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Summary of Contents for 1998 Bonneville

Page 1: ... 98 owner s manual g A A I c II 1 V 1 Ir ...

Page 2: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This sectiontells 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 vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custome...

Page 3: ...our vehicle so it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave thismanual in it so the new owner canuse it Litho inU S A Part No 10296287B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH NationalInstiMefor AUTOMOTIVE S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE We supportvoluntary technician certification For Canadian 3wners Who Prefer a French Langu...

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

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

Page 6: ...e important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK n POWER WINDOW o J 4 AIR BAG p These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e3 TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN rc A These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE...

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Page 8: ...tions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 10 How to WearSafetyBeltsProperly 1 10 Driver Position 1 17 SafetyBeltUseDuringPregnancy 1 18 Right FrontPassengerPosition 1 18 SupplementalRestraintSystem SRS 1 24 Center Passenger Position 1 26 1 29 1 31 1 34 1 46 1 49 1 49 1 49 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints L...

Page 9: ...of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Power Seat Option To adjust the power seats on somemodels Front Control A Raise the front of the seatby holding the switch up Lower the front of the seatby holding the switch down Center Control B Move the seat forward by pressing the ...

Page 10: ...or down Reclining Front Seatbacks On some models you ll find the controls on the center console Slide the selector switch to L or Rto choose thefront seat you want to adjust 4d Adjusts the seat forward or back d Adjusts the seat up or down Adjusts the seatback toan upright or reclined position To adjust the seatback liftthe lever onthe outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want...

Page 11: ...b becauseit won t be against yourbody Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then...

Page 12: ... wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too I A CAUTION It is extremely dan...

Page 13: ...few crashesare mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In manyof them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After morethan 30 years of safetybelts invehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work ...

Page 14: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn tstop 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...The person keepsgoing until stoppedby something In a realvehicle it couldbe the windshield or the instrument panel 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you can unbuckle andget out ismuch greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are 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 insteadof them Everya i rba...

Page 17: ...ty Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be ridingin your vehicle see the part of this mand called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll wantto know which restraint systems your vehicle h...

Page 18: ...e the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching thethighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulde...

Page 19: ...osition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to moveit down without squeezing the release handleto make sure it has lockedinto position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but notfalling off your shoul...

Page 20: ...oo loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 13 ...

Page 21: ... your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould goup over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A The beltis buckled in the wrong place ...

Page 22: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much forceto the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...ed acrossthe body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightsoit canwork properly orask your dealerto fix it 1 16 ...

Page 24: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Likeall occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughoutthe pregnancy 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...ntal Restraint System SRS This part explainsthe Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has Next Generation reduced force frontal air bags one air bag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger Reduced force frontala i rbags are designed to help reduce therisk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag But even these air bags must inflate ...

Page 26: ... force air bags Thedriver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle A CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to an air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced forcefrontalair bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adultsand older children but not for young...

Page 27: ...he system checks the air bag electrical systemfor malfunctions The light tells you if thereis an electrical problem See AirBag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...etween an occupant andan air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person Thepath of an inflatingair bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupantand an air bag and don t attach or putanything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any otherair bag covering 1 21 ...

Page 29: ... which inflates theair bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panelin front of the right front passenger How doesan airbag restrain In moderateto severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupantscan contact the steering wheelor the instrument panel A i r bags supplement the protection provided b...

Page 30: ...rtsfor your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 0 Your vehicleis equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the a i rbag system The module record...

Page 31: ...hicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Ind...

Page 32: ...t the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enoug see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if...

Page 33: ...rs who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle ina crash And they can strike others in the vehiclewho are wearingsafetybelts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one DroDerly Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions I 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossyou Don t letit get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buc...

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

Page 35: ...rce at your abdomen This could cause seriousor evenfatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Theseparts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there sa sudden stop or a crash I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In acrash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The should...

Page 36: ...t the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guid and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from betwe...

Page 37: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cord mustbe under the belt and the guide on top 1 30 ...

Page 38: ...tance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the lawin every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies I A CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or kil...

Page 39: ...small enough for one isalways properly restrained i n a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighsso much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest ...

Page 40: ...crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40 k m h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almostimpossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint A 1 33 ...

Page 41: ...n selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but alsowhether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a specialbed made for use in a motor vehicle It saninfant restraint system designed to restrainor position a child ona continuousflat surface Withan infantcar bed make surethat the i...

Page 42: ...raints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck andbody can have the support they need in a crash Some infantseats come in two parts the base stays securedin the vehicle andthe seat part is removable 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...orward facing restraintsare designed to help protect childrenwho are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age Onetype a convertible restraint is designed to be usedeither as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing childseat 1 36 ...

Page 44: ... 27 kg and aboutfour to eight years of age It sdesignedto improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seat with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats canalso help achild to see out the window 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...acement copyfrom the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statisticsshow that childrenare safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraintin the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injur...

Page 46: ...cure the childrestraint in a rear seat I Top Strap Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraintin your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restrainthas a top strap it should be anchored I...

Page 47: ...u ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Securethe child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the rest...

Page 48: ... to 5 6 To tightenthe belt pull up on the shoulder belt wh you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directionsto be sureit is secure 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...tructions say A child in a childrestraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag ifit inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal airbags Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s alwaysbetter to secure a childrestraint i n the rear seat You may securea forward facing child restraint in the right front passeng...

Page 50: ...6 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned soyou wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to To tighten the belt pullits free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tightenthe belt Push and pull the child restraint in d...

Page 51: ...r s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has CAUTION Continued You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlierpart about the top strapif thechild restraint hasone Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint whenand as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag always move the seat as fa...

Page 52: ...e the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the restof the lap belt all the way out of the retractor toset the lock 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...in different 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 ready to work for an adult or largerchild passenger Larger Children t Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you havethe choice a child should sit next to a window so the childcan wear a lap sh...

Page 54: ...nly one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle bu be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that ina crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear se...

Page 55: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be appliedright on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies beltforce to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash 1 48 ...

Page 56: ...rayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If be...

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Page 58: ... PASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Computer Command Ride Option Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 34 2 35 2 35 2 36 2 36 2 43 2 46 2 48 2 51 2 53 2 54 2 55 2 56 2 62 2 74 2 77 2 79 Running Your Engine While You re Parked Windows Horn Tilt Whe...

Page 59: ...icle with the ignition keyis dangerous formany reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 60: ...eys you ll be able to have newones made easilyusing these plugs or the tag If you needa new key contact your dealer who can obtainthe correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery In anemergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE o r 1 8oO 762 3743 InCanada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of featuresthat canhelp...

Page 61: ...ill be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle mere are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle hasthis option With your door key turning the key toward the rear of the vehicle will lock the door and turning the key toward the front of the vehicle will unlock it If your vehicle has a theft deterrent s...

Page 62: ...rson use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again Overriding LockDelay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK P just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors With power door locks you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle using the driver s or front pass...

Page 63: ...rammed in Mode 3 If your vehicleis equipped with remote keyless entry use the following procedureto change modes 1 2 3 4 5 Close all the doors and turnthe ignition on Keep all doors closed throughoutthis procedure Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the LOCK positionthrough Step4 Press theLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Theautomaticdoor locks will remain in th...

Page 64: ...ny door is opened before this the five second timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again Pressingthe doorlock switch twice within two seconds will override this feature Personalization Programming The delayed locking feature can be turnedon or off for each driver s remote keyless entry transmitter Vehicles are delivered with each remote keyless entry transmitter defaulted wi...

Page 65: ...ow in the non active mode 3 To change modes cycle the headlamp switch once more A locking action will confirm the new mode 4 Release the power door lock switch This procedure must be completed within 10seconds of pressing the power door lock switch T o turnthe feature off repeat the previous procedure Rear Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent ...

Page 66: ...oor fromthe outside 2 Move thelever all the way down Anti Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the keyis left in the ignition with the driver s door open You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds unless the engine is running Leaving Your Vehicle If youare leaving the vehicle take your keys open you door and set the locks from t...

Page 67: ... interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitte...

Page 68: ... Theft Deterrent in the Index Resynchronization If only the instant alarm button works the rransmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same timefor about eight seconds You must be within range of the vehicle When the system has been resynchronized the horn will chrp and the exterior lamps will flash once The system ...

Page 69: ...oor lock switch located on the door panel 3 Press the trunk button on the transmitter The transmitter will remain in its currentmode 4 Pressthet r u n kbutton again Each time the trunkbutton is 5 Release the power door lock switch This procedure changes the mode for only the transmitter usedto change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter pressed the transmi...

Page 70: ... to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 2 3 4 5 Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring Turn the coin tothe left to separate the two halves of the transmitter Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object Remove and replace the battery Replace it as the instructions inside the cover indicate Snap the ...

Page 71: ...eyless entry system Remote Trunk Release Lockout Option The trunk release lockout switch in the t r u n kallows you to secure items in the trunk By pressing theleftside of the valet switch the remote trunk release button below the driver s door armrest will be disabled Push the right side of the valet switch to enable the remote trunk release button to work again Trunk Security Override Option Pre...

Page 72: ... Engine Exhaust in the Index I Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in somecities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in theIgnition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetforjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it With ...

Page 73: ... remote keyless entry transmitter with you Universal Theft Deterrent Option If yourvehiclehas this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITYlight will flash asyou open the door if yourignition is OFF SECURITY This light remindsyou to activatethe theft deterrent system whenleaving your vehicle Activating the system 1 Openthedoor 2 Lock the door withthe power door lo...

Page 74: ...yless entry system transmitter Unlocking a door any other way willset off the alarm If you setoff the alarmby accident unlockany door with your key You can also turn off the alarmby pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing theAlarm 1 From insidethe vehicle roll down the window 2 Activate the system by locking the...

Page 75: ...pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted inthe ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and theSECURITY light is on the key may bedirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean anddry the key Waitabout three minutes and try again If the starter still won t work andthe key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minute...

Page 76: ... Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 ROADSIDJ or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicledoesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform betterin the long run ifyou followthese guidelines 0 0 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttlestarts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 mi...

Page 77: ... never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door whenthe ignition is OFF and the key isin the ignition RUN This is the positionthe switch returnsto after you start your engine andreleasethe switch The switch stays inRUN when the engine is running Buteven when the engine is not running you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to d...

Page 78: ...sory Power If Equipped If you havethis option after you turn the ignition off and even remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for up to 10minutes Poweris turned off if you open a door Always leave your key in LOCK If you leave your key in any other position than LOCK your battery will discharge prematurely StartingYour Engine Move your...

Page 79: ...ouldbe flooded with too much gasoline T r y pushingyour acceleratorpedal allthe wayto the floor and holdingit there as you hold the keyin STARTfor about threeseconds If the vehiclestarts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds This clears the extra gasolinefromthe engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting proced...

Page 80: ...f extension cord could overheat and cause afire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged H...

Page 81: ...It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you have leftthe engine running the vehiclecan move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your park...

Page 82: ... REVERSE R while your vehicle is movingforward could damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice o r sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N Inthis position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N onl...

Page 83: ...and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 for higherspeeds DRIVE This position is also usedfor normal driving however it offersmorepower and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some timesyou might chooseDRIVE D instead ofAUTOMATICOVERDRIVE 0 When driving onhilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going downa steephill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but...

Page 84: ... hold your vehiclethere with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Performance Shifting Option Press PERFORMSHIFI to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds increasing acceleration performance An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shifting is in operat...

Page 85: ... a problem in the system the lights on the TOURINGRIDEand PERFORM RIDE buttons will both come on If this happens have your vehicle serviced Parking Brake Y o u rvehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake To set the parking brake holdthe regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with yourleft foot If the ignition is on the brake systemwarning light will come o...

Page 86: ...section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured Tobe sureyour vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use ...

Page 87: ...ke this 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the leverup as faras it will go 3 Move the ignitionkey to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you Ifyou can leave your vehicle with the ignitionkey in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 30 ...

Page 88: ... if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have toleave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before...

Page 89: ...wl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P ShiftingOut of PARK P Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannotshift out of PARK P ease pressureon the shift lever push theshift lever all the way into PARK P as you...

Page 90: ... and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high p i n t son the roador over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicleor exhaust systemhad been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with all th...

Page 91: ...he engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 1 I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to Ifyou ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To b...

Page 92: ...o stopthe window whileit is lowering press the switch again then release To raise the window hold the switch forward Horn Nearly theentire surfaceof the center padof the steering wheelis an active horn switch Press anywhere on the pad to sound the horn Switcheson the driver s door panel control each of the windows when the ignition is on or when retained accessory power is active In addition each ...

Page 93: ...en you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place The lever on the left sideof the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer 0 Flash To PassFeature 0 WindshieldWipersandWasher CruiseControl 2 36 ...

Page 94: ...ll return by itself when you release it If the arrowsjust stay on as you signal a turnor a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won tseeyour turn signal If you have the Driver Information Center it will tellyou if you have a burned out bulb See Driver Information Center in the Index If a bulbis burned out replaceit to help avoidan accident If the arrows don t go on at all ...

Page 95: ...To use it pull theturn signal lever toward you a little but not so far that you heara click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlampswill turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever towardyou and the high beam indicatoron the dash will come on Release the leverto turn the high beam headlampsoff Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the ...

Page 96: ...ve safely To avoid damage be sureto clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If your bladesdo become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signaVmultifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle for less than a second The wipers will clear the window and either stop or r...

Page 97: ...nding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads O n such roads fast changes in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control canbe dangerous on If your vehicleis in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Contro...

Page 98: ...urfoot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Supposeyou set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A resume accelerate briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Rem...

Page 99: ...n release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button briefly Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6kmk slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise controlwill work...

Page 100: ...s removed from the ignition you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DIU can makeit easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpfulin many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset A light sensoron top of theinstrument panel monitors the exterior light level...

Page 101: ...ehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK P The DIU will stay off until you shift outof PARK P At night you can turnoff all exterior lamps when you are in PARK P by moving the twilight sentinel control all theway to MIN If it was onMIN move the controlto the rightto turn it on then back to MIN The lampswill come backon when you put the transaxle in gear Nlight sentinelw i l lkeep your ...

Page 102: ...fog lamps will be disabled while the flash to passfeatureis being used Twilight Sentinel Push in the headlamp switch to turn your headlamps off Turn the twilight sentinel knob located behind the headlamp switch toward MAX At night you can turnoff all exterior lamps when you are in PARK P by moving the twilight sentinel control a l l the way toMIN If it was onMIN move the controlto the right toturn...

Page 103: ...ol You can brightenor dim your instrument cluster lights by turning the headlamp switch Turn the switchto the right to brighten the instrument cluster lights and displays Turn the switchto the rightall the way toturn on the interior courtesy lamps Turn the switchto the left to dim the instrument cluster lights and displaysand to turnoff the courtesy lamps Delayed Illumination When you open the doo...

Page 104: ...er the lamps inside your vehicle willgo on These lamps will go off after about 25 seconds or when you start your engine Pressingthe lock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter will turn the lights immediately off If a door is left ajar your interior lamps will turn off after 10minutes to save your battery Front Reading Lamps These front readinglamps and the interior courtesy lamps willcom...

Page 105: ...onfor more than10minutes whenthe ignition is off or a door is left open This will keep your battery fiom running down Mirrors Inside Daymight Manual Rearview Mirror When youare sittingin a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirrorin the centerto move itup or down and side to side The dayhight adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror...

Page 106: ...g feature press AUTO To turn off automatic dimming press OFF The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay featurewhich prevents unnecessary switching from the night backto the day position Thisdelay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton sw...

Page 107: ...just each mirror so that you can see theside of the vehicle whenyou are sitting in a comfortable driving position Convex OutsideMirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver s seat I A CAUTION A convex mirrorcan make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you...

Page 108: ... regular businesscards Center Console Cupholder Option Press the button at the front edge of the armrest to open the storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc A cupholder flips forward for use Overhead Console Sunglasses Storage Compartment Option Some models have a storage compartment for glasses in your overhead console Press the release button to lower the door Place your glasses inside the do...

Page 109: ...the trunk Convenience Net Option Your vehicle may have a convenience net You llsee it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keepthem from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops For heavier loads store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the netso that it will lie flat when you re not using it 2 ...

Page 110: ...older underthe instrument panel To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling upon the tabs on either side It snaps back into place To open therear ashtrays lift the cover NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors To block out glare you can swingdown the visors You can also re...

Page 111: ...ion on A CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure The air inflator comes with a kit that includes a 20 foot 6 1 m hose and an airpressure gage as well as instructions and special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress or a basketball 2 54 ...

Page 112: ... rearward and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade If you want tostop the sunroof in a partially open position lightly press the switch again To completely open thesunroof press the switch rearward again The sunshade canalsobe openedby hand To close thesunroof press and holdthe control switch forward to close the glass panel Then close the sunshade by hand When the sunroof is in the clo...

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Page 114: ...naVMultifunctionLever 3 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4 InstrumentCluster Gages 5 Audio System Steering Wheel Controls 6 IgnitionSwitch 7 AirOutlet 8 ClimateControlSystem 9 GloveBox 10 Audio System 11 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 12 Hood Release ...

Page 115: ... running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many otherthings you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages Clusterwith Gages 2 58 ...

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Page 118: ... has probably tried to turn it back so the numbersmay not be true You may wonderwhat happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new onecan be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be Butif it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odomet...

Page 119: ...ng Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lightsand gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repairor replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others from injury When one of the warning ligh...

Page 120: ...oblem The system check includesthe a i rbag sensors the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the a i rbag system see Air Bag in the Index BAG 4 AIR a This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for afew seconds Then the light should goout This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after yo...

Page 121: ... the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and climate control system Some clusters with gages do not have a battery warning light They havea CHECK GAGES warning to indicate a problem Voltmeter I You have a voltmeter unless you have the supercharged engine When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings outside the red warnin...

Page 122: ...y go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light isstill on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index A CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have ...

Page 123: ... warning light isn t on you stillhave brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If it stays on or comes...

Page 124: ...stem willturnoff and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down engine related problem the system willturnoff and the warning light will come on 0 If the traction control systemis affected by an If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended periodof time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Check to see if the level is low at ...

Page 125: ...ne Overheating in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light CHECK 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levelsfor the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment T...

Page 126: ...ocome on during a malfunction in one of two ways 0 Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 0 Light...

Page 127: ... you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not torun asefficiently as designed You may notice this as stallingafter start up stalling whenyou put the vehicleinto gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engineis warmed up ...

Page 128: ...rously lowoil level or other problem causing low oil pressure On vehicles with the optional DIC the CHECK GAGES light will go on anda warning chime will sound if you have this option Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage I A CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could b...

Page 129: ...tthe vehicle Ifthe CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on the engine oil level should be checked at the dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index Low WasherFluid Warning Light This light will come on when your windshield washers are workingand the one third full WASHER FLUID fluid container is less than Check Gages Warning Light Option CHECK GAGES This lightwill...

Page 130: ... gage 0 0 0 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage readsFULL F It takes alittle more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity tofill the tank The gage moves a little when youturna comer speed up or make a hard stop The gage doesn ...

Page 131: ...ather will slightly change the zero reading If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your fieldof view it may takeyou more timeto see thingsyou need to see when it s dark outside Be sureto keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If you have the optional Head Up Display HUD you can see some of the driver information also available on your instrument panel cluster The inform...

Page 132: ...sible HUD images will come on then the Head Up Display will operate normally If you never look at your instrument panel you may not see something important suchas a warning light So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environmentjust as youwould in a vehicle without HUD NOTICE Although theHUD image appears to be near the frontof the vehicle do not use it asa parking aid The ...

Page 133: ... but in full view image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off slide theHUD dimmer control all the way down If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy or if youturn on your headlamps you may need to adjust the HUD brightness using theHUD dimmer control Polarizing sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that...

Page 134: ... the windshield and HUD lens Your windshield is partof the HUD system If you ever have to have a new windshield be sure to get one designed forHUD If you don t the HUD image may look blurredand out of focus Driver Information Center Option DRIVER CHECK OIL LEVEL WABHER FLUID LOW COOLANT CHECKW E 8 HOODDOOR TRUNK AJAR MILES 8 8 8 8 8 8 m LAMP MONITOR H IBEAM HEAD PARK LAMP TURNWONAL BACKUPTAIL BRAK...

Page 135: ... check your gages for fuel coolant temperature oil pressure or battery voltage SECURITY You ll get aDOOR AJAR message if a door is not fully closed The vehicle outline will show you which doorit is You will also get a HOOD AJAR or TRUNK AJAR message if the hood or the trunk isn t fully closed The vehicle outline will also show you these are ajar LAMPMONITOR Whenever you try to use one of the follo...

Page 136: ...ont RightTurn Park 1 Rear Left Turn 1 Rear RightTurn 2Back up Lamps 4 TailOnly 4 Stop Tail 2 License Plate 1Right Rear Sidemarker 1Left Rear Sidemarker 1Center High Mounted Stop 2 FrontPark Right Sidemarker Left Sidemarker Brake Lamp 4 RearStop Tail Tbm Electronic Compass Option Some vehicles are equipped with an electronic compass As with all compasses this unit senses the earth s magnetic field ...

Page 137: ... seconds ChoosingYour Zone Number The compass remembers your zone so you only have to change it if youdrive to a new zone on the map The compass adjustsonly a small amountfor each zone so you may not notice a difference if you drive from one zone to the next one until you cross several zones Locate your zone numberon the previous map If your number is Merent than the oneshown when you turnthe key ...

Page 138: ...your number appears 4 In a few seconds the zone number and ZONE t u r n off and the new zone number is remembered by the compass Calibrating the Compass iZiF All electronic compasses need to know the magnetic profile of your car This is called calibration and is done automatically by your compass But the feature is available if you would like to manually calibrate 2 81 ...

Page 139: ...d is true of compasses in general If you put large metal objects like golf clubsin the trunk they could affect accuracy If the accuracy is close the compass will adapt to these objectsover time If you use an antenna with a magnetic base it is best to mount it away from the centerof the trunk near the rear window The rear defog system can affect accuracy and the compass correctsfor the rear defog H...

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Page 142: ... AM FMStereo Settingthe Clock for All Systems Except AM FMStereo AM FMStereo AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped 3 18 3 21 3 24 3 26 3 27 3 27 3 28 3 29 3 29 3 30 3 30 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Theft Deterrent Feature Audio Steering ...

Page 143: ... blue area for coolera i r Turn it toward the red areafor wanner air Mode Knob The right controlhas settingsfor airconditioning and non air conditioning modes The mode control allows you to choose the direction of airdelivery MAX This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amountof work MAX recirculates much of the air inside your vehicleso it cools quickly The air is directed through the...

Page 144: ...Button The TEMP button changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Press the up arrow for warmer airand the down arrow forcooler air ElectronicClimateControl system option Mode Button Press this button to deliver air through the floor middle or windshield outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE or AUTO button is pushed Press theup arrow to cycle through th...

Page 145: ... The exterior temperature display sensor is in front of the vehicle nearthe radiator The displayed temperature is most accurate when the vehicle is moving During stops or while idling the display shows the previous driving temperature for best system control To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delayturningon the fan until warm air is available The lengthof delay depends on ou...

Page 146: ...e system will automatically control the fan speed if you selectdefrost fromAUTO O F C Press this button to display the temperaturein degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to lethot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes foryour vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best If you have the stan...

Page 147: ...EAT Again adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down button With eachsystem outsideair will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed useVENT on the standard system to direct outside air through your vehicle Air will flow ...

Page 148: ...l work better reducing the chance of fogging your windows 0 When you entera vehicle with thestandard system in cold weather select HEATER to supply a i rthrough the floor outlets Thent u r nthe fan on highfor a few moments before driving away This will blow moistair from the intake outlets toward the floor not the windshield It reduces the chanceof foggingyour windows If you have the electronic sy...

Page 149: ...own to your comfort level If you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed Adjust the temperature to your comfort level by pressing the TEMP up or down button The linesyou see on the rear window warm the glass Press the button tostart warming your window If you have the standard system a light will glow in the switch while the defogger is working After 10minutes it will turn o...

Page 150: ...ics system can do and how tooperate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK down arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting the Clock for All Systems E...

Page 151: ...hows your selection TUNE Turn the lowerknob to chooseradio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can setup to 14stations sevenAM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto select theband 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appe...

Page 152: ... the treble Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE T u r nthe control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Your ...

Page 153: ... buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton Settingthe Tone BASS Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass TREBLE Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease treble Ifa station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speaker...

Page 154: ...o make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape Yourtape must have ...

Page 155: ...ress this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio o f f Cassettes may beloaded with the radio and ignitionoff if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damageto the tapes and play...

Page 156: ...se radio stations Push the knobback into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the upor down arrow togo to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six AM six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1 Turnthe radio on 2 Press AM FMto select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Pr...

Page 157: ...laying The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because ofan error 0 E 1 0 The tapeis tight andthe player can tturn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turnthe righthub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs ...

Page 158: ...uring REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE FWD 6 Press this buttonto advance quickly to another partof the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWDoperation by using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this buttonto play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPEFLAR Press this button to cha...

Page 159: ...he adapter while the tape symbol is flashing It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Bose speaker system and an amplifier Please see your dealer for details Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase vol...

Page 160: ... pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations sixAM six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold oneof the six numbered buttons until SETappears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Adjusting th...

Page 161: ...ur and If anyerror occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displaysan error number write it down and provideit to your dealer when reporting the problem try again PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the start of the current trackif more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more thanonce the playe...

Page 162: ...en a disc is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player CD PLAY Press this button to change to the disc function whenthe radio is on EJECT Press thisbutton to remove the disc or stop the disc and switchto the radio EJECT will work withthe radio off AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer I fEquipped Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push thisknob to turn the system on and off To inc...

Page 163: ...or each pushbutton Settingthe Tone Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightlyso it extends k it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press thisknob lightlyso it extends T u r nit to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into th...

Page 164: ...tinue moving forward throughthe disc RDM 3 Pressthis button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM PressRDM again toturnoff random play REV 5 Press and holdthis button to quickly reverse within a track Releaseit to play the passage You will hear sound ata reduced volume The display will show elapsed time F W D 6 Press and hold this button to quickly adv...

Page 165: ...TE If you allow more than15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you muststart the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write downany three or four digit number from O00 to 1999and keepit ina safeplace separatefrom the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition toACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows onthe display Ne...

Page 166: ...r forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORYor RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold themdown 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 6 Press HR to make thefirst one or t...

Page 167: ...have played If less thaneight seconds have played press the down arrow togo to the previous track AM FM Press this button to select A M F 1 or FM2 The band selected will show on the digital screen The frequency willalso be displayed and if the station is in stereo the stereo indicator will also be displayed If a cassette tapeor compact disc is playing the tape or disc will stop playing and the rad...

Page 168: ...er get it FM Stereo FM stereo willgive you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16to 65km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damagefrom loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and h...

Page 169: ... sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they maynot operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may displayCLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape playerneeds to be cleaned It wil...

Page 170: ...bbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The useof a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the ...

Page 171: ...or 3 Wipe the cloth overthe mast sections removing 4 Wipe dry with a clean cloth 5 Make the antennago up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on 6 Repeat if necessary equivalent solvent any dirt NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mas...

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Page 174: ...4 3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 17 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25 4 29 4 31 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leavingon a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4 ...

Page 175: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city andrural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goingto brake or turnsuddenly Defensive driving requires that a driverconcentrate on the driving task Anything that distractsfromthe driving task such as concentrating ona cellular telephone call reading ...

Page 176: ...lcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if peopledo How muchis too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blo...

Page 177: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the UnitedStates is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent afterthree to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol isin the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the abilityto drive is affected well belowa BAC of 0 10percent Researchshows that the driving skills of man...

Page 178: ... a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking A CAUTION I Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and ju...

Page 179: ...up your foot anddo it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as longas two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100 k m k travels 66 feet 20m T...

Page 180: ...r to push down If your engine stops you will stillhave some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assistis 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 brakingskid When you start your engine or when you begi...

Page 181: ...ddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheelsis about to stoprolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speedand con...

Page 182: ...educes engine power to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index TRACTION OFF This light should com...

Page 183: ...brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemis not functioning you can steerbut it will take much more effort MagnasteerTM Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer m a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steeringa...

Page 184: ...signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve doit before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead T r y to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonab...

Page 185: ... to practice defensive driving at alltimes and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your rightwheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving IOFF ROAD RECOVERY I If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Easeoff the accelerator and then if thereis nothing in the way steer so that yourve...

Page 186: ...tes it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you w...

Page 187: ...stems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby takingreasonable care suitedto existing conditions and by not ove...

Page 188: ... more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realizethe surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mi...

Page 189: ... They may cut down on glare fromheadlamps but theyalsomake alot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lowerthe high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into ...

Page 190: ...denly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the roadand even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fill...

Page 191: ...e After driving througha large puddleof water or a carwash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakeswork normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even goingthrough some car washes can cause problems too The water may affectyour brakes T r y to avoid puddles But ifyou can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 18 ...

Page 192: ... usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of ...

Page 193: ...map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you would for a cross country trip 0 T r y to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared th...

Page 194: ...nto the gap at close the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn si...

Page 195: ...e haveit donebefore starting out Of course you ll fiid experienced andable service expertsin Pontiac dealerships all across NorthAmerica They llbe ready and willing to help if you needit Here are some things you can check beforea trip e 0 0 0 0 WindshieldWasherFluid Is the reservoirfull Are all windows clean inside and outside WperBlades Are theyin good shape Fuel Engine Oil OtherFluids Have you c...

Page 196: ... 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 are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently 0 If you get sleepy pull offthe road into a...

Page 197: ...ill slope A CAUTION 4 I Coastingdownhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off i sdangerous Your brakes will have t o do all the workof slowingdown They could getso hot that they wouldn twork well You would then have poorbrakingor even nonegoing downa hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 Know how to go uphill Drive inthe highestgearpo...

Page 198: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if youwill be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpetor a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 25 ...

Page 199: ...t freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until saltand sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smoothice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you havetraction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow...

Page 200: ...he sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roadsare clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught ina Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be ...

Page 201: ...exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around thebase of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a lit...

Page 202: ...nd do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle 7 TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much...

Page 203: ...ght Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80kg in your trunk I A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts onyour vehicle can break or it can change theway your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading ...

Page 204: ...er things like suitcases I Electronic LevelControl Option Towing a Trailer A CAUTION If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may alsodamage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by ...

Page 205: ...speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements IfYou Do Decide To Pull A hailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speedlimit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where y...

Page 206: ...ering information or advice or you can write us at Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of anytrailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight...

Page 207: ...e of the driver s dooror see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over theGVW limit for your 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 roadsare a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumperon your vehicle is not intended...

Page 208: ...fety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slackso you canturnwith your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructionsfor thetrailerbrakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because youhave anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your v...

Page 209: ...om of the steering wheelwith 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 Tbms NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sha...

Page 210: ...a trailer lighting system plugged in be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lamps fromtime to timeto be sure they re all working Onceyou disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use y...

Page 211: ... pulling a trailer Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things thatare especially importantin trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt s cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a goodidea to review these sections before you start your trip Check ...

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Page 214: ... can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 17 Cooling System 5 25 Changing a Flat Tire 5 37 Compact Spare Tire 5 25 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 38 IfYou reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 215: ...urn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button into make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your key is in md even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 216: ...id that can burnyou They contain gas that canexplodeor ignite They containenough electricityto If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Remember that ignoringthese stepscould result in costlydamage to your vehiclethat wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damageyour v...

Page 217: ...utomatic transaxle in PARK P before setting the parking brake 3 Turnoff the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette I NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries A CAUTION lighter T u off all lam that aren t needed as well as radios This willavoid sp...

Page 218: ...it on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 6 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positi...

Page 219: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the otherend touch anythinguntilthe next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metalpart on the engineof the vehiclewith the dead battery 5 6 ...

Page 220: ...e battery is much less 11 Now startthe vehicle with the good battery and run 12 Try to startthe vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service the enginefor a while 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each otheror any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7 ...

Page 221: ...pment That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing servicearrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them I A CAUTION T ohelp avoidinjury to you or others 0 Never let pass...

Page 222: ...ainand suspension components When yourvehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned toOFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you mus...

Page 223: ...el straps Towinga vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using carcarrier equipment Always use T hook...

Page 224: ...des inthe slotted holes in the bottom of the frame behind the frontwheels These slots areto be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lowercontrol a r m ...

Page 225: ...e behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when using sling type equipment or when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting bottomof the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper 5 12 ...

Page 226: ...M 500 miles 800 km 3 Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottomof the floor pan directly aheadof rearwheels on both sides A 4 x 4 wood beam is not needed Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each controlann 5 13 ...

Page 227: ...Positionthe lower sling crossbar directly behind and at lower edge of rear bumpercover Attach a separatesafety chainaround the outboardend of each lower control arm 5 14 ...

Page 228: ...ine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keepdrivingwhen your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool I NOT...

Page 229: ...ssary 3 If you re in a trafEcj a m shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shiftto the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there sstill no sign of ...

Page 230: ...under the hood can start up even when the engine is not runningand can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant Recovery T a n k B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Fans 5 17 ...

Page 231: ...l be burned Don t run the engine if there is aleak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause anenginefire and you could be burned Get any leak fiedbefore you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damagefrom running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seemsto be no leak with the engine on check to see ifthe electricengine coolingfans are running Ifth...

Page 232: ...ngerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coo...

Page 233: ...arts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there sone more thing you cant r y You can add the proper coolant mixture directlyto the radiator but be sure the cooling system is coolbefore you do it 5 20 ...

Page 234: ...y are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 21 ...

Page 235: ...nd upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap butnow push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 22 ...

Page 236: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 23 ...

Page 237: ...ator filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the properDEX COOL coolant mixture through thefiller neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 24 ...

Page 238: ...tor pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the wayyou want the vehicle togo It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the roadif possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows howto use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely If a tire goes flat avoid furthertire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your haz...

Page 239: ...ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover to the left counterclockwise to removeit Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Remove the spare tire from the trunk 5 26 ...

Page 240: ...el wrenchis located on the passenger side trunk wall Open thebox and then remove the wing bolt by turning itto the left counterclockwise Remove the jack and wheel wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 27 ...

Page 241: ...ench Please note that nut caps will not remove from the cover completely If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps remove them If you have aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center coverby using the flat end of the wrench to pry it off Do not dropthe cover or lay it face down as it could become scratched or damaged Do not use a hammer or mallet on this type of cover...

Page 242: ...t Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don t removethem 2 Rotate thewheel wrench to the right clockwise to raise the jack lift head until it fitsunder the vehicle 5 29 ...

Page 243: ...flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you A CAUTION m Getting under a vehicle when it isjacked up is dangerous Ifthe vehicle slips off thejack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only byajack A CAUTION Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall T ohelp a...

Page 244: ...nting surfacesand sparewheel I A CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened CM make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and causean accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this but besure to use a scraper or w...

Page 245: ...e tire on the wheel mounting surface 9 Replace the wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Make sure each wheel bolt is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to theleft counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 32 ...

Page 246: ...mproperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire NOTICE Wheel covers won t fi...

Page 247: ...e plastic capssnug using the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn Do not over tighten When re installing the decorative nut caps on aluminum wheels tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turnfor plastic caps or one eighth turn for steel caps Do not over tighten When re installingthe center cover do not usea hammer or mallet as they could ...

Page 248: ...se equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve putthe compact spare tireon your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible Store thejackand wheel wrench intheir box in the trunk on the passenger s side 5 35 ...

Page 249: ...equipment could strike someone Storeall these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section See the storing instructions label to replace your compact spare intoyour trunk properly 5 3 4 2 1 Jack 2 WheelWrench 3 Wing Bolt 4 Tire 5 Cover 6 Bolt 5 36 ...

Page 250: ...ant Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spareis installed don t take your vehiclethrough an automaticcar wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t us...

Page 251: ... well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroyyour 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 firont wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the ...

Page 252: ...he Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 41 6 49 6 49 6 51 6 52 6 54 6 54 6 56 6 57 6 58 6 64 6 65 6 65 6 66 6 66 6 66 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle...

Page 253: ...u want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has anairbag system Before attempting to doyour own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You shou...

Page 254: ...ay cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3800 engine VIN Code K use regular u...

Page 255: ... Emission Standards indicatedon the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate onfwels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your ins...

Page 256: ...use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and alsodamage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan ondriving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by ...

Page 257: ... the remote keyless entry transmitter To unlock thefuel door unlock the driver s door Filling Your Tank L Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s sideof your vehicle While refuelin...

Page 258: ...ine Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you putthe cap backon turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine ifthe fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere See Malfuncti...

Page 259: ...eof an electrical power failure Open the trunk The release mechanism is on the driver s side of the vehicle at the top of the trunk compartment P u l lthe tab rearward to release the fuel door I NOTICE Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damage it Use theremotefuel doormanualrelease located in the trunk 6 8 ...

Page 260: ...ct shouldbe maintained until ther i n g is complete Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking ThingsUnder the Hood The following sections tell you how to checkfluids lubricants and important underhood parts A CAUTION I An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools awayfrom any...

Page 261: ...inside the vehicle It is next to the parking brake pedal Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release Lift thehood Before closing the hood be sure all thefillercaps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 10 ...

Page 262: ...n the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 11 ...

Page 263: ...en you open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder E Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner E Automatic Transaxle I Windshield Washer Fluid Dipstick Fluid Reservoir ...

Page 264: ... cruising the excess a i rthat the superchargeris pumping is routed through a bypass All ofthese controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine Engine Oil CHECK OIL LEVEL If the CHECKOIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on it means youneed to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check O i l Lev...

Page 265: ...kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too muchoil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched areathat showsthe proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is behind the engine oil dipstick and engine fans Be sure tofill it enoughto put ...

Page 266: ...e front of theoil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certifiedfor gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITYGRADEENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMY AND COLD STARTIN SELECT THE LOWEST SA VISCOSITYGRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTEDTEMPERATU...

Page 267: ...old starting andbetter protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anythingto your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if youthink something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any oneof these is true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule 0 0 0 0 0 Most tsips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16lun This is particularly important when ...

Page 268: ...erly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal ofoil products Used oil can be 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 pouringit on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of wa...

Page 269: ...w you to lift the rear portionof the air cleaner 4 After detaching the hosefrom the throttle body and disconnecting the electrical connector pull back the entire rear portion of the air cleaner by pulling upward and rearward 5 Replace theairfilter 6 Reinstall the rear sectionof the air cleaner 7 Reconnect the electrical connector 8 Reattach the air intake hose Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...

Page 270: ...leaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have theair cleaner in place when you re driving Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance When to Check Check oil level every 30 000miles 50000k m or ev...

Page 271: ... good timeto check your automatic transaxle fluid level iswhen the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000km if the vehicleis mainly driven underone or more of these conditions 0 In heavy city traflic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain 0 When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in ...

Page 272: ... to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15miles 24 k m when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you mayhave to drive longer Checking theFluid 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 yourfoot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each ge...

Page 273: ...gh of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t oveflll NOTICE W e recommendyou use only fluid labeled DEXRON III because fluidwith that labelis made especially for your auto...

Page 274: ...lant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Giveboiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lightsand gages workas they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant Ifcoolantother than DEX COOL is added to the system prematureengine heater core or r...

Page 275: ...ne could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheatwarning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould beburned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean improper coolant mixture your engine couldoverheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heate...

Page 276: ...coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture ut the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it lbrning the radiator pressure capwhen the engine andradiator are hot canallow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Withthe coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolantat the radiator Never turn the radiator press...

Page 277: ...a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap I C E Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 Wa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be surethe arrowson the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature Power SteeringFluid The power steer...

Page 278: ...uid level on the dipstick The level should be at theFULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has suf...

Page 279: ... the washer system Also water doesn t cleanaswell as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it svery cold This allowsfor expansion if freezing occurs which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshieldwasher It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is her...

Page 280: ... system I A CAUTION When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A chime will sound if you try to drive withthis warning light on See Brake SystemWarning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use onlyDOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GMPart No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always cleanthe brake fluid res...

Page 281: ... See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear drumbrakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are wornand new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly A 3 ACAUTION I I The brake wear warn...

Page 282: ...ection 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if thereis arapid increase in pedal travel This could bea sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjustfor wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system o...

Page 283: ... CAUTION Batterieshave acidthat can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on workingaround a battery without getting hurt 1 Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index A CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas ...

Page 284: ...d turn the bulb assembly tothe left counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly 2 Remove the bulb from the assembly 3 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly Passenger s Side Replacement 1 Remove the two bolts with a 10mm socket 6 33 ...

Page 285: ...2 Slide the headlamp assembly outward to the left and lift it out 3 Tip the assembly and turn the bulb assembly to the left counterclockwise to remove it 6 34 ...

Page 286: ...l the new bulb assembly Rear QuarterTaiUStophrn SignaVSidemarker Lamps For the proper bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Remove the plastic nut holding the carpeting in place 2 Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk 6 35 ...

Page 287: ...yto the left counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly Turn the bulb one quarter turnto the left counterclockwise to remove it from thesocket 4 Replace the bulband reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 6 36 ...

Page 288: ...pe see Replacement Bulbs in the Index I 2 Pull the push pin with your fingers toremove it There arefour pins altogether two on the driver s side and twoon the passenger s side 1 Push in on the center of the plastic push pin with a pen The push pin should eject 6 37 ...

Page 289: ... two nuts on the driver s side two on the passenger s side and one in the middle 4 Lift up on both plastic side flaps at the same time driver s side shown andlift the assembly out 5 Carefully letgo of the decklid and letit raise completely The assembly willstill be connectedto the wiring harness but now you will have access to the bulbs 6 38 ...

Page 290: ...6 Turn the bulb assembly to the left counterclockwise to remove it 1 7 Pull out the taillamp bulbto remove it 6 39 ...

Page 291: ...lled out to be removed Replacement blades come in different typesand are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release hole 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Insert a small screwdriver into the hole A andpull the blade assembly off the wiper arm B 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm 6 40 ...

Page 292: ... a 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check a l ltires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when yourtires are cold Overinflated tiresare more likelyto be cut puncturedor broken by a sudden impact such aswhen youhit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn oldtires ...

Page 293: ...ng Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage from roadhazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact sparetire It should be at 60 psi 420 Wa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they r...

Page 294: ...e in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nutsare properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque inthe Index A CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on theparts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an acci...

Page 295: ...n ofthe damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with thatsame TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give p...

Page 296: ...on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the UnitedStates National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear tractionand temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system...

Page 297: ...e assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can c...

Page 298: ... except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if anyof these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equ...

Page 299: ...It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replacea wheel usea new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains I NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must Use onlySAE Class S type chains that are the proper sizefor your tires Install them onthe front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened Drive slowlyand follow the chain manufac...

Page 300: ...can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carp...

Page 301: ...ows 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled areawith cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 m l of baking sodato 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let d r y Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili...

Page 302: ...n conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry A CAUTION Do not bleachor dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and...

Page 303: ...e with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent applicationmay be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paintfinishon your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability WashingYour Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it ...

Page 304: ... non abrasive and made for a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish I NOTICE rMachine compoundingor aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks 1 I I Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they rema...

Page 305: ...f the wheel andbuff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic carw a s h that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes canalso damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tiredressing always take careto wipe off any oversprayor splashfrom all painted surfaceson...

Page 306: ...ave corrosion protection At least every 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 oran underbody car washing system can do this foryou Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout ...

Page 307: ...12377984 I 16oz 0 473 L I Surface Cleaner I Removes contaminants blemishes and swirl marks SeeyourGeneralMotors Parts Department for these products Notrecommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index ...

Page 308: ...e Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if youever need to orderparts On this label is your VIN the...

Page 309: ...s protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps togo on and off or in somecases to remain off If thishappens haveyour headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected byan internal circuit breakerand a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiperwill stop until the motor cools If the overload is cause...

Page 310: ...ers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of damage causedby electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is brokenor melted replace the fuse Be sureyou replace a badfuse with a new oneof the identicalsize and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrowone that has the same amperage Just pick some f...

Page 311: ...l the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clippedto the insideof the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeezethe ends over the fuse and pull it out Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled Spare on the following chart When finished replace the cover by snapping it back up into place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 312: ...gnal Back up Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Not Used Not Used Fuse Usage 5B Anti Lock Brake System Computer 6B 7B 8B 9B 1 c 2 c 3 c 4 c 5 c 6C 7 c 8C 9 c 1D 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D Command Ride Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used InteriorLighting CigaretteLighter Air Bag System Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans Transaxle Parking Lampshterior Lamps Not Used Not Used Battery Radio Cluster Ignitio...

Page 313: ...cellaneous Wipers Washer Not Used Passenger s Side Fuse Block Additional fusesare located in the relay center on the passenger s side belowthe instrument panel You must remove the sound insulator on the right sideof the passenger footwellto replace these fuses Since replacing these fuses is difficult We recommend that youseeyour dealerif you needonereplaced 6 62 ...

Page 314: ... no 0 00 0 on 17 00 0 on Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Q Usage Door Locks T r u n k Release RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engines Controls OBDI I Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Contiol Module Not Used Not Used N C Programmer Not Used 6 63 ...

Page 315: ...Message Front ParkinglTurn Lamps 3157NA PARKLAMP TURNSIGNAL Halogen Headlamps Low Beam 9006 HEADLAMP High Beam 9005 HIGH BEAM LAMP Rear Taillamps 194 TAILLAMP Back up Lamps 1156 BACK UP LAMP Stoplamps 2057 BRAKE LAMP T u r n 1156 TURN SIGNAL LAMP 6 64 ...

Page 316: ...m 13quarts 12 3 L Engine Crankcase 4 5 quarts 4 3L Fuel Tank 18 gallons 68 L Tire Pressures See Ere Loading Information labelon the driver sdool Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft 140N m R 134aAir Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood Oil change withfilter change All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Air Conditio...

Page 317: ... Type 41 921 Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1096C Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blades n p e Length Pin 22 inches 56cm 3800 SeriesI1SuperchargedEngine L67 Vehicle Dimensions VIN Engine Code 1 Wheelbase 110 8 inches 28 1 4 cm Tread Width 5 p e V6 Front 60 4inches 153 4 cm Displacement 3 8 Liters Horsepower 240 hp ThermostatTemperature 195 F 91 C Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Rear 60 3 inches 153...

Page 318: ...harged 3800 L67 engine uses two accessory drive belts The inner belt drives the generator power steering pump coolant pump and air conditioning The outer belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessorydrive belts and the supercharger oil level Have your dealer check the oil level in the supercharger...

Page 319: ...b NOTES 6 68 ...

Page 320: ...eeds these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 7 4 7 31 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 35 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections I 7 37 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 39 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 321: ... Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissionsfrom your vehicle To help protect our environment an...

Page 322: ...rmation See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids an...

Page 323: ...ac dealer Thispart tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedulethem Ifyou go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supported service people will performthe work using genuineGM parts The properfluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these A l l parts shouldbe replaced anda...

Page 324: ...rip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 k m Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000Miles 10 000km Chassis Lubrication Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filter Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Supercharger...

Page 325: ...ry12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 OOO km Supercharger Oil Check or every36 months whichever occurs first 3 8LCode 1engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83OOO km Automatic Transaxle Every 60 000Miles 100000km Engine Accessory Service severe cond...

Page 326: ... or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotat...

Page 327: ...hever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation patternand additionalinformation See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occursfist An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oiland fiter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emissi...

Page 328: ...hichever occursfist 0Inspect aircleaner filterif you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace An Emission ControlService filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote f 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfist 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 329: ...e oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Alsosee footnote 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occursfi...

Page 330: ...amage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlSewice See footnote 0 For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occursfirst See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote f rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in ...

Page 331: ... information See footnote Alsosee footnote 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ...

Page 332: ...hichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of t...

Page 333: ...occurs first An Emission ControlService 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfist 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An EmissionControl Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0Chang...

Page 334: ...ontrol Service 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Sewice Seefootnote 0 For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed orevery 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation...

Page 335: ...s See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An EmissionControl Service See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote 69 000Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControlService 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engineo i l and filter orevery 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassis components o...

Page 336: ...ilter ifyou are driving in dusty conditions Replace An Emission Control Service filterif necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote f 78 000 Miles 130 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlSer...

Page 337: ...y 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An EmissionControl Sewice See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote Also see footnote 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Sewice 90 000Miles 150 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3...

Page 338: ...lService See footnote 0 For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs fist See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper 93 000Miles 155 000km 0 Chan...

Page 339: ...rmation See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles I65000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfist An Emission ControlService 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0 Replace spark plugs 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven An Emission Control Service under oneor more of these conditions ...

Page 340: ...nder any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfist See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test coolingsystem and pressure cap An Emission ControlService I DATE I 7 21 ...

Page 341: ...nty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire r...

Page 342: ...s 25 000km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service cl Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or e...

Page 343: ...t See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote Replace aircleaner filter An Emission ControlService Inspect fuel tank cap andlines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote For supercharged engines only Ch...

Page 344: ... 0Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occursfiist An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the ...

Page 345: ...nd filter or every12 months whichever occursfist 0Lubricate chassis components orevery 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proner An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote DATE I I ACTUAL ISERVICEDBY I MILEAGE 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Changeengine oil and filter or every12 months which...

Page 346: ...nd Rotation in the Indexfor proper 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0 Replace a i rcleaner filter Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 67 500 Miles I12 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate chassis ...

Page 347: ...sosee footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE I I DATE I 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Changee...

Page 348: ...t See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlService See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs...

Page 349: ...y or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing 32 C or higher DATE I MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the In...

Page 350: ...y See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further...

Page 351: ... blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicatea problem Checkthe system and repair if needed Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock...

Page 352: ...position your vehicle needs service 3 T r y to startthe engine in each gear The starter I A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if ...

Page 353: ...Be ready to apply the regular brake at onceshouldthe vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicleis held by the parking br...

Page 354: ...kage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body nea the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position partsas well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes intw the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling Sy...

Page 355: ...es inspected more often if your driving habits or conditionsresultin frequent braking CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areason the map followingthis text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriateGM Service Bulletinfor the proper caliper inspection procedure As necessary ca...

Page 356: ...oodwrench DEX COOL or Hwoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in 1 the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM P a r tNo 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Chassis Lubricant GM P a r t No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of ...

Page 357: ...ents of NLGI 2 Category LB or GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent GC LB USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi Pu ose Lubricant Superlube G...

Page 358: ... after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retainall maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record _ ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 39 ...

Page 359: ...I 1 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING r 7 40 ...

Page 360: ...es Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10 ReportingSafetyDefects to the United States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting...

Page 361: ...ents are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciatesyour purchase decision andis dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience 8 2 ...

Page 362: ...njoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional levelof customer care throughout your ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product andour services and make you the most satisfied customerin the world Customer Satisfaction Pr...

Page 363: ...d 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 calling1 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 InMexico 525 625 3256 InPuerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or In...

Page 364: ...treet Pontiac MI 48342 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember thatyour concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment an...

Page 365: ...numberis staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60000km at no expense toyou 0 Fueldelivery 0 Keys locked in...

Page 366: ...f your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owneror driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency o type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveli...

Page 367: ...e 600o0 km limited warranty and to any 1998 Pontiac requiring repairas a resultof product recall or special policy situations For same dayservice you areentitled to one way shuttleservice of up to 10miles 16km If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaneror reimbursement for a rental car up to 3O day for up to fivedays Some state insurance regulations make...

Page 368: ... can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE 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 charge to custom...

Page 369: ...iac Customer Assistance Centerat 1 800 PM CARES Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injuryor death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra...

Page 370: ...rite General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Serviceand Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canadais 1 800 668 5539 In a...

Page 371: ...letinsgive technical service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motorscars and trucks Each bulletin containsinstructionsto assist in the diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle PLEASECOMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAILTO Helm I n c o r p o r a t e d EO Box 071300 D e t r o i i M I 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publicationsare written directly for Owners and ...

Page 372: ... mailed within 10 days of receipt Please allow ade uate time for pos service If further lnformatlonIS needed write to the addresss Rown below or call 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with information within30 days of delivery On returns a re stocking fee may be applied against the original order ...

Page 373: ...b NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 374: ...ram 8 9 Armrest Storage 2 52 Ashtrays 2 53 Audio Equipment Adding 3 28 AudioSystems 3 9 Automatic Door Locks 2 5 AutomaticTransaxle 2 24 Check 7 32 Fluid 6 20 Operation 2 24 Overdrive 2 26 Park Mechanism Check 7 34 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 26 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Alarm Univ6rsal Theft Deterrent 2 16 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 47 Back up amp 2 79 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning...

Page 375: ...t Deterrent Feature 3 24 Center Passenger Position 1 24 CertificationLabel 4 30 CertificationEireLabel 4 30 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 4 8 Changing a Flat Tire 5 25 Check Engine Light 2 68 Check Gages Light 2 72 CheckGagesMessages 2 78 Check Oil Level Message 2 78 Check Oil Level Warning Light 2 72 Check Washer Fluid Message 2 78 Checking Y o u rRestraint Systems 1 49 Chemical Paint Spotting...

Page 376: ...rtesy Transportation 8 8 CruiseControl 2 40 Cupholder Center Console 2 51 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 5 Door 2 51 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 3 Damage Finish 6 55 Damage Sheet Metal 6 54 Daytime Running Lamps 2 43 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 8 Defogging 3 8 Defrosting 3 8 Delaye...

Page 377: ... 5 15 Running While Parked 2 34 Specifications 6 66 StartingYour 2 2 1 2 22 Identification 6 57 Supercharged 6 13 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 38 Engine Oil 6 13 Adding 6 14 Pressure Gage 2 71 What Kind to Use 6 15 When to Change 6 16 Ethanol 6 5 Exhaust Engine 2 15 2 33 2 34 4 28 Express Down Window 2 35 Express Open Sunroof 2 55 Additives 6 16 Checking 6 14 Used 6 17 ExitLighting 2 47 Fa...

Page 378: ...ts 1 5 Headlamps 2 43 BulbReplacement 6 32 High LowBeamChanger 2 38 OnReminder 2 43 Wiring 6 58 Head Up Display 2 74 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 High BeamHeadlamps 2 38 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Hitches Trailer 4 34 Hood Checking Things Under 6 9 Release 6 10 Hood Ajar Message 2 78 Horn 2 35 HUD 2 74 Hydroplaning 4 19 Ignition Positions 2 20 Ignition Transaxle...

Page 379: ...ing Y o u rVehicle 2 9 Level Control Electronic 4 31 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel 2 45 Leaving Y o u rVehicle with the Engine Running 2 31 Lighter 2 53 Lights Air Bae Readiness 1 20 2 63 Anti Gck Brake System Warning 2 66 4 7 Battery Warning 2 64 Brake System Warning 2 65 Check Engine 2 68 CheckGages 2 72 Interior 2 46 LowCoolantWarning 2 67 LowWasher Fluid 2 72 OilLevelWarning 2 72 Safety Belt ...

Page 380: ...t Rearview 2 49 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 48 Manual Remote Control 2 49 Power Remote Control 2 50 Visorvanity 2 53 MMT 6 4 Mountain Roads 4 23 Maintenance NormalReplacementParts 6 66 Net Convenience 2 52 Neutral AutomaticTransaxle 2 25 NewVehicleBreak In 2 19 Night Vision 4 16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 66 Odometer 2 61 Odometer Trip 2 61 Off RoadRecovery 4 12 Oil Engine 6 13 Oil Leve...

Page 381: ...SeatPosition 1 26 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 29 Rear SeatPassengers 1 26 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 35 StorageCompartment 2 52 I h Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 35 WindowDefogger 3 8 Electrochromic Daymight 2 49 Inside Daymight 2 48 RecliningFrontSeatbacks 1 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 37 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 19 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 65 Keyless Entry 2 10 Trunk Re...

Page 382: ...hildren and Babies 1 3 1 Use During Pregnancy 1 17 WarningLight 1 6 2 63 WhyTheyWork 1 6 SafetyChains 4 35 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols m Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Seatback Reclining Front 1 3 Seats Adjustable Support 1 3 LumbarControl 1 3 ManualFront 1 2 Power 1 2 RestraintSystems 1 1 SeatControls 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 40 Second Gear Automatic Trans...

Page 383: ...55 Supercharged Engine 6 13 Supercharger Oil 6 19 Symbols Vehicle v Supplemental Restraint System 1 18 Tachometer 2 62 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 TapePlayerCare 3 28 Temperature Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 3 Theater Dimming 2 47 Theft 2 15 Theft Deterrent Alarm System 2 16 Theft DeterrentFeature CDPlayer 3 24 THEFTLOCKTM 3 24 Thermostat 6 26 TiltSteeringWheel 2 36 Time Setting the 3 9...

Page 384: ... Remote 2 14 Driving on Grades 4 37 Hitches 4 34 Tongueweight 4 33 Towing 4 31 Weight 4 33 Trunk Lock 2 14 SecurityOverride 2 14 TTY Users 8 5 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 37 Turn Signal On Chime 2 37 Turn Signal On Message 2 79 TurnSignal Multifunction Lever 2 36 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 37 light Sentinel 2 45 Underbody Flushing Service 7 34 UnderbodyMaintenance 6 55 Universa...

Page 385: ...2 35 WindshieldWasher 2 39 FluidLevelCheck 7 31 Windows 2 35 Power 2 35 Fluid 6 27 Windshield Wipers 2 38 BladeReplacement 6 40 WinterDriving 4 25 WiperBladeCheck 7 32 WiperBlades Cleaning 6 52 Wiring Headlamp 6 58 WreckerTowing 5 8 Wrench Wheel 5 27 Bladecleaning 6 52 Fuses 6 58 9 12 ...

Page 386: ...is 3 1 One of the first things you llprobably want todo when you get inyour new vehicle is adjustthe seats Depending onyour vehicle vou mav either be Readthroughthese pagesto learn more about howto usethe heatina cooli defoggin4 and defrosting features inVOL leh To setthe clock on your cassene ana LU raalo press anahold HK untllthe correct hour appears Press and hold MINuntilthe correct minute app...

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Page 388: ...Inck id in this sectionisapicture ot the overarr lnstrumenf panel pagr The locationof the controlsyou will useare noted here Refer to the follt kctio 2 ...

Page 389: ...zardwarning flashers Howto jump startyour vehicle 0 Howyour vehicle should betowed What to do ifyour engine overheats 0 Howto changea flat tire 5 4 _ I Qe i r Remote Keyless Entry RI Theft Deterrent System I PASS Key PerformanceShiftint Lomputer Command w e rRemote ControlMirrors ectior 2 3 mroof Head Up Display Driver Information Cen SteeringWheel Control L 0 0 ...

Page 390: ...REPLi Park and TurnSianal Back up and TurnSignal uadpramps ...

Page 391: ...WlONS I CAPACITIESAND SPEl Engine Toque F 67 m ThermostatStarlr ...

Page 392: ...ITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUEL I Automatic Transmission 4165EI t Crankcase EngineOil with Filter Change m t r ne CoolingSystem FuelTank Wheel Base length wont Treaa 1 e s 153 4 cfl RearTread 1es 153 2 CIT ...

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