...

Page 331: ...Maintenance Record 7 48 ...

Page 332: ... includes infomation on The Pontiac Cares Program 0 The Customer SatisfactionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance 0 Courtesy Transportation 0 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 0 Reporting Safety Defects 0 Service and Owner Publications Pontiac Cares With the PONTIAC CARES program you are never more than a phone call away from having your...

Page 333: ...din greaterdetail further in your owner s manual Pmtlac is focusing onthe changing needs of our customers and is committed in givingyou an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfiedcustomer in the world Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goo...

Page 334: ...ppropriate 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or calling 1 8QQ 263 3 777 g i 1 8 00 2 785 4 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S VirginIslands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or1 800 751 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British In all other Caribbean countries 1 809 763 13 15 In other overseas lo...

Page 335: ...for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contactingPontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipmenT andpenurme i hat 4 s why we suggestyou follow StepOne first if you 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 ...

Page 336: ...umber is staffed by a teamof technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements totow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles at no expenseto you 0 Vehicle out of fuel Keys fsckeb in veh...

Page 337: ...e model year and color 0 Mileage of vehicle 0 Vehicleidentification number Vehiclelicense plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen inPontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence W i l e we hope that younever have the occasion touse our service it is added security while traveling for you and your famil...

Page 338: ...cy situations For same day service you are entitled to one way shuttle serviceof up to 10miles If the repairs requirean overnight stay for the car you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement fora rental car up to 30 day for up to five days Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 yearsof age If you are under 21 and have difficulty ren...

Page 339: ... regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of courtprogram administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who curreniiy ow...

Page 340: ... courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100o r the Pontiac Customer AssistanceCenter at 1 800 PM CARES REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Gene...

Page 341: ...tario K1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please callus 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 Cana...

Page 342: ...States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill levelor training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motorsservice m...

Page 343: ...rs may 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 sinetkzsel33lx etinsa r e isstid iflmghOrr the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions areavailab...

Page 344: ...ignment and Balance Tire 6 42 Saver Servicing 1 24 Park Mechanism Check 7 42 AirCleaner 6 15 Airconditioning 3 4 2 42 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 49 Warnings 5 2 Antenna Fixed 3 22 BBB Auto Line 8 8 Anti Lock ter Business Bureau Mediation 8 8 Adjustment 6 31 Brake System Warning Light 2 65 4 6 Brake Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 17 Fluid 6 28 Antifreeze 6 22 Master Cylinder 6 28 Appearance Care 6 4...

Page 345: ... Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 37 Securing inthe Passenger Seat Position 1 40 Cassette Tape Player Errors 3 10 3 13 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 39 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 40 TopStrap 1 36 Wheretoput 1 35 Cigarette Lighter 2 46 Circuit Breakers andFuses 6 53 Cleaner Air 6 15 Cleaning 6 44 Aluminum Wheels 6 49 Convertible Top 6 49 Fabric 6 45 Glass 6 ...

Page 346: ... 4 25 Throughwater 4 18 WetRoads 4 16 Winter 4 24 DrunkenDriving 4 2 With a Trailer 4 37 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 E a s y Entry Seat 1 5 Finish 6 50 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 13 2 14 3 2 I 6 52 Daytime Running Lamps 2 39 Engine 6 8 6 9 Dead Battery 5 2 Coolant 6 22 Defects Reporting Safety 8 9 Coolant Heater 2 15 Defensive Driving 4 1 Coolant Level Check 7 38 Defogger Rear Window 3 ...

Page 347: ...ench Language Manual u Front Reading Lamps 2 41 Front Towing 5 9 Fuel 6 2 Filling Your Tank 6 4 2 74 6 3 6 53 Gage In Foreign Countries Fuses and Circuit Breakers G a g e s Engine CoolantTemperature 2 67 Fuel 2 74 Speedometer 2 61 Tachometer 2 62 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 16 Gear Positions Manual Transaxle 2 21 Graphic Equalizer 3 13 3 16 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 31 Gross Vehicle Weig...

Page 348: ...iator and Heater Hose 7 43 Air Bag Readiness 1 20 2 62 Steering 7 43 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 65 44 Suspension 7 43 Battery 2 61 Throttle Linkage 7 43 Brake System Warning 2 6 Instrument Panel 2 58 Check Engine 2 62 Brightness Control 2 40 Check Gages 2 7 Cleaning 6 46 Check Oil 2 72 Cluster 2 60 ETS Active Enhanced Traction System 2 67 4 4 FuseBlock 6 54 ETS Warning Enhanced Traction Syst...

Page 349: ...aintenance When Trailer Towing 4 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 68 ManualFrontSeat 1 1 Manual Lumbar Support 1 2 Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 43 Manual Transaxle 2 12 Shifting 2 21 Starting Your Engine 2 12 ManualTransaxle Check 7 33 hfanrral Transaxle Fluid 6 19 Methanol 6 2 Mirrors 2 42 Convex Outside 2 44 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 42 Manual Remote Control 2 43 Power Remote Control 2 43 Moun...

Page 350: ... Manually 2 55 RaisingYour Convertible Top 2 52 Rear Door Security Locks 2 5 Outside Seat Position 1 26 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 29 Seat Passengers 1 25 Window Defogger 3 6 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 2 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 28 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 58 Remote Keyless Entry System 2 6 Remote Trunk Release 2 8 RearTowing 5 11 Rearview Mirror Inside Daymight 2 42 Replacement Bul...

Page 351: ...ce Services 7 3 Seatback Latches 1 4 Reclining Front 1 2 Seats EasyEntry 1 5 Manual Front 1 1 Manual Lumbar Support 1 2 Rear 1 5 Restraint Systems 1 I Seat Controls 1 1 securing aChild Restraint 1 35 S C O I I Gear Ar t rnatir Tm axle 2 19 2 20 Secund Gear Manual Transaxle 2 21 Security System 2 9 Service 6 1 Bulletins Ordering 8 11 Manuals Ordering 8 11 Parts Identification Label 6 52 Publication...

Page 352: ...ometer 2 62 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 34 6 57 Tape Player Care 3 21 Theft 2 8 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 17 THEFTLOCKTM 1 3 17 Thermostat 6 26 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Third Gear Manual Transaxle 2 22 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 30 Time Setting the 3 7 Tire Chains 6 43 Tire Loading 4 30 Tire Loading Information Label 4 32 Alignment and Balance 6 42 Buying New 6 39 Changing a Flat 5...

Page 353: ...nction Lever 2 30 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 38 Underbody Flushing Service 7 42 Underbody Maintenance 6 50 Transaxle Up ShXt Light 2 73 vehicle Control 4 4 Dimensions 6 60 Identification Number 6 52 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 30 Storage 6 32 Ventilation System 3 5 Visors Sun 2 47 w a r n i n g Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 62 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 27 WashingYour...

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