Pontiac 1997 Sunfire Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Sunfire

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Page 3: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat 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 when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custom...

Page 4: ...o it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell thevehicle please leavethis manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10273367B First Edition LA C E R T I F I E D WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners W...

Page 5: ...al and the 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 things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning I A CAUTION These mean there is something thatcould hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to he...

Page 6: ...avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings i ndifferent colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle ...

Page 7: ...enever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee TURN PARKING p LAMPS RUNNING 0 DAYTIME a LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT ENGINEOIL w PRESSUR...

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Page 9: ...ty Belts They re for Everyone 1 36 Children 1 13 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About 1 34 Center Passenger Position Safety Belts and the Answers 1 49 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 49 Safety Belt Extender 1 14 Driver Position 1 46 Larger Children 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 38 Child Restraints 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position a Crash 1 ...

Page 10: ... vehicleis moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis not moving Lift the lever under the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Your Sunfire will be equipped ...

Page 11: ...with your bodv to make sure theseat is locked into place If your Sunfire is equipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on thelever at the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position Release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 3 ...

Page 12: ...oward the right Turn the knob clockwiseor counterclockwise to increase or decrease the amount of support to your lower back To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the se atand move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position 1 4 ...

Page 13: ...ob because it won t beagainst your body Instead it will bein front of you In a crash you could gointo it receiving neckor otherinjuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over yo ur abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones This could causeserious internal injuries For properprotection whenthe vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then ...

Page 14: ...ack Latches 2 Door 1 Models In two door models the front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat To fold a front Seatback forward lift the latchlocated on the lower backside of the seatback Then the seat will fold forward Whenyou return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback is locked The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 1 6 ...

Page 15: ...front seat of two door vehicles makes it easy to get in andout of the rear seat 0 Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and 0 Move the right front seatback to its original position the whole seat will slide forward after someone gets into the rear seat area Then move the seat rearward until it locks Tilt the seatback completely forward againto get out Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To...

Page 16: ...tsoriginal position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatback Move any obstructions in the trunkcompartment r Don t let anyone ride where heor she ca wl a safetybelt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearinga safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same c...

Page 17: ...le up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are inbetween In many of them peop...

Page 18: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels I I I Put someoneon it ...

Page 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle itcould be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 20: ... safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and yourstrongestbones takethe forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 21: ...rk with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from A You may be an excellent driver but if you r...

Page 22: ...hicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restra int system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt H it properly 1 Close and lock the door ere s how to wear 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 4 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted The shoulder bel...

Page 23: ...make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on thebuckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as youpull up on the shoulder belt 1 15 ...

Page 24: ...under thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if youpull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 16 ...

Page 25: ...the desired position You can movethe adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the heightso that the shoulderportion of the belt is centered on yourshoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your s...

Page 26: ...elt is too loose It won t give nearly asmuchprotectionthis way You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 18 ...

Page 27: ...be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would 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 19 ...

Page 28: ...iously injur ed if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward whichwould increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 20 ...

Page 29: ...sted across the body tYou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the b elt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 21 ...

Page 30: ...t you can damage both the belt and yourvehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wearsafety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 22 ...

Page 31: ...agfor the right front passenger Here are themost important things toknow about the air bag system A CAUTION You can be severely injured orkilled in a crashif you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside thevehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts...

Page 32: ...ntaining controlof the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called L Childrenyy and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt AIR BAG readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checksthe air bag electrical system for malfunction...

Page 33: ...How the Air Bag System Works r The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel Where are theair bags The right front passenger s air bag is inthe instrument panel on thepassenger s side 1 25 ...

Page 34: ...be somewhat above OFbelow this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rdlovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation wouldnot help theoccupant In any particular crash no one cansay whether anair bag should have inflatedsimply because of the damage to a vehicle or bec...

Page 35: ...partsof the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing orfrom being able to steerthe vehicle nor doesit stop people from leaving the vehicle A CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing pro...

Page 36: ...out servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index 8 y 1 uu L 1 NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right frontpassenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag modulein the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel orthe right front passenger...

Page 37: ...ike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n 1 Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows havelap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt maylock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly ...

Page 38: ...ke sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on theshoulderpart 1 30 ...

Page 39: ... In a crash this applies force to the strongpelvic bones And you d be lesslikely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at yourabdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These parts of the body are bestable to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ...

Page 40: ...the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who haveoutgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s howto install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out frombetween t...

Page 41: ...stic cord must beunder the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the beltis nottwisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 33 ...

Page 42: ...shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can takethem out from the guides Pull theguide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interiorbody leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position 1 34 ...

Page 43: ... To make the belt shorter pull its free endas shownuntil 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 at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 35 ...

Page 44: ...ays be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions or the restraintwill say whether itis the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bonesare so small thata regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen Ina crash the belt would apply force righton the child s abdomen whichcould cause serious or f...

Page 45: ...During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continu ed CAUTION COI at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 1b 110kg forceon your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 37 ...

Page 46: ...t your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here swhy 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 Alwayssecure a rear facing child restraint in the rear sea...

Page 47: ...nask your Pontiac dealer to put one in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and thatthe strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealercan obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can theninsta...

Page 48: ...ons for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructions will showyou how i Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt goe sin front of the child s face or neck put it behind the ...

Page 49: ... pull up on the shoulder belt while you pushdown on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 41 ...

Page 50: ...ne 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions plate and pulling it along the belt for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 42 ...

Page 51: ...ifferent place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how toattach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It willbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had ...

Page 52: ...d restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 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 vo LOW A cl iin a rear fa4 gchildrestraintcan be ser...

Page 53: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 54: ... it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions to besure it is secure Larger Children Children who haveoutgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the childcan wear alap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder bel...

Page 55: ... only oneperson ata time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rea...

Page 56: ...s way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt forceto the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 48 ...

Page 57: ...ght keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is tornor frayed get a newone right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash I...

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Page 59: ...TM New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Automatic TransaxleModels Only Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transaxle 2 29 2 30 2 30 2 31 2 33 2 4 1 2 43 2 45 2 47 2 50 2 51 2 62 2 66 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Park...

Page 60: ...icle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 61: ...key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 1 NOTICE Your Pontiac has a numberof new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lo ck ...

Page 62: ...ance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Use your key to lock and unlock your vehicle from the o utside You can also use the optional Remote Keyless Entry system to lock and unlock your vehicle To lock t...

Page 63: ...rity locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside Push the lowerportion of the switch to lock your doors 1 Use a key to move the lock all the way up Push the upper portion ofthe switch to unlock your doors 2 Close the door The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature 3 Do the s...

Page 64: ...oor and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped If your Ponti achas this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with yourvehicle In addition the system illuminates the interior lights for a set period of time The Remote Keyless En...

Page 65: ...gnal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher andtry again 0 If you re still having trouble see your Pontiac dealer Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this equipment or a qualified technician for service Operation The following functions are available with the Remote Lock Control system LOCK A...

Page 66: ...ach vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it You can match your transmitter to as many 1997 GeneralMotors vehicles as you own as long as they have the same Remote Keyless Entry system Contact your dealer for assistance with this Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the t...

Page 67: ...th your vehicle If the transmitter does not work try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver Synchronization Your Remote Keyless Entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does notsend the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has beensent to it more than once To...

Page 68: ...ow selection exceptMAX That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you haveair outlets on OF under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Pull upward on the remote release handle located on the floor near the left side of the driver s seat torelease the trunklid Thefft Vehicle theft is big business especiallyin some cities A...

Page 69: ... a passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the keyis removed from theignition Passlock enablesfuelif theignition lock cylinder isturned w i t ha valid key If a correct keyis not used fuelis disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off after the engine is started If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes wait untilthe light stops flashing before ...

Page 70: ... this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wearand earlier replacement Follow thisbreaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See CCTowing a Trailer in the Index for more information i A c I E With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switchto five positions ACCESSORY A ...

Page 71: ...and to display some instrumentpanel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allowyou to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio A CAUTION On manual transaxle vehicles turning t...

Page 72: ...saxle Move yourshift 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 NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Pontiac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift toPARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transaxle The gear selector sho uldbe in NEUTRAL N Hold the clut...

Page 73: ... all the way to the floor and holding it there as youhold the keyin START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly butthen stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle I f you add electrical parts oraccessories you could ...

Page 74: ... or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it thereas you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the vehiclestarts briefly but then stops again do the sarnething butthis time keep the pedal about one quarter of the way down for five orsix seconds...

Page 75: ... Engine 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 prior to starting your vehicle 2 17 ...

Page 76: ...oolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the areawhere you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic TransaxleOperation Your Pontiac may beequipped with a three speed automat...

Page 77: ...ft lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sureyour vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shif...

Page 78: ...hile your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back md forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only ...

Page 79: ...h 105 km h or you can damage your engine 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 selector lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can trotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuc...

Page 80: ...THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D accelerator all the way down When driving on hilly winding roads When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down ste ep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more t...

Page 81: ...ICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive Thismight happen if you werestuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when goinguphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill...

Page 82: ...eleratorpedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOUWTH 4 AND FIFTH 5 the same way youdo for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutchpedal andthe brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your ...

Page 83: ...transaxle you have an UP SHIFT light This light will showyou when to shift to the next higher gearfor best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditionslet you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it isnormal for thelight to go on and off if you quickly change the posi...

Page 84: ... system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull theparking brake leverup until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as YOU move the brake lever all the waydown I NOTICE Driving with theparking brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle 2 26 ...

Page 85: ...ehicle won t move even when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 Move theshift lever into thePARK P position like this Holdin the buttonon the lever andpush the lever allthe way toward the front of your vehicle 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake 3 4 Move theignition key to LOCK Remove the key andta...

Page 86: ...locked into PARK P e Torque Lock AutomaticTransaxle If you are parking ona hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicl emay put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This iscalled torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before ...

Page 87: ... Apply andhold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle andthen shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as youcan Parking YourVehicle Manual Transaxle Models Only Before you get out of your vehicle put your manual transaxle in REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake If you are parking on a hill or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a...

Page 88: ...the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transaxle It s better not to park with the enginerunning But if you ever have to here are some things to 3 w A CAUTION L Idling the engine withthe climate cc rol system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle seethe earlier Caution under Engin...

Page 89: ...l ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P On a vehicle with manual windows use the window crank to open and close each window Power Windows If Equipped Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing aTrailer in the Index With powerwindows sw...

Page 90: ...to disablethe rear passenger s power window switches This will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing the windows The driver canstill control all windows with the switch in the lock position Press the lockout switch again to unlock the passenger s window switches Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steeringwheel Tilt Wheel If Equipped A tilt steering wheel allows y...

Page 91: ... a lane change To signal a turn move the levera l lthe wayup or down When the turnis finished the lever willreturn automatically An arrow on the instrument panel willflash in the direction of the turnor lane change To signal a lanechange just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts toflash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself whenyou release it ...

Page 92: ...his light on the instrument panel also Windshield Wipers I You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the windshield wiper symbol onit up ordown Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal adriver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunctioa lever toward you untilthe high beam headlamps come on then release the le...

Page 93: ...hield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get newblades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Controlled Cycle Wipers If Equipped If your vehicle has variable controlled cycle windshield wipers you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay be...

Page 94: ...et speed selected the wipers will stop To wash your windshield pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time The wipers willclear 1 In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid canform ice onthe windshield blocking your vision 2 36 ...

Page 95: ...eally help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t useyour cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads...

Page 96: ...o intocruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruisecontrol switchoff until youwant to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speedyou want 1 Push in the SET button at the end sfthe lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 38 ...

Page 97: ... the brake or clutch pedal You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster do not hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two waysto go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the acceleratorpedal You ll now cruise at the higher sp...

Page 98: ...yhave to step on the acceleratorpedal to 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 or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble an ddon t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruisecontrol 0 Step...

Page 99: ...mps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the band clockwise all the way toturn the lampsoff Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door with the ignition off and the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime RunningLamps Daytime Running Lamps Dm can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving con...

Page 100: ... only your high and low beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When you turn on the headlamp switch yourhigh and low beamheadlamps will goout and your regular headlamps will come on The other lamps that come on with yourheadlamps will also comeon When you turn off the headlamp switch the re...

Page 101: ...fade off after about 40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all of the doors have been closed If the ignition has been off for less than twominutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stayon for about 15seconds to provide an illuminated exit when you remove the key from the ignition After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an additional...

Page 102: ...matically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery This system do esnot protect against leaving on the headlamps or parking lamps To reactivate the interior lamps either The ignition must be turned on The activated l m p switch must be turned off then on OR A front door must be opened The battery saver feature will also be activated when any door is left open If your...

Page 103: ...Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you canjust seethe side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust yourpassenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you 2 45 ...

Page 104: ... when you are sitting in a comfortabledriving position The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can seemore from the driver sseat A CAUTION A convex mirrorcan make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut tolo sharply into the right lane you could hit a ...

Page 105: ...er console press the lid downuntil it clicks Inside the storage compartment you will finda slotted area for cassettes and compact discs On the undersideof the storage compartmentlid there is an area to hold tissues There isa cupholder built into the front of the center console for your convenience To access it remove the ashtray 2 47 ...

Page 106: ...eback wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net Itcan help keep them f om falling over during sharp turnsor quick starts and stops Unclip a corner of the convenience netto fit larger objects behind the net then re clip it to secure them i n place The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the t a u as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will ...

Page 107: ...e to back away from the heating elementwhen it s ready That can make it overheat damagingthe lighter and the heating element To clean the center console ashtray remove the entire ashtray and empty it The ashtray can be placed in the rear cupholder for the rear seat passengers to use NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burninto your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smokingmaterials ...

Page 108: ...n Open the sunshadeby hand when using the vent position Press and release the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position Press and holdthe front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only b eclosed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Pontiac has an electrical fail...

Page 109: ... raised Don t raise or lower the convertible topwhile the vehicle is moving The wind could damage thetop Bring thevehicle to a complete stop before attempting to raise or lower the top Always make sure that the top is securely latched before driving the vehicle Lowering Your Convertible Top 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK P oryour manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N 2 ...

Page 110: ...5 h I 1the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully lowered 6 Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position 2 52 ...

Page 111: ...ex 2 Open thetrunk and remove both boot side covers Leave the trunk open 3 Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab A on the underside of the cover into the slot B at the top of the quarter trim panel Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening aligning the eyelet C over the boot snap ball stud D 2 53 ...

Page 112: ...of the quarter trim panel Attach the front snap E first and then the rear snap F The rear snapis adjustable for ease of installation 5 Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers andthe loweredtop 2 54 ...

Page 113: ...rward Repeat for the other snap 7 Close the trunk lid 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK P or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N 2 Open the tmnk and leave it open 8 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched 3 From inside the vehicle fold down the rear seatback See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 2 55 ...

Page 114: ... Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback Make surethat the center coveris not covering therear seatback latch Tuck the endof the center boot rearwardto keep it away from the rear seatback hinge 5 Unsnap both boot side cover snaps Eand F from the side of the quartertrim panel 2 56 ...

Page 115: ...both boot side covers in the trunk 8 Closethe tnmk 9 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched Raising the ConvertibleTop 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK P or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N 2 Turn the ignition to RUN 3 Lower the door windows to avoid wearto the weather strips 4 Push the button in the latch handle...

Page 116: ...e all the way in theholes above the windshield 6 Rotate the latch handle up to lock the top Be sure the top is securely latched Lowering the Top Manually I NOTICE Do not attemptto lower the top manuallyas damage to the vehicle willoccur If thetop fails to raise or lower completely see Raisingthe Top Manually following 2 58 ...

Page 117: ... be done in an emergency and requires two people Before you dothese steps check to make sure that the bypass switch in the trunk is switched up to the NORMAL OPERATIONposition If it is not switch it to the NORMAL OPERATIONposition and see if the power topworks 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxleto PARK P or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N Turn the engine off 2 Push the bu...

Page 118: ... Lower thedoor windows completely If the power windows donot work leave the doors open Position one person on each side of the vehicle Carefully lift the top by grasping the front corners of the top not the linkage NOTICE Do not attempt to force the top up if it does not move freely The top or its linkage can be damaged Make sure both sides are being lifted together to avoid twisting See your deal...

Page 119: ...p the top so the pins are even with the holes 9 Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertible top Be sure the top is securely latched 10 Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAT 11 Close the trunk OPERATION position 2 61 ...

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Page 121: ...y and economically The maincomponents of your instrument panel are 1 2 3 4 5 6 Instrument Panel Intensity Control Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Ignition Switch Windshield Wipermasher Controls Audio System I Cupholder Ashtray 8 Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 9 Parking Brake Lever 10 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever If Equipped 11 Hood Release Lever 12 Fuse Panel ...

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Page 123: ...probably tried to turn it back so the numbers maynot be true You may wonder whathappens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and alabel must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Apq The trip odome...

Page 124: ...is a problem withone of your vehicle sfunctions As you will see in the detailson the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions Often gages and warning lights w...

Page 125: ...ns The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG This light will come on when youstart your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If...

Page 126: ...blem Have yourbrake system inspected right away If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to tur...

Page 127: ...d it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soonas possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If ...

Page 128: ...lowing reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the buttonon the shift lever knob thewarning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light shouldgo off See Enhanced Traction y I 5 System in the Index for more information kT 0 The warning light will come onwhen you set your parking brake withthe engine running and it will stay on if your pa...

Page 129: ...ht also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active 100 With theignition in the RUN position this gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolanthas overheated If you have been operating y...

Page 130: ...system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and isintended to assure that emissions are atacceptable levels for the lifeof the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD I1is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The CHECK ENGINE light comes on toindicate that thereis a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any p...

Page 131: ...ce is required 0 Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may berequired If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the mount of cargo be...

Page 132: ...ff Have you recentlychanged brands offuel If so be sureto fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poorfuel quality will cause YOUT engine not to run as efficiently asdesigned You may notice this as stalling afterstart up stalling when you put the vehicleinto gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon acceleration These conditions maygo away once the engine is warmed...

Page 133: ...st to show youit is working but the light will go out when you turnthe ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem withthe fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you reidling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off _ j L If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This isnormal Don t keepdriving if the oil pressure is low If you d...

Page 134: ... stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Upshift Light ManualTransaxle SHIFT Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES This lightcomes on when you need to shiftto the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle in the Index This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on...

Page 135: ...gage 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fillup thanthe gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was halffull but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacityto fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when yo...

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Page 139: ...ilation System Defogging and Defrosting Windows Audio Systems Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 13 3 16 3 19 3 22 3 22 3 23 3 24 3 24 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer Theft Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Receptio...

Page 140: ...nt With these systems you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Standard Climate ControlSystem Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the a i r coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turnit toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air...

Page 141: ...f of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through thedefroster and side window vents Some of the air goes to the floor ducts Climate Control System with Air Conditioning If Equipped Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to de...

Page 142: ...it two ways Someair is directed through the instrumentpanel outlets Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents 1 2FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents 9 DEFOG This setting allows half of the air togo to the floor ducts and half to the defroster a...

Page 143: ...re difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat Keep the area under the front seats clear of obstructions so the heated air can reach therear seat passengers If your vehicle h...

Page 144: ... clear of objects This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has twosettings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEmCOST with the temperature knob all the wayin the red area To warm passengers while keepingthe windows clean use DEFOG To defog theside windows set the right control to BI LEVEL and the fan contr...

Page 145: ...lco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sureyou re getting the most out of the advanced engineeringthat went into it Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Press SET Within five seconds press ...

Page 146: ...elower h o b to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14stations seven AM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SETwill appear on the display 5 Press o...

Page 147: ...reble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob ...

Page 148: ...the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you setwill return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton BASS Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass TREBLE Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease treble Ifa station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speaker...

Page 149: ...ke sure your player is working properly 0 Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection on thetape Your tape must have at...

Page 150: ...T Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio andignition off if this button is pressed first If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still ...

Page 151: ...lection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into Its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow togo 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 FMl and six FM2 Just 1 2 3 4 5 Turn t...

Page 152: ...he up arrow islit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing The tape player automatically begins playing the otherside when it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appearon the radio display the tape won t play becauseof an error E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and tryto turn the righthu...

Page 153: ...ress this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will playthe last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPE PLAY Press this button to change to thetape function when the radio is on ...

Page 154: ...dicating the feature is active Turn the radio on and insert the adapter AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped This override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed Playing the Radio VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwiseto decrease volume RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the ...

Page 155: ...5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up toboost or down to reduce frequency range Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to mo...

Page 156: ...ain RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press m d hold this button to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear soundat a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will ...

Page 157: ...procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and youmust start the procedure over at Step 4 9 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the radio off Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you willuse the secret code number which you have written down Press MIN and 000 will appear on t...

Page 158: ...get your code contact your Pontiac dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret codeas follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition toACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 5 Press HR to make the first oneor...

Page 159: ...nce with the up arrowand rewind with the down arrow AM FM Press this button to choose AM FMI or EM 2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio isplaying MUTE Press this button to silence the...

Page 160: ... can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipmentto your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile ...

Page 161: ...e tape or the tape player at fault If this othercassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning maybe done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn It is normal forthe cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette atleast three times toensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing act...

Page 162: ... the edge Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling discs Pickup discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it outby hand If the mast is badlybent as it might be byvandals you should replace it C...

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Page 165: ... 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 15 Loss of Control 4 21 City Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Highway Hypnosis 4 26 Winter Driving 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 33 Loading Your Vehicle 4 35 Towing a Trailer Models with 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 2 4L Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle ...

Page 166: ... Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start witha very important safety device in your Pontiac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means beready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national traged...

Page 167: ... 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 information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things 0 The amount of alcohol consumed 0 The drinker s body weight The amount of...

Page 168: ...ome other countries it s even lower The BAC limit forall commercial drivers inthe United States is0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills...

Page 169: ...n a person ssystem can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTIOl Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judgmen...

Page 170: ... your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s onlyan average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m T...

Page 171: ...ay getharder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti LockBrakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when y...

Page 172: ...ddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s whathappens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 173: ...saxle it also has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates onlyif it senses that one or bothof the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine powerand may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Enhanced T...

Page 174: ...ou should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system on or off press the button on the side of the shift lever knob When you turnthe system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the syste...

Page 175: ...ds on the condition of your tires andthe road surface the angle at which thecurve is banked and yourspeed While you re in a curve speed is the one factoryou can control Suppose you re steering through asharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Bothcontrol systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those...

Page 176: ...ly your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 1...

Page 177: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face toface with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 178: ...e lined up to pass aslow vehicle wait your t u r n But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass theslow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blhd spot Check your mirrors glance overyour shoulder and startyour left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front ...

Page 179: ...cceleration skid If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the acceleratorpedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If youstart steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a sec...

Page 180: ... 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 t see as well you may need to slow down and keepmore space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much roadahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a...

Page 181: ...dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps 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 afilm caused by dust Dirt...

Page 182: ...ven if your windshield wiper bladesare 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 wiseto keep your windshieldwiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washertank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas o...

Page 183: ...s Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakescan cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stopand may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally ...

Page 184: ...isn t a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning The best advice is toslow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly 1 owerthan the underbody ofyour vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or s...

Page 185: ... map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities You ll save time and energy Seethe next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to ne edit When a light turns green andjust before you start to move ch...

Page 186: ...have a clear view of the freewayas you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Tryto determine where you expect to blend withthe flow Try to merge into the gapat close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blendsmoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your spe...

Page 187: ...omfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before...

Page 188: ...ve the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Page 189: ... or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know howto go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your en...

Page 190: ...f reflective warningtriangles And if you will be driving undersevere conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpetor a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Here are some tips for winter driving 0 Have your vehicle in good shape for winter 0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk 4 26 ...

Page 191: ...eezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sandcrews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Traction System keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slipperyroad Even though your vehicle has this system you ll want to slow dow...

Page 192: ...ippery spots The road might be fine until youhit a sp otthat s covered with ice On an otherwise clearroad ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can treach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it T r y n...

Page 193: ...p yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you haveno blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run th...

Page 194: ...as you must This saves fuel When you runthe engine make itgo a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses lessfuel for the heat that you get and it keepsthe battery charged You will nee da well chargedbattery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with yourheadlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window alm...

Page 195: ...els on a dolly 2 Set the parking brake 3 Open the fuse panel on the driver s side of the instrument panel Remove the fuse labeled CLS PCM This will keep your batteryfrom draining while towing wheel see Ignition Positions in the Index 4 Turn the ignition key to OFFto unlock the steering 5 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight aheadposition with a clamping device designed for towing 6 Release the p...

Page 196: ...keepyour battery from draining 3 4 5 while towing Turn the ignitionkey to OFF to unlock the steering wheel Shift yourtransaxle to NEUTRAL N Release the parking brake When you are finished towing make sure you replace the CLS PCM fuse in the instrument panel fuse block NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mpb 108km h or yourvehicle couldbe badly damaged For vehicles witha three...

Page 197: ... ARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 Two labels on yourvehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can...

Page 198: ... The other label is theCertification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door Ittells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the G W Gross Vehicle WeightRating The GVWR includes the weightof the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle WeightRating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you ...

Page 199: ...ehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leavean unsecured child restraintin your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it wheneveryou can Don t leave aseat foldeddown unlessyou need to Towing a Trailer Modelswith 2 4L Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle I A CAUTION r i C f If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose contro...

Page 200: ...perly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important traileringtips and safety rules Many of these areimportant for your safety and thatof your passengers So please read this section carefully before youpull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tiresare forced to work harder against the drag of the addedweight The engineis requir...

Page 201: ...grades outside temperature and how muchyour vehicle is used topull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can askyour dealer for our trailering information or advice or youcan write us at Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac Michigan 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Custom...

Page 202: ... the driver s door or see Loading YourVehicle in the Index Then be sure you don tgo over theGVW limit for your vehiclee including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and sough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for ...

Page 203: ... you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself withthe feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now agood deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adj...

Page 204: ...urns than normal Do this so your trailer won tst e soft shoulders curbs roadsigns trees or other objects Avoid jerkyor sudden maneuvers Signalwell i n advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or...

Page 205: ...ating Pay attentionto the engine coolant gage If the indicator is in the red area turn off the air conditioning ifyou have this option to reduceengine load see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached ona hill If something goes wrong yourrig could start tomove People can be injured and both your vehicle andthe trailer can be d...

Page 206: ... this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you retrailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to seethat all hitch nuts and bolts are tight...

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Page 209: ...lems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 14 Engine Overheating 5 22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 23 Changing a Flat Tire 5 33 Compact Spare Tire 5 34 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 210: ...nd rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers move the switch to theleft When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 211: ...tostart your Pontiacby pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle And if you have an automatic transaxle it won t start thatway A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you I f you don t follow these stepsexactly some...

Page 212: ...le in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake unnecessary accessories pluggedinto 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 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug NOTICE If you leave your radioon it could be badly damaged The repai...

Page 213: ...ent Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you shouldhow Positi...

Page 214: ... metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle hasone Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let theother end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable duesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead...

Page 215: ...he battery is much less the engine for a while won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take carethat they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery ...

Page 216: ...rations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed with e That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with sling type equipment the front wheels on the ground That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If ther...

Page 217: ...ever get under your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck 0 Always secure thevehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towingit Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed I A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel ...

Page 218: ... read all the information in Towing Your Vehicle earliesi n this section Attach T hook chains into the slots in the bottom of the floor pan just behind thefront wheels on both sides These slots are used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment 5 10 ...

Page 219: ...a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoiddamage installa towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between theground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach a separate safety cha...

Page 220: ...owingYour Vehicle earlier in this section Also be sure to use the proper hook up for your particular vehicle Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Place the front wheels on a towing dollyor place the vehicle on a car carrier 5 12 ...

Page 221: ...rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid this installa towing dollyand raise vehicle 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 hooksinserted in the T hook slots Atta...

Page 222: ...off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 1 NOTICE I If your engine catches fire because you keep driv...

Page 223: ... the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for four speed automatic or DRIVE D for three speed automatic transaxles 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N If youno longer have theoverheat warning you can drive Just to besafe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right...

Page 224: ... 2 2L Engine 2 4L Engine A Coolant SurgeTank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fan I I A CAUTION I An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 225: ...ry hot Don t touchthem If you do you can be burned Don t run theengine if there isa leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if t...

Page 226: ...pressure cap is cool b efore you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Steam and scaldingliquids from a hot cooling system canblow out andburn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn thecoolant surge tank pressure cap evenalittle they can come outathigh speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system includingthe coolantsurge tank pressure cap ishot Wait for the coo...

Page 227: ... could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engineparts Coolantcontains ethyleneglycol and it ...

Page 228: ...ant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn tothe left and then stop If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still somepressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 5 20 ...

Page 229: ... cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surgetank may belower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 21 ...

Page 230: ...If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what todo A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want t...

Page 231: ...ace to changeyour tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put anautomatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Ihrn off the engine To be evenmore certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front andrear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of t...

Page 232: ...ment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the tire cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare 5 24 ...

Page 233: ... off the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove the jack and the wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle sjack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam trzy Remove the band around thejack m A a d The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B ...

Page 234: ...all the wheel 18 46cm 18 46cm 4 Near each wheel well is a notch in theframe which the jackhead fits in The front notch is 9 inches 23 cm back from the frontwheel well The rear notch is 8 inches 20 cm forward from the rear wheel well If your vehicle has flared side moldings both front and rear notches are 18 inches 46 cm from the wheel wells Position the jack under the vehicle Raise the jack headun...

Page 235: ...hicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fitthejack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle I NOTICE I I I ID onot jack or lift the vehicle usingthe oil pan Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid 5 6 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough ...

Page 236: ... on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and causean accident Whenyou change a wheel removeany rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust o...

Page 237: ... wheel could fall off causing a serious accident Replace the wheel nuts with therounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 7 1 10 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Page 238: ...ts tightened witha torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140Nm NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsationand rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won tfit Store the wheel cover and plastii caps i nthe trunk until you have the fl...

Page 239: ...p or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension E Wing Bolt G Cover H Nut Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire Compartment and secure with the adapter wing bolt and extension aluminum wheels only S torethe jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray a B ...

Page 240: ... injury Ina sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place B The compact spareis or temporary use only Replace the compactspare tire with afull size tire as Soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire next in this section A Wrench 3 Jack C Spare Tire D Adapter E Wing Bolt E Cover G Nut ...

Page 241: ...nt Of course it s best to replace your spare witha full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compactspare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use...

Page 242: ...eels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking hour V lick 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 Tra...

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Page 245: ...hecking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Except 2 4LCode TEngine Automatic Transaxle Fluid 2 4L Code T Engine Only Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6 29 6 30 6 33 6 34 6 39 6 39 6 50 6 53 6 54 6 54 6 56 6 56 6 61 6 62 Windshield WasherFluid Brakes Battery Halogen Bulbs Windshield WiperBlade Rep...

Page 246: ...s have oneof these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Pontiac Servi ce Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service andOwner Publications in the Index You can be injured and yourvehicle could be damaged if you try todo service work on a...

Page 247: ...ane fuel to get rid of pinging It sthe heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicleis certified to meet CaliforniaEmission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designedto operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels me...

Page 248: ...use it It can corrode metal partsin your fuelsystemand also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you planon driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by us...

Page 249: ...arks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuel cap strap in the strap hanger To take off the cap turn itslowly to the left counterclockwise The caphas a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right 6 5 ...

Page 250: ...Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it tothe right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel toevaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get ...

Page 251: ... not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine To open the hood first pull the handle ins...

Page 252: ...retainer and put thehood prop into the slot in the hood marked prop rod Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the prop rod Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps me on properly Thenlift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remsve thehood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10inches 20 to 25 cm above the vehicle and release to...

Page 253: ...ant Surge T a n k B Power SteeringFluid Reservoir C Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick if equipped D Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped G Air Cleaner H Battery I WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir 6 9 ...

Page 254: ...you ll see I H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir A Coolant Surge Tank E Brake Fluid Reservoir B Engine Oil Fill Cap E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid C Engine Oil Dipstick Reservoir If Equipped D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Battery 6 10 ...

Page 255: ... the oilmust be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground Check theoil here if you have a 2 2Lengine If you have a 2 4L engine the dipstick handle is a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 11 ...

Page 256: ...oil thatthe oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to addat least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcasecapacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index This is where you add oil if you have...

Page 257: ...mbol This symbol indicates thatthe oil hasbeen certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not useany oil which does not carry thisStarburst symbol If you change yourown 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 besure the oilput into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engine...

Page 258: ...ove These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as S A E 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Y3tarburst symbol Failure touse the recommended oilcan result in engine damage not coveredby your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are i...

Page 259: ...way maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12 500 k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin andcould even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on you...

Page 260: ...tterv To check or replace the filter remove the screws that hold the cover on and liftthe cover Besure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine when to replace theair filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 16 ...

Page 261: ...ou re driving Automatic TransaxleFluid Except 2 4L Code T Engine When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 krn if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature In hilly or mountainous terrain Wh...

Page 262: ...ng When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200O F 82 C to 93 C Get th evehicle warrned up bydriving about 15miles 24h when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C yo...

Page 263: ...stick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range pushthe dipstick back in all the way ...

Page 264: ...the correct fluid levelis obtained pusht h e described under How to Check dipstick back in all the way Automatic TransaxleFluid 2 4L Code T Engine Only If you have the optional 2 4L Code T engine see Engine Identification in the Index and an automatic transaxle it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leakis the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the v...

Page 265: ...e engine oil is changed However the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn trequire changing How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself besure to followa l lthe instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too littlefluid can damage your tra...

Page 266: ...e handleup and then pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way and remove it 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid levelmust be between the ADD and FULL marks Note Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid level is several pints low 4 If the fluid level iswhere it should be push the dipstick bac...

Page 267: ... in all the way then flip the Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It isn t a good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Checkand What toUse Refer to th...

Page 268: ...to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50mixture of water andDEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protectionup to 265O F 129O C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should I NOTICE When adding cool...

Page 269: ...olant mix With plain wateror the wrongmix your engine could get too hotbut you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50150 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat andbe badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can ...

Page 270: ... are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When yourengine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If the low coolant light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant m I See Low Coolant Light in the Index 6 26 ...

Page 271: ...e sure it is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap 1 NOTICE Your surge tank cap is a 15psi 105 kPa pressure type capand must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible enginedamage from overheating When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow...

Page 272: ...partment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the capand wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the capand completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level onthe dipstick The level should be at the C mark If necessary add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see RecommendedFl...

Page 273: ...ll NOTICE 0 0 0 a When usingconcentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows f...

Page 274: ...he brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goesback up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t workwell or won t work at all If you have too much brakefluid it can spill on the engine Th...

Page 275: ...ll or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE a 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 thatthey ll have tu be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid If you spill brake fluid on yo...

Page 276: ...d or lightly applied Ths does not meansomething is wrong with your brakes See Caliper KnucMe Maintenancl nspection in Section7 of this manual under Pan d Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequenceto GM specifications Your rear drum b...

Page 277: ...x Its many partshave to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace 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 approved GM replacement parts If you don t yourbrakes may no longer work...

Page 278: ...n burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See ccJump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you d...

Page 279: ...t and carefully pry up the shield that covers the headlamp assembly Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly 3 Twist the bulb retainer one eighth of a turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb assembly out 6 35 ...

Page 280: ...t is properly seated into the wedge shaped retainer the plastic locking tab Rear Exterior Bulbs Thefollowinginstructions explain how to change each bulb Taillamps and Rear Turn SignalLamps For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the trunk 2 Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 6 36 ...

Page 281: ...ssembly from the fascia 3 Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it 4 Replace the bulb and bulb assembly by reversing one quarter turn counterclockwise these steps Back up Lamps Coupe If you have a two door coupe do the followingto replace a back up lamp 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the back up lamp 2 Gently remove the bulb from the socketby turning it assembly on the trunk lid counterclock...

Page 282: ...edace from the assembly the bulb assembly Interior Lamps Dome Lamp With Integral Reading Lamps To replace a bulb do the following 1 Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the lens 2 With the screwdriver push the tab rearward to 3 Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the release the lamp lens front of the lens 4 Gently remove and replace the bulb s 5 Reverse these steps ...

Page 283: ...y toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1and 2 Tires Your newPontiac comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Pontiac Warranty bookletfor details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overhe...

Page 284: ...ed replacethem Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold meansyour vehicle has been sittingfor at least three hours or driven no more than 1mile 1 6km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t...

Page 285: ...ear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement laterin this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear fora l ltires on the vehicle The fiist rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services i n the Index for scheduled...

Page 286: ...f See Changing a Flat Tire inthe Index One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm 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 more places You can see cord or fabric showing through the 0 The tread or sidewall is crac...

Page 287: ...ave an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow Ifyou everreplace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving I f you mixtires of different sizes or types radial an...

Page 288: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Peadwear The treadwear grade isa comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use however a...

Page 289: ... wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you thelongest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheelalignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wearor your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you noticeyour vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need...

Page 290: ...life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Putting aused wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous You can t know howit s been used or how far it s been driven It could failsuddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a...

Page 291: ... s instructions If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels withchains on willdamage your vehicle _ I I 8 9 I w c ii i I I I I Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of...

Page 292: ...rea often A soft brush maybe used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire only If you use them don t saturate the stained area area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surroun ding...

Page 293: ...cess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier 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 caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can ...

Page 294: ...re of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry I A CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weakenthem In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM P a r tNo 105042 7 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal to...

Page 295: ...g very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac The paint finish on yourvehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retentionand durability Washing Your Vehicle The best wayto preserve your vehicle sfinish is to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold water Don t washyour vehic...

Page 296: ...marked safe for painted surfacesto remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll overa period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new bykeeping your Pontiac garaged or covered wheneverpossible Cleaning Your Convertible Top Your convertibletop should be cleaned often If you use an automatic car wash use ...

Page 297: ...pplied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surfaceof your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires...

Page 298: ...ave corrosionpro tic At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris r n collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame sh ouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical PaintSpotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallout Airb...

Page 299: ...0004 Exterior cleaner and polish Magic Mirr 1 gal 3 785 L 1050200 Removes soil and black marks White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16oz 0 473 L 1050174 Removes rust and corrosion Chrome Clean oz 0 473L 1050173 Also removes old waxes and polishes Tar and Road Oil Remover 16oz 0 473L 1050172 Shines vehicle without scratching Cha 2 75 sq ft 6 55 ...

Page 300: ...code This code will help you identifyyour engine specifications and replacementparts Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this labelon your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this labelis your VIN a a a the modeldesignation paint information and a listof all production optionsand special equipment Be sure that thislabel is not removed from thevehicle Ele...

Page 301: ...uit until the problem is fixed The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identica...

Page 302: ...pull the door forward Make sure to insert the tabs first when replacing the cover Fuse TURN B U F P INJ CLUSTER CLSfPCM RR DFOG 0 2 HTR Usage Exterior Lamps Back up Lamps Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Instrument Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Instrument Cluster Powertrain Control Module Daytime Running Larnps Rear Window Defogger Rear 0 2 Sensor Heater 6 58 ...

Page 303: ...io Remote Keyless Entry ALARM CRUISE Interior Lamps Alarm Module Warning Chimes Cruise Control Fuse L HDLP CIG INST LPS Usage Left Headlamp CigaretteLighter Horn Diagnostic Connector InstrumentPanel Lights Warning Chimes Brakes Cruise Control Top Controls Convertible Models Circuit Breaker STOP HAZ Exterior Lamps Anti Lock PWR WINDOW Power Windows Power Sunroof PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module IN...

Page 304: ...ment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment Lift the cover to check the fuses Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLINGFAN BLO PCM A C ABS GEN Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A C Blower Powertrain Control Module A C Compressor Anti Lock Brake System Gen Voltage Sensor 2 2LEngine...

Page 305: ...2 Complete Drain and Refill 2 0 quarts 1 9 L 9007 Cooling System nr 3057 L LL 2 4L 10 3quarts 9 8 L 10 7quarts 10 1L INSIDELAMPS BULB Refrigerant R l34a Dome Lamp Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge Capacities and Specifications Fuel Tank 15 2gallons 57 5 L 562 label under the hood The following approximate capacities are given in English Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading and metric conver...

Page 306: ... Gap 1 52mm 0 060inch Left Side 22 inches 56 cm Right Side 17 inches 43 cm Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blade Sheppard s Type 2 2L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code 4 Horsepower 120 Firing Order 1 3 4 2 Thermostat Temperature 180 F 82 C Type L4 2 4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code Type T L4 Horsepower 150 Firing Order 1 3 4 2 Thermostat Temperature 180O F 82 C Dimension...

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Page 309: ...es Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selectingthe Right Schedule P a r tB Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice aYear At Least Once a Year 7 46 7 46 7 46 7 46 7 46 7 47 7 47 7 48 7 50 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Throttl...

Page 310: ...vironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good workingcondition but also helpsthe environmenta All recommended maintenanceprocedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protectour environment and t...

Page 311: ...hes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily doto help keep 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 Part D Recommended Fluid...

Page 312: ... Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be re...

Page 313: ...itions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000 Miles 10 0001km Chassis Lubrication Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Every 30 000 Miles 50 0010 km Air Cleaner Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first or 6 months whichever occurs first TireRotation Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Repl...

Page 314: ...s first ChassisLubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Recirculation EGR System Inspection 2 2L Code 4 engine only Air CleanerFilter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severeconditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire...

Page 315: ...tenance item will notnullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Peri...

Page 316: ...CED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 8 ...

Page 317: ...2 000 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 I I I 3 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 318: ...lacefilter if See footnote necessary An Emission Control Service 18 000 Miles 30 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DA...

Page 319: ...CEDBY I 24 000 Miles 40 000 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 occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for properrotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY ...

Page 320: ...m 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service Seefootnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE 7 12 ...

Page 321: ...ion Control Service See footnote T 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 1 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I I I DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 322: ...every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE 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 BY 7 14 ...

Page 323: ...footnote c Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emis...

Page 324: ...e Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote Also see footnote I I I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 lC or higher In h...

Page 325: ... your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 51 000 Miles 85000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 326: ... components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 18 ...

Page 327: ... An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for darnage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote CI Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper ro...

Page 328: ...ATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B E 66 000 Yes 110 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation Seefootnote 7 20 ...

Page 329: ... 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 21 ...

Page 330: ...acefilter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote L DAT...

Page 331: ...s 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 23 ...

Page 332: ...km Cl Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs 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 T An Emission Control Servic...

Page 333: ...sion ControlService See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 93 000 Miles IS5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 25 ...

Page 334: ...ts or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and R otation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 26 ...

Page 335: ...utomatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions T engine An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 E 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Continued 7 27 ...

Page 336: ...lterdonot require changing Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 1509000Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months sincelast service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlSewice...

Page 337: ...s maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage A goodtime to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection unde...

Page 338: ...ndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footn...

Page 339: ...ndex for proper rotation pattern and additionalinfomation See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE f1 SERVICED BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern anda...

Page 340: ... footnote T 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patte...

Page 341: ...spection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent...

Page 342: ...ire change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I I R 1 52 500 Miles 87500 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whicheveroccurs first Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MI...

Page 343: ...r rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission ControlService 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 7 Inspect 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 I 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR syste...

Page 344: ... in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 75 000Miles I25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires Sele Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern ...

Page 345: ...formation See footnote An Emission ControlService I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an...

Page 346: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0Change engineoil 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 inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additio...

Page 347: ...automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven underone or more of these conditions T engine An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Continued 7 39 ...

Page 348: ...g Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 1 150 000 Miles 240 000 km I 17Drain flush and refill cooling system DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service DAT...

Page 349: ...e engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine CoolantLevel Check Check the engine coolant level and add coolantmixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield WasherFluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank an dadd the proper fluid if necessary See Winds...

Page 350: ... A fluid loss mayindicate a problem Have the system inspected andrepaired if needed Automatic Transaxle Check Except 2 4L Code T Engine Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed AutomaticTransaxle Inspection 2 4L Code T Engine Only If you havethe optional 2 4L Code T engine see Engine...

Page 351: ...w the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should workonly in PARK P or ...

Page 352: ...d turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE R On vehicles with a key release button try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key button On all vehicles the key should come outonly in LOCK 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see ParkingBrake Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right It in the Index if necessary sh...

Page 353: ...g downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes...

Page 354: ...s cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing orout of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan...

Page 355: ...inspected more often if your driving habits or conditionsresult in frequent braking CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate yourvehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure As necessary c...

Page 356: ...in the Index GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent witha complete flush and refill USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage FLUID LUBRICANT Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM P a r tNo 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347or equivalent DOT 3 ...

Page 357: ...Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Lubriplatelubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LBor GC LB USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Rear Compartment Lid Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi purpose lubricant Superlube 1 GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 1234557...

Page 358: ...es provided after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMER ____________ 7 50 ...

Page 359: ...Maintenance Record MAINTENANCEPERFORMED i L I I _ I _ _ 7 51 ...

Page 360: ...Maintenance Record ...

Page 361: ...Cares Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10ReportingSafetyDefectstotheUnited StatesGovernment 8 11 ReportingSafetyDefectstothe Canadian Government 8 11 ReportingSafety...

Page 362: ...ements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuablecustomer appreciates yourpurchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable featurethat comes with every Pontiac a feature that offersa multitude of benefits thatcan give you safety security comfort and convenience 8 2 ...

Page 363: ... enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changingneeds of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience O u rgoal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfactio...

Page 364: ...lved bythe dealership withoutfurtherhelp contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawaby calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers asappropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 8...

Page 365: ...laza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer toyo ur 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 facdities equipment...

Page 366: ...e added service is intended to provide you withpeace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffedby a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to towyour vehicle to ...

Page 367: ...er when other services are 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 Telephone number of your location 0 Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the ...

Page 368: ...ortation whenyou bring your 1997Pontiac in for warranty servi ce It applies to any repair covered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60000k m limited warranty and to any 1997Pontiac requiring repair as aresult of product recall or special policy situations For same day service you are entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10miles 16 km If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs you re entitled ...

Page 369: ...rty can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE i BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau systemto settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to cu...

Page 370: ...ontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...

Page 371: ...you ll notify us Please call us at I 800 PM CARES or write 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 Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are availab...

Page 372: ...transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletincontains instructionsto assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASECOMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publicationsa...

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Page 375: ...Brake SystemWarning Light 2 69 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 19 Appearancecare 6 47 Ashtrays 2 49 Appearance Care Materials 6 55 Arbitration Program 8 9 Audio Controls Steering Wheel 3 21 Audio Equipment Adding 3 22 AudioSystems 3 7 Auto DownWindow 2 32 Automatic Overdrive 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 42 Fluid 6 17 6 20 Gear Positions 2 19 Park Mechanism Check 7 45 Shifting 2 19 Starting Y...

Page 376: ... High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 4 38 CertificationLabel 4 34 Chains Tire 6 47 Changing a Flat Tire 5 23 Check Engine Light 2 72 Check Gages Light 2 76 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 49 ChemicalPaint Spotting 6 54 ChildRestraints 1 38 Securingin a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 40 Securingin the Center Rear Seat Position 1 42 Securingin the Passenger Seat Position 1 44 Securing in the Righ...

Page 377: ...8 Cruise Control 2 37 Customer Assistance for Text TelephoneUsers 8 5 Customer Assistance Information 8 2 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 3 SurgeTank 5 16 Cuph lders 2 47 2 48 Damage Finish 6 54 Damage Sheet Metal 6 53 Daytime Running Lamps 2 41 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 7 Defogging 3 6 Defrosting 3 6 Dimen ions Vehicle 6 62 Dolby B ...

Page 378: ... 4 Active Light 2 71 4 9 Warning Light 2 70 4 10 Exhaust Engine 2 30 Operation 4 9 Fabric Cleaning 6 48 Fifth Gear Manual Transaxle 2 24 Finish Care 6 52 Finish Damage 6 54 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 21 2 23 First Gear Manual Transaxle 2 24 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flat Tire Changing 5 23 Fluids and Lubricants 7 48 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 4 Fourth Gear Manual Transaxle 2 24 Front Reading ...

Page 379: ...ions 2 12 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 44 IlluminatedEntry 2 43 Inflation Tire 6 40 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror I 2 45 Inspections 7 46 Brake System 7 47 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance 7 47 Exhaust Systems 7 46 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 46 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 46 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 46 Steering 7 46 Suspension 7 46 Throttle Linkage 7 46 Installing the Boot 2 53 Instrument P...

Page 380: ...2 5 Locks Cylinders 7 43 Door 2 4 PowerDoor 2 5 Steering Column Lock Check 7 44 Low CoolantWarning Light 2 72 6 26 Lowering Your ConvertibleTop 2 51 Lubricants and Fluids 7 48 Lubrication Service Body 7 43 Tn nk 2 10 Lowering the ConvertibleTop Manually 2 58 Maintenance Normal Replacement parts 6 62 Maintenance Record 7 50 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Long Tripmighway Definition 7 6 Long TripMighway I...

Page 381: ...Out of 2 28 Parking AtNight 2 11 Brake 2 26 Brake Mechanism Check 7 45 Lots 2 11 Over Things That Burn 2 29 YourVehicle M a n u a l Transaxle 2 29 Passenger Position 1 23 Passing 4 13 With a Trailer 4 39 Passlock 2 11 Passlock Warning Light 2 76 Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 46 Pontiac Cares Information 8 2 Power Door Locks 2 5 Option Fuses 6 57 Remote Control Mirror 2 46 Steering 4 11 6 28 St...

Page 382: ...e Assistance 8 6 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 8 Rocking YourVehicle 5 34 Rotation Tires 6 41 Safety Belt Extender 1 49 Safety Belts 1 8 Care 6 50 Center RearPassenger Position 1 34 Children 1 36 Drives Position 1 14 Extender 1 49 How to Wear Properly 1 14 Incorrect Usage 1 18 1 47 1 48 LapBeEt 1 35 Lap Shoulder 1 14 1 29 LargerChildren 1 46 Passenger Position 1 23 Questionsand Answers 1 13 Rear C...

Page 383: ...2 23 Shiftspeeds 2 25 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle 2 19 Manual Transaxle 2 23 Seats Into Park P 2 27 Out of Park P 2 28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 17 Signaling Turns 2 33 Skidding 4 15 Sound Equipment Adding 3 22 Spare Tire Compact 5 33 Specificationsand Capacities 6 61 Specifications Engine 6 62 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Speedometer 2 65 SRS 1 23 Stains Cleaning 6 49 Starter Swi...

Page 384: ...45 Traction 6 44 Treadwear 6 44 Uniform Quality Grading 6 44 Used ReplacementWheel 6 46 Wear Indicators 6 42 WheelReplacement 6 45 When It s Time for New 6 42 TopStrap 1 39 TorqueLock 2 28 Towing Torque WheelNut 5 30 6 61 FromtheFront 4 31 4 32 From the Rear 4 33 Front 5 10 Rear 5 12 RecreationalVehicle 4 31 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 4 31 4 32 Towing Your Vehicle F...

Page 385: ... 33 Ventilation System 3 5 Visors Sun 2 50 Damagewarnings iv Storage 6 34 warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 66 Warranty Information 8 10 WasherFluid Windshield 6 29 WashingYourVehicle 6 51 Weatherstrips 6 51 Wheel Alignment 6 45 Nut Torque 5 30 6 61 Replacement 6 45 Used Replacement 6 46 Wrench 5 25 Windows 2 31 Auto Down 2 32 Power 2 31 WindshieldWasher 2 36 Fluid 2 36 6 2...

Page 386: ...OIL DIPSTICK FUEL DOOR 2 2 L ENGINE SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR TIRES P6 29 RELEASE P5 22 BATTERY P6 33 REMOTETRUNK RELEASE IF EQUIPPED P2 10 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the back of the owner s manual 9 12 ...

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