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Summary of Contents for 1996 Trans Sport

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Page 3: ...ated 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 how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also givesyou informationon Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 9 Here s an alphabetical list...

Page 4: ...iac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A P a r tNo 10273382I 3 First Edition VOLUNTARYTECHNIC1 CERTIFICATION THROU WE SUPPORT AN IGH NationalInsti8tute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For CanadianOwners Who Prefer...

Page 5: ...l and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurtyou if you were to ignore the warning 1 A CAUTIO These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to h...

Page 6: ...thingthat can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words You ll also seewarning labels on your vehicle Theyuse the same words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 7: ...henever your vehicle is driven UNLOCK ESl FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME 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 COOLANT TEMP CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL e PRESSURE ANT...

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Page 9: ...and safety belts A CAUTION A I Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them take them out put them back in and fold them up and down You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat...

Page 10: ...ace release the lever and try to move the seat with your body To raise the seat pull up on the lever on the right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down Manual Front Passenger Seat This seat is used in the right front passenger position To use pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place relea...

Page 11: ...l B Move the seat forward or backward by holding the control to the frontor back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback rotate the knob It iseasier to recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight off ofth...

Page 12: ...ld go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdoitsjob either In a crashthe belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones This could cause seriousinternal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seatand wear your safety belt properly I Head Restraints Slide the hea...

Page 13: ...back forward To raise the seatback lift the seatback latch release while raisingthe seatback untilit locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked Removing the Bench Seat 1 Make sure the seatback is in the upright position and 2 Lift the seatback latch release while folding the 3 From behind the bench seat pull up the two rear 4 Remove the bench seat from the vehicle that ...

Page 14: ...ace the front hooks of the bench seat latch onto the front floor pins 2 Push the rear hooks into the rear floor pins then push down on the two levers to lock the rear of the bench in place 3 Trytoraise the bench seat to check that itislocked down I I I A CAUTION A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move aroundin a collisionor sudden stop People in the vehicle couldbe injured Be sure to...

Page 15: ... stopor crash That could cause injuryto the person sitting there Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked 4 Lift the seatback latch release and raise the seatback until it locks upright is locked 5 Push and pullon the seatback to check that it ...

Page 16: ...he back of each seathas a diagram similarto the one pictured that shows where the seat mustbe located in your vehicle RIGHT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint fitonly in the right locations LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint fit only in the left locations The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center location and in either left location RIGHT ONLY seats ...

Page 17: ...ift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward Push down on the rear release bar located behind the seat and tilt the entire seat and seatback forward To release the RIGHT ONLY seat from this position Push the lower lever back while you pull the entire seat back to the upright position Lift theupper lever to lift the seatback up again Push and pull on the seat and the seatback to be sure both ar...

Page 18: ...e sliding door andtilt the seat forward completely To return the seat to its normal position pull the seat back holding the lower lever back Once the seat is in place release the lower lever Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that it is locked To get out of the third row seats push down on the rear release bar under the seat ahead of you to tilt the entire seat forward 1 10 ...

Page 19: ...ever tofold the seatback forward 2 Push the lower lever back so the entire seat and seatback tilt forward 3 From behind the seat support the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floor pins ...

Page 20: ...RemovingLEFT ONLY and CENTER OR LEFT Seats 2 Push down on the rear release bar l ocated behind the seat and tilt the entire seat forward 1 Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward 1 12 ...

Page 21: ...from I the floor pins Each rearseat location has two sets of floor pins Seats equipped with the built in child restraint option must b e secured in the rear set of floor pins Seats that don t have the built in child restraint can be secured in either set of floor pins Move theposition of these seatsup or back to provide a little more roombehind or in front of a seat 1 13 ...

Page 22: ...d b ecause they won t latch that way I r 1 With the entire seat tilted forward place the front hooks of the seat latchonto the front floor pins 2 Firmly press therear hooks ontothe rear floor pins The seat should lock into position 3 Push and pull onthe seat to check that it is locked 4 Lift theupper lever and pullup on the seatbackuntil it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to be sure th...

Page 23: ...your safetybelt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will be a bad one A few crashes are m...

Page 24: ...1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 16 ...

Page 25: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a realvehicle it could be the windshield 1 17 ...

Page 26: ... panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 27: ...belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for 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 frontalcollisions but especially in side and other collisions wear safety belts If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You ...

Page 28: ...r vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position T h p ribes the driver s restraint system Lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here show to wear it properly 1 Close and lock thedoor 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let itget twisted The shoulder belt may lock...

Page 29: ... 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 button on the buckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up onthe shoulderbelt 1 21 ...

Page 30: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor 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 beltlocks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 22 ...

Page 31: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 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 shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 23 ...

Page 32: ... is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up overyour abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones Thiscouldcause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 24 ...

Page 33: ... if your belt goes over an armrestlike this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The beltforce would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 25 ...

Page 34: ...ouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under yourarm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increasethe chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen 1 26 ...

Page 35: ...e body 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 belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it I I g y4ir l yP 22 I I _ 1 I 1 27 ...

Page 36: ...elyinjured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag Wearingyour safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is only a supplemental restraint That is it works with safety beltsbut doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crasheswhere th...

Page 37: ... crash Always wearyour safety belt even with an airbag and sit as far back as you can while stillmaintaining controlof your vehicle AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light onthe instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG I The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for mor...

Page 38: ...ng wheel I CAUTION Don t put anythingon orattach anything to the steering wheel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between the driver and the steering wheel If so methingis between an occupant and an air bag it couldaffect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury 1 30 ...

Page 39: ...ehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes anair bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reactionproduces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator air ba...

Page 40: ...ing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after anair bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door 0 0 The airbag is designedto inflate only once Afterit inflates you llneed some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The s...

Page 41: ... disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improperservice You can be injuredif youare close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid wireswrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors Theyare probably part of the air bag system Besure tofollow proper service procedures and make surethe person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Safet...

Page 42: ... safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this secti on Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the re seat are hurt more often in crashesthanthose whoare wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash An...

Page 43: ...ss you very quickly If this happens let thebelt go back slightly to unlock it Thenpull the belt across you more slowly If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckleit Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make surethe release button on the buc...

Page 44: ...ouching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces ...

Page 45: ...very quickly out of the retractor I 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 shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 37 ...

Page 46: ...ur vehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the center position of the bench seat you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 38 ...

Page 47: ...belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has bucket seats someonecan sit in the center position bucket seat 1 39 ...

Page 48: ...aches the buckle let it go back into the retractor all the way and start again Pull up on thelatch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the beltisn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned s...

Page 49: ...That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some agemust be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies U I Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is the right type...

Page 50: ...til a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso CAUTION Continued heavy youcan t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly b ecomea 240 1b 110kg force on your arms Thebaby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 51: ...ou have a rear seat with the optional built in child restraint refer to this picture to become familiar with the parts of each child seatand five point harness listed below A Child Head Restraint B Head Restraint Release Strap C Shoulder Harness Straps D Shoulder Harn essClip E Removable Pad E Seat Belt Latch Plates G Buckle H Seat Belt Buckle Release Button Red I Shoulder Harness Release Strap Bl...

Page 52: ...ing upright alone In addition the child should be one year old or more and at least 28 inches 71 cm in height It is important to use an approved rear facing infant restraint for a full year to allow the neck and spine to develop enough to support the weightof the child s head in the eventof a collision To make sure that the childis tall enough compare the child s standing height to the top surface...

Page 53: ...injured in a collision WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THEBELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD Just likethe other restraint systemsin your vehicle your built in child restraintneeds to be periodically checked a...

Page 54: ... the child head restraint release strapand raise the head restraint until you hear the latch click The child head restraint is not for use by an adult Use of this head restraint by an adult could result in injury in the event of a collision 1 46 ...

Page 55: ... L 3 Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder harness Pull the black shoulder harness releasestrap firmly At the same time pull both shoulder harness straps through the slots in the seatback as shown 1 47 ...

Page 56: ...houlder Insert both seat belt latch plates into the buckle and pull up on them to make sure they are firmly latched Be sure that the seat belt buckle is free of foreign objects thatmay prevent you from properly latching the latch plates If an objecti s in the opening see your Pontiac dealer forservice before using the child restraint ...

Page 57: ... are snug against the child s shoulders 8 To release the child from the harness separate the halves of the shoulder harness clip Then push the red release button in the buckJe Move the shoulder harness strapsto the side and remove the child If you expect thatthe child will sleep while riding a U shaped pillowthat supports the child s chin may be helpful in providing additional comfort Such devices...

Page 58: ...tenerstrip Also be surethe shoulderharness adjustment strap grey is folded up in the seat This will allow the cushion to fold completelyinto the seatback Raise the cushioaa 2 Unlatch the child head restraintby pulling the release strap Lower the head restraint and press it firmly into the seatback untilyou hear the latch click ...

Page 59: ...ase strap and raise the head restraint until you hear the latch click A CAUTION The child head restraint is not for use by an adult Useof this head restraint by an adult could res ininjury in the eventof a collision 2 Lower the child restraint cushion 1 51 ...

Page 60: ...ehind the removablepad The pad is held in place by fastener strips L 4 Place the child on the cushion and fasten the vehicle lap shoulder belt around the child belt push thered button on the buckle 5 To release the childfrom the vehicle lap shoulder ...

Page 61: ...show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommendthat you putyour child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat whereyou...

Page 62: ...o getto the bracket gush this vinyl sleeve aside slightly Anchor the top strap to the bracket If your vehicle does not have third row seats and belts or if you need to have an anchor bracket installed for any additional passenger seat position you can ask your Pontiac dealer to putit in for you If you want to install an anchor bracket yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Once you have th...

Page 63: ...show you how You ll beusing the lap shoulderbelt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the childrestraint as the instructions say Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed Ifthe shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child...

Page 64: ... pull up on the shoulder belt while 6 Push and pull the child restraintin different you push down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure Toremove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety beltand let it go back all the way The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 56 I ...

Page 65: ...s one 1 2 3 4 Make the beltas long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling 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 thevehicle s safety beltthrough or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 57 ...

Page 66: ...hild restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice abouthow to attach the childrestraint properly To remove thechild restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to wqrk Q S rnad4lt arlarger child passenger 1...

Page 67: ...child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull the lap beltall the way out without stopping 4 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The childrestraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 68: ...feed it back into the retractor while YOU push down on thechild restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo b ackall the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 60 ...

Page 69: ... so the child canwear a lap shoulder belt and get theadditional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need touse the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are ...

Page 70: ... thechild isso small that the shoulderbelt is very closeto the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle but be surethat 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 so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to ...

Page 71: ...in this way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lapportion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This appliesbelt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 63 ...

Page 72: ... They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed geta new one right away If your vehicle has the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like tornor frayed safety belts can They may not protect a child ina crash If a harness strapis torn or frayed get a new harness rightaway Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers a...

Page 73: ...el and thewarning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 1 ...

Page 74: ...le to have new ones made easily using these plugs If you needa new ignition key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency doorkey which Pontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIB or 1 800 762 3743 I NOTICE Your Pontiac hasa number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can...

Page 75: ...on t openit Outsiders can easily enter throughan unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may notbe so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehiclein a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lockyour doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle 7 There are several ways tolock and unlock your vehicle From the outside...

Page 76: ...oor slide the locking lever forward From the inside press the front of the power door lock switch on either frontdoor to unlock all doors and the liftgate You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside by pressing the rear of the powerlock switch on either front door 2 4 ...

Page 77: ... need the key to open it Simply turn the lock clockwiseuntil the latch releases This is alsotrue if you use the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter See RemoteKeyless Entry later in this section To lock the liftgate use the power door lock switch the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter or lock it manually by turning the lock counterclockwise AutomaticDoor Locks Option With this feature ...

Page 78: ... automatic door locks systemto unlock only the driver s door when the shift lever is returned toPARK P press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter once The driver s door will unlock indicating that this modehas been successfully programmed Unlock All Doors To program the automatic door locks system to unlock all doors when the shiftlever is returned to PARK P press the unlock symbol on your...

Page 79: ...of them Thereis no need to program each one individually Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close thedoor Keyless Entry System Option If your Pontiac has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your liftgate from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your ve...

Page 80: ...ac dealer ora qualified technician blocking the signal or service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s doorwill unlock and the interior lamps will go on when the unlock symbol is pressed see IlluminatedEntry System laterin this section If pressed again within five seconds all doors...

Page 81: ... lock delay feature press the lock symbol or the rear of either power door lock switch again and the do orsand liftgate will lock immediately If the sliding door is open it will lock automatically within five seconds after it isclosed To cancel the lock delay feature press the unlock symbol or the front of either power door lock switch Remote Operation of the the Power Sliding Door Option If you h...

Page 82: ...unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is 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 thebattery Repla...

Page 83: ...s not been opened the interior lamps will immediately dim to off When you press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter the lamps inside yourvehicle will go on then gradually dim to off after 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate is opened When you turnon the ignition the interior lamps will immediately dim to off Sliding Door To open the sliding door from outside thevehicle pull the front...

Page 84: ...hen forward or the door will remain latched in the open position Lock the sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual locking lever down Unlock it by msvirag the lever up If you have the optional power door locks the sliding door lock has a delay feature See PowerDoor Locks in the Index 2 9 1 2 ...

Page 85: ...rate the power sliding door A child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle To operate the power sliding door the power sliding door ON OFF switch must be in theON position This switch is located on the edgeof the overheadconsole If you have the optional overhead console the switch is the forward most of the two power door switches To disable the power s...

Page 86: ...hen the key is in the ignition in the RUN position the power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in PARK PI The transaxle does not have to be in PARK P to close the door If the ON OFF switch is in the ON position and the power sliding door is open or inthe process of closing wh enyou shift out of PARK P a buzzer willsound and the sliding door lighton your instrument panel will flash se...

Page 87: ...if caught i n the path of the slidingdoor Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door Objects caught in the path of the power sliding door may be damaged Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door To manually open the power sliding door when the sliding door ON OFF switch is inthe ON position pull the inside or outside latch release and letgo the door will open fully To ...

Page 88: ...stem To manually close the power sliding door when the sliding door ON OFF switch isin the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release or the edge of the door Move the door about 4 inches 10 cm toward the closed position and release The door will close completely and latch for you To manually close the power sliding door when the ONIOFF switch is in the OFFposition pullthe inside or outsi...

Page 89: ...ed or blown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position Turn the power sliding door ON OFF switch to OFF Remove theTAIL fuse from the fuse panel Leave it out for30 seconds Reinstall the fuseand wait 10seconds Move the ON OFF switch to the ON position Push eitherof the PWR DOOR buttonsto open the power slidin...

Page 90: ...ection The security lock lever islocated on the inside of the sliding door near the rear edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the rear edge of the door as a guide Reach around the inside rear corner of the sliding door to access the lever c To use the security lock move thesecurity lock lever all the way up and close the door from the outside If...

Page 91: ...outside Liftgate Open the liftgate using the handle recessed above the license plate Once slightly opened the liftgate will rise by itself Lamps in the liftgate will come on illuminating the rear cargo area see Rear Interior Lamps in the Index NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as a garage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break th...

Page 92: ...e into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal betweenthe body and theliftgate Make sure all windows are shut n r n the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on BI LEV Bi Level or UPPER That will force...

Page 93: ...sa number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Pontiac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime remindingyou to remove your key from theigniti...

Page 94: ... bin Lock all the doors except the driver s 0 Then take the door key with you New Vehicle Break InSS NOTICE Your modern Pontiac doesn t needan elaborate break in But it will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linin...

Page 95: ... start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is OFF and the key is in the ignition RUN D This is an on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in th eRUN position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use the RUN position to operate your electrical...

Page 96: ...START When the engine starts let go of the key Theidle speed willgo down as your engine gets warrn NOTICE Holding your keyin START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner Andthe excessiveheat can damageyour startermotor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START Ifit doesn t stamtin three seconds or startsbut then stops push the accelerat...

Page 97: ... this manual that tells howto do it without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Option In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolan...

Page 98: ...e you ll be parhng your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can t move easily Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your Pontiac h...

Page 99: ...ver to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shiftingto REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stu...

Page 100: ...ATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re e Going less than 35 rnph 56 kdh push your 0 Going about 35 mph 56 W h or more push the accelerator pedal about halfway down accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THIRD D This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel ...

Page 101: ... or you can damage your engine NOTICE I f your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you gofaster somethingmay be wrong with a transaxlesystem sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle servicedright away Untilthen you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and THIRD D for high...

Page 102: ...d your vehiclethere with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat anddamage the transaxle Use your brakesor shift into PARK I to holdyour vehiclein positionon a hill Parking Brake To set theparking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake Sy...

Page 103: ...ndyou could alsodamage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index Thatsection shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving ShiftingInto PARK P I It can be dangerous to getout of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine ...

Page 104: ...ike this 0 Pull the lever toward you Move the lever upas far as itwill go 3 Move the ignition key to the LOCK position 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle withthe ignition keyin your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 32 ...

Page 105: ...move the shift leveraway from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can itmeads that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pullthe shift lever out of PARK P This is c...

Page 106: ...e on the shift l ever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to the OFFposition 2 Apply and hold the brakeuntil the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear y...

Page 107: ...g into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows downto Have your vehicle fixed immediately blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You reParked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever haveto here are some thingsto know Idling the engine withthe air system controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Als...

Page 108: ... fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Manual Windows Use the manual crank to open and close the front windows Power Windows Option If you have power windows the switches on the d river s...

Page 109: ...rom lowering all the way press the front of the switch To raise thewindow press andhold the front of the switch Side Window Latches I The rearof the side windows swings open To open pull the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the openposition To close pullthe center of the latch forwardand then close thelatch Horn You can...

Page 110: ...ou exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold thesteering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn SignaVMultifunctionLever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 Cruise Control Option 2 38 ...

Page 111: ...t stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see yourturn signal If a bulb isburned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check forburned out bulbs and check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If youhave a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasher is...

Page 112: ...e cycl e the higher the position the faster the cycle For steady wiper cycles Slide the upper control either to the LO or HI position depending on the wiper speed you want To turn the wipers off Slide the upper control to the OFFposition Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades bef...

Page 113: ...he washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often Rear Window Wiper and Washer To use your rear wiper slide the lower control to the rear window wiper symbol For a delayed wiper cycle slide the lower control to D...

Page 114: ...y at a steady speed So don t use your cruisecontrol on winding roads or inheavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on I I Setting Cruise Control Ifywu leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise youmighthit a but...

Page 115: ... Resuming a Set Speed OFF OM RESUME m Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40lun h or more you can move the cruise control switch fromON to RESUME ACCEL WA for about half a second fou ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there ...

Page 116: ...ut 1mph 1 6k m h faster The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed Reducing Speed WhileUsing Cruise Control Push in the SET buttan at the end of the lever until yc reach the lower speedyou want thenrelease it button for less than half a second Each time you do this you llgo I mph 1 6kmh slower To slow down in very small amounts push the PassingAnot...

Page 117: ...edal OR Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise controlor the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Lamps PC Push this switch toturn on ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to turn off the lamps 2 45 ...

Page 118: ...ke your low beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when 0 the ignition is on 0 the headlamp switchis off and the parking brake is released When theDRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t belit up either When it s dark enough outside the exterior lamps will come on automatically and the low...

Page 119: ...nel Intensity Control Slide the upper lights control all the way up to increase the brightness of the instrumentpanel lights down to decrease the brightness Slide the control all the way down to turn them off Interior Lights Override Switch I This switch is located to the leftof the cigarette lighter in the center instrument panel console It has two positions DOOR on and OFF and overrides all inte...

Page 120: ...ate is opened When you turn on the ignition the interior lamps will immediately dim to off Interior Lamps Control Slide the upper lights control located to the leftof the instrument panel cluster all the way up to turn on the interior lamps down to turn them off Center Dome Lamp This lamp is locatedin the center of your vehicle and has no switch of its own It will go on each time you open the door...

Page 121: ...mps in the liftgate to light the rear cargo area These will come on each time you open the liftgate unless the interior lights override switch is in the OFFposition Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the day position push the lever away from you 2 49 ...

Page 122: ...s can be folded forwardor rearward In the rearward position they will fold flush with the vehicle This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuveringyour vehicle innarrow spaces Power RemoteControl Mirrors Option The control on the driver s door controlsboth outside rearview mirrors Turn the controlto the leftto select the driver s side rearview mirror or to the right ...

Page 123: ...nvex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cuttoo sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartme...

Page 124: ...n or off either readinglamp press the switch next to it To adjust the aim of the lamps pivot the lamps in their sockets GarageDoor Opener Compartment You can store your gayage do oropener in the front compartment of your overhead console and operate it from this position To install your garage door opener follow these instructions 1 Open the compartmentby pressing the latch forward Remove h e piec...

Page 125: ...r over the point where the lines intersect and press the opener firmly into place Make surethe button is facing down 4 Once the opener is installed usethe pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on your garage door opener when pressed 5 Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door clo...

Page 126: ... has been shut off for less than four hours the display will show the temperature reading at the time the vehiclewas turned off If the vehicle has been shut off for more than four hours an immediate reading will be displayed when the vehicle is started The temperaturedisplay will be updated once the vehicle has reached10mph 16 km h If the outside temperature is 37 F 3 C or lowerwhen you turn on th...

Page 127: ...ns follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location 1 Determine yourlocation on thezone map Note your 2 Press and hold both the ON OFF and the USMET 3 After fiveseconds VAR CAL will appear on the 4 Press USMET until your zone number appears on 5 Press ON OFF to enter your zonenumber Your zone number switches The display will gooff display When it does releaseboth buttons ...

Page 128: ...t If you have the optional power sliding do or your overhead console will also have twopower sliding door switches To operate these switches see Power Sliding Door in theIndex Glove Box Your vehicle has a glove box below the dash To open the glove box pinch the latchrelease The fuse panel is located inside the glove box door he Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index ...

Page 129: ... the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out in a rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t holda cigarette lighter in with yourhand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element NOTI...

Page 130: ... up cover To remove the ashtray for cleaning pull up on the snuffer or the cover Locking Storage Bin 1 At the base of the center instrument panel console is a storage bin Use the door key to lock and unlock it To open the bin pinch the latch release Insi dethe bin you will find a coinholder To remove thebin for cleaning open it partway then pull out and slightly up To clean the inside of the bin v...

Page 131: ...If the hingepins are placed properly in the guides the bin will close easily The optionalsaddlebags provide extra storage space They arelocated at the rear of your vehicle attached to the covers on thetwo rear compartments Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders Your Trans Sport has an open storagecompartment and cupholder on either side of the vehicle just behind the second row seat 2 59 ...

Page 132: ...he convenience net closest to the front of the vehicleis higher than the side closest to the liftgate Once you ve loaded items into the net stretch thehigher side of the net up and over the top of the loadto hold it firmly in place The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100lbs 45 kg It is not designed to holder larger heavier loads Storesuch loads on thefloor of your vehicle as far forward ...

Page 133: ...ivers tohave a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carrysomething likethis inside But never carry something longeror wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have theoptional luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for t...

Page 134: ...s you can Thenslide the crossrail up against the rear of the load to help keep it from moving You canthen tie itdown Don t exceedthe maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Pontiac For more informationon vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and thento make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still se...

Page 135: ...oads Reposition the tiedowns by turning them counterclockwise then slide them along the side rail Turn the tiedowns clockwise totighten them inplace Tiedowns may be removed and used in the adjustable tapped plates in the crossrails You may also use these tapped plates to secure bicycle or ski racks Outboard bumper strips on theluggage carrier crossrails help to ensure a quieter ride If you wishto ...

Page 136: ...ve the cover The power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install When not in use always cover theoutlet with the protective cap NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet 0 Maximum load of any electrical equipment 0 Be sure to turnoff any elec...

Page 137: ...n the driver s side To remove the cover slide the latch down and pull it towards you The airinflator kt is stored in a pouch in the glove box or in the rear saddlebag if you have this option It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an airpressure gage and nozzle adapters A CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructio...

Page 138: ...em After 30 minutes wait at least 10minutes beforerestarting the air inflator To turn off the inflator press OFF and detach the hose first from the inflated object then from the outlet Replace the protectivecap Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and storein the glove box To use your air inflator system attach the nozzle adapter if required to the end of has the pressure gage Thenattach that...

Page 139: ...orwardand up until the glass panel locks into place To close the sunroof pull the latch release handle forward and down then push it back and up Pressfirmly to lock the latch release handle into the closed position NOTICE The optional sunroof panel is not designed to be removed Itis made to open and close but to remain attached to the vehicle 2 67 ...

Page 140: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 68 ...

Page 141: ...e components listed below A Side Vents B Lamp Controls C Turn SignaUMultifunctionLever D Tilt Steering Wheel Lever E Instrument Cluster E Gearshift Lever G Wipermasher Controls H Center Vents I StorageCompartment J Side Vents K Glove BoxRuse Panel L Audio System M Rear Fan Controls N Cupholders Ashtray 0 Locking Storage Bin P Lighter Q Interior Lights Override Switch R Climate Controls S Hazard Wa...

Page 142: ...Instrument Panel Cluster 2 70 ...

Page 143: ...obably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one canbe set to the mileage total of the oldodometer then that will be done If it c an t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer o 1 2 0 531 The...

Page 144: ... functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you startthe 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 warning lights work together to let you know when t...

Page 145: ...tricalproblem The system check includes the air bagsensors the air bag module the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index The safety belt light will also come onand stay onuntil the driver s belt isbuckled AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This...

Page 146: ...the RUN position the display measures the voltade output of your battery 3 3 i A J fi e q I I 1 i _ z p 1 I I 1 _ i I 7 L 8 8 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac s hydraulic brake system 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 brake probl...

Page 147: ...the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully Ifit stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system th...

Page 148: ...ys on or comes onagai light is on but not flashing and the regular brake sylstem warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake system warning light should corne on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have itfixed so it will lpe ready to warn you if there is a problem 1 while you re driving your Ponti...

Page 149: ...to yourengine immediate action is required See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible Malfunction IndicatorLamp Service Engine Soon Light SERVICE ENGINE SOON Domestic Canadian Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems ...

Page 150: ...r engine may not run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty I This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn tcome on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfi...

Page 151: ...ps should turn the light off Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuelshould correct this condition Make sureto install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently c...

Page 152: ...ne s oil level may be dangerously low or there may be another problem causing low oil pressure r i I I y v I i Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced imediately Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catchesfire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and...

Page 153: ...u need to check the oil levelright away Driving your vehicle without enough oil can cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced immediately If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P while the sliding door is open or in the process of closing and the power sliding door ON OFF switch is in theON position the sliding door ajar lightwill flash and a buzzer will sound This isa warning that ...

Page 154: ... may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicleand be injured Always make sure thepower sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away Liftgate Ajar Warning Light The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panelwill come on if your liftgate is not completely closed ...

Page 155: ...lleft but you should get moresoon 0 0 0 0 At the service station the gaspump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little moreor less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage movesa little when you turn a corner brake or speed ...

Page 156: ... and 0 5 gal 1 8 L of fuel left in the tank thewarning light ne the fuel symbol will go on n to This light will also come on wnen you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running to show you it is working If it doesn t come on as you start your vehicle have it fixed right away ...

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Page 159: ...Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your Pontiac Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section f R DEF LOW HIGH COOL p WARM Your vehicle s heater and air conditioner will work best...

Page 160: ...the heater ducts at your feet At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others LOWER This s ettingbrings in most of the air through the floor ducts and some though the defroster vents MIX This mode is particularly useful duringcold or inclement weather becauseof your PontiacTrans Sport s larger windshield area Press this button todirect a i rto the windshield and through the f...

Page 161: ...est if you keep your windows closed while using it The BI LEV setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough For the best results slide thetemperature control lever to the middle position and then adjust it forcomfort If you have the optional enginecoola...

Page 162: ...ects that could obstruct airflow to the rear The control for the rear fan is locatedbelow the audio system SelectLOWER BI LEV or MIX to direct airflow to the rear air outlet and to the rear side windows Use the temperature control lever to adjust the temperature setting Select the force of air you want from LO to HI by sliding the rear fan control to the desired setting 10 maintain a comfortable t...

Page 163: ...Option If you have this option you will have a master control for therear fan on the center instrument panel console and a rear control next to the second row seat on the driver s side of the vehicle To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear use either rear fan control to adjust the force of air coming through the rear outlets See Rear Fan Master Control and Rear Fan Rear Control later in ...

Page 164: ...lever setting is returned to approximately 25 percent from the full cold setting 1 If you do not select A Cin theUPPER or BI LEV 1 modes air directed to the rearof the vehicle will be cabin temperature 1 SelectLOWER MIX or DEF when outsidetemper ures are cool In these modes heated air willbe directed o the rear of the vehicle through the rear side window ven i s and the rear floor heater vent I I ...

Page 165: ... is in any other position To turn off the rear fan slide the control to OFF LOW MED REAR FAN Rear Fan Rear Control This featureallows passengers riding in the rear seats to control the flow of air to the rear area of the vehicle The rear control is located on the armrest next to the second row seat left position The rear fan master control on the instrument panel must be in the REAR position for t...

Page 166: ... instrument panel toward the side windows For increased airflow to the side vents close the center vents 1 _ 1 I I 8 1 1 1 i iL 93 1 1 1 Rear Window Defogger Ress R DEF Rear Defog to warm the defogger gridon the rearwindow The indicator light willglow while the rear window defoggeris operating The rear window defogger willturnoff automatically after about 10minutes of use If you turnit ow again th...

Page 167: ...nd hold SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereos with Equalizers Press SET Within five seconds press and hold SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears Press and hold SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOL Turn this h o b to turn the system on or off Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume Turn it count...

Page 168: ...red station 2 Press SET 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at 4 Whenever you press the same buttons time within five seconds you set will return r t y I Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increaseor decrease bass The middle position is a detent TREB Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble The middle position is a detent If a station is weak or noisy slide the ...

Page 169: ...eradio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower radio station PUSHBUTTONS The fournumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14stations seven AM and seven FM 1 Find the station you want by usingTUNE 2 Press SET The SET indicatorwill appear briefly on 3 Press oneof the four pushbuttons witlxn five seconds Whenever you press that...

Page 170: ...ntrols just asyou do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom sideof the cassette are playing When theleft arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing FWD Press the right arrow to rapidly advance the tape It will continue forwarding until you press STOP...

Page 171: ...selection Your radio has AMAX With an AMAX certified receiver your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you needfor the best sound In addition to improved sound quality AMAX includes more stations on theAM band You don t have to do anything to your Delco GMradio because AMAX is automatic TUNE Turn the lower knob slightl...

Page 172: ...e Press PWR to turn the radio on The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entrydoor thetape side goes in first Your tape player is built t o work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes longon each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may notwork well in this player While thetape is playing use the VOL FADE and BAL controls just asyou do for the radio The display ...

Page 173: ...button to change the tape function when the radio is on Press this button again to return to the tape function EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play This system has automatic Dolby Noise Reduction to reduce background noise on tapes encoded with Dolby NR Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a licensefrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double ...

Page 174: ... k a e next lower radio station 1 1 PUSHBUTTONS The fivenumbered pushbutton let you return to your favorite stations YOU can set up10 15stations five AM five FM1 and five FM2 1 1 Find the station you want by using TUNE or j 1 2 3 Press and hold one of the fivenumbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return Repeat the steps f...

Page 175: ...rward through the disc RDM Press this button to hearthe tracks in a random order REV Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track song Release it to play the passage FWD Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track song Release it to play the passage COMP Press this button to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume Press it again b resume normal play...

Page 176: ...d and third digits of your code appear t i i w 7 Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code I 8 Press the SEEK right or left arrow to make the fourth digit of your codeappear 9 Turn the TUNE knob to make the last two digits of your codeappear 10 Press BAND and REP will appear on the display for five seconds and then 000 will ap...

Page 177: ...the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down 4 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display until SEC showson the display 6 Turn the TUNE knob to make the second and third digits of your code appear 7 Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code 8 Enter the last three digits of your cod...

Page 178: ...ss this button to silence the system Press it PRESET Press this button to play a stationyou have programmed on the radio preset buttons AM FM Press this button to choose AM FMl or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the bestsound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16to...

Page 179: ...ase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s veryimportant to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delcoradio or othersystems and even damage them Your vehicle s...

Page 180: ... while cleaning the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Pontiac dealer You may also choosea non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassettewith a fabric beltto clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject Itmay not cleanas thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subj...

Page 181: ...OTICE Don t mount anything to your roof or headliner such as an antenna or a luggage carrier If you puncture theroof or headliner youcould damage or destroy your integrated roof antenna Have any work of this type done by your dealer I I i If you want to add a mobile phone or two way radioto your vehicle there are special precautions you ll need to take because of your integratedroof antenna See Ad...

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Page 183: ...ty Belts in the Index Defensive drivingreally means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are aboutthe most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following d...

Page 184: ...S state to drink alcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmelatalreasons forthese laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot lessthan many might think Although it d ependson each person and situation here is some general information on ...

Page 185: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BACwill be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol isin the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive isaffected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills o...

Page 186: ...earch shows alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord r heart This meansthat when anyone whohas been 1 drinking driver or passenger 3 is in a crash thaq 0 person s chance of being killed or is higher than if the person had I Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptiom attentiveness and judgment can be affectedby...

Page 187: ...me Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with onedriver and as long as two orthree seconds or morewith another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100k...

Page 188: ...me 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 _ 1 I will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system thatwill help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to dnve away your anti lock brakesystem will check i...

Page 189: ... is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and atthe rear wheels fieanti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 190: ...g Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curvesat a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same law...

Page 191: ... adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than brakmg For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane ora car suddenly pulls out fromnowhere or a child dar...

Page 192: ...ble is a good reason to practicle defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly _ I 1 You may find sometime that your rightwheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulderwhile you re driving If the level of the shoulder isonly slightly below the pavement recoveryshould be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your ve...

Page 193: ...icates it s all right to pass providing the road aheadis clear Never crossa solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too closeto the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won...

Page 194: ... ease a little to the sight I Loss of Control Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steerkg and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t giveup Keep tryingto steer and cons tantlyseek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose ...

Page 195: ...ecause stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on asurfacewith reducedtraction try your best to avoid sudden steering accelerationor braking including enginebraking by shifting to alower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until yourvehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as eno...

Page 196: ...at night Theymay cut down on glare fromheadlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjustto the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower thehigh beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring direc...

Page 197: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder itis to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see roadsigns and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled wit...

Page 198: ...es Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in aquick stlopand may cause pulling to one side You could lose controlof the vehicle After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally ...

Page 199: ...a hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning The best advice isto slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or sta...

Page 200: ...et a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as youwould or a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enoughto need it When a light turns green and just before you start to mov...

Page 201: ...the flow Try to merge into the gap at closeto the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirr...

Page 202: ...ady to go If it needs service have it done before starting oit Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in Poaatiac dealers all across North America They llL ready and willingto help if you need it Here are somethings you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 Windshield WasherFluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are theyin I good shape FheZ ...

Page 203: ...e the road in less than a second and you could crash andbe injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 a a Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a re...

Page 204: ...the ignitionoff is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowingdown They could get so hot that they wouldn t workwell You wouldthen have poorbraking or even nonegoing down ah i l l You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehiclein gear whenyou go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and tran...

Page 205: ...f reflective warning triangles And if youwill 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 yourvehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or icebetween your tires ...

Page 206: ...ur anti lock brakes improve yourvehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery Watch for slippery spots Theroad might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice Onan otherwise cle...

Page 207: ...mmon help and keepyourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle toalert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing orwrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm...

Page 208: ...g as you must This saves fuel Whenyou run the engine make it go a little faster than justidle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shutthe engine off and close the windo...

Page 209: ...the actual loads onyour front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle Electronic Level Control Option On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic...

Page 210: ...ading c _8 If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as ast as the vehicle goes If you haveto stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they 11keep going I A CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Never s tack heavier things l...

Page 211: ...hat the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears laterin this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safetrailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In ...

Page 212: ...other parts of your vehicle wear in dt the heavier loads I I You should use THIRD D or as you need to a lower gear when towinga trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD D when towing a trailer willminimizeheat buildup and extend thelife of your tsmsde Three important considerations have todo with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tire...

Page 213: ...y in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue loadto the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum loadcapacity B If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weigh...

Page 214: ...00 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipmentis very important for proper vehicle loadingand good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in thebody of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sureto seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon m...

Page 215: ...with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessor death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing a trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windowsclosed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in ...

Page 216: ...ion at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lampsand any trailer br2 kes are still working f I v a I I 2 3 h I A a 3 F e 8 l v g 1 r i i f I 8 I 5 I T i I 1 rr i L 1 I 1 A 4 q Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicleahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations t...

Page 217: ...rivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows onyour instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear befor...

Page 218: ...ill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Tuwing Your vehicle will need servicemore often whenyou re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedu...

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Page 221: ...ll find what to do about someproblems that can occur on the road Hazard WarningFlashers Your hazard warning flashers letyou warnothers They also let police know you have aproblem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 5 1 ...

Page 222: ...gnals won t work I Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can setone up at the sideof the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery hassun down you may want to use another vehicleand some jumpercables to start your Pontiac But please use the following steps listed to do it safely On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low ...

Page 223: ...12 volt system with a negative ground bothvehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enoughso thejumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it couldcause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Pontiac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems I NOTICE You could beinjured if the vehicles roll Setthe pa...

Page 224: ...ands clothing andtools away from any underhood electric fan 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery I 8 I i I I i I Your Pontiac has a remote positive jump starting terminal The terminal is in the red box on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery You should always use the remote positive terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery To open the remot...

Page 225: ...yes or on your skin flush the place with water and getmedical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here aresome basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to n...

Page 226: ...he dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehiclewith the dead battery e 10 Attach the cableat least 18inches 45 em away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the I battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a...

Page 227: ...amage See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed ormodified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aeroshrting or special tires and wheels these instructionsmay not be correct Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannotbe towed from the front 0 That your vehiclehas f...

Page 228: ...artsnot Never getunder yo ur vehicle after it has Always use separate safety chainson each 0 Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed fully secured been lifted by the tow truck side when towing a vehicle When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing ser...

Page 229: ...le damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use T hooksinserted in theT hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspensioncomponents 5 9 ...

Page 230: ...pment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the groundand or 2 j wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carries equipment Always useT hooksinserted in the l p s f i I T hook slots I 1 1 I 8 I I Attach T book chains on bothsides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the...

Page 231: ... arm Rear Towing TowLimits 55 mph 90k h 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels These slots are to be used when using sling type equipment or when loading and securing to car carrier equipment 5 11 ...

Page 232: ...Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring 5 12 ...

Page 233: ...e engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool...

Page 234: ...ewindow as necessary If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL 1N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ajI I or T H I B If you no longerhave the overheatwarning you can drive Justto be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t comeback on you can drive norm ally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle rightaway If there s st...

Page 235: ...C Electric Engine Fan D Electric Engine Fan An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine isnot running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil it cools down 5 15 ...

Page 236: ... 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 enginefire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drivethe vehicle Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn tcovered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan s are running If the engine...

Page 237: ...m can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mix With CAUTION Continued plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get toohot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire andyou o r others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and D...

Page 238: ...e hot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot engine When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL HOT mark startyour vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is COO before you do it 5 18 ...

Page 239: ...under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn thecap when the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap is hot Waitfor the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 19 ...

Page 240: ... and upper radiator hose is no longerhot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keepturning the pressure cap butnow push down as you turn it Remove thepressure cap 5 20 ...

Page 241: ...radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theFULL HOT mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 21 ...

Page 242: ... radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 22 ...

Page 243: ...py and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Air Inflator Option Your vehicle may have an air inflatorused to bring tires up to the proper pressure See Air Inflator System in the Index for more details Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid fur...

Page 244: ... ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear ofthe vehicle on the passenger s side The following steps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire Open thejack storage compartment by sliding the latch down and removing the compartmentcover ...

Page 245: ...folding wrench and shaft from the pouch The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle behind the rear bumper Insert the narrow end of the shaft into the hole abovethe rear bumper Then attach the folding wrench to the shaft Rotate the folding wrench counterclockwise tolower the compact sparetire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle 5 25 ...

Page 246: ...Slide the cable retainer through the center of the spare then place the compact spare tire near the flat tire The tools you ll be using include thejack A folding wrench 3 and shaft C ...

Page 247: ...heel nut caps from the cover Loosen them completely using the folding wrench and remove the wheel cover If the wheel nut caps have been completely loosened the wheel cover will come off easily them using the folding wrench 2 Loosen the wheel nuts but donot remove 3 Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s frame Position the jack and raise thejack head until it fits firmly into the notch i...

Page 248: ...en it is supported only by ajack 4 Attach the foldingwrench to the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches NOTICE Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly positioned will damage the vehicleor may allow the vehicle to fall off thejack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle ...

Page 249: ... bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirton thewheel or on the partsto 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 removeany rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse ascraper orwire ...

Page 250: ...ng a serious accident I 8 a I 7 I 8 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheelis held against thehub 9 Lower the vehicleby attaching the folding wheel wrench to thejack and rotating the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 30 ...

Page 251: ...tened with a torque wrench to 100 Lb ft 140N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequenceand to the proper torque specification Don t t r y to puta wheel coveron the compact spare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel cover securelyin the rear of the vehicle until you have the fl...

Page 252: ...these in the proper place Lay the flat tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and raise the flat tire until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice This means the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle Replace alljacking tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and replace the compar...

Page 253: ...ndmake sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spareis made to perform well at posted speedlimits for distances up to 3 000miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full sizetire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it sbest to replace your spare with a full size tire assoon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again...

Page 254: ...ICE Spinningyour wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well asthe tires If you spin thewheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxleback and forth you can destroy your transaxle r For information aboutusing tire chainson your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turnyour steering wheelleft and right That will clear the area around your front wheels The...

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Page 257: ...han this manual can To order the proper servicemanual see Service Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants Your vehiclehas an airbag system Before attempting you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your to do your own service work see Servicing Your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM Air Bag EquiPPed Pontiac in e In...

Page 258: ... If the octaneis less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noisewhen 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 knoclung your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up ahill That s normal and you don t have tobuy a higher octane fuel to get rid...

Page 259: ... if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don tuse it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered underyour warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel m...

Page 260: ... hinged door there is a place to hold the gas cap while you are adding fuel I a AG hi i 7 7 7 i Mi y 1 _ I Gasolinevapor is highlyflammable burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasolineor refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames andsmoking materials awayfrom gasoline ...

Page 261: ...ng hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise Be carefulnot to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index When you put the capback on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determin...

Page 262: ... An electricfan under the hood can start up and injure you even whenthe engine is not runnhg Keep hands clothingand tools awayfrom any underhood electricfan I i I Hood Release I Thingsthat burncan get onhot engine parts and start a fire These include liqui dslike gasoline oil c001mt brake flui d windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not t...

Page 263: ...he vehicle Next go to the front of the vehicle and pull 11non the underhood release Lift the hood The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be carefulwhen handling it Use your hood prop sleevewhen handling the hood prop 6 7 ...

Page 264: ...lant Recovery Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill D Engine Oil Dipstick E Transaxle Fluid Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder G Air Cleaner H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir I Battery 6 8 ...

Page 265: ... retainer Let the hood down and close it firmly Underhood Lamp Your underhood lamp willgo on when you open the hood Engine Oil LOW OIL 1 your engine oil level right it means youneed to check 1 instrument panel comes on 1 If the LOW OIL light onthe Index You should check see LOW OIL Light in the away For more information 1 1 your engine oil level 1 regularly this is an 1 added reminder The engine o...

Page 266: ...the oil is at or below the 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 add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets abovethe cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your enginecould be damaged ...

Page 267: ...rst symbol Thissymbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oilwhich does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your ownoil be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engineis American Petroleum Institute certified for gasolin...

Page 268: ...an use SAE 1QW 30if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do notu s e other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW 50 NOTICE Use only engineloil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommendedoil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets a...

Page 269: ...with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower See Change Oil Indicator in the Index What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stayon your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash...

Page 270: ...ces in the Index Operr ng the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned Theair cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine withthe air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire A...

Page 271: ...saxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainlydriven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain 0 When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police ordelivery service If y...

Page 272: ...riving 0 When outside temperatures are above90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hotweather I While pulling a trailer h I i 8 c j _r I t To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 Cto 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about15miles 24 k m when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10O C If it s ...

Page 273: ... design for easier identification Pull outthe dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read thelower 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the level The fluid level mustbe in the cross hatched area dipstick backin all the way 6 17 t ...

Page 274: ... After adding fluid recheck the described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way F i _ I _ 7 c 2 I k 6 I I 8 I I _ L I PI I a _ I I J I Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL7M orange colored silicate free engine coo lant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for5 years or 100 000 miles 1...

Page 275: ...meets 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 need to add anything else I Adding onlyplain waterto your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning sy...

Page 276: ...r have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitorsadditiveswhichclaim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The engine coolantreservoir is located towards the middle of the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a lit...

Page 277: ... to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you willalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant containsethylene glycol andit will burn if the engine part...

Page 278: ... neck I I I When you replace your radiator pressure cap anAC cap isrecommended Thermostat The power steering fluid reservoir is located tothe right Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat of the engine coolant reservoir at the back of the in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the engine compartment flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset...

Page 279: ...ck When the engine compartmentis hot the level should be at theH mark When it s cold thelevel should be at the C mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses ...

Page 280: ...turer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tankif it is completely full Don t...

Page 281: ...e system fixed since a leak meansthat sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct aleak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic sys...

Page 282: ... system yourbrakes may not work well or they crash Always usethe proper brake fluid may not even workat all This could NOTICE 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can dam age brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don tlet someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If y...

Page 283: ... Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are firstapplied or lightly applied This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake calipers for movement brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper s...

Page 284: ...e puts in brake linings that are wrong for yopr vehicle the balance between your front and rear braes can change for the worse The braking performaice you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts i i I i I 8 I i Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these Whenit s time for a new batter...

Page 285: ...f bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Remove the two black knobs 2 Tilt the bulb housing forward ...

Page 286: ...s Front Parking Turn SignalLamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as described 2 Remove the lamp socket furthest inboardby under Headlamps pinching the lever and turning counterclockwise 4 3 Twist the L shaped bulb assembly counterclockwise one sixth of a turn until the flanges align with the slots in theretainer ring 3 After replacing the bulb lineup the flangeson the socket with the slots in the h...

Page 287: ... lampsocket by turning counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb and insert the bulb socket into the bulb assembly Twist clockwise to lock in place Replace the sidemarker assembly making sure the assembly nut is through the hole in the fender Attach the nut to the bolt Replace the headlamp assembly 6 7 8 2 Unbolt the retaining nut from the sidemarker lamp assembly bolt 6 31 ...

Page 288: ...ce the lamp lens in the liftgate and tighten from the lamp lens clockwise in the lamp lens with screws Back up Lamps 1 R Love thelicense plate 2 Unscrew tbe two bolts andpull the housing away 3 Remove thebulb from the lamp socket 4 Replace with thenew bulb and twist thelarnp socket 5 Reinstall the entire back up lamp housing and secure 6 Replace the license plate from the tailgate clockwise in the...

Page 289: ...oplamp 1 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 2 Pull the assembly out and away from theliftgate 3 Remove the bulbs from the lamp socket 4 Reinstall the lamp assembly into the liftgate and secure with the screws 6 33 ...

Page 290: ...bs i n the Index 1 Open the rear side windows and liftgate 2 Remove the two screws fromthe taillamp hous 3 Undo the spring clips under the weatherstrip at the rear of the side window I _ _ _ _ 4 Pull off the entire taillamp housing 6 34 I _ 1 ...

Page 291: ...clockwise Reposition the bulb assembly in the taillamp housing Turn the assembly one sixth of a turn clockwise to lock in place 8 Replace the entire taillamphousing and screws one sixth of a turn counterclockwise to remove 9 Attach the spring clips to the taillamp housing and secure them 10 Close the rear side windows and liftgate 11 Test the bulbsby using your turn signals and taillamps For any b...

Page 292: ...ey come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip y i I 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from 2 Lift therelease clip with a screwdriver and pulllthe blade assembly off the wiper arm 1 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wipel arm I the windshield i I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your ti...

Page 293: ...ikely to be Inflation Tire Pressure The CertificationITire label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours ordriven no more than 1mile 1 6km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have e...

Page 294: ... 1 i j I r r 1 x 5 Tires should be inspected every 6 000to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 h for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is present rotate yourtires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It sTime for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for moreinformation F F The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more ...

Page 295: ...use ascraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing aFlat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6m m or less of tread remaining You need a newtire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicato...

Page 296: ...lbe for mud and snow If you ever replaceyour tires with those not kavin da TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires x 1 Mixing tires couldcauseyou to lose control while driving If you mix tires of differentsizes or types radialand bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you cou...

Page 297: ...rmance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade isa comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well onthe government course as a tire graded 100 The relativeperformance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how...

Page 298: ...arefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced No 109 Grades B and A ...

Page 299: ...eplace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure tohave the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts foryour Pontiac model Using the wrong replacementwheels wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and makeyou lose control You could havea collision in which yo uor others ...

Page 300: ...tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that arethe propersize for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe endssecurely fa stened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufa cturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow downunt...

Page 301: ...any uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner oftento get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vi...

Page 302: ...unding trim along stitch or welt lines the directions on the container label I q i 1 i I I 7 I to remove the suds _ L q towel or cloth 8 y 1 I 2 I v A Using Solvent Qpe Cleaner0 1 lbric First see if you have to use solvent typecleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excesssoil from the trimmaterial with a c...

Page 303: ... scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions soiled area with cool water described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat thearea with a waterhaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking sodato 1cup 250ml of lukewarm water 4 If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains causedby candy ice cre...

Page 304: ...y cause annoying reflections in the wind hield and even make it difficultto see through the windshield under certain conditions C 1 Cleaning the Built In Child Restraint Pad The built in child restraint pad is attached tothe seat frame with fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand wash it with mild soap andwater Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts...

Page 305: ...ater Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soakedin full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinsethe blade with water Wiper blades should be checked ona regular basis and replaced when worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold...

Page 306: ...th and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish e 1 j I 7 i I NOTICE Machine compoundingor aggressive polishingon a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish mayhull the finishor leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemic...

Page 307: ... that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Finish Damage Any stone c...

Page 308: ...mposite SMC Sheet Molded Compound fiberglass body panlelsand molded RIM Reaction Injection Molded front fenders and bumper covers These panels require different collision repair procedures than metal paneled vehicles See your Pontiac dealer for information on collision repair I I I I I 8 _ I I I Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne ...

Page 309: ...hes Tar and Road Oil Remover 16oz 0 473L 1050172 Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois 2 sq ft Spot and stain removal Vinyl and Leather Cleaner 32 oz 0 946L 1050214 Exterior cleanerand polish Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish 16 02 0 473L 105020 1 Removes soil and black marks White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz 0 473L 1050174 Removes rust and corrosion 6 53 ...

Page 310: ...ine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this label inside the glove box door It s very helpful if you ever needto order parts On this label is 0 your VIN I f 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 Equi...

Page 311: ...he circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band isbroken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace abad fuse ...

Page 312: ...CM TURN B U GAUGES AC LPS e R WIPER r l F WIPER IGN p 4 HTR AIC ABS RBLW ELC HORN Fuse Usage CTSY Automatic Door Lock Module Dome Lamps Courtesy Lamps PowerDoor Lock Switches Glove Box Lamp Power Mirrors Keyless Entry Receiver Electronic LevelC ontrol Air Inflator Underhood Lamp Horns Horn Relay Safety BeltBuzzer Lamps On Reminder Key in the Ignition Warning ...

Page 313: ...GES AC N C Compressor Relay DRL Module ABS Electronic Level Control Height Sensor Instrument Panel Cluster Power Sliding Door Controller Fuse LPS Usage Interior Lamps Dimming Rear Climate Control Blower Door Lock Switches Temperature and Compass Display Headlamp and InstrumentPanel Dimmer Switch Heater A C Control Instrument Panel Cluster Illumination for Power Sliding Door Switches ABS ABS Enable...

Page 314: ...n EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Vacuum Diagnostic Switch Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Valve Front EngineFan Relay Heated Oxygen Sensors Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Powertrain Control Module PCM Daytime Running Lamps Canada Only Power Windows Power Seat Bower Sliding Door Controller Power Door Locks Rear Defogger Air Conditioning Blower Rear Blower Mot...

Page 315: ...just behind the passenger s side headlamp It is mounted on the face of the bracket in the position closest to the passenger s side of the vehicle The fuse services the injectors fuel pump oil pressure sender and fuel pump switch Toaccess the fuse pry back the latch with a screwdriver then pull down on the base of the unit If you need to replace the fuse be sureto use one with the same amperage Pus...

Page 316: ...ps 315 N A Center High Mounted Stoplamp 577 License Plate Lamp 194 Fog Lamps P o 881 Halogen Headlamps Outer 9006 Inner Front Sidemarker Lamps 194 Upper Two Positions 194 Lower Two Positions io57 Stop Tail TurnSignal Lamps Underhood Lamp 561 BULB INSIDE LAMPS Dome Lamps Front 561 Rear 561 ...

Page 317: ...he appropriate level as recommended in this manual Refrigerant R l34a Air Conditioning Front A C only 2 25 lbs 1 02kg Front and Rear A C 3 Ibs 1 36kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same Ifthe air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be suretheproper refrigerant is used If you renot sure ask your Pontiac dealel For additional information see your Warrantyand Owner As...

Page 318: ...intenance ReplacementParts Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Air Cleaner Element PCV Valve Gap 0 060inch 1 52imm Key1 3 Entry Battery I CR 1 bo32 8 I 1 h j 1 4 i t I I 1 I _ I 8 i _ 1 I Dimensions Wheelbase 109 8inches 2788 mm Tread Width Front 59 2 inches 1503mm Rear 61 4 inches 1559mm Length 192 2inches4881 rn Width 44 6 inches 1894mm Height 65 7 inches 1670mm ...

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Page 321: ... good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep yourvehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle proper...

Page 322: ...e work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you dan be seriously injured Do your own maintename work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents shouldbe used whether youdo the work yourself or have it done PartE ...

Page 323: ...see your Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedulethem If you go toyour dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform thework using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should b...

Page 324: ...plication I 8 I Short TriplCity Intervals 1 Every 3 000Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air CleanerFilter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 00...

Page 325: ...st At 7 500 Miles 12500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000km Engine Accessory Drive BeltInspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection or every 60 months whichever occurs first Service or every 60 months whichever occu...

Page 326: ...form this maintenance item will not ni llify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be i The U S Environmental ProtectionAgency or th performed atthe indicated intervals and the mainte be recorded i BI a 3 000 Miles 5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever ...

Page 327: ...e or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement and lubricate if required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 9 000 Miles 15000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 7 ...

Page 328: ...ervice T 0Lubricate chassis components see footn or every 6 months whichever occursfb te It 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emissiun Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replacefilter if necessary An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE BY 7 8 ...

Page 329: ... whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor fkeedom of movement and lubricate if required I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter orevery 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MIL...

Page 330: ...er occurs first j3 I An Emission ControlSewice y _ 3 1 r 0Lubricate chassis components see footnot or every6 months whicheveroccws fi l I e t 27 000 Miles 45 000 km I7Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissim Control Sewice DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY L ...

Page 331: ... 6 months whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricateif required 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Cont...

Page 332: ...ursfirst An Emission Control Service ClLubricate chassis components seefootnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 1 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I I r I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY ...

Page 333: ... Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor fieedom of movement and lubricate if required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty condition...

Page 334: ... Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uselssuch as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these condition...

Page 335: ...Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote k or every6 months whichever occursfirst 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 and lubricate if required DATE ACTUAL M...

Page 336: ...ervice 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace air cleaner filter An Emissicm Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emissim Control Service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY L ...

Page 337: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricateif required DATE SERVICED ...

Page 338: ...chever occurs first An Emission Control Service I I P 5 I DATE L ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 18 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every6 months whicheverOCCUTS first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY ...

Page 339: ...ce I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 78 000Miles 130 000km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersf...

Page 340: ...84 000 Miles I40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first RATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 341: ... or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricat...

Page 342: ...s whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 96 000Miles I60 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 343: ...TUAL MILEAGE I00 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressurecap An Emission ControlSewice 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission ControlService Continued 7 2 ...

Page 344: ...nly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90 F 32 C or higher I In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluidandfilterdonot requirechanging DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICCED BY ...

Page 345: ...useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12mont...

Page 346: ...ERVICEDBY I 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricatechassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs fist Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation During tire rotation check brakecalipers for fi eedom of movement and lubr...

Page 347: ...An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for fieedom...

Page 348: ...000 Miles 83000 km Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly drivenunder one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou donot use your vehicle under any o f these conditions...

Page 349: ...k brake calipersfor freedom of movement and lubricateif required 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for...

Page 350: ...e 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 and lubricateif required I I L L 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Em issionControl Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whchever o...

Page 351: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During t i r erotation check brake calipers for fi eedom of movementand lubricate if required 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs firs...

Page 352: ...itional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for fieedom of movement and lubricateif required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months sincelast service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap m d neck Pressure test the cooling...

Page 353: ... conditions In heavy citytraffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or delivery service vyou do notuse your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 33 ...

Page 354: ...e engine oil level and add the properoil if I necessary See Engine Oil intheIndexfor I further details _ I I 1 Engine CoolantLevel Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield WasherFluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if nec...

Page 355: ...ss straps replaced Also look for anyopened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the...

Page 356: ... necessary and the regular brake 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and bel ready to turn off the engineimmediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARR P or NEUTRAL N I the starter worksin any other position your vehicle needs service 3 in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the reg...

Page 357: ...his until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plainwater to flush any corrosive materials from theunderbody Take care to When you are doing this check your vehicle c...

Page 358: ... forbroken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seahs 1 1 holes looseconnections or other conditionswhich could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and HeaterHose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and cl...

Page 359: ...orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders FLUID LUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivalent DOT 3 ...

Page 360: ...nt meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB _ i l or GC LB I USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Sliding Door Track Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Lubriglate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGIG...

Page 361: ...after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to storethem Maintenance Record I ODOMETER I DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 41 ...

Page 362: ...I Maintenance Record ...

Page 363: ...tion includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Pontiac Cares Program The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications With the PONTIAC CARES program you are never more than a phone call away from having your c...

Page 364: ... your driving experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiab is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed in giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience Our goal is to createtotal customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the ...

Page 365: ...63 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 0 0 0 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Vir...

Page 366: ...ng Pontiac please remember that yo r concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest YOU follow Step One first if you have a concern I i I r Telephone TTY Users To assist customerswho are deaf hard of hearing OF speech impaired andwho use Text Telephones TTYs Pontiac has TTY equipment availableat its Customer Assistance...

Page 367: ...ree number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing1 minor repair informationover the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 year 36 000 miles at no expense to you 0 Vehicle out of fuel Keys locked...

Page 368: ... of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number I I l Fr r i q3 r ji 1 _ I i 2 I 8 6 p i h J ase _ Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to anowner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveli...

Page 369: ...tions For same day service you are entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10miles If the repairs require an overnight stay for the car you re entitled toeither a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement for a rental car up to 30 day for up to 5 days Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a v...

Page 370: ...or interpretation ofthe Ne Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving theie disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE f 8 BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputesbetween customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available freeof charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If ...

Page 371: ...ourts For fuflher information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or thePontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA inaddition to notifying General...

Page 372: ...ox 8880 Ottawa OntarioK1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERALMOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA orTransportCanada in a situation like this we certainly hope you llnotify us Please call usat 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Mot...

Page 373: ... 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 toget a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or trainingwho wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors service ...

Page 374: ...y help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Since these bulletins are issued throughout themodel year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletim Subscriptionsare available You...

Page 375: ...Integrated Roof 3 23 Antifreeze 6 18 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 75 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti Lock Brake SystemBlock Fuse 6 59 Appearance Care 6 45 Appearance Care Materials 6 53 Ashtrays 2 57 2 58 Audio Equipment Adding 3 21 Audio Systems 3 9 Audio Controls SteeringWheel Touch Control 3 20 Automatic Door Locks 2 5 Customizing 2 6 Automatic Overdrive 2 28 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 35 Automa...

Page 376: ... 26 4 33 CassetteDeck Service 7 34 CassetteTapePlayer 3 11 3 13 CassetteTape Player Care 3 22 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 17 Center High Mounted StooplampBulb Replacement 6 33 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 38 Center Rear PassengerPosition Bucket Seat 1 39 Certificatioflire Label 4 27 Chains Safety 4 32 Chains Tire 6 44 Changing aFlat Tire 5 23 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...

Page 377: ...ation 2 55 Compass Electronic 2 54 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 ConvenienceNet 2 60 Convex OutsideMirror 2 5 1 Coolant 6 18 Heater Engine 2 25 RecoveryTank 5 17 Courtesy Transportation 8 7 Cruise Control 2 42 Customer Assistance for Text TelephoneUsers 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 2 Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks 2 6 Damage Finish 6 51 Daytime Running...

Page 378: ... Heater 2 25 Coolant Level Check 7 34 CoolantTemperatur eGage 2 76 Electrical System 6 54 ElectronicCompass 2 54 Engine 6 8 Cooling System 6 61 Exhaust 2 35 Identification 6 54 OilLevelCheck 7 34 Running While Parked 2 35 Overheating 5 13 Specifications 6 62 StartingYour 2 24 Engine Oil 2 80 6 9 Adding 6 10 Additives 6 12 Checking 6 10 Used 6 13 Whattouse 6 11 WhentoCh ge 6 13 Exhaust Engine 2 35 ...

Page 379: ...eakers 6 55 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 76 Fuel 2 83 Tachometer 2 72 Voltmeter 2 74 Garage DoorOpener 2 52 GAWR 4 27 Gear Positions AutomaticTransaxle 2 26 GloveBox 2 56 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 27 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 27 Guide en 1 1 GVWR 4 27 Speedometer 2 71 HearingImpaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heating 3 3 High BeamHeadlamps 2 39 Highway Hypnosis 4 21 Hill and Mountain Road...

Page 380: ...ServiceParts Identification 6 54 Y I Tire Loading Information 4 27 Vehicle Identification Number 6 54 L a p s 2 45 Dome 2 48 Interior 2 47 OnReminder 2 46 Underhood 6 9 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 33 License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 32 Liftgate 2 19 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 7 Liftgate Ajar Light 2 82 Liftgate Lock 2 21 Lighter 2 57 Lights AirBagReadiness 1 29 2 73 Anti Lock B...

Page 381: ... Inspections 7 38 Recommended Fluids andLubricants 7 39 ScheduledMaintenance Services 7 3 Short TripKity Intervals 7 4 Sh ortTrip City Definition 7 4 Maintenance Underbody 6 52 MaintenanceWhen Trailer Towing 4 36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 77 ManualFront Seat 1 2 Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 50 Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle 2 10 Mirrors 2 49 Convex Outside 2 51 Inside Daymight Rearview...

Page 382: ... 8 Steering Fluid 6 22 Windows 2 36 Parking OptionFus 6 55 Power SteeringFluid 6 22 When to Check 6 23 How to Check 6 23 What to Use 6 23 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 33 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 11 Radiator 5 20 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 22 Radio Reception 3 20 Radios 3 9 Rain Driving In 4 15 Reading Lamps 2 49 2 52 Raw Outside Seat Position 1 34 Seat Passengers 1...

Page 383: ...g Your Vehicle 5 34 Rotation Tires 6 38 Saddlebags 2 59 Safety Belt Extender 1 64 Safety Belts 1 15 Adults 1 20 Care 6 48 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 38 Center Rear PassengerPosition Bucket Seat 1 39 Children 1 41 DriverPosition 1 20 Extender 1 64 How to Wear Properly 1 20 Incorrect Usage 1 23 1 63 LapBelt 1 39 Lap Shoulder 1 20 1 35 1 38 Larger Children 1 61 Passenger Position 1 3...

Page 384: ...s Ordering 8 11 Work Doing Your Own 5 1 Serviceand AppearanceCare 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 8 11 Service Publications 8 11 ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Pontiac 1 33 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Into Park 2 31 SignalingTurns 2 39 Skidding 4 12 Spare Tire Compact 5 33 Specificationsand Capacities 6 61 Specifications Engine 6 62 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 71...

Page 385: ...nginga Flat 5 23 Compact Spare 5 33 Chains 6 44 Cleaning 6 51 Inflation 6 37 Inflation Check 7 34 Inspection and Rotation Loading Pressure Temperature 6 38 4 27 6 37 6 42 Traction 6 41 Treadwear 6 41 Uniform Quality Grading UsedWheelReplacement 6 44 Wear Indicators 6 39 WheelReplacement 6 43 When It s Time for New 6 39 TopStrap 1 54 TorqueLock 2 33 TowingaTrailer 4 29 Trailer 6 41 Torque WheelNut ...

Page 386: ...ensions hading Ventilation Tips Visor Vanity Mirrors Visors Sun Voltmeter warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 72 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 23 WashingYourVehicle 6 49 Weatherstrips 6 49 Wheel Alignment 6 42 Replacement 6 43 Wrench 5 25 Windows 2 36 Power 2 36 Side Latches 2 37 Windshield Washer 2 4 1 Fluid 2 41 6 24 Fluid Level Check 7 34 Windshield Wiper 2 40 Rear 2 41 Blade ...

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