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Summary of Contents for 1998 Firebird

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Page 2: ...rent conditions Problemson the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Herethe manual tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 8 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer Ass...

Page 3: ...HNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Pleasekeepthismanual in yourvehicle so it will be Aux propri6tairescmdiens Vous pouvez vous there if you ever need it when you re on the road Ifyou procurer un exemplairede ce guide en fransais chez sell the vehicle p...

Page 4: ... manual 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 abox and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning f o r o t h y e 1 These mean there is something that could hurt In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what todo to help avoid ...

Page 5: ...d Also in this bookyou will find thesenotices not be coveredbyyourwarranty and it couldbecostly NOTICE the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION IThese mean there is something thatcould damage your vehicle l and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words I I You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 6: ...hicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS e AIR BAG p These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS 9 TURN PARKING pf LAMPS RUNNING 0 DAYTIME 0 LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WIPER 9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN d These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEO...

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Page 8: ... QuestionsMany PeopleAskAbout 1 14 How to Wear SafetyBeltsProperly 1 8 Safety Belts They re for Everyone Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 1 28 1 31 1 34 1 44 1 47 1 47 1 47 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Rear Seat Passengers Children ChildRestraints Larger Children Safety BeltExtender Checking Your R...

Page 9: ...s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis not moving I Move the lever under the passenger s front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever andtry to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Be ...

Page 10: ...eat to where you want it Then release the lever and t r y to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Toraise or lower the entire seat lift the lever under the right frontof the seat andlean forward or backward The driver s seat has three controls on the left side A The front control makes the front of the seatgo up and down B The center control makes the whole seat ...

Page 11: ... Seat earlier in this part The switch padson the outer side of the seats inflate and deflate partsof your seatback The two buttons that have dots inflate and deflate the side bolsterof the seatback To inflate press the raised button To deflate press the indented button The two buttons without dots inflate and deflate the lumbar lower back area of the seatback support To inflate press the raised bu...

Page 12: ... the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position If you have fully articulating sport seats your recliner lever lookslike this 1 5 ...

Page 13: ...ike this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat...

Page 14: ...ard tolet people get into theback seat To fold a seatbackforward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatbackwill fold forward When you return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatbackis locked The latch must be down for the seat to work properly A CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward ina sudden stop or crash That could cause i...

Page 15: ... to use safetybelts properly It alsotells you somethings you should notdo with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system I A CAUTION A 1 Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in acrash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things insidethe vehicle or be ejected from it...

Page 16: ... buckleup See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadianprovinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will be a bad one A few crashesare mild and some crashes can be so serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn tsurvive But most crashes are in between In many of them peop...

Page 17: ...Why Safety Belts Work When youride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 20: ...ts not insteadof them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side and other collisions wear safety belts If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may ...

Page 21: ...We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted On convertible models the sho...

Page 22: ... make sureit is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull upon the shoulder belt 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...u slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This couldcause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to takebelt restraining forces The safetybelt locksif there s a sudden stop or crash On convertible models the safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor ...

Page 24: ... loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION P 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 17 ...

Page 25: ...be seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up overyour abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under yourarm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could alsoseverely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen I 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...across the body I A CAUTION You can beseriously 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 can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 20 ...

Page 28: ... you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as lowas possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 21 ...

Page 29: ... quickly ifthey are to do theirjob and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system r I A CAUTION You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even ifyou have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags a...

Page 30: ...ed forcefrontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air CAUTION Continued II bag systemis designed for them Young children and infantsneed the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part ...

Page 31: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where are the air bags The driver sair bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...an be somewhat aboveor below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designedto inflate in rollovers side impactsor rear impacts because inflation wouldnot help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag shouldhave inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle o...

Page 33: ... parts of the bag that come into contact withyou may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop peoplefromleaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust inthe a i r This dust could cause breathing problems f...

Page 34: ...or the ServicingYour AirBag EquippedVehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are partsof 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 Firebird ServiceManual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Servic...

Page 35: ...ash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap ShoulderBelt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted On convertible models the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens letthe belt goback slightly to unlock it Then p...

Page 36: ...e sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up onthe shoulder part 1 29 ...

Page 37: ... injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a suddenstop or a crash On convertible models the safety beltalso locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would mov...

Page 38: ...e age must be restrained whilein a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION Children whoare up against or very closeto any air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced forcefrontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety bel...

Page 39: ...ough for one is always prope restrained in a child or infant restraint it is it PlY d Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary becausean infant s neckis weak andits head weighsso much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settlesinto the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest ...

Page 40: ...til a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110kg force on your arms The babywould be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint I I 1 33 ...

Page 41: ... selectinga child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bedmade for use in a motor vehicle It san infant restraint system designed to restrainor position a childon a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that t...

Page 42: ...aints 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 and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays securedin the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 35 ...

Page 43: ...rward facing restraints are designedto helpprotect children who are h m 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66to 102cm i nheight or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designedto be usedeither as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing childseat 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...27 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designedto improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can alsohelp a child toseeout the window 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...e 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 I A child ina rearfacing child restraint canbe seriously injuredif the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though yourvehicle has reduced force frontalair bags This isbecause the backof t...

Page 46: ...ectly it can make a hole in the fuel tank eitherthen or in alater collision Gasoline could leak out and be ignited and people in the vehicle or outside it could be badly burned Don t install the anchor yourself unless you know youcan do it correctly Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can ob...

Page 47: ...nt Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restrainton the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run thelap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the beltif needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s faceor neck putit...

Page 48: ... you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful touse your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbucMe the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adu...

Page 49: ...facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go b...

Page 50: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 43 ...

Page 51: ...t it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions tobe sure itis secure Larger Children a U Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear seat But they need to use the safetybelts properly Childr...

Page 52: ...re two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...t belts provide A CAUTION I I I Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be wo...

Page 54: ...tmight keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Tornor frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a belt is tom or frayed get a new one right away Alsolook or anyopened or broken a i rbag covers and havet h e m repaired or replaced The air bag systemdoes not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...

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Page 56: ...uipped New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Canada Only Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic Transmission Only Shifting Outof PARK P Automatic Transmission 2 41 2 42 2 42 2 43 2 44 2 45 2 46 2 46 2 52 2 55 2 57 2 58 2 62 2 69 2 76 2 79 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission ParkingOver Things Th...

Page 57: ...icle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A childor others couldbe badly injuredor even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 58: ... Keep the plugs in asafe place If you lose your door keys you ll be ableto have new ones made using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery this service is not availablein Canada In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIE or 1 800 762 3743...

Page 59: ... in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key If your vehiclehas the Content Theft Deterrent System and it is m e d unlocking and openinga door thisway will set off the alarm See Content Theft DeterrentSystem in ...

Page 60: ...e powerdoor locks you can program your vehicle tohave a delayed lockingof the doors Thislets you and your passengersexit the vehicle after you ve pressed the power door lock switch Allof the doorsw i l l lock once everyonehas gotten out of the vehicIe and closed their doors When the power door lock switch is pressed a chime will sound three times indicating that the Last Door Closed Locking featur...

Page 61: ...g the door The vehicleis shipped from the factory with this feature turned on If you wouldlike to turnthis feature off see FeatureCustomization in the Index Leaving Your Vehicle If you areleaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry System If your vehiclehas this option you canlock and unlock your doorsor unloc...

Page 62: ...ation of the device Changes or modifications to this systemby other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times youmay notice a decrease in range Thisis normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitterdoes not workor if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitt...

Page 63: ... the horn symbolbutton on your remote keyless entry transmitter and your vehicle shorn will sound and the parking lamps will flash This will draw needed attention to you and your vehicle To t u r nthis featureoff either push thehorn symbol button again ort u r nthe ignition to ON Note This featurew i l lnot work if your ignition is on or if the key fob is30 feet 9 m or more away from your vehicle ...

Page 64: ...ck your vehicle Each vehicle can have onlyfour transmitters matched to it Have each transmitter you intend to match ready for the next steps To match transmitters to your vehicle 1 Turn the ignition to RUN then toOFF This will disarm the Content Theft Deterrent System if your vehicle has this option 2 Remove the RADIO fuse This fuse is located in the main fuse block which is located on the left si...

Page 65: ...om your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter 1 Carefullypry o f fthe coverby inserting adime or similar object in the slot between the covers and twist 2 Lift off the back cover 3 Remove and replacethe battery Use one battery type CR2032 or a similar type Put the new battery in printed side down 4 Replace the b...

Page 66: ...l windows are shut 0 Turn thefan on your heatingor cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way 0 If you haveair outlets onor under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Your door key opens the hatch from the outside If your vehicle has the Content Theft Deterrent Sys...

Page 67: ...re they won t break the glass when youclose it Never slamthe hatchdown You could break the glass ordamagethe defogger grid if equipped If you have an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to use the switch Ifyou have a manual transmission and the ignition is in RUN you mustset the parking brake before you can use the switch On vehicles with theContentTheft Deterren...

Page 68: ...our ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your key out also locks your transmission And remember tolock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Rememberto keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best tolock it ...

Page 69: ... two minute alarm for harder blows to the vehicle Its sensitivity can be adjusted if more or less sensitivity is desired Note If sensitivity is increased too much it may give false alarms caused by gusts of wind or other natural events that may shake the vehicle To adjust remove the label covering the adjustment knob and adjustas desired Turn the knob clockwise to increase sensitivityand turn it c...

Page 70: ...ransmitter Locking If all the doors are closed locking the vehicle with the remotekeyless entry transmitter will immediately arm the system The horn willchirp twice and the parking lamps willflash confirming that the systemis armed If any door is open when the transmitter LOCK button is pressed thesystemgoes into an armed wait mode waiting for the doors to close Once they are closed the system wil...

Page 71: ...alarm by pressing the panic button on the r e m o t ekeyless entrytransmitter you must either push that button again orturnthe ignition toRUN to stop thealarm If the alarm is sounding due to the shock sensor ora door or hatch opening it can be turned off by either turning the ignition with a proper key insertedor by pressing any button on the remote keyless entry transmitter If you use yourremote ...

Page 72: ...ean anddry before it s inserted in the ignition or the enginemay not start If the enginedoes not start andthe SECURITYlight stayson when youtry to start the vehicle the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignitionoff Clean anddry the key Waitabout three minutesand try again If the starterstill won t work and the key appears to be clean anddry wait about three minutes andtry another ignitionkey Atthis...

Page 73: ...tures you can program depend upon the options that came withyour vehicle The followinglist tells you the featuresthat can be programmed Listed next to each featureis the option you needto have on your vehicle in order to be able to program that particular feature 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Exit Lighting available for all Delayed Illumination available for all Last Door Closed Locking if equipped with power d...

Page 74: ...ontrol Verification Arming Method Arming Verification Driver s Door Delay and Shock Sensor Enable Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination With Exit Lighting your interior lamps will come on for up to25 seconds when the key is removed from the ignition With Delayed Illumination your interior lamps will stay on forup to 25 seconds when entering your vehicle and up to five seconds when leaving your ve...

Page 75: ...ou won t be able to lock the doors with the power door lock switch Mode 3 Last Door Closed Locking Only If the power door lock switchis used tolock the vehicle while any door is open you will hear three chimes The doors will not lock until after all doors are closed Mode 4 Both On This combines Mode 2 and 3 Remote Keyless Entry Lock Verification Your vehicle comes with thisfeature set in Mode 5 To...

Page 76: ...mps will flash upon any press on UNLOCK Theft Deterrent Arming Method Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode3 To change the factory setting do the following 1 Press the UNLOCKswitchon the door 2 Count the number of chimesyou hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for 3 Press the UNLOCKswitch on the door until you hear the number of chimesthat correspond to the...

Page 77: ... hatch is open or unlatched If you use either the power door lock switch or passive arming only your lamps will flashfor verification Mode 4 Lamps When your vehicle a r m s only your parking lamps will flash for verification Driver s Door Alarm Delay and Shock Sensor Enable Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 4 To change the factory setting do the following 1 Turn the parking lamps on...

Page 78: ... RADIO fuse New Vehicle CCBreak InS NOTICE Your vehicledoesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph 88km h or less for thefirst 500miles 805 km 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322km or so During thistime your new brake linings...

Page 79: ...teering wheel ignition and automatic transmission but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and thekey is in the ignition RUN D Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when theen...

Page 80: ... release button while the vehicle is moving NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile youturn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs s...

Page 81: ...andstart the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature StartingYour 3800 SeriesI1 Engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turnyour ignition key toSTART When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your enginegets warm I NOTICE Holdingyour keyin STARTfor longer than 15 seconds ata time will cause your batter...

Page 82: ...er If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Starting Your 5 7 Liter LS1Engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key toSTART When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed willgo down as your en...

Page 83: ...oldingit there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehiclestarts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics inyour vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the engine operate...

Page 84: ...n off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electricalcord The cord is attached tothe outside of the underhood fusebox 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 voltAC outlet A CAUTION Plugging thecord intoan ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded thre...

Page 85: ...ind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer inthe area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you s...

Page 86: ...engine Your vehicle hasa Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shiftout of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models asyou maintain brake application Then move th...

Page 87: ... PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racingisn t covered by your warranty I AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE 03 This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going lessthan about 35 mph 56 km h push your Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THIRD 3 This positionis also used for normal driving however it offers more...

Page 88: ...ves you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can useit on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the gear shift lever is put infirst gear the transmission won t shift into FIRST 1 until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rearwheels can t rotate don ttry to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object You ...

Page 89: ...rt V6 Auto If Equipped Y o u rvehicle is equipped with a second gear start feature Press the2ND gear start buttonon the console to providemore traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces The light on the button will turn on The transmission will bein SECOND 2 gear when the vehicle begins to move After startingin SECOND 2 gear the vehicle will upshift normally This featureis on...

Page 90: ...et up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the sameway you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and brake pedal and shift into NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use th...

Page 91: ... let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you startor idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE R Letup on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing ...

Page 92: ...5 47 32 37 21 28 13 16 NIA 72 75 51 59 34 35 21 25 3800L36 5 to 6 4 to 5 3t04 2 to 3 This chart showswhen to shiftto the next higher gear f o rbestfuel economy If your speeddropsbelow 20 mph 32km h or if the engineis not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the enginerunning smoothlyor for good perforrnance NOTICE If you s...

Page 93: ... FIRST 1 to FOURTH 4 only Once you are in FOURTH 4 you can press the clutch again and shift into anothergear Follow the shift speeds listed below when the SKIP SHIFT light ison Computer Aided Manual Jkansmission Shift Speeds 1stto 4th 15mph 24 km h 4th to 5th 25 mph 40 M 5th to 6th 49 mph 64 km h Each timeyou come to a stop the engine s Powertrain Control Module PCM determines when to activate the...

Page 94: ...vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the stepsthat follow Ifyou re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer inthe Index 0 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parkingbrake 0 Move the shift leverinto PARK P by holding in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front of your vehicle 0 Move the ignition key to LOCK 0 Remove the k...

Page 95: ... don t shift your transmission intoPARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult topull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index ...

Page 96: ...tout of PARK P easepressure on a Trailer in theIndex the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If your vehicleis equipped to tow a trailer see Towing If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P trythis...

Page 97: ...nsciousness 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 acollision 0 Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high points on the roador over road debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it ...

Page 98: ...ith the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when theengine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be...

Page 99: ...Brake To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until youcan push in the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignitionis on the brake system warning light will come on NOTICE I Driving with the parking brake ...

Page 100: ...n the window has lowered tothe position you want The driver s window has an auto down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the bottom of the switch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down and released the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the top of the switch To raise the window press and...

Page 101: ...ou 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 wheelin place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer and Passing Signal 0 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher CruiseControl Optio...

Page 102: ... it there until you complete yourlane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulbmay be burned out and other drivers won t see your turnsignal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all whenyou signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Cir...

Page 103: ...The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turnthe band away from you to theLO position For high speed wiping turnthe bandfurther to HI To stop the wipers move theband toOFF Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enoughto drive safely To avoid damage be sureto clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield ca...

Page 104: ...imes before stopping or returning to the previous setting See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index A CAUTION I In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid canform ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control With cruisecontrol you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 k m h ormore without keepingyour foot on the accelerator Thi...

Page 105: ...icle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allowyou to safely use it again you mayturn the cruise control back on If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and gointo cruisewhen you don...

Page 106: ...there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it 0 To slow down in very small amounts push the button forless than half a second Each time you do this you llgo 1mph 1 ...

Page 107: ...main lamp control is aknob that works these lamps Headlamps Taillamps ParkingLamps LicenseLamps 0 SidemarkerLamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights This setting turns on your headlamps and other operating lamps pg This setting turns onyour parking lamps and other operating lamps without your headlamps Turn theknob to OFF to turnoff the lamps a Headlamps On Reminder If you turn the ignitionoff and leave the ...

Page 108: ...knob willget harder to turn when the headlamp door is all the way up 4 Replace the plastic coveron the retractor motor knob Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset For Canadian vehicles a light se...

Page 109: ...ou use your turn signals the front turn signal lamp and the taillamp on the desiredside will flash As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lamps must be on or your fog lamps won t work To turn the fog lamps on push the right side of the fog lamp switch Push the left ...

Page 110: ...l be restarted if youdo any ofthe following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Open either door 3 Press any button on your remote keylessentry transmitter 4 Turn the interior lamp switchfrom off to on 5 Openthehatch Delayed Illumination With delayed illumination the courtesy lamps will stay on for 25 seconds afteryou close the doors when entering the vehicle They will stay on for five seconds after you clos...

Page 111: ...RUN to OFF these features will continue to work for up to 10minutes or until either door is opened Your power door unlock and remote hatch release features will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC or if either door is open Once the key is turned to OFF these features will continue to work for up to 10minutes If either dooris open and the ignition key is off these featureswill continueto wo...

Page 112: ...ror has pivots so that you can adjust it You can adjustthe mirror for day or night driving Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare Push the tab for daytime driving Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror Adjust the passenger s side outside mirror by handso that you canjust see theside of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position The power mirror control is on the driver s...

Page 113: ...ght Check your inside mirror or glance overyour shoulder before changinglanes Storage Compartments Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the lever Use your door key to lock and unlockit The glove box has a lamp inside Front Console To use the storage area push on the tab and pull up on the console cover It will open to the right The console w i l l have a storage areafor cassette tapesor comp...

Page 114: ...hen placed in the upright position closing out the rear end area Removing the Close Out Panel 1 Close the panel If the close out panel is not closed and restingon the trim panel it cannot be removed 2 Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it Then slide the close out panel alongthe groove inthe trim panel Reverse the steps to install the panel 2 59 ...

Page 115: ...sure that it is securely reattached Ashtray and Lighter Lift up the cover to open the ashtray To remove it lift up on either sideof the ashtray If you have an automatic transmission the ashtray is near the front of your console If you have a manual transmission the ashtray is near your cupholder NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smok...

Page 116: ...eating element If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter such as heating devicesor air compressors these accessories should havea rated currentof less than15 amps Exceeding this limit will result in a blown fuse Sun Visors I To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the van...

Page 117: ...ur battery We recommend that you see a qualified technicianor your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment Floor Mats Y o u rvehicle s floor mats are custom fitted to the floor wells Besure the driver s floormat is in place If it isn t it could interfere with the accelerator clutch or brake pedal Twin Lift off Roof Panels I fEquipped Don t try try to remove the T top panels while the ...

Page 118: ...r the front door window Turn the key counterclockwiseto unlock the panel 1 I I Then pushon the release handle to unlatch the panel Lift the outeredge of the panel and pull it toward you Then carry the panel to the rearof the vehicle for storage 2 63 ...

Page 119: ...henever you store a T top panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storageslot with the T top handle closed Open the close out panel completely Place the panelin the correct slot DRIVER or PASSENGER in the rear area ofyour vehicle Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you putit in the storage slot 2 64 ...

Page 120: ...icle You or otherscould be injured After installing a T top panel always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the undersideof the panel Reverse the steps to install the T top panels When installing the panelsto the roof keep the outboard edge of the panel raisedabout three inches 8 cm above the roof while placing the inboard edge of the panel under the center roof 2 65 ...

Page 121: ...ICE Do not attemptto installthe panelsby sliding them horizontally toward the center roof rail Doing so may cause the weatherstrips to be aligned improperly which may resultin leaks and possible damage to the weatherstrips NOTICE High pressure carwashes may cause water to enter yourvehicle Never spray water directlyat the roof panel joints This will cause leaks 2 66 ...

Page 122: ...im makingsure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front ofthe vehicle 3 Open the latch andclose the T top Check to see if there are any gaps showing Unlatch the T top and adjust the sunshadeas required stick the VelcroB buttonson the glass for a properfit every time you install the sunshades To do this first remove the T top with the sunshade installed and place it upside downon a tabl...

Page 123: ... the T top Repeat the above steps for the passenger side sunshade You can store the sunshades two different ways 0 When the T tops are inuse store the sunshades in their storagearea in therear of the vehicle and make sure the close out panel is in its closed upright position When you have the T tops off and in their storage slots store the sunshades on the T tops in their installed position 2 68 ...

Page 124: ...ngs insideyour vehicle 1 It is recommended that you park on a level surface Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission intoPARK P or a manual transmission intoREVERSE R The ignition must be inACC or RUN Lower bothsun visors NOTICE Don t lower the top if it is damp orwet When the topis down trapped water can cause stains mildew and damageto the insideof your vehicle Be sureto ...

Page 125: ...ck thefront of the convertible topby pushing on the smaller partof the latch then pulling down on the larger part of the latch Be sure thehook on the latch that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases 3 Make sure there is nothing or anyone on or around the top Push and hold thebottom of the convertible TOP switch The switch is on the console infront of the gear shift lever The top will a...

Page 126: ...e hatch 3 Install the middle section of the cover by sliding the tabs into the slots on the right side cover Lower the cover and insert the latch 4 Close the hatch 1 Open the hatch and remove the two side covers from the storage bag 2 Install the two side covers by inserting the tab into the front seatbelt cover Lower the covers onto the vehicle 2 71 ...

Page 127: ...n shift into REVERSE R The ignition mustbe in ACC RUN or RAP must be on Lower both sun visors Lower both windows at least three inches 8 cm If the boot cover is in place it must be removedfirst I NOTICE IIt is not recommended that you raise or lower the top while the vehicleis moving L 2 Open the hatch Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting upon the cover 2 72 ...

Page 128: ... side pieces of the boot cover by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of their slots 4 Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartment in the storagebag Storethe bag in the hatch andclose the hatch 2 73 ...

Page 129: ...e convertible TOP switch I 6 Pull down onthe centeropening and align the hooks with the holes Ish forward on the largerpart of the latch untilit clicks Do not force the latch If it is hard to lock the topis not properlyaligned 2 74 ...

Page 130: ...e of the hatch Open the hatch and find the tab alongthe left sidet r i m panel Lift up the tab and turn the valve clockwise to release the hydraulic pressure Turn the ignition key to LOCK You can now raise or lower your top manually Be sure to close the valve after installing your top so you can raiseor lower it electrically later 2 75 ...

Page 131: ...Instrument Panel I ...

Page 132: ...upholders J ParkingBrakeLever K StorageConsole L Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M Convertible Top Switch If Equipped N Traction ControlSystem Switch V8 or Second Gear Start Switch V6 Automatic 0 Cigarette Lighter P ShiftLever Q Ashtray Automatic Transmission R Steering Wheel Controls S Remote Hatch Release T Accessory Power Outlet 2 77 ...

Page 133: ... instrument clusteris designed tolet you knowat a glance how your vehicle is running You llknow how fast you re going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 78 ...

Page 134: ...ometer can tell you how far your vehiclehas been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To set the trip odometer to zero press the knob on the instrumentpanel cluster Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Warning Lights Gages and Indic...

Page 135: ...e s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving or when one of the gages shows there maybe a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual sadvice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please getto know your warning lights and gages They rea big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When ...

Page 136: ... readiness light should flash for a few secondswhen youturn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Voltmeter You can read battery voltage onyour voltmeter If it reads less than 11 volts or more than16volts while your engine is running and it stays there you may have a problem with the electrical charging system ...

Page 137: ...f the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towedfor service See TowingYour Vehicle in the Index IA CAUTION Your brakesystem may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with t...

Page 138: ...e light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light Option This warning light should come on brieflyas you start the engine If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it willbe ready towarn you if there s a problem If it stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your tractio...

Page 139: ...miting wheel spin The low traction lightalso comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then haveit fixed so it will be there totell you when the anti lockbrake systemor traction control system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointermoves into the redarea your engine is too hot It means th...

Page 140: ... turned toOFF Check coolant level and add coolant as needed The low coolant light might stay on after filling the radiator Turn the ignition to OFF then restart the engine to verify that the low coolant light goes out See EngineCoolant in the Index NOTICE Driving with the low coolant light on could cause your vehicle to overheat See Engine Overheating in the Index Yourvehicle could bedamaged and i...

Page 141: ...le your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be coveredby your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engineis not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light willalso come on during a malf...

Page 142: ... emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently putfuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuelcap will allowfuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn ...

Page 143: ...ualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanicalor electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Gage 0 0 120 3800 V6 Engine 5 7 L VS Engine One of these gagesmay tell you there could be a problem withyour engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square i...

Page 144: ...an oil level monitoring system When you start your engine the warning light will come on briefly If the light doesn t come on have it repaired If the light stays on after starting your engine your engine oil level may be too low You may needto add oil See Engine Oil in the Index NOTICE The oil levelmonitoring systemonly checks the oil levelwhen you are starting your engine It does not keep monitor...

Page 145: ...es empty E you need to get more fuel right away Here are four concerns some owners have had abut the fuel gage Allthese situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full F It takes more or less gas to fill up than thegage reads For example the gage reads 1 2full but it took more or less t...

Page 146: ... FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped Monsoonm AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped AM 34Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped 3 12 3 14 3 17 3 19 3 20 3 20 3 21 3 22 3 22 3 22 MonsoonTM AM FMStereowith Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped TrunkMounted CD Changer If Equipped Theft Deterrent Feature Audio SteeringWheel ...

Page 147: ... system Turn it towardthe red area clockwise for warmer a i rand toward the blue area counterclockwise for cooler air Air ControlKnob OFF The systemis off 2 VENT Air flows throughthe upper air vents 1 2 BI LEVEL Air is directed throughthe upper air vents and the heater ducts l d HEATER This setting directs mostof the a i r through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defrost...

Page 148: ...s The air conditioner compressor operates in MAX NC bi level blend and defrost when the outside temperature is above freezing When theairconditioneris on youmay sometimes notice slight changesin your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cyclethe compressor on and o f fto keepthe desired cooling and help fuel economy Cooling The a i rconditioner works be...

Page 149: ...i level heating on cool but sunny days This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet 1 Turn the air control knobto bi level 2 Turn the temperature control knobto a comfortable setting 3 Turn the fan controlknob to the desired speed For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed you can still direct outside air through your vehicle 1 Turn the...

Page 150: ...fter about 10minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You canturnthe defogger off by pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cutor damage the w...

Page 151: ...er obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging theinside of your windows When you enter a vehicle incold weather turn the fan controlknob to the rightfor a few moments before drivingoff This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows objects This helps air to circulate th...

Page 152: ...hicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is off See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press and holdMIN until the correct minute appears There will be a two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode and the colon on the display will blink...

Page 153: ... left to decrease volume Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the upor down arrowto go to the next higher or lower stationand stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbutt...

Page 154: ...e up arrowis lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing 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 becauseof an error 0 0 E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the r...

Page 155: ... during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE FWD 6 Press this button to 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 button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPEFLAY Press this buttonto ...

Page 156: ...ss and hold the TAPEFLAY button for three seconds The tape symbolon the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter It will power up the radio and This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed begin playing AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Included with the AM FM Stereo withCompactDisc Player and Equalize...

Page 157: ...f the clockwill show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto switch betweenAM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the upor down arrowto go to the next higher or lower stationand stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbe...

Page 158: ...d or if it s very hot the disc may not play and E error and a number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that 0 The disc is upside down 0 It is dirty scratched or wet 0 The air is very humid If so wait aboutan hour and 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 pr...

Page 159: ... remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJECT will work with the radio off Trunk MountedCD Changer If Equipped With the optional compactdisc changer you can play up to 12discs continuously Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine The small discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed trays You must fist load the magazine with discs before ...

Page 160: ...a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the frontof the magazine CompactDisc Errors If E and a number appearon the display an errorhas occurred andthe compactdisc temporarily cannot play The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate 0 E30 Disc Label Side Up E34 CD Changer Door Open E35 CD Changer Cartridge Empty If the error occurred while t...

Page 161: ...be displayed to helpyou find the correct passage FWD 6 Press and holdthis button to quickly advance within a track As the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage RECALL Press this button to see what trackis currently playing Press RECALL again withinfive secondsto seehow long the track has been playing EL TM will appear on the display when in elapsed time mo...

Page 162: ... before startingthe procedure NOTE If you allow more than15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keepit in a safe place separatefrom the vehicle 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next ...

Page 163: ... enter the correct code before INOPappears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pauseno more than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition toACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MINand 000will appear on the display 5 Pr...

Page 164: ... Press the up arrowto tune tothe next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with the down arrow PRESET Press this button to hear the radio stations that are set on your pushbuttons Pressing this button while playing a tape will cause the tape to change sides If it is ...

Page 165: ...can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly untilyou hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle likea tape player CB radio mobile telep...

Page 166: ...layer is to use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM P a r tNo 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unitis equippedwith a cut tape detection feature an...

Page 167: ... edge Care of Your CompactDisc Player Theuse ofCD lens cleanerdiscs is not advised due to the riskof contaminatingthe lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antennawill look its best and work well if it s cleanedfrom time to time To cleanthe antenna mast 1 Turn on the ignition andradio to raise the antenna 2 Dampen a clean cloth with m...

Page 168: ...l prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antennadoes not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In eithercase lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portionof your antennais damaged you can easily replaceit See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit 3 23 ...

Page 169: ...f i NOTES 3 24 ...

Page 170: ... 3 4 5 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 30 4 32 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 1...

Page 171: ...reventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and ruraldriving You never know when the vehiclein front of you is going to brake or turnsuddenly Defensive driving requires thata driver concentrate on the driving task Anythmg that distracts fromthe driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call readi...

Page 172: ... alcohol Thereare 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 people do How much is too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some generalinformationon the problem The Bl...

Page 173: ...ks and how quickly the person drinks them But the abilityto drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being ina collision increases sharplyfor drivers who have...

Page 174: ...gher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand judgment can be affectedby evena small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driverwho has been drinking Ride homein a cab or if you re witha group designatea driver wh...

Page 175: ...whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Somepeople drivein spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffk This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes wi...

Page 176: ...ur brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal ABS INOP If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light in the Index Here s how anti lockworks Let s saythe road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam onthe brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels ...

Page 177: ... to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down finnly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brakepedalpulsation or notice some noise but thisisnormal LOW TRAC When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to helpavoid a braking skid this light will come on See Low Traction Light in the Index naction Contro...

Page 178: ...will automatically disengage When road conditions allowyou to safely useit again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index TCS OFF When the system is on this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel ...

Page 179: ...With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you losepower steeringassist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s importantto take curvesat a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lo...

Page 180: ... to reduce your speed as you approach a curve doit before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjustyour speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective tha brakin...

Page 181: ... good reasonto practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothingin the way steer so that your vehicle...

Page 182: ...icates it s a l lright to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side ofthe lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approachingtraffk 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 especiallyif you re following a larger vehicle Also you w...

Page 183: ...view what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems 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 tgiveup Keeptryins to steer and constantly seekan escape route or areaof less danger Skidding In a skid a drivercan lose controlof the vehicle Defensivedriversavoid most skids b...

Page 184: ...on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle controlmore limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking includingenginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize...

Page 185: ...ght They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps Itcan take a second or two oreven several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are facedwith severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly ...

Page 186: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain theharder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder toseeroad signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shapeand keep your windshield washer tank fille...

Page 187: ...oid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them A CAUTION I Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 18 ...

Page 188: ... 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 I NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water watercan 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 189: ...0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a lightturns green andjust before youstart to move checkboth ways for vehicles that have not cleared theintersection or may be running the red light One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other driversare ...

Page 190: ... have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic T r y to determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switchon your turn signal check your mirrors and glanceover your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you areon the freeway adjust your ...

Page 191: ... Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easilydrive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thingsyou can check be...

Page 192: ...e road in less than u 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 0 a 0 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 If you get sleepy pull off the roadinto ...

Page 193: ...r when yougo down a steep or long hill raCAUTION Ifyou don t shift down your brakescould get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poorbraking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engineassist your brakes on a steep downhillslope A CAUTION I Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the wor...

Page 194: ...ou stay inyour own lane could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident As you go over the top of a hill be alert There 0 You may see highway signson mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Bealert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving 0 H...

Page 195: ...ons include a smdi bag of sand a piece of old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probablyhave good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less tract...

Page 196: ... accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate toofast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the In...

Page 197: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Tie a red clothto your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothingor wrap a blanket aroundyou If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourselfor tuck underyour clothingto keep warm 0 Turn on your hazard flashers...

Page 198: ...aslong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster thanjust idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling lateron with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close th...

Page 199: ...l weight that you can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE G W R G A M FRT a THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL VEHICLES A F m BUMPER QPT EFFECT ON THE b W NABOVE 4 CAR The otherlabel is the Certification label found on the rear edgeof the driver s door It tells you the gros...

Page 200: ...cle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Thingsyou put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things in the rear area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do...

Page 201: ... information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment andit has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important traileringtips and safety rules Many of the...

Page 202: ...our vehicle wear in at the heavier loads 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster thanthe maximum posted speed for trailers or no morethan 55 mph 90km h to save wearon your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight 0 the weight of the trailer the weightof the trailer tongue and thetotal weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer...

Page 203: ... carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add thetongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See LoadingYour Vehicle inthe Indexfor more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight...

Page 204: ...If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch Instructions about safety ch...

Page 205: ...e working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure andthat the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle aheadas you would when drivingyour vehicle withoutatrailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden...

Page 206: ...ws on your instrument panel willflash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out Thus youmay think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionallyto be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have t...

Page 207: ... Readyto Leave After Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you 0 Startyourengine 2 Let up on thebrake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and storethe chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the MaintenanceSchedulefor more on this T...

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Page 210: ... 5 17 5 21 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 3800V6 Engine 5 24 Howto Add CoolanttotheRadiator V8 Engine Only 5 27 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 27 Changing a Flat Tire 5 40 Compact Spare Tire 5 41 IfYou re StuckinSand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 211: ...lso let police know you have a problem Yourfront and rear turn signal lampswill flash on and off Press the button in to make yourfront and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your key is in or evenif the keyisn t in 5 2 ...

Page 212: ...er cables to start your vehicle But please use the following steps to do it safely Batteries canhurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acidthat can burn you They contain gasthat can explodeor ignite They contain enough electricityto burn you Ifyou don t follow these steps exactly some or a of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your v...

Page 213: ...amage the electrical systems unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoidsparks and helpsaveboth batteries In addition it could saveyour radio I Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug NOTICE If you leave yourradio on it could be badly damaged Therepairs wouldn t be coveredby your warranty I 4 Open the hoods ...

Page 214: ...ins acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could geta shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will goto positive a...

Page 215: ...nnect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn tgo to the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery ...

Page 216: ...tery is much less 10 11 12 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting T a k ecare that they don t touch each otheror any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine P a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 ...

Page 217: ... has rear wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there wasan accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them To help avoidinjury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is Never...

Page 218: ... suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to theOFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission shouldbe in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unle...

Page 219: ...5km h 50 miles 80 km NOTICE Do not towwith sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur Use wheel lift or carcarrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for carcarrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps ...

Page 220: ...ains toslots in frame rearward of front wheels on both sides I NOTICE Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 5 11 ...

Page 221: ...oses or the ABS sensor andwiring NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raisevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and orwheel lift equipment I 5 12 ...

Page 222: ...owing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and orwheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension componentswhen using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks in...

Page 223: ...h T hook chains in frontof rear wheels in bottom of frame rail on both sides Attach a separate safety chain around each outboard end of the rear axle NOTICE W e carenottodamage the brake pipes andcables 5 14 ...

Page 224: ...e or hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam orcoolant before you open thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catchfire You or otherscould be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine c...

Page 225: ...f you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If youno longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle rightaway If there s s...

Page 226: ...Electric CoolingEngineFans A CAUTION I An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injureyou Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan I I If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boilin don t do anything else until it cools down 5 17 ...

Page 227: ...he cooling system A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts canbe very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you run the engine it couldlose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I NOTICE I Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t co...

Page 228: ...in the Index for more information aCAUTION 1 Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol canboil before theproper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plainwater or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get theoverheat warning Your engine coul...

Page 229: ... parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwillburn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine F A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator ...

Page 230: ... and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot T u r nthe pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil itfirst stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss m e a n s there is still some pressure left 5 21 ...

Page 231: ...l coolant on a hot engine 4 After theenginecools open the coolant air bleed valve There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant comingfrom an air bleed valve close the val...

Page 232: ...t forthe enginecooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the filler neck may he lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck r 9 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedureif coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arro...

Page 233: ...t and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left counterclockwise until itfist 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 5 24 ...

Page 234: ...pill coolant on a hot engine 3 Fill with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture 4 Continueto fill the radiatorup to the base of the filler neck 5 Rinse orwipe the spilled coolantfrom the engine and compartment 6 Start theengine and allowit to run in idle for approximately four minutes By this time the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower Add more of the propermixture through the fillerneck...

Page 235: ... on the capline up like this 8 Then fill the coolant recovery tankto the For a complete drain flush and refill see your Pontiac dealer or a Pontiac FirebirdServiceM a n u a l To purchase a servicemanual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index proper level 5 26 ...

Page 236: ...y steering theway you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goesflat the nextpart shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely If a tire goesflat avoid furthertire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place T u r non your hazard warning flashers I A CAUTION Changi...

Page 237: ...t passenger rear area behind the t r i m panel First you mustremove the close out panel See Close Out Panel in the Index On convertible models you must alsoremove the convertible top protection panel It s at the upper back of the t r u n k Turn the two screw knobs under the trunk edge a quarter turn left counterclockwise to remove the panel 5 28 ...

Page 238: ...n the screw heads until the slots pointfront and back Gently lift the trim panel and move it out of the way If you have speakers in the trim panel you may have to disconnect thewire from the speaker The speaker wire may be long enough to remove the trim panel without disconnectingthe wire To remove the jack and wheel wrench loosenand remove the bolt and remove the plastic cover 5 29 ...

Page 239: ...I Remove the wing nut and adapterandpull out thespare The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 30 ...

Page 240: ... a bolt at the end Attach the wheel wrench to thejack bolt Turn the wheel wrench to the rightto raise thelift head a little If your wheel has a bolt on center cap loosen the plastic caps using thewheel wrench 5 31 ...

Page 241: ... wheel nut A special wheellock key removal tool and instructions are located in the center console Attach the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel wrench Removethe locking wheel nut by turning to the left counterclockwise 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 32 ...

Page 242: ...er the vehicle There is a notch in the vehicle s rocker flange on the coupe model Raise the jack head until it fits firmly intothe notch nearest the flat tire On convertible models place the jack in a similar location 5 33 ...

Page 243: ...icle slips off thejack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only by ajack A CAUTION I Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehiclefall To help avoid personalinjury and vehicle damage besure tofit thejack lift head inh the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 34 ...

Page 244: ...unting surfacesand spare wheel A CAUTION Rust or dirt on thewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident Whenyou change a wheel remove anyrust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure to use a scraper or w...

Page 245: ...wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 5 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 6 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the left counterclockwise Lower thejack completely 5 36 ...

Page 246: ...ed wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could leadto an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts Ifyou have to replace them be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to100lb ft 140N m 5 37 ...

Page 247: ...he center cap in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced I NOTICE Center capswon t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a center cap on your compact spare you could damage the cover or thespare Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or co...

Page 248: ...ge instructions Whenyou replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Trim Panel Bolt Cover Jack Wing Nut Adapter Compact SpareTire Full Size Tire Carpet Flap Tire Storage Bolt Convertible Top Protection Knob 5 39 ...

Page 249: ...ll size tire repaired or replaced where you want When the compact spare is used on the rear axle see Notice following Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again NOTICE Ifthe compact spare is used as a rear tire do not drive faster than 50 mph 80M Damage to the rear axle may occur if th...

Page 250: ...t when you re stuck NOTICE but you mustuse caution Tire chainswon t fit yourcompact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don tuse tire chains on your compact spare A CAUTION m If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or otherscould be injured And the transmission or other partsof the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartme...

Page 251: ... area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back andforth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE R spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pe...

Page 252: ... INOTES 5 43 ...

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Page 254: ...ble Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood EngineOil Air Cleaner Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch EngineCoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6 37 6 38 6 44 6 53 6 56 6 56 6 57 6 59 6 60 6 61 6 62 6 62 6 68 6 68 6 70 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Care of Safety Belts CleaningGlass Surfaces C...

Page 255: ...you wantto do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Pontiac ServiceManual It tells you much more abouthow to service your vehicle than this manual can To order theproper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle hasan airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You shoul...

Page 256: ...e 8th digitof your vehicle identification number VIN showsthe code letter for your engine You will find the VINat the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the3800 engine VIN CodeK use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher If you have the5 7Lengine VIN Code G use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher for best ...

Page 257: ...ns standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may beaffected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle mayfail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealerfor diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the eventit is determined thatt...

Page 258: ... t use it It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you planon driving in another country outsidethe United Statesor Canada the properfuel 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 259: ...I Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smokeif you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flamesand smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling hang thecap by the tether from the pin on the fuel door ...

Page 260: ...ne Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you heara clicking sound Make sure you fully install thecap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been leftoff or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfuncti...

Page 261: ...y surface other than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until thefilling is complete 0 Bring thefill nozzle in contactwith the 0 Don t smoke while pumping gasoline An electricfan under thehood can start up and injure you evenwhen the engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn c...

Page 262: ...Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Then go to the frontofthe vehicle and pull up on the hood release Lift the hood 6 9 ...

Page 263: ...lant Reservoir B Battery C RadiatorCap D Oil Fill Cap E AutomaticTransmission Dipstick I f Equipped E WindshieldWasherReservoir G Engine CoolingFan H Air Filter I PowerSteeringReservoir J Engine Oil Dipstick IS Brake Fluid Reservoir L Clutchfluid Reservoir If Equipped 6 10 ...

Page 264: ...e CoolantReservoir B Battery C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill Cap E WindshieldWasher Reservoir F Engine Cooling Fan G AutomaticTransmission Dipstick If Equipped H Air Filter I Power SteeringReservoir J BrakeFluidReservoir K Clutch FluidReservoir If Equipped ...

Page 265: ...dea to checkyour engineoil every timeyou get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engineoil dipstickis the yellow loop near the back of the engine Note Do notcheck the 5 7Lengine oil level after the enginehas sat overnight A higher thannormal reading might be obtained Checkoil level with the oil warm Shut off the engine wait a fe...

Page 266: ...3800 V6 Engine 6 13 ...

Page 267: ...not carrythis Starburst symbol NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so muchoil thatthe oil level gets above the cross hatched area that showsthe proper operating range your engine could be damaged Be sure tofill it enough toput the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way backin when you re through AAAA v If you change your own oil be sure youuse oil ...

Page 268: ...BOL SAE i w 3 0 PREFERRED WEATHER DONOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OILNOTRECOMMENDED 5 7 L V8 Engine As shown in the chart if you have the 5 7L engine SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such asSAE20W 50 6 15 ...

Page 269: ... When it s very cold you should useS A E 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as S A E 20W 50 I NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certiaed For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failureto use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not coveredby your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all th...

Page 270: ... maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12 500 km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your s...

Page 271: ...e air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off I NOTICE I If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have theair cleaner in pla...

Page 272: ...Filter Replacement To remove theair filter 1 Unlatch the two clamps locatedon the front of the filter 2 Lift the coverand remove the air filter 3 Replace the filter close the cover and latch the clamps 6 19 ...

Page 273: ...the engineoil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000miles 25 000km if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions 0 In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain Uses such as high performanceoperation When doing frequent trailer towing 0 Uses suchas found in taxi police or delivery serv...

Page 274: ...n fluid Wait at least30 minutes beforecheckingthe transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid shouldbe at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 Cto 93 C See Checking Transmission Fluid Hot in the In...

Page 275: ...st perform a hot check before adding fluid This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking theFluid Hot or Cold 0 Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever 0 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift enginerunning in PARK P lever througheach gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position ...

Page 276: ... the red loop near the back of the engine 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 5 7 L V8 Engine llransmissionDipstick 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick 6 23 ...

Page 277: ... is low add only enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t ove ZZ I NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty ...

Page 278: ...haust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough foryou to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow these steps c5 Speed 6 Speed Similar 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Check thatthe lubricant level is up to...

Page 279: ...s fully seated Hydraulic Clutch Thehydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicleis self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It isn t a good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding Referto the MaintenanceScheduleto determinehow fluid won t correct a leak often you should check the fluid level in your clutch A fluid lossin this system could indicate a pro...

Page 280: ...nt meeting GM Specification 9986115 To add lubricant when the level is low use SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant GMP a r t No 12378261 or equivalent meetingGM Specification 99861 15 To completely refill after draining add 4 ounces 118ml of Limited Slip Differential Lubricant Additive GM P a r tNo 1052358 or equivalent Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with Synthetic Gear Lubricant ...

Page 281: ... occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolantother than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one halfDEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t needto add anythingelse I A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some...

Page 282: ...ant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant When yourengineis cold check the dipstick on the cap of the coolant recovery tank The coolant level should be at COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the...

Page 283: ...n the Index for information A CAUTION Thrning theradiator pressure cap when the engine andradiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out andburn you badly Never turn the pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot L Add coolantmixtureat therecovery tank but be careful not to spill it I 1 CAUTION You can beburned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant...

Page 284: ...t temperature When you replace your thermostat a GM thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reseivoir islocatei toward the backof the engineon the driver s side When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessaryto regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss inthis system could in...

Page 285: ...ed Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failureto usethe proper fluid cancauseleaks and darnage hoses and seals 1 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 thathas sufficient pr...

Page 286: ...ater doesn tclean as well as washerfluid three quarters full whenit s very cold This allowsfor expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshieldwasher It can damage your washersystem and paint 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoiris on the driver s side of the ...

Page 287: ...ould add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system A CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine Thefluid will burn if the engineis hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluidonly when work is done on the brakehydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to che...

Page 288: ...e system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey ll have to be replaced Don t let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluidon your vehicle s painted surfaces the paintfinish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourvehicle If you do wash it off immediately Se...

Page 289: ... SystemInspection in Section 7 of this manual underP a r tC Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel Thiscould be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every timeyou make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjustfor wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop ...

Page 290: ...ect can change in many other ways if someoneputs in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Pontiac has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommendan ACDelco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shownon the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re notgoing to drive your vehicle for 25d...

Page 291: ...f you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace a headlamp 1 Open the headlamp doorby turning the headlamps on then turning the switch backto the parking lamps position See Headlamp Doors in the Index 2 Remove thebezel using a Phillips screwdriveron the three main screws 6 38 ...

Page 292: ... l lout the bulb and disconnect the electrical connector 5 Reverse the steps witha new bulb Front limn Signal 1 Using a screwdriver remove the screws fromthe access panel under the vehicle Move the access panel outof the way 2 Turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise and gently pull out 3 Pull out the bulb 4 Reverse the steps witha new bulb 6 39 ...

Page 293: ...ted Stoplamp To replace the bulb 1 Remove the two screws in the stoplamp lens 2 Gentlypull the assemblyout turn the bulb counterclockwiseandremove from the back of the assembly 3 Reverse the steps with a new bulb 6 40 ...

Page 294: ...ingthebulb 2 Pull the carpet back 3 Remove the wing nuts L 1 4 5 6 7 Pull o f f the assemblyfrom the outside To remove a socket with a tab press the tab and turn the socketto the left To remove a socket without a tab turnthe socket tothe left To remove the bulb pull the bulb from the socket Reverse the steps witha new bulb 6 41 ...

Page 295: ...tab 3 Turn the bulb and socketcounterclockwiseand 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement bladescome in different types and are removed in different ways To remove the wiper blade assembly gently pull out 1 Lift the wiperannuntil it locks intoan upright position 2 Press the lockingclip in while sliding theblade assembly down 6 42 ...

Page 296: ...ladeelementshave three plastic caps which retain two metal strips Do not remove these caps before the element is installed 3 At the heelend of the blade assembly notchedend of blade element last slide the blade elementinto the blade claw sets The plastic retainer caps will be forced off as the element is fully inserted Make sure that all the claw sets are properly engaged in the slots of the blade...

Page 297: ...n the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued I Overinflated tiresare mo cut puncturedor broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the rec...

Page 298: ...ressures shown on the Tire Loading Information label Example You ll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 lbs 0 300 kPa 44 psi Max Press For this example you would set the inflation pressure for high speed driving at 38 psi 265Wa NOTICE Don t let anyonetell youthat underi...

Page 299: ...help prevent leaks by keeping outd i r t and moisture Tire Inspectionand Rotation Tires shouldbe rotated every6 000to 8 000miles 10000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possibleand check wheel alignment Also check for damagedtires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information Thepurpose of regula...

Page 300: ...es or P275 4OZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS tires they must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance The direction is shown by an arrow on the sidewall Becausethese tires are directional they should be rotated as shown here These tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to fronton the same sideof the vehicle Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation 6 ...

Page 301: ...e sureto use a scraper or wirebrush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires isto check the treadwear indicators which will appear whenyour tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tireif any of the following statements are true You can see the ...

Page 302: ...h those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different size...

Page 303: ...mance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions ona specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wearone and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use howev...

Page 304: ... The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need tobe reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving ona smooth road your wheels m...

Page 305: ... cooling speedometeror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Putting aused wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and causean accident If you have to replace a wheel use...

Page 306: ...manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow downuntil it stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get themon a hotpart of the vehicle Some a...

Page 307: ...rea 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire often A soft brush may be used if stainsare stubborn area immediatelyor it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum andbrush the area to remove anyloose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask 3 Mix powdered cleaner followingthe directions on 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t 5 As so...

Page 308: ...sproduct Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soapor saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heatto dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polishor shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleane...

Page 309: ... abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper bladechatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshieldwith GM Windshield Clea...

Page 310: ...ty Washing Your Vehicle Thebest way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemicaldetergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See AppearanceCare and Materials in the Index D...

Page 311: ...e non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Your ConvertibleTop Your convertible top should be cleaned often I...

Page 312: ...rs or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner I NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted surfaces on th...

Page 313: ...ey have 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 or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weatherand atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fall...

Page 314: ...tic rubber and vinyl 1 1052925 I 16oz 0 473 L I Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels I Cleaner and floor mats _ 1052929 16oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L CaptureDry Spot Remover 12345002 16oz 0 473 L Armor AllTM Cleaner 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois 12345725 12oz 0 354 L Silicone Tire Shine 12377964 16oz 0 473 L Finish Enhancer 12377966 16oz 0 ...

Page 315: ...ne specifications and replacementparts Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this label locatedon the driver s side door It s very helpful if youever need to order parts On this label is yourvm themodeldesignation paintinformationand 0 a listof all production options andspecial Be sure thatthis label is not removedfrom the vehicle equipment Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment I N...

Page 316: ...blem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinat...

Page 317: ...hout like the radio or cigarette lighter and use itsfuse if it is the sizeyou need Replaceit as soon as you can Main Fuse Block I I I 2 0 3 0 4 0 FUSE USAGE CHART STOPIHAZARD TURN BIU STG WHL CNTRL RADIO ACCY 5 u 4 l 7 u 8 U TAIL LPS HVAC PWR ACCY COURTESY 9 1 lin 1 2 1 1 GAUGES AIR BAG CIGIACCY DEFOGISEATS IP DIMMER ACCY RADIO SEE OWNER SMANUAL FOR MOREINFORMATION PRINTED IN U S A Fuse Usage STOP...

Page 318: ...r Lighter Data Link Connector DLC Auxiliary Accessory Wire Defogger Timermelay Power Seats DEFOGBEATSRearDefoggerSwitch Timer Rear WINDOWS I pDIMMER RADIO Usage Steering WheelControls Fuse STG WHEEL CNTRL WIPEWASH Wiper Motor Assembly Wiper Washer Switch Power Windows Switch RH LH Express Down Module Coolant Level Latching Module Convertible Top Switch Door Illumination Lamp RH LH Headlamp Switch ...

Page 319: ...LFAN PCM BAT Cooling Fan Control Powertrain Control Module Fuse FUEL PUMP AIRPUMP LH HDLP DR RH HDLP DR HORN ABS BAT 1 WL DR HORN A B S BAT 2 COOL FAN Relay FOG LAMP HORN FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 1 Usage Fuel Pump AIR Pump Relayand Bleed Valve Headlamp Door Module Headlamp Door Module Horn Relay Anti Lock Brake System Module Horn andHeadlampDoors Anti Lock Brake and Traction ControlSystem Cooling FanRelays...

Page 320: ...ake Switch STRTR Powertrain Control Module and ClutchPedal Switch Fuse ABS IGN PCM IGN ENG CTRL N C CRUISE ENG CTRL I P 1 IGN m 2 Relay AIR SOL AIR PUMP AIC COMP FUELPUMP STARTER IGN Usage Anti Lock BrakeSystemModule Powertrain ControlModule Ignition Module V6 Only Automatic Transmission and Charcoal CanisterPurge Solenoid Air Conditioning Compressor Relay Cruise Control Switches and Module Engine...

Page 321: ...s and Specifications Engine Type VINEngineCode K 3800 V6 VIN Engine CodeG 5 7L V8 Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement In Head VIN Engine CodeK 231 CID 3791 cc VIN EngineCode G 350 CID 5735 cc VIN EngineCode K 1 6 5 4 3 2 Piston Displacement Firing Order VIN Engine CodeG 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft 140 N m Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Type hook Length 24 inches 603 cm...

Page 322: ...rts 14 5 L 15 1quarts 14 3L Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3800V6 VINK 4 5quarts 4 3L 5 7LV8 VING 5 5 quarts 5 2 L Fuel Tank 15 5gallons 58 7 L Manual Transmission Five Speed 3 4quarts 3 2 L Six Speed 4quarts 3 8L Rear Axle Lubricant 1 75 quarts 1 7L Not all a i rconditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant ...

Page 323: ...ne Code G A1163C VIN Engine Code G with WS6 Option A1097C Battery 75 60 Engine Oil Filter VIN Engine CodeK PF47 VIN Engine Code G PF44 Fuel Filter GF578 PCV Valve VINEngine Code K CV892C VIN EngineCode G CV895C Radiator Cap RC24 Spark Plug VIN EngineCode K 41 921 0 060inch Gap VIN EngineCode G 41 931 0 060inch Gap Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If ...

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Page 326: ... 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 5 7 6 Your Vehicle and theEnvironment How This Section is Organized P a r tA Scheduled Maintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Tripmighway Definition 7 6 Long TripMighwayIntervals 7 32 Part B Owner Checks andServices 7 36 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 38 Part D RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 40 Part E A Place to MaintenanceRecord ...

Page 327: ...ronment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenanceprocedures are important Impropervehicle maintenance can even affect thequality of the a i rwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level of emissionsfrom your vehicle To help protect our environment andto ke...

Page 328: ... information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended F...

Page 329: ...our Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever servicesyour vehicle uses these All parts shouldbe ...

Page 330: ...ons is that theseconditionscause engine oil to break down soonez your vehicle or other commercial application Short TripKity Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oiland Filter Change or 3 months whicheveroccurs first Every 6 000Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 6 000Miles 10 000km of Trailering Rear Axle Fluid Change Vehicles Towing Trailers At the First6 000Miles 10 000km Rear Axle Fluid...

Page 331: ... with a filly warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine o i l to break down slowel Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change orevery 12 months whichever occurs first TireRotation At the First7 500 Miles 12500 km Rear Axle Fluid Change Limited Slip Differential Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Air ...

Page 332: ...ollowing Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agencyor the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be rec...

Page 333: ...gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer or has An Emission ControlService rotation pattern and additional information See footnote limited slip differential 9 000 Miles 15000 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Change the rear axl...

Page 334: ...sty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven 90 F 32 ...

Page 335: ...es 35 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pulla trailer 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service rotation patternand addi...

Page 336: ...on ControlService See footnote under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not useyour vehicle underany of these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000m i l e s 83000km rotation pattern and additio...

Page 337: ...Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE I 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engineoil andfilter or every3 months whichever occurs first 7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index fo...

Page 338: ...very service 90 F 32 C or higher Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 km 0 Inspect a i rcleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService Seefootnote 48 000 Miles 80 000km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlServi...

Page 339: ...r orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter aevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Indexfor proper 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer An Emission ControlService rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000Miles...

Page 340: ... mountainous terrain 90 F 32 C or higher When doing frequent trailer towing Uses suchas foundin taxi police or delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions change thefluid andfilter every50 000miles 83000 km Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace a i rcleaner filter An Emission Control Sewice Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for dama...

Page 341: ...ion patternand additional information See footnote L 69 000Miles 115000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 17 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Ind...

Page 342: ...axi policeor delivery service 90 F 32 C or higher Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 km 0 Inspect aircleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotat...

Page 343: ...ate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engineoil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Change the rearaxle gear lubric...

Page 344: ...use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km An Emission Control Service for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket 0 Rotate tires See Tire I...

Page 345: ...ee footnote 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfist An Emission ControlService 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0 Inspect spark plug wires 0 Replace spark plugs 0 If you haven t usedyour vehicle under severe service conditions listed An Emission ControlService An Emission Control Service previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission...

Page 346: ...h and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlService 7 21 ...

Page 347: ... following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agencyor the California Air ResourcesBoard has determined that the failure toperform this maintenanceitem will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability priorto the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be reco...

Page 348: ... or every12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlSewice Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain MILEAGE 90 F 32 C or higher 0 When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service...

Page 349: ...sion fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven MILEAGE An Emission ControlService under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service 90 F 32 C or higher Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under anyo f these conditions change...

Page 350: ...sion Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven An Emission Control Service under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mou...

Page 351: ...er 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every12months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service rotation p...

Page 352: ...n taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83 008 km rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 90O F 32O C or higher 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Ins...

Page 353: ... transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven An Emission Control Service under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions change the fluid andf...

Page 354: ...mission ControlService 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more ofthese conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain 90O F 32O C or higher When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service Ifyou donot use your vehicle under anyof these c...

Page 355: ...l and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0 Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0 Replace spark plugs 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed An Emission C...

Page 356: ...onths since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use DATE 1 MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test I I I the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 7 31 ...

Page 357: ...ne oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Checkthe engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washertankand add the properfluid if necessary See Winds...

Page 358: ...sion fluid level add if needed See ManualTransmission inthe Index Checkfor leaks A fluid lossmay indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Check the transmission fluid level addif needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the systemand repair if needed Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoi...

Page 359: ...put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter shouldwork only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others couldbe injured Follow the steps be...

Page 360: ... Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody...

Page 361: ...spect the power steering lines andhoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust SystemInspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near 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 into t...

Page 362: ...dd if needed See Rear Axle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed Brake System Inspection Inspect thecompletesystem Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adju...

Page 363: ...preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE HydraulicClutch System Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Clutch Linkage Pivot Points FLUIDLUBRICANT HydraulicClutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347or eq...

Page 364: ...Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT _ _ GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Lubriplate Lubricant AerosoI GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI 2 Category LB orGC LB Multi Pu ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent SAE75W 90 Syntheti...

Page 365: ...n be added on date odometerreadingand who performedtheservicethefollowingrecord pages Also youshould retain d l in theboxesprovidedafterthemaintenanceinterval maintenancereceipts Your ownerinformationportfolio Anyadditionalinformationfrom OwnerChecksand is a convenientplacetostorethem I Maintenance Record 7 40 ...

Page 366: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER I READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 41 ...

Page 367: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 42 ...

Page 368: ...s Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10ReportingSafetyDefectstotheUnited States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safe...

Page 369: ...s are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision andis dedicated to taking care of the most importantperson YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable featurethat comes with every Pontiac a feature that offersa multitude of benefits thatcan give you safety security comfortand convenience 8 2 ...

Page 370: ... enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing onthe changing needsof our customers and is committedto giving you an exceptional level of 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 customer in the world Customer SatisfactionPr...

Page 371: ... the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate 0 InMexico 525 625 3256 0 In herto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 0 In...

Page 372: ...36008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada write to General Motorsof CanadaLimited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer toyour W a r r a n t y and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember t h a tyour concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s fadities equi...

Page 373: ... number is staffed bya team of technically trainedadvisors who are available24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair informationoverthe phoneor making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer W e will providethe following servicesfor 3 years 36 000 miles 60000km at no expense to you 0 Fueldelivery 0 Keyslocked in veh...

Page 374: ...ur location Vehicle model year and color 0 Mileage of vehicle VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN Vehiclelicenseplatenumber Pontiac reserves the rightto limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for...

Page 375: ...00km limited warranty andto any 1998 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or special policy situations For same day service you areentitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10 miles 16km If the vehiclerequires multiple day repairs you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursementfor a rental car up to 30 day for up to five days Some state insurance regulations make i...

Page 376: ...ty 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 AUTOLINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of chargeto customer...

Page 377: ...ntiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

Page 378: ...ainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Serv...

Page 379: ...ervice Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to knowledgeably service GeneralMotors cars and trucks Each bulletin containsinstructionsto assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETETHE ORDER FORMSHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGEAND MAILTO Helm Incorporated RO Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended...

Page 380: ...If furthertnformatlon IS needed wrtte totheaddress s ownbeloworcall MondaFriday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM EST information within30 days of delivery On returns a re stocking fee may be applled 1 800 782 4356 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return 2 FA Orders Onlv 1 31 3 865 5927 against the original order ...

Page 381: ... I NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 382: ...heft Deterrent System 2 14 AlarmPanicMode 2 8 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 51 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 59 Antenna Power 3 22 Antifreeze 6 27 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 2 82 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 17 AppearanceCare 6 53 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 61 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtray and Lighter 2 60 Audio Equipment Adding 3 20 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 19 AudioSystems 3 7 Auto...

Page 383: ...eplacement 6 38 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 CarbonMonoxide 2 11 2 42 4 29 4 35 Cassette Deck Service 7 32 CareofYour 3 21 Errors 3 9 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 17 CertificationLabel 4 30 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 52 Changing a Flat Tire 5 27 Check Gages Light 2 90 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 60 ChildRestraints 1 34 Securingin a Rear Seat Position 1 40 Securing in the Right Front...

Page 384: ...on 2 18 Content Theft Deterrent System 2 14 Controlof a Vehicle 4 5 ConvertibleTop 2 69 ConvexOutsideMirror 2 58 Coolant 6 27 Bleed Valves 5 22 Heater Engine 2 29 RecoveryTank 5 19 Cooling 3 3 CoolingSystem 5 17 CourtesyLamps 2 55 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 CruiseControl 2 49 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 5 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 3 Dam...

Page 385: ...reGage 2 84 Exhaust 2 42 FuseBlocks 6 67 Identification 6 62 OilLevelCheck 7 32 Overheating 5 15 Running While Parked 2 43 Specifications 6 68 StartingYour 2 26 Engineoil 6 12 Additives 6 17 Checking 6 13 Used 6 17 What Kind Of Oil toUse 6 14 WhentoAdd 6 14 When to Change 6 17 Ethanol 6 5 ExitLighting 2 19 2 55 Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination 2 19 Fabric Cleaning 6 54 FanControlKnob 3 2 Fea...

Page 386: ...90 OilPressure 2 88 GAWR 4 30 4 31 Gear Positions Automatic Transmission 2 30 Gear Positions Manual Transmission 2 35 GloveBox 2 58 GraphicEqualizer 3 11 3 12 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 30 4 31 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 30 4 31 Guide en Franqais ii GVWR 4 30 4 31 Halogen Bulbs 6 38 Hatch 2 11 Hatch Release 2 11 HatchRelease Remote 2 12 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 HeadRestraints 1 7 Headlarnp B...

Page 387: ...s Entry System Remote 2 6 Keys 2 2 Labels Certification 4 30 ServiceParts Identification 6 62 Tire LoadingInformation 4 30 Vehicle Identification Number 6 62 Courtesy 2 55 Interior 2 55 OnReminder 2 52 Last Door Closed Locking 2 5 Last Door Closed Lockingand Lockout Prevention 2 20 Latches Front Seatback 1 7 LeavingYour Vehicle 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 40 Lighter 2 60 Lig...

Page 388: ...nce Services 7 4 Short TripKity Definition 7 5 ShortTripKity Intervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody 6 60 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 38 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 85 ManualFrontSeat 1 2 M a n u a lRemote Control Mirror 2 57 Manual Transmission Check 7 33 Fivespeed 2 35 Fluid 6 24 Operation 2 35 ShiftSpeeds 2 37 Starting Your Engine 2 26 Six Speed MapPocket 2 36 2 58 Methanol 6 5 Mirrors ConvexO...

Page 389: ... Information 8 2 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 22 DoorLocks 2 5 OptionFuses 6 63 Remote ControlMirror 2 57 Parking Passing 4 13 RetainedAccessory 2 56 Six WaySeat l 3 Steering 4 10 SteeringFluid 6 31 Windows 2 45 Pregnancy Useof Safety Belts 1 21 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 12 Radiator 5 21 5 24 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 31 Radio Reception 3 20 Radios 3 7 3 8 3 11 3 12 Rain...

Page 390: ... 1 31 Driver Position 1 14 Adults 1 14 Extender 1 47 How to Wear Properly 1 14 IncorrectUsage 1 17 1 45 1 46 Lap Shoulder 1 14 1 28 LargerChildren 1 44 QuestionsandAnswers 1 13 Rear Seat Positions 1 28 ReminderLight 1 9 2 80 Replacing After a Crash 1 47 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Smaller Children and Babies 1 31 They re for Everyone 1 8 Use During Pregnancy 1 21 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 ...

Page 391: ...e Compact 5 40 Specifications and Capacities 6 68 Specifications Engine 6 68 Sportseat 1 4 ShiftLever 2 30 SpeechImpaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Speedometer 2 79 SRS 1 22 Stains Cleaning 6 55 Standard Differential Rear Axle 6 26 Starter Switch Check 7 34 Starting Your Engine 2 26 Steam 5 15 Steering 4 10 In Emergencies 4 11 Power 4 10 Tips 4 10 Wheel Tilt 2 46 Wheel Touch Controls 3 19 Storage Co...

Page 392: ...g 6 50 Wear Indicators 6 48 Wheel Replacement 6 5 1 WhenIt sTimeforNew 6 48 TopStrap 1 39 TorqueLock 2 40 Torque Wheel Nut 5 37 6 68 TowingaTrailer 4 32 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 Control System 4 8 Backing Up with 4 36 DrivingonGrades 4 37 Engine CoolingWhen Towing 4 38 FollowingDistance 4 36 Hitches 4 35 If You Do DecideTo Pull A 4 33 Maintenance When Towing 4 38 MakingTurns 4 37 ParkingonHills 4 38 ...

Page 393: ...imensions 6 70 IdentificationNumber 6 62 Loading 4 30 Storage 6 37 Ventilation System 3 6 Visor Vanity Mirror 2 61 Visors Sun 2 61 Voltmeter 2 81 warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 79 Warranty Information 8 10 WasherFluid Windshield 2 4 9 6 32 Washing Y o u rVehicle 6 57 Weatherstrips 6 57 wheel Alignment 6 51 NutTorque 5 37 6 68 Replacement 6 51 Wrench 5 30 Windows 2 45 Man...

Page 394: ...Bumper to s years 36 000 mil ...

Page 395: ... OF CONTENTS OR THE INDEX IN THE MANUAL Wearing a safety belt correctlyis one of the most important thinasvou and One of the first things you ll probably want to dowhen you getin your new vehicle is adjust the seats Depending on your vehicle youmay either be able to dn this manually or with powercontrols i7 2 i I fli f i ...

Page 396: ...5 14 ...

Page 397: ...I 3jump start your vehicl ow your vehicle should be t What to do if your engine overheat Howto change a flat tire TCS ...

Page 398: ... i 1cub lhes 37 6 t r nostat Starts V8 ...

Page 399: ...REPLACEMENT BULBS front Park and TurnSignal Rear StodTail and TurnSiun 305 ...

Page 400: ...e Pressu tsi 210 kP rse unleaded gas onry t u Octane or higher for Vf 91 Octane or higher for VB ...

Page 401: ...CI EVL _ SP ClFlCATI NS CONTlNU D Wheel Base Qt rLength 193 L93 9 inc IFirebird Formula Trans Am kutomatir Height w m m FrontTread E V6 Manual Trans Auto Trans V8 Manual Trans ...

Page 402: ...ur owner smanual Removing the SpareTire and Tools On convertiblemodels you mustdso removethe trunk accesspanel It sat the upper backof the trunk Turn the The equipmentyou llneed is inthe right passenger twoscrew knobsunderthe trunk edgea quarterturn rear areabehindthe t r i mpanel counterclockwise to removethe panel First you must removethe close out panel See Close OutPanel in the Index Pym is Pa...

Page 403: ...flat tireusing the storage instructions When you replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it uncierthe weatherstrip 1 Trim Panel 2 Bolt 3 Cover 4 Jack 5 Wing Nut 6 Adapter 7 CompactSpareTire 8 FuU Size Tire 9 CarpetFlap 10 Tire Storage Bolt 11 Trunk AccessPanel ConvertibleOnly 12 Knob ...

Page 404: ...ove trunk access I panel byturning twoknobs fore removing spare tire ForCoupemodel be sure trimpanel is positioned under NOTICE Tire must fit in molded area to avoid damaging w e a t h e rstripping glasswhen closing hatchltrunk 3 ...

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