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Page 2: ... drive under different conditions Problemson 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 manitenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Cust...

Page 3: ...tiac so it willbe there if you ever needit when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manualin it so the new owner can useit Litho in U S A Part No 10293474B First Edition r C E R T I F I E D WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE We support voluntary techniciancertification For Canadian OwnersWh...

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

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

Page 6: ...is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN PARKING p LAMPS RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT FA TEMP CHARGING 1 7 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGI...

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Page 8: ...nd Row Safety Belt Stowage Dump and Stow Feature Solid BenchSeats Split BenchSeats Bucket Seats Captain Chairs Why Safety Belts Work 1 39 1 40 1 49 1 55 1 56 1 60 1 65 1 67 1 78 1 79 1 92 1 92 1 92 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Air Bags Reat Seat Passengers Rear SafetyBelt Comfort Guides I...

Page 9: ...t to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever andt r yto move the seatwith your body To raise the seat pull up on the lever on the front right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down A CAUTION I I 7 You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and co...

Page 10: ...ing the control to the front or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Folding Driver s Seatback The seatback on the driver s seat foldsforward to put items behind the seat Lift the lever and fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place when y...

Page 11: ...he seat is locked into place release the lever and try to move the seat with your body Reclining Frontand Captain s Chair Seatbacks All front seatsrecline To adjust the seatback rotate this knob It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight off the seatback ...

Page 12: ... job because it won t be against yourbody Instead it will be in front of you In a crashyou could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback uprig...

Page 13: ...r cups to use for each seat Head Restraints Slidethe headrestraint up or down so that the top of the restraintis closestto the top of your ears This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash The head restraintstilt forward and rearward also Rear Seats Seat Controls The rearseats in your vehicle have levers and s t q s used to adjust remove and replace the seats By using the levers and...

Page 14: ...y belt just pull the sleeve awayfrom the Velcro patch and use the safety belt as usual The sleeve should slide freely when not in use There is alsoa clip on the safety belt used to secure the belt after itis disconnected from the mini buckle When removing the second row b ench seat secure the loose end of the safety beltin this clip This will keep the safety belt from dangling and possibly strikin...

Page 15: ...ck pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat while raising the seatbackuntil it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked Removing the SecondRow SolidBench Seat With theseatbackin the uprightposition unhook the side attachmentfor the safetybelt This mini buckle is located on the right side of the seat Push up the red center on the buckle with a small pointed object l...

Page 16: ...trap at the baseof the seat to release the rear latches from the floorpins 4 Unhook the front latches by rolling up the gray handle under the seat until the handle locks 3 Do not let go of the straps until the seatis folded all the wayforward 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...e back of the seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram Use the A C and E sets of floor cups See Seat Controls in the beginning of this section for more details The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs toattach correctly 1 Place the front hooks of the bench seat anto the front two floor pins To do this the seatwill need to be angled so that the front hooks clear th...

Page 18: ...ched correctly the rear legs will not attachto the rear set of floor pins 4 Firmly push the rearhooks into the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat 5 Try to raise the bench seat to check that it is locked down 1 11 ...

Page 19: ... move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could came injury to the person sitting there Always press rearwardon the seatbackto be sure it is locked 8 Attach the mini buckleso that the safety belt is ready for use when a passenger uses the seat The buckle reattaches by pushing the latch into the buckle until the red centerpops out again b CAUTION A safety belt that twisted or not properly attach...

Page 20: ...down the seatback pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat To raise the seatback pull the nylon strap while raising the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked Adjusting theThird Row Solid Bench Seat 1 13 ...

Page 21: ... seat to be sure it islocked into place Removing theThirdRow Solid Bench Seat 1 Pull the nylonstrap on the back of the seat to fold 2 Slide the seat all the wayback by either lifting the front adjusterbar and pushing back or bylifting the handle onthe back of the seat and pulling the seat towards therear of the vehicle 3 From behind the benchseat pull the nylon straps at the seatbackforward the ba...

Page 22: ...ront latches by rolling upthe gray handle underthe seat until the handle locks 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly towards the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion 1 15 ...

Page 23: ... in the third row G H I and J sets of floor cups See Seat Controls in the beginning of this section for more details Theseat must be placed in the properlocation for the legs to attach correctly Make sure theseat is in the full rear position before beginning thisprocedure 1 Place the front hooks of the benchseat onto the front two floor pins in the third row To do this the seat will need to be ang...

Page 24: ...e rear setof floor pins 4 If the front latches are not attachingcorrectly check 5 Firmly push the rear hooks into the rear floorpins by that theseat is in the full rear position pushing down on the rear of the seat 6 Try to raise the bench seat to check that it is locked down 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...atback to be sure it is locked Split Bench Seats If you have the split bench seat 50 50or 40 60 the seatbacks can be folded down individually and the sectionscan be removed individually The sections can alsobe adjustedfonvaxd or rearward individually The secondrow 40 60 splitbench may be equipped with built in child restraint s See Built In Child Restraint in the Index Folding or Recliningthe Seat...

Page 26: ... h s h and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright Adjusting the SplitBench Seats There are two adjustmentlevers on each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seatforward or rearward They arelocatedbelow the center of each sectionof the split bench one in front and one in back of the seat 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...rect section of the seat The head restraints should befully down For the second row bench With the seatbackin the upright position unhook the side attachment for the safety belt This mini buckle is located on the right side of the seat Push up thered center on the buckle with a small pointed object like akey or pen 1 Lift the seatbackrecliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat to...

Page 28: ...ap at the baseof the seat to release the rear latches from the floorpins 5 To unlatch the front latches squeeze the angled latch release bar towards the straight crossbar 4 Do not let go of the straps until the seat is folded all the wayforward 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...at showing where the seat must go Follow thatdiagram Theleft 40 section of the 40 60 split benchuses the A and B sets of floor cups Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the other section of the split bench seat The right 60 sectionof the 49 60 split bench u 3 the C and D sets of floor cups 0 The left sectionof the 50 50 split bench uses theG and H sets of floor cups 0 The right sectionof the 50 50 split b...

Page 30: ...inning this procedure 1 Squeezethe angled gray bar towards the solid gray crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins To do this the bench seat will need to be angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins 1 23 ...

Page 31: ... the rear set of floor pins 4 If the front latches are not attachingcorrectly check that the seat is in the fullrear position 5 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floorpins by pushing downon the rear of the seat 6 T r y to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 1 24 ...

Page 32: ... or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it 9 Attach the mini buckle so that the safety beltis ready for use when a passenger uses the seat The buckle reattaches by pushing the latch into the buckle until the red center pops out again A CAUTION A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won t provide the protection n...

Page 33: ...icle but seats that don thave the built in child restraint option can be moved to different rows Folding or Recliningthe Seatbacks To fold downthe seatback pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat or lift up on the lever on the front of the seatback Use the lever on the front of the seatbackto raise or lower the seatback to the desired position To raise the seatback pull thenylon strap on the ...

Page 34: ...rd They are located below the center one in front and one in backof the seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward to allow for extra storage behind the seat or slidethe seat back to allow extra room for passengers Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to besure it is locked into place 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...ack of the seat to fold the seatbackforward 2 Slide the seata l lthe way back by lifting either oneof the adjuster leversand slidingthe seatfully rearward 3 From behind the seat pull the nylon strap at the base of the seat or lift the paddle on the side to release the rear latches from the floor pins 4 no not let go of the straps until the seat is foldedall the way forward 1 28 ...

Page 36: ... withthe seat folded forward squeeze the angled latch release bar towards the straight crossbar 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly towards the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion 1 29 ...

Page 37: ...location or in eitherleft location the A and B C and D or G and H sets offloor cups The LEFTONLY seatsthat don t have the built in child restraintoption fit only in the left location of eitherrow the A and B or G and H sets of floor cups RIGHT ONLY seats that have the built in child restraint option fit only in the right location of the second row the E and F sets of floor cups LEFT ONLY seatsthat...

Page 38: ...to the rear setof floor pins 4 If the front latches arenot attaching correctly check 5 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins 6 Try to raise the seat to check thatit is locked down that theseat is in the full rear position by pushing down on the rear of the seat 1 31 ...

Page 39: ...ackto check that it is CAUTION I If the seatbackisn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stopor crash Thatcould cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearwardon the seatbackto be sure it is locked Captain sChairs The Captain s chairs adjust like the manualfront passenger seats The seatback can be reclined orraised by turning the knob on the inboard side of the seat It iseasie...

Page 40: ...Removing the Captain s Chairs 1 Pull the nylonstrap behind thechair to releasethe rear hooks from the floor pins 2 The seat can then belifted off the front floor pins and removedfrom the vehicle 1 33 ...

Page 41: ...front floor pins 2 Push the rearof the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor pins 3 Push and pull on the seat to besure it is properly attached I CAUTION A seat that isn t locke d into place properly can move aroundin a collision or suddenstop People i nthe vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...ou can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not be ifyou are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that yourpassengers belts are fastened properlytoo A CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding inthese areas are more likely to be ...

Page 43: ...esare mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckleup can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safetybelts in vehicles the factsare clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork When you r...

Page 44: ...r Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 37 ...

Page 45: ... The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 38 ...

Page 46: ... if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to A Air bagsare in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they workwith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever off...

Page 47: ...afety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special thingsto know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Pontiac see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rulesfor everyone s protection First you ll wantto know whichrestraint systems your vehicl...

Page 48: ...k slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...ong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very...

Page 50: ...ired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button downto make sure it has locked into position Adjust theheight so that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not fallingoff your shoulder 1 4...

Page 51: ...oo loose It won t give nearly as much protection thisway A CAUTION 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 44 ...

Page 52: ...u can be seriously injured if 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 45 ...

Page 53: ...yinjured if your beltgoes over an armrestlike this The belt would be much too high In a wash you can slide under thebelt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen notat the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 46 ...

Page 54: ... seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase thechance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs whicharen t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...wisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the f u l lwidth of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straightsoit can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it ...

Page 56: ...lts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt shouldgo back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is outof the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should beworn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 49 ...

Page 57: ... has twoairbags one air bagfor the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger Here are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside thevehicle or being ejected from it Air...

Page 58: ...control of the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see thepart of this manual called Thildren and the caution labelon the right frontpassenger s safetybelt AIRBAG There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which showsthe words AIR BAG The system checks the airbag electricalsystem for ...

Page 59: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where are the air bags The driver s a i rbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The rightfront passenger sa i rbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger sside 1 52 ...

Page 60: ... be somewhat above or below 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 rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag shouldhave inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle...

Page 61: ...e parts of the bag that comeinto contact withyou may be warrn but not toohot to touch There will be somesmoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated airbags Air bag inflation doesn tprevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor doesit stop people from leavingthe vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problem...

Page 62: ...ing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle Your Pontiac dealer and the Trans Sport Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Serv...

Page 63: ...hat unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safetybelts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safetybelts Wear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 56 ...

Page 64: ...h plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks Pull upon the latch plateto make sureit is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the b...

Page 65: ...uching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strongpelvic bones And you dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces 1 58 ...

Page 66: ...very quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which couldmincrease injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 59 ...

Page 67: ... outside passenger position If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row there is one guide for the left hand outside passenger position If your vehicle has third row seats there is one guide for each outside passenger position To provide added safety belt comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts H...

Page 68: ...lt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take them out from the guides Thenjust let the guide hang from its elastic cord on the side of the seatback 1 61 ...

Page 69: ...vehicle has a third row rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position When yousit in the center positionof the benchseat you have alap safety belt whichhas no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate andpull it along the belt 1 62 ...

Page 70: ...lt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat U Lap Belt If your vehicle has bucket seats someone can sit in the center position bucket seat 1 63 ...

Page 71: ...ps before it reaches the buckle let it go back all theway and start again Pullup on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed thelap belt into the retractor to tighten it 4 Position and release it the sameway as thelap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you w...

Page 72: ...needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some agemust be restrained while in a vehicle h a P T Ch lJ n Id Babf 5 I A CAUTION I Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say ...

Page 73: ... i l lsuddenly become a2404b 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby i n your armswhile ridingi n a vehicle A baby doesn tweigh much until a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued 1 66 ...

Page 74: ...ucket seat that has a built in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If your vehicle has this option in a 60 40bench seat there s a built in child restraint at each outboard position of the 60 40bench seat This bench seat will onlyfit in the second rowof your vehicle In both types of seats the built in child restraint works t h esame way 1 67 ...

Page 75: ...straints later in this section for more information What if the topof my child s shouldersi sabove the shoulder belt slotsfor thefive point child restraint harness system A A child whose shouldersare above the shoulder belt slotsfor the five point child restraintharness system shouldn t use this child restraint Instead the childshould sit on the vehicle s regular seat cushion and use the vehicle s...

Page 76: ...estraint until the lower edge of the head restraintis even with the top of the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback Make sure thereis no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the topof the seatback 1 69 ...

Page 77: ...3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint sharness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle ssafety belts 1 70 ...

Page 78: ...t and use the vehicle s adult safety belts WAFWING FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ONTHE USE OFTHIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULTI NYOUR CHILD STRIRING THE VEHICLE S INTERIORDURZNG A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD 4 Before placing thechild in the child restraint add slack tothe shoulder harness Pull the black s...

Page 79: ...free of any foreign objects that may prevent youfrom securingthe latch plates If you can tsecure a latch plate see your Pontiac dealer for servicebefore using the child restraint 8 Place the otherside of the harness over the child s shoulder 9 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 10 Pull up on both latch plates to make sure they are secure 1 72 ...

Page 80: ...tioned on the child s shoulders An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place on the child s shoulders If the harnessisn t onthe child s shoulders it won t be able to restrain the child s upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened ...

Page 81: ...e strap are not twisted I 13 Adjust the position of the harness on the child s shoulderby moving the clip up or down along the harness On each sideof the harness the shoulder part should be centere d on the child s shoulder The harness shouldbe away from the child s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can recline theseat...

Page 82: ...sten the shoulder harness clip 2 Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle 3 Move one side of the harnessoff the child s shoulder 4 Move the otherside of the harnessoff the child s shoulder 5 Remove the child from the child restraint cushion 1 75 ...

Page 83: ...raint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Move both latch platesand both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottomof the harness straps 2 Foldthe child restraint cushion andleg rest up into 3 Press the child restraint cushionfirmlyintothe seatback the scatback 1 76 ...

Page 84: ...otate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index 1 77 ...

Page 85: ... you put your child restraintin a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraintin the frontpassenger seat Here s why A child ina rear facingchild restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air baginflates Thisis because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Always secure a rearfacing child restraint ina rear seat You may ho...

Page 86: ...or bracket installed for be usedin the second row If your vehicle has third row thecenter bucket seat inthe second row orfor the right hand seats anchor bracketsfor thesecond row outside sideof a60 40bench seat you can ask your Pontiac dealer to positions are locatedjust above the place wherethe third put itinfor you If you want toinstall an anchor bracket row lap shoulder beltsmeet the floor your...

Page 87: ...ctions for the child restraint 2 Securethe child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Pick upthe latch plate and run the lapand shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show youhow Tilt the latch plate toadjust the belt if needed If the shoulder beltgoes in front of the child s face or neck put it behindthe chil...

Page 88: ...he belt Makesure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto 5 P u l lthe restof the shoulder beltallthe way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 81 ...

Page 89: ...is secure To remove the child restraint 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 Secu Seat ringa Child Restraint in the Center Position Third Row Bench Seat You ll be using thelap belt See the earlier part about thetop strap if the child restraint hasone 1 82 ...

Page 90: ... child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its freeend while you push down onthe child restraint 1 83 ...

Page 91: ...straint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger Securinga Child Restraint in Center Seat Position Bucket Seat You ll be using thelap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Followthe instructions for the child restraint 2 Securethe child in the child restraint as the ...

Page 92: ... safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint I Push andpull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be readyto work foran adult or larger...

Page 93: ...ry dose to the inflating air bag I f your vehicle is a passenger van always secure arearfacing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargo van do not use a rearfacingchild restraint in this vehicle Ifa forwzlrdl hcbg child restraint is suitablefor your child alwaysmove the passenger seat asfar back as itwill go Your vehicle has a front passenger airbag Never put a rear facing child r...

Page 94: ...the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the childin 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 you how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind thechild restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make s...

Page 95: ...the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it issecure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt 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 88 ...

Page 96: ... child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly e Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other a crash people who are 1 89 ...

Page 97: ... close to the child sface or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulderbelt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child supper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sittingin arear seat outsideposition see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulderbelt isstill very cl...

Page 98: ...t in this way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen Thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever thechild sits the lap portion of thebelt 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 91 ...

Page 99: ...y can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away If your vehicle has the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like tornor frayed safety belts can They may not protect a childin a crash If a harness strap is torn or frayed geta new harness right away Also lookfor any openedor broken air bag covers and h...

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Page 102: ...rity Locks Preventing Theftof Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Tips on StartingYour Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Guidelines Important Information on Engine Exhaust Locks and Lighting Choices Windows 2 52 2 53 2 54 2 54 2 56 2 59 2 60 2 61 2 66 2 68 2 71 2 85 2 87 2 88 2 90 2 94 Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel Functions of ...

Page 103: ...icle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or evenmake the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 104: ...t emergency door key which Pontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDD or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 1 NOTICE Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be ...

Page 105: ...le in a crash if the doorsaren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors andyou will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several waysto lock and unlo ck your vehicle From the outside use your keyor the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option Front Doors To unlock either front door from the outside with the key insert the keyand turn it towa...

Page 106: ...r Power Door Locks From theinside press the front of the power door lock switch oneither front door to unlock all doors and the liftgate If your vehicleis equipped with the Content Theft Deterrent system the power door lock switch will not unlock thedoors until the system is disarmed See Content Theft Deterrent in the Index for more details 2 5 ...

Page 107: ...ors This safety feature prevents a door from being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle To override this safety feature move the loclung lever to the unlock position on the door you want to open When the liftgatehas been unlocked withthe power door locks you won t need the key to open it Simply squeeze the handle above the license plate This is also true if you use the optional...

Page 108: ...lock the vehicle the sliding dooris not l o c k e d Normally the Last Door Closed Locking Feature willbe used tolock the sliding door after it has been closed When the ignition is on or if the Last Door Closed Loclung Feature has been overridden or programmed off the Sliding Door Delayed Locking feature will lock your sliding door for you Three seconds after the sliding dooris closed allthe doors ...

Page 109: ...ce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized servicefacility could void authorizationto use this equipment This system hasa range of about3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote lock co...

Page 110: ...Content Theft Deterrent in the Index for more details When you usethe key chain transmitterto lock your vehicle your park lamps will flash briefly to let you know the commandhas been received If you press the LOCK button again within five seconds the horn will sound briefly and the park lamps will flash to Iet you know the vehicle is already locked If you would like to change the way the park lamp...

Page 111: ...ter only when the power sliding door override switch on the overhead console is disabled Matching Transrnitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer...

Page 112: ... you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably timeto change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter Replacing the Battery in the Remote Transmitter 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the side of the transmitter andtwist ...

Page 113: ...d morethan 256 times while out of range of the vehicle Loss of synchro ation will occur after the battery replacement if the transmitter is immediately activated more than 16times while out of range of the vehicle If yow key chain transmitterhas stopped working you may need to resynchronize the transmitterto the vehicle receiver To do this press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons together andhold for at ...

Page 114: ...esefeatures in theIndex This switchbank is locatedin the instrument panel below the Comfort Controls The switchesand controlsthat you may findin this switchbankare the Rear Fan Knob Rear WindowWipermasher Fog Lamps and Traction Control If your vehicle does not have some of the options controlledby these switches there will bea blank buttonin its place For more information please see each of these ...

Page 115: ...ing Door Lock Does your Pontiac have a sliding dooron the left side If it does thisdoor is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open Ifthis ever happens don t try to force the sliding door Just close the left side sliding door Then when thefuel filler dooris closed the left side sliding door can be opened normally To unlock either sliding door fromthe outside using your key insert th...

Page 116: ...n With thisoption you can open andclose the power sliding door with switches inside your vehicle If you have the optional Remote KeylessEntry system you can alsooperate the power sliding door with your remote transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry in the Index I I A CAUTION Leaving young children or pets unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous They could operate thepower sliding door A child or ...

Page 117: ...or is opening or closing when the override feature is enabled When your vehicle goes throughan automaticcar wash be sure the power sliding door override feature is enabled To open or close the sliding door press and release one of two powerdoor switches I I U J One is mounted on the wall just infront of the right side sliding door The other switch is located in the overhead console switchbank The ...

Page 118: ...I I significantly as the door approachesthe latch position 2 17 ...

Page 119: ...reis disabled pull the inside or outside latch release andlet go the door will open fully To manually open the power sliding door when the power slidingdoor override featureis enabled pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way back 5CAUTION If your vehicleis facing downward on a steep grade 15 percent ormore the door may not stay openand codd slam shut possibly injurin...

Page 120: ...IO or PWR SEATFSDfuse is removed or blown See Fuse Panel in the Index for more information about yourfuse panel If anyof these conditions occur the power sliding door will need tobe reset To do this follow the directions listed here It will be easier if you read through them once before beginning this procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check tobe sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely close...

Page 121: ...door override feature is disabled See Power Sliding Door earlier in the section The security lock lever is located on the inside of the sliding door on the front edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the edge of the door as a guide To use the security lock move the security lock lever all the way up andclosethe door from the outside If you have t...

Page 122: ...ou should let adults and older childrenknow how the security lock works and how to cancel the lock If you don t adults or older children who ride in the rearwon t b eable to open thesliding door fromthe insidewhen the security lock feature is in use Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door and openthe door from 2 Move the securitylock lever allthe way down The sliding doo...

Page 123: ...he handle recessed abovethe licenseplate Once slightlyopened the liftgate will rise by itself Lamps in the rear of the vehicle w i l lcome on illuminating the rear cargo area see InteriorLamps in the Index NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as a garage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass 2 22 ...

Page 124: ...to yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drivewith the liftgate open or if electrical wiringor other cable connectionsmust pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate Make sureall windows are shut 0 Tbrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on bi level outside air button is pressed That w...

Page 125: ...el supply preventing the vehicle from being driven When the alarm is armed the liftgate may be opened with the key chain transmitter or with a key Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm systemwill arm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is openand the keyis removed from the ignition if you would like to turn off power lock switch arming see ...

Page 126: ...Your alarm system will disarm when YOU use your key cmtransmitterto unlocktbe doors Tbe securitylight will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed Disarming withYour Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors The security light will stopflashing to let you know the system is no longer armed If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm syst...

Page 127: ...oor you ll heara chime reminding youto remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Alwaysdo this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your I I Park ina lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Rememberto keep yourvaluables out of sight Put them ina storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching y o u vehicle it s...

Page 128: ...n in Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid making hard stops for the first Ignition Positions With the keyin the ignition switch you can turnthe switch to five positions C A E ACCESSORY A An on...

Page 129: ... when the engineis not running you can use the RUN position to operate your electrical poweraccessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return tothe RUN position for normal driving Note that evenif the engineis not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that...

Page 130: ...gnitionkey to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm 3 If it doesn t startright away hold your key in START Ifit doesn t startin three seconds or starts but thenstops push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way downfor 12more seconds or until it starts If your engine still won t start or startsbut then stops it could beflooded...

Page 131: ...orm properly I f you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Option r In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder theengine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fueleconomy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in...

Page 132: ...the cordwon t reach usea heavy duty three prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away frommoving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead...

Page 133: ...ratingproperly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shft lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shiftlever into the gear you wish See Shifting Outof PARK P in this section A CAUTION It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll D...

Page 134: ...esn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving useNEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running athigh speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shiftout of PARK P or NEUTRA...

Page 135: ...ou ll shift downto the next gear and have more power THIRD 3 This position is also usedfor normal driving butit offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D When drivingon hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer sothere is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill NOTICE Don t dr...

Page 136: ... gives you even more power but lower fuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snowor mud If the downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough NOTICE If your frontwheels can t rotate don t try to drive This mighthappen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when g...

Page 137: ...eft foot To release the tension on the parking brakecable you will need to apply about the same amountof pressure to the parking brakepedal as you did when youset theparking brake When you remove your foot from theparking brake pedal it will pop up to the release position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also...

Page 138: ...thevehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in theIndex 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set theparking brake with your left foot 2 Move the shift leverinto the PARK P position like this Pull the lever toward you 2 3...

Page 139: ...e firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running itcould overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you haveto leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicleis in PARK P and your parking brakeis firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the PARK P pos...

Page 140: ...n pull theshift lever outof PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Your Pontiac has Brake TransaxleShift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index As you step on the brakepedal while in PARK P you may hear aclick from the solenoid of the BTSI This ensures thatthe BTSI is o...

Page 141: ...ss and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damagedin a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaustsystem had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with a...

Page 142: ...arage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or others cou...

Page 143: ...al different features The features you can program dependon the options that came with your vehicle The following chart shows the features that can be programmed and which options you need to have to program them I mber Delayed of Chimes IIIumina Sounded tionf Exit Lighting 1 X 4 X 3 X 2 X i 2 42 ...

Page 144: ...e block Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting Your vehicle comes with thisfeature set in Mode 4 This means that The interior lamps will stay onfor a while after all the doorsand the liftgate are closed The interior lamps will comeon and stay on fora while whenever you remove the key from the ignition To change the factory setting while in programming mode do the following 1 Turn the interiorlamps...

Page 145: ...which mode your vehicle is set for You change themode by pressingLOCK again 3 Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes Mode 1 Off Automatic door locking and unlockingis disabled You will always needto lock you doors manually before drivingto increase occupant safety Mode 2 Automatic Locking Only AutomaticDoorUnlocking Off Automatic Door Locking Shift out of PARK P that matches the mode yo...

Page 146: ...ower door lock switch Count the numberof chimes you hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes that matchesthe mode you want Mode 1 Both Off Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on the the power door lock switch orthe key chain transmitter if equipped Mode 2 ...

Page 147: ...en you press UNLOCK on your key chain transmitteragain within five seconds all doors and the liftgatewill unlock that matchesthe mode you want Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation Your vehicle comes withthis feature set in Mode 4 This means that When you use the Remote Keyless Entrytransmitter to lock your vehicle your park lamps will flash briefly to let you knowthe command has been received If yo...

Page 148: ...ur park lamps will flash briefly to let youknow the command has been received 0 Remote Unlock Confirmation When you use the key chain transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door if equipped your park lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received Mode 4 Remote Lock Confirmation with Exterior Lamps Flashing andHorn Sounding On Second LOCK Press Remo...

Page 149: ...tep 2 until you hear the numberof chimes that matchesthe mode you want Mode 1 Damage Detection with Reduced Sensitivity If anyone seriously damages your vehicle or opens a door or the liftgate while your Content Theft Deterrent system is armed an alarm will sound and your park lamps will flashfor up to two minutes Mode 2 Damage DetectionOff If anyone opens a door or the liftgate while your Content...

Page 150: ... accidental programming of this feature to Mode2 Do not pxogmnthis feature to Mode2 without first reading the special note contained in the descriptionfor that mode The door keycylindermust remain in the unlock position during Steps 2 4 2 Press the horn symbol on the key chain transmitter 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for You ch...

Page 151: ... Special Note While this mode provides increased security it can bea problem if your key chain transmitter is damaged lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the Content Theft Deterrent system is armed The Content Theft Deterrent system must be disarmed for the engineto run while in Mo de 2 your key canno longer disarm the system Mode 3 Standard Armingand Disarming Your Content Theft D...

Page 152: ...to down feature push the switch all the way down thenrelease The window will lower completely To stop the window from loweringa l lthe way pull up the front of theswitch To raise the window pull up the front of the switch Side Window Latches The rear of theside windows swings open To open pull the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward Press the center of the latch to secure the...

Page 153: ... pushed Press the bottom symbol side of the button to close both windows Horn Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steeringwheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel andpull the lever Move the steering wheel toa comfortable level then release...

Page 154: ...hed the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal alane change just raise or lower the lever until thearrow starts toflash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes faster than normal a signal ...

Page 155: ...per cycle Turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want morecycles hold the band on mist longer For delayed wipercycles You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LOW the shorter the delay time For stea...

Page 156: ...ou could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rear window wiper switch is located in theInstrument L Panel switchbank k Push the wiper symbol on the bottom of the button to turn on the intermittentwiper To turn off the wiper gently pushthe top of the button To wash and wipethe rear window push inthe washer symbol onthe top of t...

Page 157: ... it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or inheavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can ...

Page 158: ...e acceleratorpedal Supposeyou set your cruisecontrol at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But youdon tneed to reset it Once you re going about25 mph 40km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME ACCEL WA for about halfa second ...

Page 159: ...ther or not you have set an initialcruise control speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in theSETbutton at the end of the lever until you reachthe lower speed you want then releaseit To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Eachtime you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another VehicleWhile Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator p...

Page 160: ... Lam1 g 5 0 0 Turning the dial to t h i ssettingturns on Parking Lamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps and InstrumentPanel Lights 0 Turning the dial to this setting turns on the headlamps together with ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps and InstrumentPanel Lights 0 Turning the dial to this settingturns off all the lights 2 59 ...

Page 161: ... make your front park turn signal lamps come on in daylight when a The ignition is on a the headlamp switch is off and a the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only yourfrontparWtm signal lamps will be on Your instrumentpanel won tbe lit up When it sdark enough outside the exterior lamps will come on automatically When it s bright enough outside the exteriorlamps will go out and the DRL...

Page 162: ...r Your vehicle has a featureto help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentallyleave the interior or underhood lamps on If you leave anyof these lamps on while the ignition is in the LOCK or OFFposition they will automatically turn off after 10minutes The lamps won t come back on again until you 0 turn the ignition to the RUN or turnthe interior lamps dial all the way to the rig...

Page 163: ...your vehicleis illuminated so you can see inside before you enteryour vehicle The lamps will come on for 40 seconds if you unlock your door usingyour key or the Remote Keyless Entry key chain transmitter if equipped and the ignition is inthe LOCK or OW position After 40 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will turn offbefore the 40 seconds if you 0 lock all the do...

Page 164: ...ture off or on see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index equipped or or the key With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition switch If you turn the ignition switch to RUN or ACCESSORY the lamps willfade out The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power doorlock switch or the key chain transmitter if equi...

Page 165: ...itch of its own It will go on each time you open the doors unlessyou enable the interior lights override This lampis located in therear of your vehicle above the liftgateopening and has no switch of its own It will go on each timeyou open thedoors unless youenable the interior lights override 2 64 ...

Page 166: ...ns I fyour vehicle does not have dual sliding doors there is also a reading lamp in the second row on the left side To turn on or off either reading lamp press the lamp lens There are two reading lamps in the overhead console To turn on either reading lamp press the lens of the lamp To turn o f fthe lamp press thelens again 2 65 ...

Page 167: ...rom you Power Remote Control Mirrors Thecontrol on the driver s door controls both outside T arviewmirrors Turn the controlto the leftto select the driver s side rearview mirror or to the right to select the passenger s side rearviewmirror Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that youcanjust see the side of your vehicle when YOU are sitting i na comfortable riving position 2 66 ...

Page 168: ...e mirroris convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you cansee more from the driver s seat A CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder befor changing lanes Storage Compartments Your Trans Sport s large ca...

Page 169: ... need it fully open To close the glove box the door must be pushed up past the detent In the door of the glove box you will finda tissuepack holder and clipfor a penor pencil Compact Overhead Console The front overhead console includes two reading lamps a storage compartment and a switchbank To turneither reading lamp on or off press the lamp lens The switchbank has switches for the Optional Power...

Page 170: ...ing Door InteriorLights Override Power Quarter Windows andthe Power Sunroof Reading Lamps To turn on or off either reading lamp press the lamp lens GarageDoor Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the rear compartment of your overhead console and operate it from this position To install your garage door opener follow theseinstructions 1 Open thecompartmentby pressing the latc...

Page 171: ...and press the opener firmly into place Once the openeris installed use the black pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area an the compartment door will contact the control buttonon your garage door opener when pressed 5 Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button 2 70 ...

Page 172: ...artment in the overhead console pressthe release button Then pull the compartment down to the full open position The DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings EnglisMetric Button EM You can change the display to a metricor English reading at any time by pressing EM 2 71 ...

Page 173: ...rature and the word ICE for two minutes Compass Variance Compass varianceis the differencebetween magnetic north and geographicnorth In some areas of the country the difference isgreat enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings If this occurs the compass variance must be set Setting the Variance Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the CompassKernperature mode Press both the E M and MO...

Page 174: ...symbol will turnoff and the compass reading will be displayed Trip Computer There are five trip computer displays which may be stepped throughby pushing the MODE button The information will appear in the followingorder 0 0 0 e 0 Average Fuel Economy AVG ECON This shows the averagefuel economy sincethe last reset Instantaneous Fuel Economy INSTECON This shows fuel economy for the most recent second...

Page 175: ...down Storage Bin At the baseof the center instrumentpanel console there is a storage bin To open the bin lift the latch release and the door will fold down Inside thebin you will find a tray that slides out Slide the trayallthe way toward the rear of the vehicle until the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the guide rails The tray holds CDs or cassettes in thecenter area You can also s...

Page 176: ... mat are seated in the slotsat the backof the storage bin The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing the plastic tabson the bottomof the dividers while pulling up Replace the dividers by sliding them down until the tabs click into place To replace the tray line up the guides on the bottom of the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door Slide the tray back in Front Seat Storage B...

Page 177: ...ional saddlebag provides extra storagespace It is foundin the rear of your vehicle It isdesigned to be stored inthe side conveniencenets Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders Your Trans Sporthas a storagecompartment and cupholder oneither side of the vehicle next to thethird row seat s There isa storage net thatstretchesbetween thefront seats Pull the hooks towards the passenger sseat and inser...

Page 178: ...rocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening the label on the net should be in the upper left hand corner 2 77 ...

Page 179: ...designedto holder larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle asfar forward as you can When not inuse we recommend that you take down the convenience netto extend its lifeand retain itselasticity and to keep the rear exit clear Store the net i nthe pouch behind eitherfront seat in the optional saddlebagor in one of the side conveniencenets Side ConvenienceNets The side conve...

Page 180: ...an theluggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and soforth the wind can catchit as you drive along This can causeyou to lose control What you are carryingcould beviolently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But nevercarry something longer or wider than the luggage carri...

Page 181: ...f your vehicle The luggage carrierhas slats and side rails attached tothe roof as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for tying thingsdown These let you load some thingson top of your vehicle as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier 2 80 ...

Page 182: ...cle For more information on vehicle capacity andloading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damageor loss of cargo asyou re driving check now and then to make surethe luggage carrier and cargo arestill securely fastened Your luggage carrier has release knobs set inthe ends of each crossrail Turn the release knobs counterclockwiseto unlock the crossrails Slidethe crossrailsforward or b...

Page 183: ...ise to tighten themin place Bumper stripson the luggage carrier crossrails help to ensure a quieter ride If you wishto attach the luggage tiedowns or other compatible bicycleor ski accessory racksto the crossrail use the adjustable tapped plates under the bumper strips Lift th e end of the bumper strip with a flathead screw driver and cut off enough of the strip to access the tapped plates 2 82 ...

Page 184: ...d pull up and out in a rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE After removing the tiedowns or other equipment be sure to install thethe piece of bumper strip that was cut Don t hold a cigarette lighter in withyour hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready Th...

Page 185: ...amage Side Ashtrays To open the ashtray press the left side and turn it open To remove the ashtray for cleaning press the snuffer as you lift up the bottomof the ashtray Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side Flip up the coverto expose the vanitymirror 2 84 ...

Page 186: ...cessory PowerOutlets Flip up the coverto expose the vanity mirror The lamps will come on when you open the cover The rear power outletis located in the rear compartment on the driver sside To remove the cover pull the tabon the cover and pullit off ...

Page 187: ...riodscan drain your battery The front power outletis located next to the ashtray and lighter Pull the cover down to use the power outlet The power outletscan be usedto plug in electrical equipment such asa cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included withany electrical equipmentyou install To replace the cover on the rear outlet line up the tabsat t...

Page 188: ...drelease the ribbedside of the rocker button a second time This will automatically open the sunroof to the full open position The open cycle can be stopped anywherein its travel by quickly pressing the ribbed side of the rocker button a third time To fully close the sunroof press and hold the symbol side of the button until the sunroof slides back to a closed position The sunroof can be stopped in...

Page 189: ...mpartmenton the driver s side To remove the cover pull the tab on the cover and pull it off I The air inflatorkit is storedin the glovebox or in the rear saddlebag if your vehiclehas this option It includes a 20 foot 6 m Rose with an a i rpressure gage and nozzle adapters Inflating somethingtoo much can make it explode andyou or others couldbe injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and ...

Page 190: ...inflator pressOFF and detach the hose first from the inflated object then from the outlet Replace the protective cap Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and storein the glove box Touseyour air inflator system attach the appropriate To replace the cover line up the tabs at thebackofthe nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that cover and put it in place Push down the tab to secure...

Page 191: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 90 ...

Page 192: ...nents listed below A Side Vents M Ignition Switch B Front Vent N Steering Wheel Touch Controls Option C Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 0 Climate Controls D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch P Rear Fan Controls E Instrument Cluster Q Accessory Power Outlet F Center Vents R Storage Bin G Audio System S Remote CD Player Option H Side Vents T Instrument Panel Switchbank I Lamps witch U LightedAshtray J H...

Page 193: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your cluster includesindicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the followingpages 2 92 ...

Page 194: ...ably tried to turn it back so the numbers maynot be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then that will be done Ifit can t then it s set at zero and a label must beput on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer wasinstalled Trip Odometer I 0 I The trip odomete...

Page 195: ...problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions As you w i l l see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they re working Eyou arefamiliar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens uages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle shnctions Often gages and warning lights work ...

Page 196: ...t on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tellsyou if there is an electrical problem The systemcheckincludes theair bag sensors the air bag module the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start t...

Page 197: ... or anotherelectricalproblem Haveit checked rightaway Driving while this light is on could drainyour battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain toturn off all your accessories such as the radio and airconditioner Brake System WarningLight Your Pontiac s hydraulicbrake systemis divided into two parts i f one part isn t working the other part can stillwork and stop you F...

Page 198: ... See Anti LockBrake SystemWarning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index I A CAUTION I Your brake system may not be working properly if the brakesystem warning lightis on Driving with the brakesystem warning lighton can lead to an accident If the lightis still onor if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have thevehicle tow...

Page 199: ...ke system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake systemwarning light stays on longer than normal after you ve startedyour engine turn the ignition off Or ifthe light comes on andstays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine...

Page 200: ... located in the instrument panel switchbank the warninglight will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Indexfor more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turnoff and the warninglight will come on If your brake...

Page 201: ...adjust your driving accordingly The light will comeon and stay on for four seconds whenyour anti lock system adjustsbrake pressurefor less than four seconds or when your traction control system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds Otherwise thelight will go out as soon as the anti lock systemstops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The LOW TRA...

Page 202: ... red area your engine is too hot It means thatyour engine coolant has overheated If you have been operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions you shouldpull off the road stop your vehicle andturn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems onthe Road this manual shows what to do See EngineOverheating in the Index 2 101 ...

Page 203: ...gine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you shouldpull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible To prevent damage to your engine immediate action is required See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicleservicedas SQQJIB possible In Problems on the Road this m a n u a l shows what to do See Engine...

Page 204: ...hanced Diagnostics The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comeson and a chime will sound to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent moreserious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driv...

Page 205: ...steady see If the LightIs On Steady following If the light continues to flash whenit is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the keyoff wait at least10seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the lightis still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified ser...

Page 206: ...d up This will be detectedby the system and cause the light to turn on If you experienceone or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turnthe light off If none of the above stepshave made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealerhasthe proper test equipment and diagnosti...

Page 207: ...serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Low Oil Level Light OIL LEVEL Domestic h h h h h h W E L Canadian If this light comes on it means yourengine is low on oil You need to check theoil level right away Driving your vehicle without enoughoil can cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced immediately 2 106 ...

Page 208: ...ide featureis disabled a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the power sliding dooris not completely closed If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Conthud A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is clos...

Page 209: ... less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was halffull but it actually tooka little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner brake or speed up The gage doesn tgo back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light When there is between 4 gallons 15L and 2 gallons...

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Page 212: ...ls Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System and Tips Rear Climate Control Tips for Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Setting the Clock Radios CD Adapter Kit 3 24 3 26 3 27 3 30 3 31 3 31 3 31 3 32 3 33 3 33 Remote Compact Disc Player Rear Seat Audio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Adding Sound Equipment to Your Vehicle Understanding Radio Reception Tips AboutYour Aud...

Page 213: ...selects the force of a i r you want Turn the knob clockwiseto increasefan s p e d and counterclockwise todecrease fan speed The fan must be turned on for the airconditioningcompressor to operate TemperatureKnob The centerknob controlsthe temperatureof the air coming through the system Turnit counterclockwise toward theblue area for cooler air Turnit clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Mod...

Page 214: ...because ofyour Pontiac Trans Sport s larger windshield area the windshield andside window vents 0 fi3 DEFROST This setting directsmost of the air to Mode Buttons RECIRC Press this button thelight will glow to limit the amountof fresh air entering your vehicleby recirculatingmuch of the air inside your vehicle You may usethis setting to limit odors enteringyour vehicle Press theOUTSIDE AIR button t...

Page 215: ...esigned tohelp fuel economy while it maintains the desired cooling level The airconditioner removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice water dripping from under your vehicle when it is idling or after it has been turned off This is normal Turn the temperature knobto the right towardthe red area to warm the air In theLOWER mode outsideair will be brought in and sent through the floor...

Page 216: ...g the thumb wheel next to each outlet all the way down You can also stop outside air from entering by turning the fan to OFF and pushing the RECIRC button VentilationTips Keep the hood and front air mlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves This will d o w the heater and defroster to work much better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you entera vehi...

Page 217: ...he light will glow on the main Climate Controls If you do not select A C air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be cabin temperature Rear Fan Control This option comes with the Rear Climate Controls Please keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects that would obstruct airflow to the rearof the vehicle 1 ...

Page 218: ...wise totheblue area for cooler air or clockwise to the red area for warmer air To maintain a comfortabletemperaturein the rear use either rear fan controlto adjust the force of air coming through therear outlets Select the desiredclimate control mode using the directionalcontrolson the instrumentpanel see Mode Knob earlier in the section The mode youchoose will regulateboth thefront and rear clima...

Page 219: ...ture control knob all the way clockwise to the red area and turnthe mode knob to DEFROST Adjust the fanto the highest speed To keep the windshield clearand bring in heated a i r through t h eheater ducts turnthe mode knob toDEFOG When the temperatureoutsideis above Ereezing the air conditionercompressorwill run in these settingsto help remove moisturefrom theair Your vehicle is equipped withsidewi...

Page 220: ...er will operate for about five minutes You can also turn the defoggeroff by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window I NOTICE Don t usea razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your ...

Page 221: ... correcthour appears on the display Press andhold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and hold HR until the correcthour appears Press and holdMIN until the correct minute appears There will be a two second delay beforethe clock goes into time set mode and the colon on the display will blink while in this mode...

Page 222: ...t up to three more stationsmay bepreset on each bandby pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same buttons the stationyou set will return 4 Repeat the steps for eachpair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BASS Slidethe...

Page 223: ...returnto your favorite stations YOU cm set up to 18 stations six A M six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Press AM FMto selectthe band Playing the Radio VUL Push this knob toturn the system on andoff To increasevolume turn the knob clockwise T u r nit counterclockwiseto decreasevolume RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob When the radio is playing pressthis knob to recallthe st...

Page 224: ... that areso thin they maynot work well in this player While thetape is playing use theVOL FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Whenthe down indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom sideof the cassetteare playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette ar...

Page 225: ...this button to reduce background noise Note that thedouble I3 symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured undera license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation REV 5 Press this buttonto reverse thetape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the ...

Page 226: ...ure on your tape player To activate the bypass feature the ignitionmust be on Turn your radio off Press TAPEPLAY and holdfor three seconds After three seconds the tape symbol in the display will flash for two seconds indicating the featureis active Turn the radio on and insert the adapter This override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player and Equa...

Page 227: ...sg s2 r down to reduce frequency range BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends T u r n it to move the soundto the left or right speakers The middle position balancesthe sound betweenthe speakers FADE Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balancesthe sound betweenthe speakers Push theseknobs back into their stored position...

Page 228: ...is button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape If youhold the button the player will continue moving forward through the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during NEXT...

Page 229: ...willstillplay tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset theCLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activ...

Page 230: ...return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations sixAM six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1 Press AM FMto select the band Playing the Radio VOL Push this knobto turn the systemon and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob Whenthe radio is playing press this knob to recall the s...

Page 231: ...the radio are on the disc will begin playing CD will appearon the display nextto the compactdisc symbol If you wantto insert a disc when the ignition is off first press EJECT If you re driving on a very rough road or if it svery hot the disc may not playand E error anda number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that 0 The disc is upside down It is dirty scratchedor w...

Page 232: ...track starts to play the track number will also appear PressRECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is playing The disc willstop but remain in the player CDPLAY Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on EJECE Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJECT will wo...

Page 233: ...h pushbutton Setting the Tone EQUALIZER A seven bandequalizer is part of your audio system Slidethe leversup to boost or down to reduce frequencyrange Adjusting theSpeakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left orright speakers The middle position balancesthe sound betweenthe speakers FADE Press this knob lightly soit extends T u r n it to move the sound t...

Page 234: ...e the player will continue moving forward through the disc RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turnoff random play REV 5 Press and 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 t...

Page 235: ...rfrom damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functionsare controlledby the radio buttons except for EJECT Whena disc is in the player aCD symbolwill appear on the display When a disc is playing theletters CD will appear next to the CD symbol inthe bottom left corner The track number wdl also be di...

Page 236: ...m play mode RDM will appear on the display While in this mode the tracks on the discs will be played in random order If you press SEEK PREW or NEXT while in the random mode the PREV or NEXT track will be scanned randomly Press the number four preset button again to turn off RDM and return to normal operation RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again within ...

Page 237: ...unctionseven when the primaryradio power is off VOL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwiseto increase volume and counterclockwise to decreasevolume Pushthe knob back into its stored position when you re not using it The upper VOL knob controlsthe upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controlsthe lower headphone AM FM Press this button to switch betweenAM F M l and FM 2 If t...

Page 238: ... tapeor compact discis playing The inactive tapeor CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be usedor ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is ...

Page 239: ...e radio off 4 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Nextyou will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 6 7 8 9 Press MIN and 000 will appearon the display Press MIN again to make thelast two digits agree with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digitsagree with your code Press AM FM after you have confirmedthat the code matches t...

Page 240: ...de contactyour dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause nomore than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows onthe display 4 Press MIN and000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN againto make the last two digits agree 6 Press HR to make thefir...

Page 241: ...io button to turn on the sound SEEK Press the uparrow to tune to the nextradio station and the down arrow to tune to the previousradio station Ifa cassktte tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance to the next selection with the up arrow andgo to the previous selection with the down mow PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons When a ...

Page 242: ...rmal can be loud and harmfulto 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 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tapeplayer CB radio mobile...

Page 243: ...the tape player Cleaningmay bedone with a scrubbingaction non abrasive cleaningcassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn Follow these steps to prevent the cassette from being ejected due to the CUTTAPEDETECTION feature 1 Turn the radiooff and the ignition on 2 Press and holdthe TAPEPLAYbutton for three seconds tape indicator will flash fortwo seconds 3 In...

Page 244: ...ignal surfacewhen handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and theouter edge Integrated Windshield Antenna The antenna in your vehicle is a very thn metal layer in the windshield If you look near the edges of the windshield you can see theoutline of the antenna The connector is at the top of the windshield wherethe headliner ends If you experiencedifficulty ...

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Page 248: ...our Braking SystemInformation Anti Lock Brake Information Traction Control System Braking in Emergencies Steering Tips Off Road Recovery Passing Other Vehicles Loosing Controlof Your Vehicle 4 16 4 18 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 26 4 28 4 30 4 30 4 32 Night Driving Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip Avoiding Highway Hypnosis Winter Driving If...

Page 249: ...oads or freeways it means always expectthe unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be readyfor their mistakes Rex end collisions are aboutthe most preventable of accidents Yet they are comrnon Allow enough following distance It s the best defensivedriving maneuver in both cityand rural driving You never know when ...

Page 250: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How muchis too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The...

Page 251: ...er countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United Statesis 0 04percent The BAC will beover 0 10percent after three to six drinks in onehour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the d r i n k s and how quickly the persondrinks them But the abilityto drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills of m...

Page 252: ...in a person s systemcan make crashinjuries worse especiallyinjuriesto 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 chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be a...

Page 253: ...ur foot and do it That s reactiun time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might beless with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physicalcondition alertness coordination and eyesighta l lplay a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But evenin 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20m That c...

Page 254: ...e power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When youstart your engine or when you beginto drive away your anti lock brake system will check itse...

Page 255: ...lsis about to stop rolling the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel andat the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of availabletire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 256: ...r anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a brakingskid See Low Traction Light in the Index Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this ...

Page 257: ...f if youever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicleever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index c the TCS symbol on the C bottom of the button inthe C centerconsoleswitchbank The indicator light on the traction control button will go off I I The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin when ...

Page 258: ...u can getin a curve depends on the condition of your tiresand the road surface the angle at which the curveis banked andyour speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Supposeyou re steering througha sharp curve Then you suddenlyaccelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work wherethe tires meet the road Adding the sudden accelerationcan d...

Page 259: ...apply 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 Thensteer around the problem to the left or right depending on the spacem l e An emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn ita full 180 deg...

Page 260: ...assing 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 c suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here aresome tips for passing Drive ahe...

Page 261: ...e lined up to passa slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the rightlane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front ...

Page 262: ...nskid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the acceleratorpedal andquickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle maystraightenout Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course tractionis reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For ...

Page 263: ...ing Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the Since you can t see as well you may need to glare from headlamps behind you slow down andkeep more space between you and other vehicles 0 Slow down especiallyon higher speed roads Your headlamps can lightup only so much road ahead 0 In remote areas watch for animals 0 If you re tired pull off the road in a...

Page 264: ...rk 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 a film caused by dust Dirty...

Page 265: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road andeven people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled wit...

Page 266: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ina quick stop and may cause pullingto one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 19 ...

Page 267: ...t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come i nthrough your engine s air intake andbadly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or stand...

Page 268: ...waysto increase your safety in city driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other driversare doing and pay attentionto traffic signals 4 21 ...

Page 269: ...y driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same your turn signal Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikesor superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules 4 22 ...

Page 270: ... don tplan to make too many miles thatfirst part of thejourney Wearcomfortableclothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing...

Page 271: ...an leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here aresome tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated witha comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Checkyour mirrors andyour instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into arest s...

Page 272: ...AL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do allthe workof slowing down They couId get so hot that they wouldn t workwell You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gearwhen you go downhill Know how togo uphill You may want toshift down to a lower gear The lower gems help cool your en...

Page 273: ...flectivewarning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Besure you properly securethese items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where yourtires meet the road probablyhave good traction However ifthere is snow orice between your tires and the ...

Page 274: ...accelerate gently Try not to break the gentle traction If you acceleratetoo fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though youhave an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index ...

Page 275: ... m o n help and keep yourselfand your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicleto alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you haveno blankets or extra clothing make body insulatorsfrom newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything youcan wrap around yourselfor tuck under your clothing to keep w...

Page 276: ... you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses lessfuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will needa well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window a...

Page 277: ...youneed to go to a weigh station and weigh yourvehicle Your dealer can help you with t h s Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sidesof the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicleor theGross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle Electronic Level Control Option On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic level control the rear of the vehicle is automat...

Page 278: ...r anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going I NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components thatfail because of overloading 1 A CAUTION Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stopor turn or ina crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Never stack heavier...

Page 279: ...ly injured Pull atrailer only if youhave followed all the steps in thissection Ask your Pontiac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advicein this part andsee your Pontiac dealer for important information ...

Page 280: ...resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many differentlaws including speed limit restrictions havingto dowith trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good sourcefor this information canbe state or provincial police 0 Consider using a sway contr...

Page 281: ...portant And it can also dependon any special equipment that you have on your vehicle YOU can ask your dealerfor OUT trailering informationor advice or you can write us at Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 InCanada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer...

Page 282: ...abelat the rearedge of the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over theGVW limit foryour vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are somerules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not in...

Page 283: ... the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains anddo not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slackso you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000lbs 450kg load...

Page 284: ...air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feelof handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a gooddeal longer and not nearly as responsive as your v...

Page 285: ...tomof the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailerto come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sh...

Page 286: ...work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000lbs 454 kg you may prefer to drive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or as you needto a lower gear This will minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transaxle Parking on H...

Page 287: ...Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of theseis covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a...

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Page 290: ...owing Towing Your Vehicle From the Front Towing Your Vehicle Fromthe Rear Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If Your Engine is Overheating 5 13 5 15 5 16 5 22 5 22 5 31 5 32 5 33 5 33 If Steam is Coming From Your Engine Cooling System How to Add Co801ant What todo if a Tire Goes Flat How to Change a Flat Tire Where to Storethe Flat Tire and Tools Information onthe Compact SpareTire If You...

Page 291: ...k no matter what position yourkey is in and evenif the key isn t in Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off To turn off the flashers push the switch downarad it will pop back up by itself When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 292: ...ery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inoperative See Power SlidingDoor in theIndex for more information Batteries can hurt you They canbe dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enoughelectricity to burnyou If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these...

Page 293: ... rolling set the parkingbrake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P 2 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet 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 r...

Page 294: ...ause battery gas to explode People havebeen hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlightif you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery hasfiller caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add waterto take care of that first If you don t explosive...

Page 295: ...ehicle hasone 7 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 6 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let theother end touch anythinguntil the next step The other end of the negative cable duesn t go to the dead battery It goes to aheavy unpaintedmetal par...

Page 296: ...attery is much less 9 10 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start aftera few tries it probably needs service Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal EngineP a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7...

Page 297: ... When you call tell the towing service That your vehiclehas front wheel drive That your vehiclecannot be towed from the front or The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move theshift lever If there was an accident what was damaged rear with sling typeequipment To heIp avoid injury to you or others 0 Never let passengersride in a vehicle thatis 0 Never tow faster than safe or ...

Page 298: ...ock before securing the vehicle Damage to theshocks or leveling system may occur if the Electronic Level Control is not disabled When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in theOFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle ssteering column lock for this The transaxle should be in...

Page 299: ...ent Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 10 ...

Page 300: ...car carrier equipment Additional ramping may berequired forcarcarrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 11...

Page 301: ...In this mode you will noticea significant loss in power and engine performance The low coolant light may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving in the overheated engine protection ...

Page 302: ...steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam orcoolant before you open the hood If you keep drivingwhen yourengine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stopyour enginei f it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 5 13 ...

Page 303: ...g with no sign of steam try thisfor a minuteor so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on youcan drive normally If the warning continues p...

Page 304: ...ric Engine Fan C Coolant Recovery Tank 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 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL HOT mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 15 ...

Page 305: ... vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven tfound aproblem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL HOTmark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferablydistilled and DEX COOL silicate free antifreeze at the coolantrecovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Tndex for more information A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be da...

Page 306: ...ts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above theFULL HOT mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly tothe radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do ...

Page 307: ...nder pressure and if you turnthe radiator pressure cap even a little they c mcome out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and the radiatorpressure capto cool i fyou ever haveto turn the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 308: ...cluding the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressurecap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left down asyou turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 19 ...

Page 309: ...t it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 5 By this time the coolantlevel inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper DEX COOLS coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 20 ...

Page 310: ...edure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstallthe pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 7 8 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to just below the words FULL COLD Put thecap back on the coolant recovery tank 5 21 ...

Page 311: ...y and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well offthe road if possible If a tire goesflat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Air Inflator Option Your vehicle may have an air inflator used to bring tires up to the proper pressure See AirInflator in the Index for more details Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire ...

Page 312: ... a tire Removing the Spare Tireand Tools The equipment you ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side Remove the side convenience nets Open thejack storage compartmentby lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off 5 23 ...

Page 313: ...SION CHISELEND SPARE TIRE IS STORED UNDER REAR COMPARTMENTFLOOR VALVE STEM DOWN W RETAINER The compact sparetine is locatedunder the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Insert the narrow end of the shaft into the hole abovethe rear bumper Then attach the folding wrench to the shaft Rotate the folding wrenchcounterclockwiseto lower the compact spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle 5...

Page 314: ...Slidethe cable retainer through the center of the spare then placethe compact spare tire near the flat tire A c The tools you ll be using include the jack A shaft B and folding wrench C 5 25 ...

Page 315: ...theplastic bolt on wheel covers you cannot separatethe nylon wheel nutcaps from the cover Loosen them completely using the folding wrench andremove the wheel cover If the wheel nut caps havebeen completely loosened the wheel coverwill come off easily 3 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turnthe handle about 180 then flip the handle back to the startingposition Th...

Page 316: ...cle s body Position thejack and raise the jack head untilit fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest theflat tire NOTICE Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms Only use the areas shown for proper jack location 5 27 ...

Page 317: ... afew inches r Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make thevehicle fall To help avoidpersonal injury andvehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the folding wrench clockwisein thejack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enoughroom for th...

Page 318: ...is but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Never use oil or greaseon studs ornuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheelcould fall off causing a serious accident 8 Install spare tire and replace the wheel nuts with the roundedend of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the ...

Page 319: ...ightened with a torque wrench to 100lb ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the propersequence and to the proper torque specification 11 Don t tryto put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover securely in the rearof the vehicle until you have t...

Page 320: ...help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare Keep raising the wheel until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice This means the wheel is fimnly stored against the underside of the vehicle Push against the wheel to be sure it does not move and is stored securely B A G TOOLS NOTE INSTALLBOTTOM OF BAG FIRST TOOL STORAGE Replace alljacking tools as they were stored in thejack storage ...

Page 321: ...finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare witha full size tire as soon as you can Your spare willlast longer andbe in good shapein case you needit again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That ...

Page 322: ...etires If you spin thewheels too fast while 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 Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction con...

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Page 326: ...ringFluid 6 27 Important Brake Information 6 30 Information on Your Vehicle s Battery 6 30 Tips on Vehicle Storage 6 31 BulbReplacement Procedures 6 39 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 26 Whereto Fill the WindshieldWasherFluid 6 41 How and When to Check TireInflation 6 43 6 45 6 48 6 51 6 53 6 54 6 55 6 56 6 57 6 58 6 59 6 64 6 64 6 64 6 65 6 65 When it is Time to Buy New Tires Wheel Alignment...

Page 327: ...ac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper servicemanual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your ownservicework see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on ...

Page 328: ...n damage your engine If you re usingfuel rated at87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worryif you hear alittle pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up ahill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane he1 to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicleis certified to meet Califo...

Page 329: ...r air all gasolines in the United States are now requiredto contain additivesthat willhelp prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to thefuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates suchas ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be availablein your area to hel...

Page 330: ...ranty To check onfuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors International Product Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank When thefuel do...

Page 331: ...d injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames andsmoking materials away from gasoline While refueling hang the cap by the tether from the hook on thefiller door hinge To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 6 6 ...

Page 332: ...utside of Your Pontiac in the Index When you put thecap back on turnit to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fullyinstall the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap besure to get the...

Page 333: ... electric fan I A CAUTIQN Things that burn canget 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 notto drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle 6 8 ...

Page 334: ...the vehicle and push up on the underhood release Lift the hood The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures underthe hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleevewhen handling the hood prop 6 9 ...

Page 335: ... B Remote Positive Terminal C Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D Radiator PressureCap E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Fill Location I 1 f G Engine Oil Dipstick H Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I BrakeMaster Cylinder J AirCleaner K Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 6 10 ...

Page 336: ...t on the instrument panel comes on it means you needto check your engine oil level right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every timeyou get fuel In orderto get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engineoi...

Page 337: ...ind This part explains what kindof oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is locatedjust behind the engine oil dipstick Be sure to fill it enough to put ...

Page 338: ...mbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure theoil put into your engineis American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart RECOMMENDED SAEVISCOSITY GRADE ENGINEOILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMY AND COLDSTARTING SELECTTHELOWEST SAEVISCOSITYGRADEOIL FOR THEEXPECTEDT...

Page 339: ...or your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anythingto your oil Your Pontiac dealeris ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these istrue for you use theshort tripkity maintenance schedule a 0 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below fr...

Page 340: ...operly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil canbe a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of...

Page 341: ...e air cleaner not only cleans theair it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which w i l ldamage it Always have theair cleaner in plac...

Page 342: ...second reach in and slide it towards the opening Pull the second filter out 4 5 6 Replace the filtersby reversing Step 3 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealingfoam is angled in the same direction on both filters For the type of filter to use see Normal Replacement Parts in the Index Close the inner access door while squeezing the tab to be sureit is tightly closed Snap the outer ac...

Page 343: ...le under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have thisdone at your Pontiac dealership ServiceDepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow a l lthe instructions here or you could get a falsereading...

Page 344: ...king the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine fo...

Page 345: ...evel into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using along neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstickhole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don tovefill NOTICE We recommendyou use only fluid labeled DEXRQN III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid...

Page 346: ...nt will Give freezing protection downto 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 O F 129O C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warninglights and gages work as they should I NOTICE When addingcoolant it is important thatyou use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or ...

Page 347: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine couldoverheat andbe badly damaged The repaircost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in themix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and ...

Page 348: ... this light comes on it means you re lowon engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixtureat thecoolant recovery tank lhrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids toblow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never tu...

Page 349: ...pe cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with theoverflow tube on the radiator iller neck When you replace yourradiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Enginecoolant temperatureis controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostatstops the flow of coolant throug...

Page 350: ...ick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tightenit Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at theH mark When it s cold the level should be at The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right of the windshield washer fluid reservoir at the backof the engine compartment the C mark If the fluidis...

Page 351: ... cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer f...

Page 352: ...stem fixed since a leak means that sooner or later you brakes won t work well or won t work at a l l So it isn t agood idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brakefluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when yourlinings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brakefluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system I...

Page 353: ... kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at a l l This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid 1 NOTICE Using the wrongfluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just afew drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil inyour brake system can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey ll have to be replaced Don t let someo...

Page 354: ...Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torquewheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brakedrums should be removed and inspected each time th...

Page 355: ... to expect can change in many otha ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Pontiac has aDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it stime for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Getonethat has the replacement number shown on the original battery slabel Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle fur 25 d...

Page 356: ... Halogen Bulbs I A CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Openthe hood 2 Remove the front parking turn signal lamp assembly See Front Parking Turn SignalLamps later in this section 6 31 ...

Page 357: ...3 Remove the two wing nuts locatedon top of the headlamp assembly 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place and pull the bulbassembly out of the lamp housing 6 32 ...

Page 358: ...hrough the black retainer ring and intothe electrical connector Push the bulb firmly enoughso that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 7 Carefully put thebulb assemblyback into the lamp housing and tighten the black retainer ring in place Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar 6 33 ...

Page 359: ... by lining up the tabs at the back of the assembly with the holes in the fender 11 Tighten the bolt connecting the parking turnsignal lamp assembly Be sure the tab from the parking turn signal lamp assembly is inboard of the tab from the headlamp assembly Front Parkinmrn Signal Lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the thumb screw attachingthe parkinglturn signal lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly 3 ...

Page 360: ...b popping back out 7 To replace the lamp assembly line up and insert the tabs onthe back of the assembly with the slots in the fender Engage thelower clip on the front of the lamp assembly keeping the upper tab on the parking turn signallamp assembly inboardof the headlamp bracket tab 8 To align the parking turn signal lamp assembly with the headlamp assembly l i f tup theparbg turn signal lamp as...

Page 361: ...nghrn signal lamp assembly away from the body 4 Unscrew the bulb sockets from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushingthe new one into the lamp socket 6 Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb sockets backinto the lamp housing 6 36 ...

Page 362: ...nal lamp assembly with the headlamp assembly lift up the parking turn signal lamp assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender 9 Fasten the parkinghrn signallamp assembly to the headlamp assembly with the thumb screw used in Step 1 Taillamps 1 Opentheliftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing on the inboard side 3 Pull off the entire taillamp housing The locatorketaining ...

Page 363: ... s out A Tail bulb B Back upbulb C Signalbulb D Stophail bulb 6 Snapthe bulb holderback into place ensuring all 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly byinserting the retaining tabsare properly over the bulb holder tabs outboard locating retaining pinsuntil the lamp is seated Secure withthe inboard screws For any bulb changing procedure not listed inthis section contact your Pontiac dealer service depa...

Page 364: ...ip from under the blade connecting point and pull the blade assembly down towards the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 5 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip click into place 3 Pull the windshield wiperarm away from the 4 While holding the wiperarm away fiom the glass Replacement bladesfor your vehicleare 24 inches 60cm in length They come in diff...

Page 365: ...t and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued iUTI Underinflated tirespose the same danger asoverloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact ...

Page 366: ...overloading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued I f your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Badhandling Rough ride Needless damage fromroad hazards When to Check Check yourtires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 P a How to Check Use a good qualitypocket type gage to check ...

Page 367: ... spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the CertificatiodI ire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel ...

Page 368: ... of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tirelabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire PerformanceCriteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that sameTPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper e...

Page 369: ...rm Tire QualityGrading system does not applyto deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use sparetires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12in ches 25to 30 cm or to somelimited production tires While the tires available on GeneralMotors passenger cars andlight trucks may vary withrespect to these grades they mustalso conformto Federal safety requirements andadditionalGenera...

Page 370: ...n lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to alevel of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 GradesB and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratorytest wheel thanthe minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloade...

Page 371: ...lace them only with new GM original equipmentparts This way you will be sureto havethe right wheel wheel boltsand wheel nutsfor your Pontiac model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affectthe braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could havea collision in which you or others cou...

Page 372: ...chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle stop andretighten them If the contactcontinues slow down until it s...

Page 373: ... unless this manual says you can In manyuses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol a Laundry Soap 0 Bleach e ReducingAgents Cleaning theInside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dustand loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealerhas two cleaners asolvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stai...

Page 374: ... andmild soap Ifyou needto use a solvent 1 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should startat the outside of the stain feathering toward the center 3 Keep changingto a clean section of the cloth 4 When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry thearea with a b...

Page 375: ...2 Clean with cool water and allowto dry 3 If a stain remains cleanit with solvent typecleaner CleaningVinyl Use warm waterand a clean cloth 0 Rub witha clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to doit more than once 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoepolish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyMeather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather ...

Page 376: ...e built in child restraint harness clean anddry under certain conditions Cleaning the Built In Child Restraint Pad The built in childrestraint pad is attached to the seat frame with fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand washit with mildsoap and water A CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built in child restraint harness If you do they may be severely weakened In a crash they...

Page 377: ...ade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Glass Cleaner BonA m i Powder Non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wipin...

Page 378: ...e optional power sliding door be sure to have the switch for the power sliding door override feature enabled See Power Sliding Door in the Index High pressure car washes may cause water to enter you vehicle Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dishor car washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washin...

Page 379: ...g thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasivepolishes abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage thesurface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car washthat has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes c...

Page 380: ...spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and ...

Page 381: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart ent for these products Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl 6 56 ...

Page 382: ...and ServiceParts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code This co de will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll findthis label on the inside of the air inflator panel It s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 yourVIN 0 th...

Page 383: ...ed by an internalcircuit breaker in the L p fuse panel An electrical overloadwill cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off I f this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker anda hse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the ...

Page 384: ...don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage oruse one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse and relay center Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarettelighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replaceit as soon as youcan There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the un...

Page 385: ...ampDimmer Switch and HeadlampSwitch and RearSideDoor ActuatorMotor PWR SEATPSD 6 wayPowerSeat s PWR WDORR VENT Front PowerWindows FUSES ABS MDL BAT ABS SOL ABS TCS IGN BCM PRGFW CIGAR DLC CRUISE CTSY LAMP DRL ELC ELEC PRNDL FRT HVACLOW MEDBLWR FRT PWR SCKT FRTwPR wsHR Electronic Brake Traction ControlModule EBTCM LH and RH Front Brake Solenoid Valve ElectronicBrake Control Relay andEBTCM Body Cont...

Page 386: ...lifier RelayandPCM PSD Rear Side Door Actuator Motor PWRLQCK BCM PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror FUSES PWRQTR VENT RRHVAC RRDEFOG RRPWRSCKT RRWPRNSHR SIR STOPLAMP SUNROOF SWC ACCY Interior Lamps and MultifunctionSwitch Power Vent Switch Rear Blower Motor Rear Heater A C Control and Temperature Door Actuator Rear Rear Window Defogger Relay Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing Rear Window Wip...

Page 387: ...AYS 13 AICCLU 14 FUELPUMP I 15 FIPMP SPDCONT 16 HORN 17 FOG W P MINIFUSES 18 INJ lQA IS SPARE 20 SPARE 21 IGM UH 15 A SPARE P SPARE 24 SPARE 25 ELEKIGN 15A 26 SPARE 27 B N LAMP loA 28 NC CLU 10 A 29 RADIO 1OA 30 ALT SEbSE 10 A 31 TCC 10 A 32 FUEL PUMP 15 A 33 ECM SENSE 1OA 34 36 HORN 15 A 35 FOG LP 10A I I 37 PARK LP 2 0A 38 39 DIODES A C CLU DIODE 40 MINI FUSEPULLER I I 1 1 L J Maxi Fuse 1 COOLFA...

Page 388: ...e Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor and Powertrain Control Module PCM Mini Fuse 25 ELEKIGN Ignition Control IC Module 27 B ULAMP TransaxleRangeSwitch to 28 NC CLU 29 RADIO Back up Lamps I A CCLUto A C Compressor Clutch Oil I DriverInformationDisplay Heater NC Control Radio Rear Side Door Actuator Motor Remote Control Door Lock Receiver RCDLR SecurityIndicator Lamp and Theft Deterrent ShockSensor 30 ALT SEN...

Page 389: ...Heater 13 5quarts 12 75 L Engine Crankcase Oil Fuel Capacity and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Standard RWB 20 gallons 76 L Optional EWB 25 gallons 95 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See Refrigerant Label under thehood Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door WheelNutTorque 100lb ft 140 N m Windshield Washer Fluid 1gallon 0 37L See Air ConditioningRefrigerantslater ...

Page 390: ...2cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 160 8cm Vehicle Dimensions Regular Wheel Base Length 187 3 475 8cm Width 72 7 184 7 cm Height 67 4 171 2 cm Wheelbase 112 284 5 cm Front Tread Width 61 5 156 2cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 160 8cm Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 974C Pollen Filter 2 52470574 Engine Oil Filter PF47 Sparkplugs ACType4 1 940 Gap 0 060 1 52mm Windshield WiperBlade...

Page 391: ...b NOTES 6 66 ...

Page 392: ...ion is Organized Using YourMaintenanceSchedule Selecting the Right Schedulefor Your Vehicle ShortTripKity Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Tripmighway Definition Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 37 OwnerChecksat Each Fuel Fill up 7 37 What to Check at Least Once a Month 7 38 What to Check at Least Twice a Year 7 38 WhattoCheck at Least Once a Year 7 41 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 42 Reco...

Page 393: ...dures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment andto keep yourvehicle in good condition please maintainyour vehicle properly Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan ThePlan supplements your new vehiclewarranties...

Page 394: ...blishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspectionsthat your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended...

Page 395: ...your Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when youshould schedulethem If you go to your dealerfor your serviceneeds you ll know that GM trained andsupported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r t D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be re...

Page 396: ...pplication Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Passenger Compartment AirFilter Replacement Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air CleanerFilter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner FilterReplacement Every 50 000 ...

Page 397: ...ver occursfirst Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severeconditionsonly Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection or every 60 months whichever occurs first Inspection Spar...

Page 398: ...iforniaAir Resources Board has determined that the failure to performthis maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of the vehicle suseful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brak...

Page 399: ...ssion Control Service 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 9 000 Miles 15000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 1 7 8 ...

Page 400: ...es See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 15 000 Miles 25 000 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 dustyconditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See...

Page 401: ...n Emission ControlService Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional mformatioa See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 10 ...

Page 402: ...n Control Service Replace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 11 ...

Page 403: ...ace aircleaner filter An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 12 ...

Page 404: ...eplace passenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 39 000 Miles 65000 km ClChange engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ...

Page 405: ...ttern and additionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Sewice 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED...

Page 406: ...s See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000Miles 83000 km 0Change automatictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrai...

Page 407: ...ses such asfound in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under any these conditions thefluid andfilter donot require changing delivery service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 51 000 Miles 85000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I I I 7 16 ...

Page 408: ...curs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 17 ...

Page 409: ...ct engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleanerfilter An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfael cap gasket for any dmage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor properrotation pattern and additionalinformation Seefootnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERV CED ...

Page 410: ...ssion ControlSewice I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BXI 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Sewice DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 19 ...

Page 411: ...rvice DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote t ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 20 ...

Page 412: ... in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 78 000Miles 130000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEA...

Page 413: ...ice DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 84 000 Miles 140000 km I7Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Replace passenger compartmentair filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 7 22 ...

Page 414: ... ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Replace aircleaner filter 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 23 ...

Page 415: ...ice DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160000 krn 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Replace passenger compartment airfilter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 24 ...

Page 416: ...LEAGE 100 000 Miles 146 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service ClReplace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0Change automatictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly drivenunder one or more of these conditions In heavy citytraffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain Continued 7 25 ...

Page 417: ...itions thefluid andfilter donotrequire changing DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Cleanradiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system a d pressure cap An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL...

Page 418: ...is maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good timeto check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake SystemInspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection in P a r t C...

Page 419: ...e Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY i 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service ...

Page 420: ...the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Sewice 37 500 Miles 62500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTU...

Page 421: ...ir filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE ERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher 7 30 ...

Page 422: ...hese conditions the fluid andfilter do not requirechanging delivery service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 52 500 Miles 87500km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 31 ...

Page 423: ...tate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote ClInspect engine accessorydrive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService ClInspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILE...

Page 424: ...tation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles I25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Replacepassenger compartment air filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnot...

Page 425: ... Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Replace passengercompartmentair filter 0Replace aircleaner filter 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote An Emission C...

Page 426: ...tation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles I66 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions An Emission ControlService In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O...

Page 427: ...e conditions thefluid andfilter do notrequirechanging 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 150 000 Miles 240 000 km I 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Servic...

Page 428: ...engine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for furtherdetails Engine Coolant Level Check Check theengine coolant level and addDEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See EngineCoolant in the Index for further details Windshield WasherFluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See W...

Page 429: ...gs and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper bladesfor wear orcracking Replaceblade inserts that appear worn or damaged orthat streakor miss axeas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Check the transaxlefluid level addif needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid lossm y indicate a probl...

Page 430: ... and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the enginein each gear The starter should work onlyin PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 2 3 Before you start besure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parlung brake see Parlung Brake i n the Indexif necessa...

Page 431: ...Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairlysteep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parlung brake s holdingability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking br...

Page 432: ...amaged missing or out of position parts as well as openseams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor panor could let exhaustfumesinto the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspectthe hoses and have them replacedif they are cracked swollen ordeteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as need...

Page 433: ...ench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders FLUH LUBRKANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalentwith a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalentDOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Pa...

Page 434: ...rementsof NLGI 2 Anchor and equivalent or lubricantmeeting USAGE Hood andDoor Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges Power SlidingDoor Cable SlidingDoor Track Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM P a r tNo 12346241 or equivalent Lubriplatelubricantaerosol GM Part No 12346293 orequivalent or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI 2 CategoryL...

Page 435: ...ormed the service Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be addedon the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance recebts Your owner mforrnationportfolio in the boxes provided afterthe maintenance interval is a convenient placeto storethem A I 7 44 ...

Page 436: ...Maintenance Record 7 45 ...

Page 437: ...Maintenance Record 7 46 ...

Page 438: ...s Customer SatisfactionProcedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian RoadsideAssistance Pontiac CourtesyTransportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government 8 11 Reporting SafetyDefects to the Canadian Government 8 11Reporting Safety ...

Page 439: ... are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision andis dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes w i t h every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfortand convenience 8 2 ...

Page 440: ...an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing onthe changing needsof our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience Our god is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product andour services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfaction ...

Page 441: ...by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by 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 as appropriate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 ...

Page 442: ...c Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer toyour Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipmen...

Page 443: ... serviceis intended to provide you with peace of mind asyou drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed bya team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out s f uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the ne...

Page 444: ...en otherservices are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligationsyou might incur For prompt and efficientassistancewhen calling please provide the followinginformationto give the advisor 0 Location of vehicle e Telephone numberof your location 0 Vehicle model year and color 0 Mileage of vehicle 0 Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN 0 Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the rig...

Page 445: ...rtationwhen you bring your 1997Pontiac i nfor warranty service It applies to any repair covered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km limited warranty and to any 1997 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall o r specialpolicy situations For sameday service you are entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10miles 16km If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs you re entitled t...

Page 446: ...arty can assist in arrivingat 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 BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of chargeto cust...

Page 447: ...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 UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crashor could causeinjury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administr...

Page 448: ...pe you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals...

Page 449: ...specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAI L SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice General Motors carsand trucks Each bulletincontains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle _ _ _ 1 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners ...

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Page 451: ...I TI NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 452: ...inum Wheels Cleaning 6 54 Antenna Integrated Windshield 3 33 Antifreeze 6 21 Brake SystemWarning Light 2 98 4 7 Brakes 4 7 h t i b c k Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 98 4 7 Appearance Care 6 48 Appearance Care Materials 6 56 Ashtray 2 83 Audio Controls SteeringWheel Touch Control 3 30 Audio Systems 3 10 Automatic Door Locks 2 6 Automatic Overdrive 2 34 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 38 Automa...

Page 453: ...3 Replacing 1 34 Carbon Monoxide 2 40 4 29 4 37 Cassette Deck Service 7 37 Cassette Tape Player 3 12 3 15 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 32 CD Adapter ts 3 15 3 18 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 27 Center Dome Lamp 2 64 Center Rear Pass engerPosition Bench Seat 1 62 Center Rear PassengerPosition Bucket Seat 1 63 Certificatioflire Label 4 30 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 47 Changing a Flat Tir...

Page 454: ...mote 3 24 CompactOverhead Console 2 68 Compact Spare Tire 5 32 Content Theft Deterrent 2 24 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 ConvenienceNet 2 77 Side 2 78 Convex Outside Mirror 2 67 Coolant 6 21 Adding 6 23 Checking 6 23 Heater Engine 2 30 RecoveryTank 5 16 What to Use 6 22 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 Cruise Control 2 56 Cupholders 2 74 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 3 ...

Page 455: ...ctronicLevelControl 4 30 Engine g 10 Coolant 6 21 Coolant Heater 2 30 Coolant Level Check 7 37 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 101 CoolingSystem 6 44 Exhaust 2 40 Identification 6 57 OilLevelCheck 7 37 OverheatedProtectionOperatingMod e 5 12 Overheating 5 12 Running While Parked 2 41 Specifications 6 45 StartingYour 2 29 EngineOil 2 106 6 11 Additives 6 14 Checking 6 12 Used 6 15 What Kind to Use 6 13 ...

Page 456: ...b Replacement 6 34 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 101 Fuel 2 107 Speedometer 2 93 Tachometer 2 94 Garage Door Opener Compartment 2 69 GAWR 4 30 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 32 Glove Box 2 68 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 30 Guide en Frangais GVWR 4 30 Halogen Bulbs 6 31 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamps 2 59 Bulb Replacement 6 31 Hi...

Page 457: ...l 2 90 Cleaning 6 51 Cluster 2 92 FuseBlock 6 59 Light Intensity Control 2 61 Instrument PanelSwitchbank 2 13 InteriorLamps 2 61 Interior Lamps Control 2 62 InteriorLampsOverride Switch 2 62 Labels Certificatioflire 4 30 ServiceParts Identification 6 57 Tire Loading Information 4 30 Vehicle IdentificationNumber 6 57 Lamps 2 59 Delayed Illumination 2 63 Exit Lighting 2 63 Illuminated Entry 2 62 Int...

Page 458: ...t 2 108 Low Oil Light 2 106 6 11 LowTraction Light Lubricants and Fluids Lubrication Service Body Luggage Carrier Lumbar Control 2 100 4 9 7 42 7 38 2 79 1 6 Maintenance Normal Replacementparts 6 65 MaintenanceRecord 7 44 MaintenanceSchedule 7 1 How This Section is Organized 7 3 Long TripkIighway Definition 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 37 Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 41 Recommended Fluids ...

Page 459: ...37 Owner Publications Ordering 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 55 Park AutomaticTransaxle 2 32 Shifthghto 2 37 Shiftingoutof 2 39 Parking At Night 2 26 Brake 2 36 Brake Mechanism Check 7 40 Lots 2 26 Over Things That Burn 2 40 With a Trailer 4 39 PassengerPosition 1 50 Passing 4 13 Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 41 Pollen Filter 6 16 Pontiac Cares 8 2 AccessoryOutlet 2 85 DoorLocks 2 5 Option Fu...

Page 460: ...tion of the Power Sliding Door 2 10 Removing Bucketseats 1 28 Captain sChairs 1 33 cargo Lamp 2 64 Towing 5 11 SecondRow SolidBench Seat 1 8 Split Bench Seat 1 20 Third Row Solid Bench Seat 1 14 Bulbs 6 64 Parts 6 65 Wheel 6 46 Bucket Seats 1 30 Captain sChairs 1 34 SecondRow Solid Bench Seat 1 10 SplitBench Seat 1 22 Third Row Solid Bench Seat 1 16 Replacing Safety Belts 1 92 Reporting Safety Def...

Page 461: ...heyWork 1 36 SafetyChains 4 36 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 10 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 43 Smaller Children and Babies 1 65 SafetyWarningsandSymbols x u Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Seat Controls 1 6 Seatback FoldingDriver s 1 3 Reclining Front and Captain s 1 4 Controls 1 6 Seats Driver sFour WayManual 1 2 Dumpandstow 1 7 LumbarControl 1 6 Manual Front Passenger 1 4 Power 1 3 Rear 1 6 R...

Page 462: ... 50 Stains Cleaning 6 49 Starter Switch Check 7 39 SplitBenchSeat 1 18 Folding or Reclining the Seatback 1 18 Replacing 1 22 StartingYour Engine 2 29 Steam 5 13 Steering 4 11 In Emergencies 4 12 Power 4 11 Tips 4 11 Wheel Tilt 2 52 SteeringWheel Touch Controls 3 30 StorageBin 2 74 Storage Compartments 2 67 Front Seat 2 76 Sunglasses 2 71 Storage Vehicle 6 30 Storing a Flat or SpareTire 5 31 Stuck ...

Page 463: ...Replacement 6 47 Wear Indicators 6 43 Alignmentand Balance 6 45 Wheel Replacement 6 46 When It s Time for New 6 43 TopStrap 1 79 TorqueLock 2 39 Torque Wheel Nut 5 30 6 64 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 TractionControl System 4 9 Traction Control SystemWarning Light 2 99 4 10 Trailer Brakes 4 36 Driving on Grades 4 39 Drivingwith 4 37 Hitches 4 35 MaintenanceWhen Towing 4 40 ParkingonHills 4 39 SafetyChain...

Page 464: ...rrors 2 84 Visors Sun 2 84 warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 94 WasherFluid Windshield 6 26 WashingYourVehicle 6 53 Weatherstrips 6 52 Wheel Alignment 6 45 Nut Torque 5 30 6 64 Replacement 6 46 Used Replacement 6 41 Wrench 5 25 Windows 2 50 Power 2 51 Power Rear Quarter 2 52 Side Latches 2 51 WindshieldWasher 2 55 Fluid 2 55 6 26 Fluid Level Check 7 37 Rear 2 55 Windshield ...

Page 465: ...IELD WASHER FLUID P6 26 TIRES f l REMOTE BAlTERY I I ENGINE COOLANT HOOD RECOVERYTANK RELEASE P6 23 P6 8 FUEL DOOR P6 3 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or seethe index inthe back of the owner s manual 9 14 ...

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