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Summary of Contents for 1997 Grand Am

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Page 2: ...drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem whiledriving such as aflat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custome...

Page 3: ...ourPontiac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell thevehicle please leave this manual init so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10273369B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer ...

Page 4: ...ndthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning I A CAUTION These mean thereis something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you whatto doto help avoid...

Page 5: ...ing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in different words You ll alsosee warning labelson your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 6: ...rtant for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BA ITERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL w PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BRAK...

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Page 8: ...upplementalRestraint System SRS 1 27 Rear Seat Passengers Here you ll find informationabout the seats in yourPontiac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about somethings you shouldnot do with air bags and safetybelts 1 31 1 33 1 35 1 37 1 45 1 48 1 48 1 48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Large...

Page 9: ...nual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The suddenmovement couldstartle and confuse you or makeyou push a pedal whenyou don t wantto Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your I body to make sure the seatis locked int...

Page 10: ...ls FRONT CONTROL A Raise the frontof the seat by holding the switch up Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down CENTER CONTROL B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Move the seat higher by holding the control up Lower the seat by holding the control down REAR CONTROL C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Lower the rear of the seat...

Page 11: ...ft the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatbackto where you wantit Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatbackreclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...b either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closest to the...

Page 13: ...your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat Tilt the right front seatback completelyforward and Move the right front seatbackto its originalposition the whole seat will slide forward after someonegets into the rear seat area Then move the seatrearward until it locks Tilt the seatbackcompletelyforward again to get out I6hCAUTION I If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it ...

Page 14: ...yousome things you shouldnot do with safetybelts And it explains the SupplementalRestraint System SRS or air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are ina crash and you re not wearinga safety belt yourinjuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or beejected from it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same c...

Page 15: ...up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadianprovinces the law saysto wear safetybelts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be abad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes canbe so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between In many of them people who buc...

Page 16: ...Why SafetyBelts Work When youride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplestvehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In areal vehicle it could bethe windshield 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...t panel or the safety belts With safetybelts you slow down as the vehicle does You get moretime to stop You stop over moredistance and your strongestbones take theforces That s why safety beltsmake such good sense 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...ey workwith safety 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 hasair bags you still have tobuckle up to get the most protection That s true not only infrontalcollisions but especiallyin sideand other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drivefar from A You may be anexcellent driver but if you re ...

Page 20: ...rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know whichrestraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s howto wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust theseat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up th...

Page 21: ...to makesureit is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section 5 To make the lappart tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderbelt Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would beable to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if youever had to 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...hest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 4 Door Models Before you begin to drive move the shoulderbelt adjusterto the height that is right for you To move it down squeezethe release button and move the adjusterto the desired position You can move the adjusterup just by pushing up...

Page 23: ...nd neck but not falling off your shoulder What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is tooloose It won t give nearly as muchprotection 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 shouldfit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...UTION You can be seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 18 ...

Page 26: ... across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...t you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 ...

Page 28: ... bag for the right front passenger Here arethe most importantthings to know about the air bag system U You can be severelyinjured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Al...

Page 29: ... control of the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how seethe partof this manual called Children and the caution label on the right frontpassenger s safetybelt AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel which showsAIR BAG The system checks the air bagelectrical systemfor malfunct...

Page 30: ...How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag isin the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 23 ...

Page 31: ... If your vehicle goes straightinto a wall that doesn t moveor deform the threshold level is about 9 to 16mph 14 to 26 km h The threshold level can vary however with specificvehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will moveor deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bagis not designed to inflate in roll...

Page 32: ...s anythingmore than a supplementto safety belts and then only in moderate to severefrontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air baginflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steeringwheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrumentpanel for the righ...

Page 33: ... vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnosticmodule whichrecords information about the air bag system The module records infomation about thereadiness of the system when the sensors areactivated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment 0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag systemwon t work properly See your dealer fo...

Page 34: ...close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors Theyare probably part of the air bag system Be sure tofollow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not needregular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportantfor rear seat passengers to buckleup Accident statistics ...

Page 35: ...re it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 28 ...

Page 36: ...ng 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 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 1 29 ...

Page 37: ...crash CAUTION 1 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 shouldfit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 30 ...

Page 38: ... belt away from the neck and head There isone guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and usethe safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord outfrom between theedge of the seatback and ...

Page 39: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt andinsert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be surethat the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cord must be underthe belt andthe guide on top 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center PassengerPosition 1 33 ...

Page 41: ...nd pull italong the belt the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender atthe end of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...ld always be restrained ina child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bones are so small thata regular belt might not stay low on thehips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen Ina crash thebelt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause seri...

Page 43: ...ur arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your armswhile riding in a vehicle A baby doesn tweigh much until a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example ina crash CAUTION Continued 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...ur child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat Here s why A CAUTION A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat Y...

Page 45: ...to do it Canadianlaw requires that child restraints have a top strap and thatthe strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kit with anchorhardware and installation instructionsspecificallydesigned for this vehicle The dealer can theninstall the anchor for you In Canada this work will be done free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the in...

Page 46: ...tions for the child restraint 2 Securethe child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder beltgoes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the ...

Page 47: ...lt pull up onthe shoulderbelt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push andpull the childrestraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 40 ...

Page 48: ...ne 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safetybelt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 41 ...

Page 49: ... the child restraint in different down on the child restraint directionsto be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a differentplace in the vehicle and contactthe child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger...

Page 50: ...restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See theearlier part about the top strap if the childrestraint has one 1 Because yourvehicle has a right frontpassenger air bag always move the seat as farback asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats inthe Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat Followthe instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the ...

Page 51: ... needed If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...t it go back all the way The safety belt will movefreely again and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger directionsto besure it is secure Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safetybelts If you havethe choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get theadditionalrestraint a shoulderbelt c...

Page 53: ...y one personat a time e What if a child iswearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulderbelt still is onthe child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat ...

Page 54: ...hisway in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt The belt s force would thenbe applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...d safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a beltis torn or frayed get a newone right away Also look for any openedor broken air bagcovers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had acrash do you need new belts After a veryminor collision nothing may...

Page 56: ...Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped AutomaticTransaxleOperation Manual TransaxleOperation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P AutomaticTransaxle Models Only ShiftingOut of PARK P Automatic TransaxleModels Only 2 31 2 32 2 32 2 33 2 34 2 35 2 35 2 43 2 48 2 50 2 52 2 53 2 53 2 54 2 58 Parking Your Vehicle ManualTransaxleOnly Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running You...

Page 57: ...th the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children o L L m ij 2 2 ...

Page 58: ...tiac is delivered the dealer removesthe tags from the keys andgives them tothe first owner Each tag hasa code on it that tells your dealer or a qualifiedlocksmithhow to make extra keys Keepthe tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones madeeasily using thesetags I NOTICE Your Pontiac hasa number of new features that can help prevent theft therefore you can have a lo...

Page 59: ...ase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina _ crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are severalways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside you can use your keyin the door lock You can also use the Keyless Entry Systemif your vehiclehas this option From the inside you can loc...

Page 60: ... will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13 km h If someone needsto get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N If you have a manual transaxle the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13 km h All doors will automatically un...

Page 61: ...om the inside 2 Then open thedoor from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won tbe able to open the reardoor from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks 1 To cancel the rear door lock unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Use...

Page 62: ...e Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditi 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 thisdevice must accept any interference received including interferenc that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modificationsto this systemby other than an authorizedservice facility could voidauthorizationto use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up ...

Page 63: ...le or the gearselectoris in PARK P or NEUTRAL N automatic transaxle Theinterior lamps will comeon for 40 seconds or until the ignition switchis turned to the ON position Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each keychain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to ...

Page 64: ...body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in theKeyless Entry System 1 Use a small coin or flathead screwdriverto separate the bottom halffrom the top half of the transmitter 2 3 4 Remove the battery andreplace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down Use one 3 volt CR2032 or equivalent type battery Put the two halves back...

Page 65: ... the doors do not lock and unlock see your dealer for service To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide CO gas can come into yourvehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with the trunk lid openor if electrical wiringor other cab...

Page 66: ...elp prevent unauthorizedentry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended The switchis located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch To turn the override feature on slide the switch all the way to the right To turn the override feature off slide the switch all the way to the left When the overrideis on the mechanicalremote trunk release will not release the trunk lid...

Page 67: ...u Alwaysdo this Your steering wheel willbe locked andso will your ignition If you have an automatic transaxle taking your key out also locks your transaxle And remember to lock the doors Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you parkin a lot where someone will be wa...

Page 68: ...rotectedby Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your Pontiac dealer for service If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is running a problem has been detected and the system may need service See your dealer for service In an emergency call the Pontiac RoadsideAssistance Center at 1 800 ROADSIB or 1 800 762 3743 New Vehic...

Page 69: ... and transaxle on automatic models OFF C This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will soundif you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition RUN D This position is where the key ret...

Page 70: ...esult in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn thekey only to OFF Don t press thekey release button while the vehicle ismoving NOTICE If your key seems stuckin LOCK and you can t turn it besure you are using the correctkey if so is itall the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right ...

Page 71: ...t lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only I NOTICE Don t tryto shift toPARK P if your Pontiac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shiftto PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL N Hold the clutch pedal to the flo...

Page 72: ...rt or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal about one quarter of the way down for five or six se...

Page 73: ...ed withtoo much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in STARTfor up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change theway the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment chec...

Page 74: ...e In very cold weather 0O 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 priorto starting your vehicle 2 19 ...

Page 75: ...If the cordwon t reach usea heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Ins...

Page 76: ...tmove easily A CAUTION It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level grou...

Page 77: ...could damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped 1 To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck InSand Mud Ice orSnow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle...

Page 78: ...DRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D 0 When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going down a steep hill between gears I NOTICE This NOTICE applies only if you have an automatic overdrive transaxle If your vehicle is so equipped andif it seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems notto shift gears a...

Page 79: ...will downshiftto first gear at 20 to 25 miles per hour 32to 40 km h for enginebraking You may notice somevariation in shift speed in SECOND 2 when acceleratingor braking FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selectorlever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until ...

Page 80: ...tch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as youlet up on the acceleratorpedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowlylet up onthe clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal To st...

Page 81: ...hicle is stopped Shiftingto REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Speeds A CAUTION If you skip more than one gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle And you could injure yourself or others Don t shift from FIFTH 5 to SECOND 2 or from FOURTH 4 to FIRST 1 2 26 ...

Page 82: ...eather road and traffic conditions let you For thebest fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normalfor the light to go on and offif you quickly change the positionof the accelerator Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift I O T I C E If you skip more than one gear when you downshift or if you race the engine when you downshift you can damage t...

Page 83: ... the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on anyhill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That sec...

Page 84: ...e on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into thePARK P position like this 0 Hold in the button onthe lever Push the lever all the way towardthe front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key toLOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with...

Page 85: ... can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means thatthe shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle 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 parkingpawl in the transaxle You may find it difficultto pull the shift lever o...

Page 86: ...er hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Remove the ignition key 2 There is a small cap on the passenger s side of the center console Gently remove it with a small screwdriver 3 Insert the ignition key into this opening until it contacts with a small paddle This is the override feature 4 While pushing forward on the paddle press the shift lever button then pull th...

Page 87: ... and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehiclewas damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaustsystem had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive itonly with a...

Page 88: ...ge with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index I A CAUTION It canbe dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould b...

Page 89: ...e switch back and the driver s window will open a small amount When the switch is moved all the way back the window will go down all the way To stop the window while it is lowering move the switch forward To raise the window move and hold the switch forward Lock Out Switch On four door models the driver s power window controls also include a lock out switch PressLOCK to stop front and rear passeng...

Page 90: ...give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a Comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your TurnSignal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp HighLow BeamChanger CruiseControl IfEquipped 2 35 ...

Page 91: ...or more than 3 4 mile 1 km As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burnedout and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burnedout replace it tohelp avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the arrows still do not flash have your Pontiac Dealer...

Page 92: ... before using them If they re frozen tothe windshield carefully loosenor thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snowor ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Controlled Cycle Wipers If Equipped You can set the wiper speed for a longor short delay between wipes Thi...

Page 93: ...the wipers willcontinueto work until you return the lever to OFF If your vehicle is equipped with the controlled cycle wipers the wipers will automatically shut off after you release the lever if no speed was selected In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision 2 38 ...

Page 94: ...ply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the cruise control shuts off A CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t useyour cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise contro...

Page 95: ...tton and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you wantto use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to thespeedyou want 3 Push in theSET button atthe end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal 2 40 ...

Page 96: ... clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle You could be startled and even lose control So unless you wantto gofaster don thold the switch to R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push theSET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at...

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

Page 98: ...entPanel Lights Rotate the turn signallever middle ring up two positions to turn on Headlamps 0 Parking Lamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps InstrumentPanel Lights Rotate the switchto OFF to turn all of the lamps off Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime 2 43 ...

Page 99: ... NEUTRAL N and the parking brake is engaged Automatic LightControl ALC Your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic light sensor on top of the instrumentpanel under the defroster grill so be sure it is not covered which will cause the nighttimelights to be on continuously When it is dark enough outside your ALC willturn on your low beamheadlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as...

Page 100: ...The fog lamps will turn off wheneverthe high beam headlampsare turned on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lamps by rotating the instrumentpanel intensity control switch Rotate the switch all the way to the right to turn on the interior courtesy lamps Rotate the switc...

Page 101: ...conds These lamps will also go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optional Keyless Entry transmitter Front Reading Lamps If Equipped If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for 15seconds when your keyis removed from the ignition switch to provide an illuminated exit These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on wh...

Page 102: ... your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading footwellor glove box is left on when the ignition is turned off the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lamps either The ignition must be turned on 0 The activated lamp switch mustbe turned off and then on or 0 A front door must be open...

Page 103: ... Day Night Rearview Mirror A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes C To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever toward youto the night position 2 48 ...

Page 104: ...ors Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver sdoor To adjustyour passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat andhave a passenger adjust the mirror for you Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the knob to the left or right Adjust each mirror so that you canjust see the side of your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position Tur...

Page 105: ...rageArea Sunglasses Storage Place your sunglassesin the open area located above you inthe overhead console or front compartmentin the center console Center Console Cupholder The armrestopens into a storage area for cassettetapes gloves etc To open it lift up on the front portion of the armrest The console provides space for holding a cup or soft drink 2 50 ...

Page 106: ... back wallof the trunk Put smallloads like grocery bags behindthe net It can help keep themfrom falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavierloads Storethem in the trunk as far forward as youcan You can unhook the net so that it will lie flatwhen you renot usingit Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter If Equipped To use the lighter just push it in all the way ...

Page 107: ... If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Your vehicle may also have a plastic extension which pulls out of the main visor to increaseprotection from glare Visor Vanity Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror Accessory Power Outlet If you have an ac...

Page 108: ...ent position Press the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Press the front of the switchto stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshadecan only be closed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Pontiac has an electrical failure I NOTICE Do not attempt to force the sunshade forwar...

Page 109: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information Svstem I 2 54 ...

Page 110: ...onLever D SupplementalRestraint System SRS E Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E InstrumentCluster G Windshield WipersNasher Stalk H Audio System I SideWindow DefoggerVent J Glove Box K Climate Control System L Gear Shift Lever M Cupholder Ashtray If Equipped N EnhancedTraction System ETS Switch 0 Accessory Power Outleaighter If Equipped If Equipped P Ignition Switch Q Tilt SteeringWheel Lever If Equ...

Page 111: ...Instrument Panel Cluster 2 56 ...

Page 112: ...has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needsa new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be Butif it can 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 The trip odome...

Page 113: ...pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar withthis NOTICE section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area warning lights work together to let you know when or engine damage mayoccur with oneof your vehicle s fun...

Page 114: ...s The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem The system check includesthe air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnosticmodule For more informationon the air bagsystem see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the systemis ready If the a...

Page 115: ... battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turnoff all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac s hydraulicbrake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could...

Page 116: ...eleased it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when youstart your engine and it will stay on forthree seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the syste...

Page 117: ...the followingreasons If you turn the systemoff by pressing the button on the shift lever the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system backon press the button again The warning light shouldgo off See EnhancedTraction System in the Index for more information The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking bra...

Page 118: ...N If the light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you whenthe system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage showsthe engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot A light will come on to the right of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone It means that your engine coolant has over...

Page 119: ...nd emission CHECK ENGINE This system iscalled OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration and is intended to assure thatemissions are atacceptablelevels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment InCanada OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The CHECK ENGINE light comes onto indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicat...

Page 120: ... required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunctionhas beendetectedon your vehicle Dealer or qualified servicecenter diagnosis and servicemay be required If the LightIs Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reducingvehicle speed 0 Avoiding hard accelerations 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades 0 If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being ...

Page 121: ... you recently changedbrands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run asefficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on accelerationor stumblingon acceleration These conditionsmay go away once the engine is warmed up...

Page 122: ...a bulb check the light comes on when youturn your keyto RUN and goes off when the engine is started If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you For the four cylinderengine when idling at a stop sign the light may blink on andthen off In addition if you makea hard stop the light may come on for a moment Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine c...

Page 123: ...ystem only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine start It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain backinto the oil pan Passlock Warning Light THEFT SYS This light will come on briefly...

Page 124: ...w the gage when the fuelt a n kis near EMPTY E Here arefour things that some owners ask about None of these showa problem with yourfuel gage 0 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a littlemore or less fuel to fill up thanthe gage indicated For example the gage may have indicatedthe tank was halffull but it actually tooka little more orless than ha...

Page 125: ...f i NOTES 2 70 ...

Page 126: ...Window Defogger If Equipped Ventilation System Audio Systems Settingthe Clock for AM FM Stereo Settingthe Clock for All SystemsExcept AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player If Equipped 3 13 3 17 3 19 3 21 3 23 3 23 3 24 3 25 3 26 3 26 AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player and Equalizer If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Remote CassetteTape Playe...

Page 127: ... of the air coming through the system Mode Knob The right control knob changes the functions of your system 2 VENT Use when outside temperatures are mild and little heating or cooling is needed Airflow is throughthe instrumentpanel outlets Set thecenter controlknob to the temperature desired 9BI LEVEL Use on cool but sunny days This settingbrings in the outside air but directs it in two ways Coole...

Page 128: ...r in the Index 9BLEND This setting divides airflow equally betweenthe heater ducts and the windshield defroster vents DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents located on top of the instrumentpanel Climate Control System with Air Conditioning Fan Knob The left control knob sets the fan speed To selectthe force of air you want turn the knob The fan is always running un...

Page 129: ...t times this temperaturedifference may be more apparentthan others 2 VENT Use when outside temperatures are mild and little heating or cooling is needed Airflow is through the instrumentpanel outlets Set the center controlknob to the temperaturedesired AHEATER This settingbrings heated air through the heater ducts and some through the windshield defrostervents If you have the optional engine coola...

Page 130: ... sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can useBI LEVEL with the temperature knobin the middle The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than at others VENT and HEATER areeconomicalpositionsbecause the air conditionercom...

Page 131: ...dow defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the defogger switch The indicator light will glow If your vehicleis traveling under45 rnph 70km h the rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about10minutes of use If your vehicle is traveling over45 mph 70 km h the defogger will operate continuously You can turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or...

Page 132: ...just the directionof airflow by movingthe louvered vents Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will workfar better reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turnthe fan control knob to the highest position for a few moments before driving off This...

Page 133: ... correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting theClock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and holdHR until the correct hour appears Press and holdMIN until the correct minute appears There will be a two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode andthe colon on the display will blink while in this mod...

Page 134: ...eady set up to three more stationsmay bepreset on each band by pressing two adjoiningbuttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station l Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press any two adjoiningpushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BASS ...

Page 135: ...n TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push theknob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow togo to the next higher orlower station and staythere PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations You can set upto 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the radio o...

Page 136: ...ASS andTREB controlsjust as youdo for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing When the down indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the topside of the cassette are playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the ...

Page 137: ...from Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation REV 5 Press this buttonto reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stationsduring REV operationby using SEEK orTUNE FWD 6 Press this button to advance quick...

Page 138: ... on your tape player To activate the bypass feature the ignition must be on Turn your radio off Press TAPEPLAY and hold for three seconds After three seconds the tape symbol in the display will flashfor two seconds indicating the feature is active Turnthe radio on and insert the adapter This override feature will remainactive until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo withCassetteTape Player and Equalize...

Page 139: ...station 4 Press and hold one of the six numberedbuttons until SET appears on the display Wheneveryou press that numbered button the stationyou set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting theTone EQUALIZER A sevenband equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequencyrange Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extend...

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

Page 141: ...o return to playing the radio press the AM FM button EJECT Press this button toremove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated witheither the ignition or radio off Cassettesmay be loaded with the radio off ifthis button is pressed first If you leave a cassettetape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassettetape pl...

Page 142: ...lay shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press theup or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttonslet you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1...

Page 143: ...gin playing If you want to insert a disc when theignition is off first press EJECT If you re driving on a very roughroad or if it s veryhot the disc may not play andE error and a number may appear on theradio display If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down It is dirty scratched or wet 0 The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If anyerror occursrepeatedly...

Page 144: ... the time of day willbe displayed With this option the remote single cassette player is mounted to the console Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes longon each side Tapes longer than that areso thin they may not work well in this player AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc With the radio on insert a cassette tape Once the tape is is playing T...

Page 145: ...dof the cassette reel or until youpress FWD again Use the SEEK button or the TUNE knob to play the radio during FWD The radio plays the last selected station PROG Press this button onthe remote cassetteplayer to go from one side of the tape tothe other CD PLAY After a cassette tape anda CD havebeen inserted press the CD PLAY button toswitchbetween the CD player and the cassette tape player Bothfea...

Page 146: ...u allowmore than 15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automaticallyreverts to time and youmust start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999and keep it in a safeplace separate from the vehicle 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORYor RUN Turn the radio off Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the displa...

Page 147: ... or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter yoursecret code as follows pause no more than 15secondsbetween steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn theradio off Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows onthe display Press MIN and000 will appear onthe display Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with...

Page 148: ...adio preset buttons PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing MUTE Press this button to silencethe system Press it again or any other radio button to turn on the sound VOL Press the up or down arrow to increase or decreasevolume Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereowill give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 m...

Page 149: ...volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle 9 like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sureyou can add whatyou want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Deico radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s...

Page 150: ...in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may bedone with a scrubbingaction non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn Follow thesesteps to prevent thecassette from being ejected due to the CUT TAPE DETECTIONfeature 1 Turn theradio off and the ignition on 2 Press and holdthe TAPEPLAYbutton for three seconds tapeindicatorwill fla...

Page 151: ...to theedge Be sure never to touch the signal surfacewhen handling discs Pick up discs by graspingthe outer edges or the edge of the hole andthe outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast shouldever become slightlybent you canstraightenit out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Ch...

Page 152: ... 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 4 18 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain andon Wet Roads 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24 4 26 4 30 4 33 4 35 City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle To...

Page 153: ...oads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other driversare going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisionsare about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know whe...

Page 154: ...ohol There are good medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these 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 alot less than manymight think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general informationon the problem The Blood...

Page 155: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills ...

Page 156: ...ol ina person s systemcan make crashinjuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is ina crash that person s chanceof being killedor permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking Drinking and then drivingis very d a m rous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be ...

Page 157: ...p your foot and do it That sreaction time Average reaction timeis about 314 of a second But that s onlyan average It might be less with one driver and aslong as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 314 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20m That...

Page 158: ...may get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstillhave some powerbrake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harderto push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABSis an advanced electronicbraking system that willhelp prevent a braking skid When youstart your engine or when y...

Page 159: ...senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheelsis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock systemcan change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed tomake the mostof available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard 4 8 ...

Page 160: ...f your vehicle has the optionalfour speed automatic transaxle it also has anEnhanced TractionSystem ETS that limits wheel spin This is especiallyuseful in slipperyroad conditions The system operates only if it sensesthat one or bothof the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces enginepower and mayalso upshift the transaxleto limit wheel spin LOW...

Page 161: ... to You shouldturn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See RockingYour Vehicle in the Index To turn the systemon or off press the button on the shift lever knob When youturn the system off the Enhanced Traction System warninglight will come on and stay on If the EnhancedTraction Systemis limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off the war...

Page 162: ...ere sno traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understandthis The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steeringthrough a sharp...

Page 163: ...n steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencieslike these First apply your brakes See Brakingin Emergencies earlier in this section It is betterto remove as muchspeed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are h...

Page 164: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrenderto frustration oranger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tipsfor passing Drive ahead Loo...

Page 165: ... lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn Buttake care that someoneisn t trying to pass you as youpull out to pass the slow vehicle Rememberto glance over your shoulderand check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When youare far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in yo...

Page 166: ...he accelerationskid If you do not have the EnhancedTraction System or if the system is off then an accelerationskid is also best handled by easing your foot off the acceleratorpedal If your vehicle startsto slide ease your foot off the acceleratorpedal and quickly steer the way youwant the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straightenout Alwaysbe ready for a second...

Page 167: ...0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can tsee as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especiallyon higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pulloff the roadin a ...

Page 168: ...k When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn tlower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimedheadlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directlyinto the approachingheadlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glas...

Page 169: ...enly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshieldwiping equipmentin good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fille...

Page 170: ...void puddles But if youcan t try to slow down before you hit them A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and 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 4 19 ...

Page 171: ...t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water watercan come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle Ifyou can t avoid deep puddles or stan...

Page 172: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You llsave time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to e move c...

Page 173: ...p you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder asoften as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailingrate if it s slower Stay...

Page 174: ...vehicle ready for a long trip If youkeep it servicedand maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startingout Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in Pontiac dealershipsall acrossNorth America They ll be ready andwilling to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 Windshield WasherFluid Is the reservoir full Are a...

Page 175: ...ve the road in less than a second and youcould crash and be injured What can you do about highwayhypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortablycool interior Keep youreyes moving Scan the road ahead andto the sides Checkyour rearview mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 176: ...ope A CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle ingear when you go downhill 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear ...

Page 177: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if youwill be driving under severeconditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 26 ...

Page 178: ...ut freezing 32 F 0O C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sandcrews can getthere Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced TractionSystem keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving ona slipperyroad Even thoughyour vehicle has this system you ll want to slow do...

Page 179: ...hesun can treach around clumps of trees behind buildingsor under bridges Sometimesthe surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surroundingroads are clear If you seea patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are onit Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid suddensteeringmaneuvers If You re Caughtin a Blizzard If you arestoppedby heavy snow you could be ina seri...

Page 180: ... exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time tobe sure snow doesn t collect there Open awindow just a li...

Page 181: ...ndow almost all the wayto preserve theheat Startthe engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold Butdo it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as youcan To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your...

Page 182: ...tpanel Removethe fuse labeled PRNDL This will keep your battery from draining while towing Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel See IgnitionPositions in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Releasethe parking brake Towing Your Vehiclefrom the Front Manual Transaxle Only If your vehicle has a manual transaxle...

Page 183: ...gnition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel Shift your manualtransaxleto NEUTRAL N Releasethe parking brake I NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towing your Vehicle from the Rear cID 8 n NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badlydamaged andthe costly repairs would not be covered by your warr...

Page 184: ...otal weight that youcan carry This weight iscalled the Vehicle CapacityWeight and includesthe weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installedoptions f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the ...

Page 185: ...r anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you stopor turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people ina sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in thetrunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward asyou can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the veh...

Page 186: ...r warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part andsee your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Do not towa trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2 4L Code T engine Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a 3100 Code M engine and proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is...

Page 187: ...ol You can ask a hitch dealer about swaycontrols Don t towa trailer at all during the first 1 000miles 1600km your newvehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged 0 0 Then during the first 500 miles 800 k m that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80h h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier l...

Page 188: ...ple who willbe riding in the vehicle And if youwill tow atrailer you must subtractthe tongue load from your vehicle scapacity weight because your vehicle will becarryingthat weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more informationabout your vehicle smaximumload capacity A B If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A shouldweigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer w...

Page 189: ...s later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the ...

Page 190: ...working This lets you check your electricalconnectionat the same time During your trip check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and anytrailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and suddentu...

Page 191: ...hange lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may thinkdrivers behind you are seeing your signal when theyare not It s importantto check occasionallyto be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or ...

Page 192: ... brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply yourregular brakes and hold thepedal down while you 0 Startyour engine Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowlyuntil the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservicemore often whe...

Page 193: ...f i NOTES 4 42 ...

Page 194: ...blems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 OtherWarning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 14 Engine Overheating 5 22 5 23 5 33 5 34 If a TireGoes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 195: ...your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signalswon t work Other Warning Devices If youcarry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100m behind...

Page 196: ...on t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps cold result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying tostart your Pontiac by pushingor pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle And if you have an automatic transaxle itwon t start that way 1 Check the other vehicle It must have...

Page 197: ... N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio I NOTICE If you leave yourradioon it couldbe badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty A CAUTION I i An electric fancan start...

Page 198: ...acid that can burn you Don t get it onyou If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 5 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 connectthe cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and ne...

Page 199: ...t to thepositive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one I 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery ...

Page 200: ...attery ismuch less the engine for a while 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7 ...

Page 201: ...tionsand illustrationsmay not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment as describedlater in this section 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accid...

Page 202: ...ignition off The steeringwheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle shouldbe in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released The ignition key must be OFF to keep the automatic door locks from locking during towing Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you...

Page 203: ... or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed vehicle Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components Before hooking up to a towtruck be sure to read all the informationin Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section 5 1...

Page 204: ...eel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach T hook chains into the slotsin the bottomof the floor pan just behind the front whe...

Page 205: ...n Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Also be sureto use the proper hook up for your particularvehicle NOTE The ignitionkey must be OFFto keep the automaticdoor locks from locking during tow NOTICE Do not tow with sling typeequipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsa...

Page 206: ...to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between theground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 5 13 ...

Page 207: ...e if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle untilit cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle untilthe engine iscool NOTICE If ...

Page 208: ...ry 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shiftto the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just tobe safe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there ...

Page 209: ...When youdecideit s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 2 4L Engine 3100 Engine A Coolant SurgeTank With Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fan 5 16 ...

Page 210: ...hing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surgetank is boiling don t do anythingelse until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you mayhave a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system 5 17 ...

Page 211: ... Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but besure the cooling system including the coolant surgetank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTION Steam and scaldi...

Page 212: ... system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE rIn cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant 1 5 19 ...

Page 213: ...ne 1 You can remove thecoolant surge tankpressure cap when thecooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn thepressure cap slowly about one quarter turn tothe left and thenstop If you heara hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 5 20 ...

Page 214: ...cap off start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening 5 21 ...

Page 215: ...ide Takeyour foot off the acceleratorpedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correctionyou d usein a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal Get the vehicle under control by steeringthe way yo...

Page 216: ... place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can putblocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from theone being changed That would bethe tire on the other side ...

Page 217: ...s sectionfor more information about the compact spare Turn the wing nut counterclockwiseand remove it Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire Remove thejack and wheel wrenchfrom the trunk Your vehicle sjack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the bandaround the jack 5 24 ...

Page 218: ...eel nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen and remove them if your fingers do not fit into this small area The tools you ll be using include thejack A and wheel wrench B 2 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 25 ...

Page 219: ...ack you could be badlyinjured orkilled Never getunder a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack A CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make thevehicle fall To help avoidpersonal injury andvehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle NOTICE Do not jack or lift your vehicle using t...

Page 220: ...el wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enoughroom for thespare tire to fit 5 Remove all of the wheel nuts 6 Remove the wheel cover from the wheel if your flat tire has one Thentake off the flat tire 5 27 ...

Page 221: ... the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off I A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Yourwheel could fall off causing a serious accident 1 8 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end ...

Page 222: ... Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could leadto anaccident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140N m 5 29 ...

Page 223: ...ence and to the proper torque specification Don t tryto put a wheel cover on your compactspare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel cover and plastic cap nuts in the trunk until youhave the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel coverswon t fit on yourcompact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on yourcompact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 5 30 ...

Page 224: ...omeone Store all these in the proper place m H Storethe flat tire in the compactspare tire compartment Place thetire in the compartment then secure the adapter extension aluminum wheels only and wing bolt Placethe cover and nut ontop of the flat tire Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension Aluminum E WingBolt G Cover H Nut Wheels Only...

Page 225: ...quipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact sparetire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire inthe Index See the storage instructionslabel to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly B A Wrench B Jack C Spare Tire D Adapter E WingBolt E Cover G Nut 5 32 ...

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

Page 227: ...too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle I For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System you should turn the system off See Enhanced Trac...

Page 228: ...gine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant SurgeTank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power SteeringFluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs AppearanceCare Cleaning the Inside of YourPontiac Cleaning the Outside of YourPontiac Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage AppearanceCar...

Page 229: ...iac ServiceManual It tells you muchmore about how toserviceyour Pontiac than this manualcan To order the proper servicemanual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index A CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to doservice work ona vehicle without knowing enoughabout it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools bef...

Page 230: ...r engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you heara little pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That s normal and youdon t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet Califor...

Page 231: ... and reformulatedgasolinesmay be availablein your area to help clean the air GeneralMotors recommendsthat you use these gasolinesif they comply with the specificationsdescribedearlier I NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your wa...

Page 232: ...he right side of your vehicle 6h CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keepsparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline 6 5 ...

Page 233: ...ep your fuel tank from being siphoned Always be surethe fuel door is closed and latched after refueling While refueling hang the tethered cap over the hook inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right ...

Page 234: ...the Outsideof Your Pontiac in the Index When youput the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you heara clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic systemcan determineif the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get t...

Page 235: ... can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn ontoa hot engine Hood Release The following sectionstell you how to check fluids lubricants and importantparts underhood To open the hood first pull the ...

Page 236: ... rodfrom its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hoodprop from the slot in the hood andreturn the prop to its retainer Thenjust letthe hood downand close it firmly 6 9 ...

Page 237: ...ant Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D AutomaticTransaxleDipstick If Equipped E Power SteeringFluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir G Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir H Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped I Air Cleaner J Battery 6 10 ...

Page 238: ...d you ll see A Engine Coolant SurgeTank B Power SteeringFluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E AutomaticTransaxle F Brake Fluid Reservoir Fluid Dipstick G Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner I Battery 6 11 ...

Page 239: ...el comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check yourengine oil every time you get fuel In order to getan accuratereading the oil must be warmand the vehicle must be onlevel ground 2 4L Engine 6 12 ...

Page 240: ...k the level 3100 Engine The engine oil dipstickhandle is yellow The dipstick on the 2 4L engine is located at the rear of the engine The dipstick on the 3100 engine is located on the front of the engine behind the fan Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If youdon t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 13 ...

Page 241: ...o use For crankcasecapacity see Capacitiesand Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine couldbe damaged 2 4L Engine The 2 4L engine oil fill cap is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment on the engine block 6 14 ...

Page 242: ...Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certifiedby the American PetroleumInstitute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engine is AmericanPetroleum Institute certified for ...

Page 243: ...ers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommendedoil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where ...

Page 244: ...ighway maintenance schedule Change the oiland filter every 7 500miles 12 500 k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highwayconditionscauses engine oil to break down slower What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elementsthat may be unhealthyfor your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your...

Page 245: ...place the cover tightly Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned Theair cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don tdrive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off L A CAUTION NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a...

Page 246: ...at your Pontiac dealership ServiceDepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your ...

Page 247: ... your foot on the brakepedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the enginerun atidle forthree to fiveminutes The automatictransaxle dipstick handle is red 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipeit with a clean ragor paper towel then pull it back out again 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and...

Page 248: ...k funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to theproper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that labelis made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid re...

Page 249: ...me out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sureto get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Checkthe fluid level only whenyour engine is off the vehicle is parkedon a level place and the transaxle is cool enoughfor you to rest yourfingers on the transaxlecase Then follow these steps The manual transaxle dipstick is white and is located on the dri...

Page 250: ...luid to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add onlyenough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL markon the dipstick 3 Push the dipstickback in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage i...

Page 251: ...e is filled with new DEX COOLJengine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240 000 k r n whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOLd extendedlife coolant The following explains your cooling system and howto add coolant when it is low If youhave a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water andthe...

Page 252: ...to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminumparts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anythingelse Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper...

Page 253: ...he engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitorsor additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant surgetank is located on the passenger sside of the engine compartment 6 26 ...

Page 254: ...ark or a little higher If the low coolant light comes on it means you re low onengine coolant See Low CoolantWarning Light in the Index Adding Coolant If you needmore coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolantmixture at the surge tank but only whenthe engine is cool A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine part...

Page 255: ...edby a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When youreplace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid When to Check PowerSteeringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspectthere is a leak in the system or you hear an unu...

Page 256: ...fer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determinewhat kind of fluid to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damagehoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What toUse When you need windshieldwasher fluid be sure to read the manufacturer sinstructionsbefore use If you will be operatingyour vehicle in an area whe...

Page 257: ... the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid three quarters full whenit s very cold This allows for expansionif freezing occurs which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full 0 Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your 0 Fill your washer fluid tankonly washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here...

Page 258: ... to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare 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 system Ifyou have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others c...

Page 259: ... well or they may noteven work at all This could causea crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someoneput in the wrong kindof fluid If you spill brake fluid on yo...

Page 260: ... applied or lightly applied This does not mean somethingis wrong with your brakes See Caliper KnuckleMaintenanceInspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help preventbrake pulsation When tires arerotated inspect brake pads for wear andevenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequenceto GM specifications Your rear ...

Page 261: ...ave really good braking Your vehicle wasdesignedand tested with top quality GM brake parts When youreplace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and youhave to have new ones put in be sure you get new approvedGM replacementparts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someoneputs in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the b...

Page 262: ...ure in the Index Jump Starting Forjump startinginstructions see Jump Starting in the Index Bulb Replacement This sectiondescribesbulb changingprocedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps For bulb sizes see ReplacementBulbs in the Index For any bulbs not listed in this section contact your Pontiac dealer servicedepartment Halogen Bulbs LA CAUTION 4 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insi...

Page 263: ...e oil from your fingers will shortenthe life of your new halogen bulb For the type of bulb see ReplacementBulbs in the Index 1 On the driver sside only unscrewthe butterfly 2 Removethe attachmentbolts of the headlamp fastener Then lift the plate support strap 3 Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment bolts 6 36 ...

Page 264: ...ounting bracket 5 Twist the bulb assembly counterclockwise one sixth of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly 6 Unclip the bulb assembly fromthe wiring harness 7 Reverse Steps 1through 5 to replace the bulb assembly and headlamp housing 6 37 ...

Page 265: ... A Stop Taillamp B Turn SignalLamp C Back up Lamp Center High MountedStop Lamp 1 Use a flat screwdriverto gently release the tabs on the trim cover Using a flat screwdriver remove the screws holding the bulb assembly 6 38 ...

Page 266: ...Stop Taillamp Bulb Replacement For thetype of bulb see ReplacementBulbs in the Index Back up Lamps 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the back up lamps or1 2 Gently remove the bulbsfrom the socket 3 Replace the bulb in the socket 4 Close the trunk lid the inside of the lid 1 Pull back the trunk trim 2 Remove thefour wing bolts whichfasten the taillamp lens to thevehicle 6 39 ...

Page 267: ...ulb gently pushin and turn the bulb counterclockwise 5 Reverse Steps 1through 5 to reassemble the taillamp Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement To change your dome lamp bulb grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently The housing should pop off If this doesn t work you may need to use a small flat head screwdriver under the side of the housing to help pryit of...

Page 268: ...wiperarm For the proper type andsize see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Tires Your new Pontiac comes with high quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details 6b CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause ...

Page 269: ...n damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Informationlabel which is on the rear edge of the driver sdoor showsthe correct inflationpressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means yourvehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1mile 1 6km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tire...

Page 270: ... rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damagedtires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this sectionfor more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achievemore uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotat...

Page 271: ...ire in the Index When It s Timefor New Tires One way totell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining YOU need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or moreplaces around thetire 0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s ru...

Page 272: ... have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speedrating and constructiontype bias bias belted orradial as your originaltires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tiresof different sizesor types radial and ...

Page 273: ...ceCriteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is acomparativerating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecifiedgovernmenttest course For example a tire graded 150would wearone and a half 1 1 2 times as well onthe governmentcourse as atire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon theactual conditionsof their use however and may ...

Page 274: ...s on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefullyat the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overallperformance Scheduled wheel alignmentand wheelbalancing are not needed 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 smoothroad your wheels may need to b...

Page 275: ...ent NOTICE The wrongwheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto thebody and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels IA CAUTION Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been use...

Page 276: ...hat fit install them on the front tires Appearance Care Remember cleaningproducts can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerousif youbreathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the manufacturer swarnings and instructions And always...

Page 277: ...often Asoft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturatethe stained area 5 If a ringforms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brushthe area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surroundingtrim along...

Page 278: ... cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetableoils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains causedby catsup coffee black e...

Page 279: ... Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water anda mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product 0 Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniturepolish or shoe polish on leather 0 Soiled or stainedleather shouldbe cleaned immediately ...

Page 280: ...indshield and Wiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer orif the wiper blade chatters when running wax sapor other material maybe on the blade or windshield Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is cleanif beads do not form when you rinseit with water Grim...

Page 281: ... surfacescratchesand water spotting High pressure car washes maycause water to enter your vehicle CleaningExterior Larnpshenses Use lukewarmor cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap to clean exteriorlamps and lenses Follow instructionsunder Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasionalwaxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac by hand may benecessaryto remove...

Page 282: ...ing thoroughly dry with asoft clean towel A wax may thenbe applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surfaceof your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasivepolishes abrasive cleaners or abrasivecleaningbrushes onthem because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automaticcar wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaningbrushes These brushes can ...

Page 283: ...ave corrosionprotection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and otherdebris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should beloosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical PaintSpotting Some weather and atmosphericconditions can create a chemicalfallout Airb...

Page 284: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 57 ...

Page 285: ...Service Parts Identification Label You ll find thislabel on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts Onthis label is your VIN 0 the model designation paint information and 0 a list of all production options and specialequipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment I NOTICE Don t add anything electrical ...

Page 286: ...ker opens and closes protectingthe circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuitsby a combinationof fuses circuit breakers and fusible links This greatlyreduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver coloredband inside the fuse If the band is brokenor melted replace the fuse Be sure ...

Page 287: ...HTR A C I 0 2 DR LK 1 PRNDL I INST 1INSTLPS DR LK2 STOP HA2 RR DEF I I I 0 r U The main fuse panel is located on the left side of the instrumentpanel To access the fuses open thefuse panel door Fuse PWR WDO TURN Usage Power Window CircuitBreaker Turn Signal Lamps 6 60 ...

Page 288: ... Windshield Wipers Washers Heated Oxygen Sensors AutomaticDoor Unlock Fuse ALARM FOG FTP PRNDL DR LK 2 AIR BAG HORN INST STOP HAZ PCM DR LK 1 INST LPS RR DEF HDLP Usage Automatic Transaxle Automatic Door Unlock Alann Module IlluminatedEntry Warning Chimes TractionTelltale Rear Window Defogger Remote Keyless Entry Fog Lamps Instrument Cluster Powertrain Computer Park Lock Solenoid ElectronicPRNDL D...

Page 289: ...n the driver s sideof the engine compartment near the battery ABSEVO Usage Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Back up Lamps Canister Purge Valve EGR Automatic Transmission Brake TransmissionShift Interlock Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Air ConditioningCompressor Park Lock Solenoid Anti lock Brake Solenoids Variable Effort Steering 6 62 ...

Page 290: ...ogger Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Ignition Switch Circuits53 Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls are protected by fuses For service contact your Pontiac service department Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB Back up Lamps 2057 Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps 2057 NA Center High Mounted Stoplamp 912 Halogen Headlamps Low Beam 9006 High Bea...

Page 291: ...Refrigerant Air Conditioning See refrigerant chargelabel under hood Fuel Tank Tire Pressures Sizes 15 2gallons 57 5 L See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft 140 Nem Note Allcapacities are approximate When adding be sure tofill to the appropriatelevel or as recommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 2 4L Engine Specifications...

Page 292: ... Type A 1233C AC Type PF 44 AC Type PF 47 ACType 041 910 ACType 41 940 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blades Pin Type Length 19inches 48 cm Dimensions I Length Coupe 186 9inches 474 7 cm Sedan 186 9inches 474 7 cm Coupe 74 1 inches 188 2 cm Sedan 74 1 inches 188 2 cm Coupe 53 3 inches 136 0 cm Sedan 53 3 inches 136 0 cm Coupe 103 4inches 262 7 cm Sedan 103 4inches 2...

Page 293: ...f i NOTES 6 66 ...

Page 294: ...ing Your MaintenanceSchedule Selectingthe Right Schedule Footnotes Footnotes Part B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year 7 42 7 45 7 45 7 45 7 45 7 45 7 46 7 46 7 47 7 49 At Least Once a Year Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections Steering Suspensionand Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust SystemInspection Radiator and Heater Hose Ins...

Page 295: ... and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenancenot only helpsto keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenanceprocedures are important Improper vehicle maintenancecan even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels orthe wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protectour environme...

Page 296: ...lishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what shouldbe checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to helpkeep your vehiclein good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform C Part D Recommended ...

Page 297: ... Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenanceservicesyou should have done and when you should schedulethem If you go to your dealer for your serviceneeds you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever servicesyour vehicle uses these All parts shouldbe replaced ...

Page 298: ...e conditions is that theseconditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip CityIntervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 5000...

Page 299: ...0 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement FuelTank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km AutomaticTransaxle Every 60 000 Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Every 100 000 Miles 166000 km Spark Plug Wire Every 150 000Miles...

Page 300: ... maintenanceitem will notnullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommendedmaintenanceservicesbe performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricatethe suspensionand steeringlinkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic...

Page 301: ...LEAGE I I 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I I 7 8 ...

Page 302: ...AGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 9 ...

Page 303: ...ssary An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Se...

Page 304: ...B Y 24 000 Miles 40 000 km ElChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 11 ...

Page 305: ...000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footno...

Page 306: ...ion in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 307: ... or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y ...

Page 308: ...tate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are An Emission Control Service driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service S...

Page 309: ...tate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote Also see footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 800 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90O F 32O C o...

Page 310: ...u do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 17 ...

Page 311: ...omponents or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE i SERVICED B Y 7 18 ...

Page 312: ... engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Al...

Page 313: ...SERVICED BY I 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 20 ...

Page 314: ...GE 72 000 Miles 120 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote Also see footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 7 21 ...

Page 315: ...necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional informati...

Page 316: ...ILEAGE 84 000 Miles 140000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE ...

Page 317: ...50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Ser...

Page 318: ...ion in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote I I I DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY1 ...

Page 319: ...ts or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 320: ...or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperatureregularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher An Emission Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou donot useyour vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter donot require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t req...

Page 321: ...ooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant inthe Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 28 ...

Page 322: ... not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommendedmaintenanceservicesbe performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspensionand steeringlinkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under PeriodicMaintenanceInspecti...

Page 323: ...rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional infor...

Page 324: ...linformation See footnote An Emission Control Service 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional infomation See footnote Also see foot...

Page 325: ...E SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 32 ...

Page 326: ...r In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote Also see footnote I I ...

Page 327: ...transaxlefluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnot...

Page 328: ...footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emissio...

Page 329: ...nd Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prop...

Page 330: ...tion pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED B Y 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first ElLubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks...

Page 331: ... Y ACTUALMILEAGE 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 332: ...re of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperatureregularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher An Emission Control Service In hilly or mountainousterrain 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 thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t requ...

Page 333: ... 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what touse Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 40 ...

Page 334: ...e oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshieldwasher fluid level in the windshieldwasher tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshi...

Page 335: ... level add ifneeded See ManualTransaxle in the Index Check for leaks A fluid loss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See AutomaticTransaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutc...

Page 336: ...ry to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way tothe floor If the starter works whenthe clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check Automatic Transaxle A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly Ifit does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1...

Page 337: ...o move You or others couldbe injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at onceshould the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keepingyour foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine r...

Page 338: ...s cracks chafing etc Clean and theninspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tearsor leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust SystemInspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near theexhaust system Look for broken damaged missing orout of position parts as well as openseams holes loose connectionsor other conditionswhich could cause a heat build up in thefloor pan orcould...

Page 339: ... need to have your brakes inspectedmore often if your driving habits or conditionsresult in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operateyour vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicatedby the shadedareas on the map followingthis text your vehicle may require additionalbrake service Refer to the appropriateGM ServiceBulletin for the proper caliper inspection proc...

Page 340: ...oodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index GM Part No 3634621 or equivalentwith a complete flush and refill USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders FLUID LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalentDOT 3 brake fluid HydraulicClutch Fluid GM Part...

Page 341: ...lent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and ReleasePawl Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LBor GC LB Multi pu ose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent ...

Page 342: ... after the maintenanceinterval Any additionalinformationfrom Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you shouldretain all maintenancereceipts Your owner informationportfolio is a convenientplace to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER I DATE I READING I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 49 ...

Page 343: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 50 ...

Page 344: ... 10 Pontiac Cares CustomerSatisfactionProcedure CustomerAssistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users PontiacRoadside AssistanceProgram GM Participationin an AlternativeDispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8 10 8 11 8 11 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the CanadianGovernment Reporting Safety Defects to GeneralMotors Ordering Service and...

Page 345: ...elements are designed to make yourealize that Pontiac recognizes you asa valuable customer appreciatesyour purchase decision and is dedicatedto taking care of the most importantperson YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuablefeaturethat comeswith every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that cangive you safety security comfort and convenience 8 2 ...

Page 346: ...ncean enjoyable one and are discussedin greaterdetail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusingon the changing needs of our customers and is committedto giving you an exceptionallevel of customercare throughoutthe ownershipexperience Our goal is tocreate total customerenthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfiedcustomer in the world Customer Satisfaction Proc...

Page 347: ...esolved bythe dealershipwithout further help contact the Pontiac Customer AssistanceCenter by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa bycalling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or ...

Page 348: ...aza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likelybe resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment an...

Page 349: ...d service is intended to provide you withpeace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistancetoll free number is staffedby ateam of technicallytrained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety outof uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the neare...

Page 350: ...ever when other servicesare utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following information to give the advisor Location of vehicle 0 Telephone numberof your location 0 Vehicle model year and color 0 Mileage of vehicle VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 0 Vehiclelicenseplatenumber Pontiac reserves the...

Page 351: ...ransportation when you bring your 1997 Pontiac infor warranty service It applies to any repaircovered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 k m limited warranty and to any 1997Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or specialpolicy situations For same dayservice you areentitled to one wayshuttle service of up to 10miles 16km If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs you re entitle...

Page 352: ...can assistin arriving at a solutionto a disagreement regardingvehiclerepairs or interpretationof the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarilyparticipates in BBB AUTOLINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau systemto settle automotivedisputes This program is available free of charge to customers who curre...

Page 353: ...ontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES Warranty Information Your vehicle comes witha separatewarranty booklet that containsdetailedwarranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that yourvehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra...

Page 354: ...pe you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 PM CARES orwrite Pontiac Division Customer AssistanceCenter One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Servicemanuals ...

Page 355: ...e Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle PlEASE CQMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FQLLOIWINO PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated F U Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and inte...

Page 356: ...13 865 5927 against the original order NOTE Dealers and Companies pleaseprovidedealer or company name and also the nameof the personto whose attentionthe shipment shouldbe sent d Mail completed order form to HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 I For purchases outside U S A pleasewrite to the above address forquotation CUSTOMERS NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY ZIP...

Page 357: ...f i NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 358: ...rsandCompaniespleaseprovidedealerorcompanyname andalsothe Mailcompleted order form to nameof the person to whose attentionthe shipment should be sent HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 For purchases outside U S A pleasewrite to the above address for quotation I 8 CUSTOMERS NAME ATTENTION T STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS STATE l 1 ZIPCODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 1 i AREA CODE 3M PON O...

Page 359: ...ng Light 2 61 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 21 Appearancecare 6 49 Appearance Care Materials 6 57 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtrays 2 51 Audio Controls SteeringWheel Touch Control 3 23 Audio Equipment Adding 2 17 2 18 3 24 6 58 Audio Systems 3 8 Auto Down Window 2 34 Automatic Door Locks 2 5 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 42 Fluid 6 19 Operation 2 21 Overdrive 2 23 Park Mechanism Check 7 44 Shifti...

Page 360: ...terKit 3 13 3 16 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 21 Center Console Cupholder 2 50 Center Console Storage Area 2 50 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 38 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 33 CertificationLabel 4 33 Chains Safety 4 38 Chains Tire 6 49 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 Check Engine Light 2 65 Check Oil Light 2 68 6 12 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 48 Chemical Paint Spott...

Page 361: ...ssistance Information 8 3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 3 Damage Finish 6 56 Damage Sheet Metal 6 55 Daytime Running Lamps 2 44 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window 3 6 Defrosting 3 6 Dimensions Vehicle 6 65 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 12 3 16 Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 40 DoorLocks 2 4 Driver Position 1 13 Driving Backing Up When Towing a Tr...

Page 362: ... Warning Light 2 62 4 10 Exhaust Engine 2 10 2 32 2 33 4 29 4 38 Exterior Lamps 2 43 Checking 6 13 Whentochange 6 17 Fabric Cleaning 6 50 Fifth Gear Manual Transaxle 2 25 Filling YourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 18 Finish Care 6 54 Finish Damage 6 56 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 24 First Gear Manual Transaxle 2 25 Flashers Hazard Warning 5 2 Flat Tire Changing 5 22 Fluids and Lubricants 7 47 Followin...

Page 363: ...34 Hydraulic Clutch 6 23 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 6 23 Hydraulic Clutch System Check 7 42 Hydroplaning 4 20 Ignition Switch 2 14 Inflation Tire 6 42 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 48 Inspections Brake System 7 46 Exhaust Systems 7 45 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 45 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 45 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 45 Steering 7 45 Suspension 7 45 Throttle Linkage 7 45 Windshield Wiper ...

Page 364: ...g Your Vehicle 4 33 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light 2 62 4 10 Locks Automatic Door 2 5 Cylinders 7 42 Door 2 4 KeyLock Cylinder Service 7 42 PowerDoor 2 5 Rear Door Security 2 6 Steering Column Lock Check 7 44 Trunk 2 10 LowCoolantWarning Light 2 64 6 27 Lubricants and Fluids 7 47 Lubrication Service Body 7 42 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 65 Maintenance Record 7 49 Maintenance Sch...

Page 365: ...axle 2 23 Overheating Engine 5 14 Owner Checks and Services 7 41 Owner Publications Ordering 8 12 Owner Publications Ordering in Canada 8 11 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 56 Park Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Shifting Into 2 29 Shifting Out of 2 31 AtNight 2 12 Brake 2 28 Brake Mechanism Check 7 44 Lots 2 12 Over Things That Bum 2 32 With a Trailer 4 41 Yourvehicle 2 31 Passenger Position 1 21 Passlock 2 1...

Page 366: ...s After a Crash 1 48 Systemcheck 7 42 Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Reverse ManualTransaxle 2 26 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 8 Rocking YourVehicle 5 34 Rotation Tires 6 43 safety Belt Extender 1 48 Safety Belts 1 7 Care 6 53 Children 1 35 Driver Position 1 13 Extender 1 48 How to Wear Properly 1 13 Incorrect Usage 1 16 1 46 1 47 Lap...

Page 367: ...e and Appearance Care 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 8 12 Service Publications 8 12 ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Pontiac 1 27 Sheet Metal Damage 6 55 Shift Lever 2 21 2 25 Shift Speeds 2 26 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Into Park P 2 29 ManualTransaxle 2 25 Outofpark 2 31 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 15 Signaling Turns 2 36 Skidding 4 15 Spare Tire Compact 5 33 Specifications and Capa...

Page 368: ...6 55 Compact Spare 5 33 Inflation 6 42 Inflation Check 7 41 Inspection and Rotation 6 43 Loading 4 33 Pressure 6 42 Temperature 6 47 Traction 6 46 Treadwear 6 46 Uniform Quality Grading 6 46 Used Replacement Wheel 6 47 Wear Indicators 6 44 Wheel Replacement 6 47 When It sTime for New 6 44 TopStrap 1 38 TorqueLock 2 30 Torque Wheel Nut 5 29 6 64 Towing From the Front 4 30 4 31 From the Rear 4 32 Re...

Page 369: ...cation Number 6 58 Storage 6 34 Ventilation System 3 7 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 52 Damagewarnings iv Dimensions 6 65 Loading 4 33 Visors Sun 2 52 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 58 Warranty Information 8 10 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 29 WashingYourVehicle 6 54 Weatherstrips 6 53 Alignment 6 47 Nut Torque 5 29 6 64 Replacement 6 47 Used Replacement 6 47 Wrench 5 25 Windows 2 3...

Page 370: ... f Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT FUEL 3100 ENGINEOIL DIPSTICK P6 13 u I P6 9 WINDSHIELD FLUID HOOD RELEASE P6 8 TIRES P6 41 REMOTE FUELDOOR P6 6 TRUNK RELEASE P2 11 ...

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