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

Page 3: ...r vehicle so it will be there if you ever needit when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10296282A First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor A U T O M O T I V E SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Fren...

Page 4: ...nd the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will finda number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning 1 A CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people 1 In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you whatto do to help ...

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

Page 6: ...r you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS 6 TURN PARKING PC LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL w PRESSURE ...

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Page 8: ...ryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System SRS Rear SeatPassengers 1 31 1 33 1 35 1 38 1 49 1 52 1 52 1 52 Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides for Children and SmallAdults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larg...

Page 9: ...just a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and I confuse you or make you pushapedalwhen you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when Move the control lever under the front of the seatto unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then the vehicle i snot moving release the lever and try to move the seat with your I body to make sure the seat ...

Page 10: ...wer back cushiontotherightortothe left toadjustsupportforthe FRONT CONTROL A the front of theseatby holding the switch up Lower the frontof the seatby holding the switch down CENTER CONTROL B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Move the seat higher by holding the con up Lower the seatby holding the control down 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...tch down Reclining Front Seatbacks A I Butdon thaveaseatbackreclinedif your vehicle is moving To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo to an upright position 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internalinjuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back in the s e a t and wear your dety belt properly Head Restraints Slidethe head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraintis closest tothe top of your...

Page 13: ...he whole seat will slide forward after someone gets into the rear seat area Then move the seat rearward until it locks Tilt the seatback completelyforward again to get out If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward ina sudden stopor crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked If an easy entry right front seat isn t...

Page 14: ... some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system A CAUTION A Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearinga safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the ...

Page 15: ...p See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index I 1 c I I In most statesand Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you llbe in a crash If you do have a crash you don tknow if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them ...

Page 16: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ridein or onanything you go as fast as it goes I Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels P Put someoneon it I 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...L Get it up to speed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn t stop The personkeeps goinguntil stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield 1 1 10 ...

Page 18: ... panel or the safety belts With safety belts youslow down asthe vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over more distance and your strongestbones take theforces That s why safety belts make suchgood sense 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...orkwith safety belts not insteadof them Everyair bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags youstillhave to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You may be ...

Page 20: ...es for everyone s protection First you llwant to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start w i t h the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close andlock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up t...

Page 21: ...make sure it is secure If the belt isn tlong enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lappart tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...st These parts of the body are best able to takebelt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a suddenstopor crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 4 Door Models Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down squeeze the release button and move the adjusterto the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up o...

Page 23: ...k but not falling off your shoulder Q t What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt ifyour shoulder beltis too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt should fit againstyour body 1 16 ...

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

Page 25: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm In a crash your body would move toofar forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tasstrong asshoulder bones You could alsoseverely injureinternal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

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

Page 27: ...Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts I Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way Ifyou slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should weara lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...ir bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety bel...

Page 29: ...p against or very close to an air bag when it inflates canbe seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection foradults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety beltsystem nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide Always secur...

Page 30: ...he system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See AirBag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works Where are theair bags The driver sair bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...en an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person Thepath of an inflatingair bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or putanythingon the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering I 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are allpart of theair bag modulesinside the steering wheel and in the instrumen...

Page 33: ...so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate anair bag windshields arebroken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag 0 0 Air bags are designed to inflateonly once After they inflate you ll need some...

Page 34: ...vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the Grand Am Service...

Page 35: ...gers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plateandpull the belt acrossyou 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don ...

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

Page 37: ...cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces r 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 The safety belt locks if there s a sudden sto...

Page 38: ...e belt away from the neck and head Thereis one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out frombetween the edgeof the seatback and...

Page 39: ...ic cord must be under thebelt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord mustbe under the belt and the guide on top 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...oulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guideonto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position 1 33 ...

Page 41: ... To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug Buckle position and release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...age must be restrained while in a vehicle I A CAUTION Smaller Children and Babies r I I Children whoare up against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adults and older children but not for young childrenand infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for...

Page 43: ...enough for oneis always properly restrained in a childor infant restraint lnfants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an 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 settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of th...

Page 44: ...ash Duringa crash a babywill become so heavyyou can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint I 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...ecting a 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 bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infantrestraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make surethat th...

Page 46: ...ints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg 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 Someinfant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...e forward facing restraints are designed to help protect childrenwho are from20 to 40lbs 9 to 18kg and about26 to 40inches 66 to 102cm in height or upto aroundfour years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Page 48: ... kg and about four to eight years of age It sdesigned to 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 also help a child to see out the window 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...nedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A CAUTION A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injuredifthe right front passenger s air bag inflates This is becausethe back of a rear facing childrestraint would be v...

Page 50: ...n If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you needto havean anchor installed you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strapbe anchored You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlierpart about the top str...

Page 51: ...ild restraint instructions will show YOU how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...e you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may findit helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directionsto be sureit is secure 5 I s h and pull the child restraint in different You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child ...

Page 53: ...nt instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its freeend while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt...

Page 54: ...raintwould be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Besure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Securethe child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front...

Page 55: ...if needed If the shoulder beltgoes in front of the child s faceor neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Bucklethe belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly i fyou everhad to 1 48 ...

Page 56: ... secure Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go backall the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulde...

Page 57: ...ed by only one personat a time Q What ifa childis wearinga lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulderbelt is very closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sittingin a rear...

Page 58: ...is way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied right onthe child s abdomen That could cause serious or fataliqjuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies beltforceto the child s pelvic bonesin acrash 1 51 ...

Page 59: ...rayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn o r frayed get a new one right away Also look for any openedor broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced Theairbag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need newbelts After a very minor collision not...

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Page 62: ...ngYour Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic TransaxleOnly ShiftingOut of PARK P Automatic Transaxle Models Only 2 30 2 31 2 31 2 32 2 33 2 34 2 34 2 42 2 44 2 47 2 48 2 50 2 51 2 52 2 56 ParkingYour Vehicle Manual Transaxle Only Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine W...

Page 63: ...icle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A childor others could be badly injuredor even killed They could operate power windowsor other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in avehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 64: ... you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these tags If you needa new key go to your Pontiac dealer for the correct key code In an emergency call the Poatiac Roadside AssistanceProgram at 1 800 ROADSIDEor 1 800 762 3743 in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehiclehas a number of new features that can help prevent theft therefore you canhave a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle ...

Page 65: ...e the chanceof being thrown out of the vehiclein a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside you can use your key in the door lock You can also use the keyless entry system if your vehicle has this option From the inside you can loc...

Page 66: ...he vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13 km h If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N If you havea manual transaxle the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13km h All doors will automatically unlock whenthe key i...

Page 67: ...or fromthe inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won tbe able to open the rear door fromthe inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancelthe locks 1 To cancel therear door lock unlock thedoor from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 U...

Page 68: ...on FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with P a r t 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devicemay notcauseharmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two c...

Page 69: ...ianfor service Operation The following functions are available with the keyless entry system LOCK Alldoors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on the transmitter is pressed The interior lamps stay on for a few seconds after all of the doors are closed UNLOCK The driver s door will unlock automatically when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed If the UNLOCK button is pressed aga...

Page 70: ...e Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it You can match your transmitter to as many 1998 General Motors vehicles as you own as long as they have the same keyless entry system Contact your dealer for assistance with this Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitte...

Page 71: ...ronizingthe transmitter with the receiver Synchronization Your keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does not send the same signal twiceto the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver follow these directi...

Page 72: ...h the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all windows are shut lbrn the fan on your heatingor cooling system t o 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 have air outletson or under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index a The remote trunk release handle is lo...

Page 73: ...is big business especially in some cities Althoughyour vehicle hasa number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door ...

Page 74: ...sed fuel is disabled During normal operation the THEFT SYS light will go off after the engine is started If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYS light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts If you are driving and the THEFT SYS light comes on you willbe able to restart the engine...

Page 75: ...gs aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings canmean premature wearand earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towinga nailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions C With the keyin the ignition switch you can turnthe switch to five positions ACCESSORY A This position lets you use things ...

Page 76: ...e instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts your engine When the engine starts release the key Theignition switchwill return toRUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio On manual transaxle vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the...

Page 77: ...hift lever to PARK P orNEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any otherposition that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only I NOTICE Don t tryto shift to PARK P ifyour Pontiac is moving Ifyou do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL N Hold the clutch pedal to the fl...

Page 78: ...starts but then stops it couldbe flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your acceleratorpedala l lthe way tothe floor and holding it there as you holdthe key in STARTfor a maximum of 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Ifthe enginestill won t start or starts briefly but then stops again repeat step 1or 2 depending on temperature When the engine starts release the key and t...

Page 79: ... too much gasoline T r y pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor andholdingit there as you hold the key in STARTfor up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engineis designed to work with the electronicsin your vehicle Ifyou add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check wit...

Page 80: ...ine In very cold weather 0 F 18OC or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged ina minimum of four hours priorto starting your vehicle 2 19 ...

Page 81: ...outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and storethe cord as it was before to keep it away f r o m moving engineparts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other t...

Page 82: ... can t move easily A CAUTION It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ...

Page 83: ...forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice orsand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position yourengine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle i...

Page 84: ...axle system sensor If you drive very far thatway your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have yourvehicle serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35mph 56 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 for higherspeeds THIRD 3 This position is also usedfor normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE D Here are some tim...

Page 85: ...ce some variation in shift speed inSECOND 2 when acceleratingor braking FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on verysteephills or in deep snow or mud If the selectorleveris put inFIRST l the transaxle won tshift into fist gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE Ifyour front wheels can trotate don ttry to drive This might ha...

Page 86: ...ss the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FPRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 andFIFTH 5 Shifti n t o THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowlylet up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To sto...

Page 87: ...on t shiftfrom FIFTH 5 to SECOND 2 or from FOURTH 4 to FIRST 1 Up Shift Light SHIFT If you have a manual transaxle you have a SHIFTlight This light will show you when to shift to the nexthigher gear for best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shiftto the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowlyand shift when the light co...

Page 88: ...Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you movethe brake lever all the way down Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section...

Page 89: ...t move even when you re on fairly level ground usethe steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Tkailer in the Index i 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into thePARK P position like this Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever allthe way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition keyto LOCK 4 Remove t...

Page 90: ...ove the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn tfully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle If you are parking on a hill and you don t shiftyour transaxle intoPARK P properly the weight of the vehiclemay put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficultto pull theshift lever outof PARK...

Page 91: ...er hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Remove the ignition key 2 Thereis a smallcap on the passenger s side of the center console Gently remove it with a small screwdriver 3 Insertthe ignition key intothis opening until it contacts w i t h a small paddle This is the override feature 4 While pushing forwardon the paddle press the shift lever button then pull the ...

Page 92: ...ssand death You might have exhaust comingin if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle getsrusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when drivingover high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been or different modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your veh...

Page 93: ...th the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex A CAUTION 1 It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to I f you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be...

Page 94: ...O Tap the switch back and the driver s window will open a small amount When the switch is moved all the way back the window will go down all the way To stop the window while it is lowering move the switch forward To raise the window move and hold the switch forward On four door models the driver s power window controlsalso include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop frontand rear passengers from ...

Page 95: ... give your legs more room when youexit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Movethe steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The leveron the left side of the steering column includesyour Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator HeadlampHigh LowBeamChanger Cruise Control If Equipped 2 34 ...

Page 96: ...on for more than 3 4 mile 1km As you signal a turn or a lane change ifthe arrows flash rapidly a signalbulb may beburned out and other drivers won tsee your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn checkthe fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the arrows still do not flash have your Pontiac Deale...

Page 97: ...long or short delay between wipes This can bevery useful in light rain or snow You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the wiper symbol on it up or down For a single wiper cycle push the stalk down to MIST then releaseit For more cycles hold the stalk down longer For steady wiping at low speed move the stalk up to the 1 position For high speed wiping move the stalk up further to...

Page 98: ...pers will continue to work until you return the leverto OFF Ifyour vehicle is equipped with the controlled cycle wipers the wipers will automatically shutoff after you release the lever i fno speed was selected A CAUTION I In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision 2 37 ...

Page 99: ...pply your brakes or pushthe clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the cruisecontrol shutsoff A CAUTION 0 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou coul...

Page 100: ...on and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SETbutton at the endsf the leverand release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 39 ...

Page 101: ...lutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle You could be startled and evenlose control So unless you wantto go faster don t hold the switch to WA Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControl There are two ways to go to a higher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedalto get to the higher speed Push the SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at ...

Page 102: ...ntrol on Hills How well yourcruisecontrol will workon hills depends upon yourspeed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steephills you may have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers findthis to be too much ...

Page 103: ...nel Lights Rotate thet u r nsignal lever middle ring uptwo positions to turn on Headlamps 0 Parking Lamps 0 SidemarkerLamps Taillamps 0 LicensePlateLamps 0 Instrument PanelLights Rotate the switch to OFF to t u r nall of the lampsoff Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door and turnoff the ignitionwhile leavingthe lamps on you will heara warning chime 2 42 ...

Page 104: ...ou should turnon the regular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Light Control ALC Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on topof the instrument panel under the defroster grin so be sureit is not covered which will cause the nighttime lights to be on continuously When it is dark enough outside your ALC will turnon your headlamps that you were last using at the normal brigh...

Page 105: ...dlamps mustbe on fog lamp off The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel IntensityControl You can brightenor dim your instrument cluster lamps by rotating the instrument panel intensity control switch Rotate the switch all the way to the rightto turn on the interior c...

Page 106: ...eyless entry transmitter If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for 15seconds when your keyis removed fromthe ignition switch to provide an illuminated exit These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when youopen the doors To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed press the button Press it again to turn the lamp off...

Page 107: ...ry saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading footwellor glove box is left onwhen the ignitionis turned off the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivatethe interior lamps either 0 The ignition must be turned on The activated lamp switch must be turned off and then...

Page 108: ...outside mirror with the control leveron the A CAUTION I driver s door A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before changing lanes To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s Inside Daymight Rearview...

Page 109: ...rd you Center Console Storage Area I I Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the knob to the leftor right Adjust each mirrorso that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Turn the knob to the center to turn the remote control mirror off The armrest opens intoa storage areafor cassette tapes gloves etc To open it lift up on the fr...

Page 110: ...rtsand stops The net isn tfor larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhookthe net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter If Equipped To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If ...

Page 111: ...d withany electrical equipment you install The smokingmaterials could set them on fire sureto followthe proper installation instructions that are maximum current level Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Your vehiclemay also have a plastic extension which pulls outof the main visor to increase protection from glare Visor Vanity Mirror Ope...

Page 112: ... vent position Press the rearof the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of the switch to close theglass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure KNOTICE Do not attemptto force the sunshade forwar...

Page 113: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information Svstem ...

Page 114: ...ignaVMultifunction Lever D Horn E Hazard Warning Flashers Switch F InstrumentCluster G Windshield WipersNasher Stalk H Audio System I SideWindowDefoggerVent J Glove Box K Climate Control System L Gear Shift Lever M CupholdedAshtray If Equipped N Enhanced Traction System ETS Switch 0 Accessory PowerOutlenighter If Equipped If Equipped P IgnitionSwitch Q Tilt Steering Wheel Lever If Equipped R Fog L...

Page 115: ...Instrument Panel Cluster 2 54 ...

Page 116: ...as probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not betrue You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one canbe setto the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero anda label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odomete...

Page 117: ...m with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when youstart the enginejust to let youknow they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is aproblem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work toget...

Page 118: ...ons The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includesthe air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the a i rbag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when youstart your engine and it will flashfor a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the a i...

Page 119: ...ight is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distancewith the light on be certain toturnoff all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System WarningLight Your vehicle shydraulic brake system is dividedinto two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stopyou For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning ligh...

Page 120: ...ly released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when youstart your engineand it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition toOFF Or ifthe light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turnthe ignitionoff Then start the engine again to reset the syst...

Page 121: ...y pressingthe button an the shift lever the warning light will comeon and stay on To turnthe systemback on press the button again The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information The warninglight will come on when you set your parking brake with the enginerunning andit will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the system is turned on ...

Page 122: ...f the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the too hot red area your engine is A lightwill comeon to the right of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone It means that your engine coolant has overhe...

Page 123: ...Index before opening the hood Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can This systemis called OBD 1 1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctionsoftenwill be indica...

Page 124: ...ay be required malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 0 Light On Steady An emission control system If the Light Is Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reducingvehiclespeed 0 Avoidinghardaccelerations 0 Avoiding steepuphillgrades 0 If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of carg...

Page 125: ...w driving trips should turnthe lightoff I If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will causeyour engine notto run as efficiently as designed You may notice thisas stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitationon acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions maygo away once the engine is warm...

Page 126: ...b check the light comes on when you turn your key toRUN and goesoff when the engine is started If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you 0 For the four cylinder engine when idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and thenoff In addition if youmake a hard stop the light may come on for a moment A CAUTION I Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do you...

Page 127: ... key on and engine start It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if theengine has been turnedoff for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan Passlock Warning Light THEFT SYS This light will come on briefly when youturn the key towardSTART The light will stay on unt...

Page 128: ...mber light will come on below the gage when the fuel tank is near EMPTY E 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage readsFULL F It takes alittlemore orless fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little moreor less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when y...

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Page 132: ...n System Audio Systems Setting the Clock for AM FMStereo Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM EM Stereo AM FMStereo AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 12 3 16 3 18 3 20 3 22 3 23 3 23 3 24 3 25 3 25 3 25 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped AM FMStereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Remote Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Thef...

Page 133: ...es your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy A C Use for normalcoolingon hot days This setting cools outsideairand directsit through the instrument panel outlets A0 BI LEVEL Use on cool but sunny days This setting bringsin the outside air but directsit in two ways Coolera i ris directedto the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets but slightly Fan ...

Page 134: ... defroster vents located on top of the instrument panel Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down which should help fuel economy For quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area If the setting is used for long periods of time the air in y...

Page 135: ...ioning positions or to DEFROST If you have the optional engine coolant heater engine block heater and use it during cold weather 0 F 18O C or lower your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the enginecoolant is already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index To defrost the windshield t u r nallthree controlknobs to the far right The DEFROST setting directsairthrough the defr...

Page 136: ... about 10 minutes of use If your vehicleis traveling over 45 mph 70km h the defogger will operate continuously You can turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger gridon the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the insideof the rear window If you do you could cut or dama...

Page 137: ...unning Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the VentilationTips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front airinlet free of ice snowor any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turnthe fan control knob to the highest position for a few moments before drivingoff This h...

Page 138: ...hour appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting theClock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and holdHR until the correct hour appears Press and holdMIN u n t i l 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 while in this mode Pl...

Page 139: ...ready set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the sametime Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appearon the display 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you pressthe same buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BAS...

Page 140: ...nd 342 The display shows your selection SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can setup to 18 stations sixAM six FM1 and sixFM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto selectthe band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons ...

Page 141: ...e cassette are playing Thetape player automaticallybeginsplaying the other side when it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appearon the radio display the tape won t play because of an error ElO The tapeis tight andthe player can t turn the tape hubs Removethe tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turnthe right hubto the left with a pencil Turn the tapeover and repeat If t...

Page 142: ...ng REV operationby 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 FWDoperationby using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPWLAY Press this button to change ...

Page 143: ...ndicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter while the tape symbol is flashing It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active untilEJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the systemon and off To increase volume t u r nthe knob to the right T u r nit to the lef...

Page 144: ...n to reduce frequency range Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The midd position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their st...

Page 145: ...eration Press PREV or theSEEK down mow to stop searching The sound will mute duringPREV or SEEK operation NEXT 2 Press this button or theSEEK up arrowto search for the next selection on the tape If you hold the button the player will continuemovingforward through the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence betweeneach selectionfor NEXT or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow bl...

Page 146: ...his message appearson the display the cassettetape player needsto be cleaned It will still play tapes butyou should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damageto the tapes and player See Care of YourCassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five secondsto reset theCLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits It i...

Page 147: ...urn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position whenyou renot using it SEEK Press theup or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you returnto your favorite stations You can setup to 18 stations sixAM six F M 1 and six FM2 Just 1 T u r nthe radioon 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the de...

Page 148: ...road or if it svery hot the disc may not play andE error anda number may appear on the radio display If the disc comesout it could be that The disc is upside down If any error occurs repeatedly or if anerrorcan tbe corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number writeit down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK do...

Page 149: ... the disc function when the radio is on EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switchto the radio EJECT will work with the radio off Remote Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing a Cassette Tape With thisoption the remote singlecassetteplayer is mounted tothe console Your tape playeris built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer...

Page 150: ...he end of the cassette reel or until you press FWDagain Use the SEEKbutton or theTUNE knob to play the radio during F W D The radio plays the last selected station PROG Press this button on the remote cassette player to go from one side of the tape to the other CD PLAY After a cassette tapeand a CD have been inserted press the CDPLAY button to switch between the CDplayer and the cassette tape play...

Page 151: ... you allow more than15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure overat Step4 1 Write down any three orfour digit numberfrom 000to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate f r o m the vehicle 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the radiooff Press the1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the d...

Page 152: ...ter 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 pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radiooff 3 Press the1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and OOO will appear on the display 5 Pr...

Page 153: ...Press this button to chooseAM F M 1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and theradio willplay PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tapeor compact disc when the radiois playing MUTE Press thisbutton to silence the system Press it again or any other radio button to turnon the...

Page 154: ...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 controlto the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone...

Page 155: ... sound quality clean the tape player Cleaningmay be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette t u r n Follow thesesteps to prevent the cassette from being ejecteddue to the CUT TAPEDETECTION feature 1 l7 mthe radiooff and the ignition on 2 Press and hold theTUEPLAY button for three seconds tape indicator will...

Page 156: ...sping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleanerdiscsis not advised due to the risk of contaminatingthe lens of the CD optics w i t h lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can str...

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Page 158: ...4 13 4 13 4 14 4 16 4 18 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Loss of Control Drivingat Night Driving in Rain and on WetRoads Passing 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24 4 26 4 30 4 33 4 35 City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis H i l land Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle To...

Page 159: ...roads orfreeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be carelessand make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents Yet theyare common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know whe...

Page 160: ...ink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How muchis too much if the driver plans to drive It s alot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem T...

Page 161: ...er countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10percent afterthreeto six drinks in one hour O fcourse as we ve seen it depends onhow much alcohol is i n the d r i n k s and how quickly the person drinksthem But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills o...

Page 162: ...hol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driverorpassenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not beendrinking I Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment ...

Page 163: ...p your foot anddo it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesightall playa part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 314 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m Th...

Page 164: ... get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstillhave some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When youstart your engine or whe...

Page 165: ...road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the mostof available tire and road conditions 4 8 ...

Page 166: ... it senses that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may alsoupshift the transaxleto limit wheel spin LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin See Enhanced Traction System Active Light in the Index You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal The...

Page 167: ...ht will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there sno longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the ve...

Page 168: ... can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden accelerationcan demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Enhanced Traction System in the Index What should you do if this everhappens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer t...

Page 169: ... apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlierin this section Itis better to remove asmuch speedas you can from a possible collision Thensteer around the problem to the leftor right dependingon the space available An emergency liket h i srequires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheelat the recommended9 and 3 o clockpositions you can turnit a full 180degr...

Page 170: ...er vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming trafEc for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment ora brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all tr k accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down t...

Page 171: ...your shoulder and check the blind spot Check yourmirrors glanceover your shoulder and start yourleft lanechange signal before moving out 0 0 0 of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you j...

Page 172: ...elerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your dr...

Page 173: ...0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearviewmirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Sinceyou can t seeas well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a...

Page 174: ...ark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly intothe approaching headlamps Keep your windshield andall the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty ...

Page 175: ... when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled w...

Page 176: ... to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work aswell in a 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 u n t i l your brakes work normally 4 19 ...

Page 177: ...ingusually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standingwater 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 y...

Page 178: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip T r y to usethe freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving light is there because the corner is busy enoughto need it Whena light turns green andjust before you startto move check both ways for vehicles that have not clearedthe i...

Page 179: ...eyou leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move Mileformile freeways alsocalledthruways parkways slightlyslower at night expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of allroads Buttheyhavetheirownspecialrules Whenyouwan...

Page 180: ... it donebefore starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are theyin good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids...

Page 181: ... road in less than a second and you could crash andbe injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull offthe road into a rest s...

Page 182: ...e A CAUTION e Coastingdownhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a hill You could crash Alwayshave your engine running and your vehiclein gear when you go downhill e 0 0 0 Know howto go uphill Drive in the highest gear po...

Page 183: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 26 ...

Page 184: ...t freezing 32O F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you havethe Enhanced Traction System keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when drivingon a slippery road Even though your vehicle hasthis system you ll want to slow...

Page 185: ...e sun can t reach around clumps oftrees behind buildings o runder bridges Sometimesthe surfaceof a curveor an overpassmay remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are onit T r y not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caughtin a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be i...

Page 186: ...rap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle Thiscan cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it soyou might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the baseof your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a...

Page 187: ...eserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feelreally uncomfortable f r o m the cold But do it as little aspossible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so untilhelp comes Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another ...

Page 188: ...ep your battery from draining while towing Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel See Ignition Positions in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake Towing Your Vehiclefrom the Front Manual Transaxle Only If your vehicle hasa manual transaxle you may tow your vehicle with all four wheels ...

Page 189: ...o unlock the steering wheel Shiftyourmanual transaxleto NEUTRAL N Release the parking brake NOTICE Make surethat the towingspeeddoes not exceed 65mph 110km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towing your Vehicle from the Rear b m 8 c1 5 NOTICE Do nottow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle couldbe badly damaged and the costly repairswould not be covered by your warranty 4 32 ...

Page 190: ...ut the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total 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 r IslMFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TOALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN E...

Page 191: ...ur warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading A CAUTION Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in thetrunk of your vehicle In a trunk putthem asfar forwardas you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavierthings like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some af t m a r c above the...

Page 192: ...s foryour vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safetrailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part Init are many time tested important traileri...

Page 193: ... and don t makestarts at full throttle This helps your engineand other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than55 mph 90km h to save wearonyour vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weightof the trailer the weightof the tr...

Page 194: ...ry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue loadto the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re usinga weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight ...

Page 195: ...oles later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO fromyour exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index D i r t and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailerso that the tongue will not dropto the road if it becomes separatedfromth...

Page 196: ... working This lets you check your electrical connectionat the same time Duringyour trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudd...

Page 197: ...ng a Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle may need a different t u r nsignal flasher andor extrawiring Check with your Pontiac dealer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailerlamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanesor stop When towinga trailer the greenarrows on your instr...

Page 198: ...vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could startto move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if youever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shiftinto 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes...

Page 199: ...re on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engineoil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help youfind them quickly If you re trailering it s a goodidea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to seethat all hitch nutsand bolts are tig...

Page 200: ...s that can occur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 14 H a z a r d Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 23 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 23 Changing a Flat Tire 5 33 Compact Spare Tire 5 34 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 201: ...r front and rear iurn signal lamps flashon and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the sideof the road about 300 feet 100m behind y...

Page 202: ...se 0 They contain acidthat can burn you 0 They contain gasthat can explodeor ignite They contain enough electricityto If you don t follow these stepsexactly someor all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty nying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work andit could dam...

Page 203: ... set the parking brake firmlyon both vehicles involved in thejump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn o f fall lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batterie...

Page 204: ...you needmore light Be sure the battery has enoughwater You don t need to addwater to the AC Delco Freedom battery installed in every newGM vehicle But if a battery has ffler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally...

Page 205: ...attery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one L 7 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminalof the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to thegoodbattery s negative terminal 5 6 ...

Page 206: ...e parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there butthe chanceof sparks getting back to the battery is much less the enginefor a while 10 Now startthe vehicle with the good battery and run 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care tha...

Page 207: ...uctions and illustrations may not be correct Before you doanything turnon the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment as described later in this section 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can stillmove the shift lever If there was an ac...

Page 208: ...he ignitionkey must beOFF to keepthe automatic door locks from locking during towing Don t have your vehicle towed on the frontwheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the frontwheels see speed and distance restrictions later in this section fartherthan 50 miles 80 km your transaxle will be damaged If these limitsmust be exceeded then the frontwheels have to be supported on a dolly A...

Page 209: ...berequired for carcarrier equipment NOTICE Towinga vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicleto ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment Tohelp avoid damage i n s t a l la towing dollyand raisethe vehicleuntil adequate clearancei sobtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks t o suspension components whenusingca...

Page 210: ...end of each lower control arm I 1 I Rear Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 88kmh 500Miles 800km Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Vehicle earlier inthis section Also be sure to use the proper hook up for your particular vehicle NOTE The ignitionkey must beOFF to keep the automatic door locks from locking duringtow 5 11 ...

Page 211: ...el lift or carcarrier equipment additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps I NOTICE Do not have your vehicle towed with the front wheels in contact with the ground This will damage the transaxle I f the vehicle must be towed onthe front wheels it cannot be towed more than a total of 500 miles 800 km for the lifetimeof the vehicle 5 12 ...

Page 212: ...amage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequa te clearanceis obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesorJ hooks to suspension components when using carcarrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring 5 13 ...

Page 213: ...f you seeor hearsteam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood Ifyou keep driving when your engineis overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get outof the vehicle until the engineis cool I NOTICE I If ...

Page 214: ...3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or THIRD 3 for automatic transaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to 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 right away If ther...

Page 215: ...CoolingSystem When youdecide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you 11 see 2 4 L Engine 3100 Engine A Coolant SurgeTank with PressureCap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5 16 ...

Page 216: ...lothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down I The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may havea leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 17 ...

Page 217: ...How to Add Coolant to the Coolant SurgeTank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or aboveFULL COLD add a50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL coolantat the coolant surge tank but besurethe cooling system including the coolant surgetank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and s...

Page 218: ... the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean waterand DEX COOL coolant 5 19 ...

Page 219: ...glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 1 1 You can removethe coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolantsurge tank pressure capand upper radiator hose is no longer hot T u r nthe pressure cap slowly about one quarter turnto the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that tostop A hiss means there is ...

Page 220: ...2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Thenfill the coolant surgetank with the proper mixture upto FULL COLD or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening 5 21 ...

Page 221: ...may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD orjust above the small cylinder at the baseof the opening 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight Check the level in the surge tankwhen the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant isn tat the proper level repeatSteps 1to 3 and reinstall the p...

Page 222: ... correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you wantthe vehicle togo 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 goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a tire can...

Page 223: ...g the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpetingfrom the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainernut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it Lift andremove the cover See Compact SpareTire later in this sectionfor more information about the compact spare 5 24 ...

Page 224: ...liftoff the spacer and remove the spare tire Remove the jackand wheel wrench from thetrunk Your vehicle s jackand wheel wrench are stored ina foam tray Remove the band around thejack The tools you ll be usinginclude the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 25 ...

Page 225: ...chto loosen and remove them if your fingersdo not fit into this small area 2 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 3 Position thejack and raise thejack head until itfits firmlyinto the notch in the vehicle s framenearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you 5 26 ...

Page 226: ...hicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even makethe vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury andvehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle L I I n A 4 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the right Raisethe vehicle far enough off the groundso there is enough roomfor the sparetire to fit 5 Remove ...

Page 227: ...wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and causean accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get allthe rustor dirt off...

Page 228: ... wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Replace the wheel nuts I with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub n 9 Lower the vehicleby rotatingthe wheel wrench to the left Lower the jack completely 5 29 ...

Page 229: ...new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m I NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation androtor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification I NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spar...

Page 230: ... someone Store all these in the proper place I I Storethe flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place thetire in the compartment thensecure the adapter extension aluminum wheels only and wing bolt Place the cover and nut on top of the flat tire Store thejack and wheel wrench in the foam tray m H A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension Aluminum E WingNut G Cover H Nut Wheel...

Page 231: ...ipmentcould strike someone Store allthese in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into yourtrunk properly m G 4 Wrench B Jack C Spare Tire D Adapter E WingNut E Cover G Nut 5 32 ...

Page 232: ...u want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you needit again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel andmaybeotherparts of your vehicle Don t ...

Page 233: ...too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your frontwheels If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System you should turn the systemoff See Enhanced Traction...

Page 234: ...able Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6 36 6 36 6 42 6 50 6 51 6 53 6 54 6 56 6 57 6 58 6 59 6 64 6 65 6 65 6 66 6 66 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires AppearanceCare Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts ...

Page 235: ...wantto do someof your own service work you ll want to use the proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much moreabouthow to serviceyour vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ke...

Page 236: ...unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA forbetter vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission...

Page 237: ...ator whether or not his fuel containsMMT General Motors does not recommend the use ofsuchgasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be aEected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs returnto your authorized Pontiac dealerfor service To provide cleanerair all gasolinesin the U...

Page 238: ...tacta major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8W Filling Your Tank A I 9 A CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently ...

Page 239: ... fuel filler door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling While refueling hang the tethered cap over the hook inside the fuel door To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring init if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right 6 6 ...

Page 240: ...ing the Outsideof Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the capback on turn it to the right clockwise until you heara clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction IndicatorLamp in the Index NOTICE If you needa new cap besure to g...

Page 241: ...urface other than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until thefilling is complete Bring thefill nozzle in contact with the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline A CAUTION An electric fanunder thehood can start up and injure you even whenthe engine is not running Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that bu...

Page 242: ...ing sections tellyou how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Then go to the frontof the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle upward ...

Page 243: ...nto the slotin the hood Before closing thehood be sure all the filler caps areon properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hoodprop rod Remove the hood prop rod fromthe slot in the hood andreturn the propto its retainer Then just let the hood down and close it firmly 6 10 ...

Page 244: ...ant Surge Tank E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir H Hydraulic ClutchFluid B Engine OilFill Cap F BrakeFluidReservoir Reservoir If Equipped C EngineOil Dipstick G Windshield Washer I Air Cleaner D Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Fluid Reservoir J Battery If Equipped 6 11 ...

Page 245: ... hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick G WindshieldWasher E AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Reservoir Fluid Dipstick H Air Cleaner E BrakeFluidReservoir I Battery ...

Page 246: ...omes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 2 4 L Engine 6 13 ...

Page 247: ...is located at the rear of the engine The dipstick on the 3100engine is located on the front of the engine behind the fan Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutesto drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil 6 14 ...

Page 248: ...l to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications inthe Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 2 4 L Engine The 2 4Lengine oil fill cap is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment on the engine block 6 15 ...

Page 249: ... forthe Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not useany oil which does notcarry this Starburstsymbol A If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put intoyour engineis American Petroleum Institutecertif...

Page 250: ...container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 I NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If youare in an area where the tempera...

Page 251: ...way maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12500km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle witha fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engineoil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on yourski...

Page 252: ...enance Services in the Index A CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or othersto be burned The 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 be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner isoff a backfire can cause...

Page 253: ...ery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a littledifficult you may chooseto have this doneat your Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sureto follow allthe instructions here or you couldget a false reading ...

Page 254: ...er than 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer Checkingthe Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the With the parking brake applied place the shift lever engine running in PARK P With yourfoot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five...

Page 255: ...he cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn ttake much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overj ZZ I 3 I NOTICE I We recommendyou use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage causedby fluid ...

Page 256: ...evel only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the manual transaxle is cool enough for you torest your fingers on the transaxle case Then follow these steps I manual transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts startinga fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxlefluid 1 ...

Page 257: ...f fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the dipstickby flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick handle downto lock the dipstick in place 3 Push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch link...

Page 258: ...n your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240000km whichever occursfirst if you add only DEX COOL extendedlife coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index J A 50 50mixtureof water and...

Page 259: ...xture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one halfDEX COOL coolantwhich won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t needto add anything else A CAUTION Adding only plain waterto your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or someother liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coo...

Page 260: ...the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE I f you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These canbe harmful Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment 6 27 ...

Page 261: ...he FULLCOLD mark or a little higher I fthe light comeson it means you re low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Warning Light in the Index If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixtureat the surgetank but only whenthe engineis cool A CAUTION L I You canbe burnedif you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot eno...

Page 262: ...rature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When youreplace your thermostat an ACDelco thermostat is recommended When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessaryto regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leakin the system or you hear an...

Page 263: ...What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sureto read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area wherethe temper...

Page 264: ...zing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t useengine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There areonly two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir mightgo down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an...

Page 265: ...ou should add or remove brakefluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system d CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when workis doneonthe brake hydraulic system BRAKE UnitedS t a t e s Canada When your brake fluid...

Page 266: ...ork well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 Using the wrong fluid canbadly damage brake system parts For example just afew drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluidon...

Page 267: ...ied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See CaliperKnuckleMaintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Your rear...

Page 268: ...g up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicleis complex Its many parts have to be of top qualityand work well togetherif the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts ofyour braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you...

Page 269: ...e Jump Starting in the Index Bulb Replacement This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of yourinterior and exterior lamps For bulb sizes see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulbs not listedin this section contact your service department Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index fo...

Page 270: ...g the headlamp bulb do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 2 Remove the attachment bolts of the headlamp support strap 3 Remove thetwo headlamp assembly attachment bolts 6 37 ...

Page 271: ... the mounting bracket 5 Twist the bulb assembly to the left one sixthof a turn and pull out the bulb assembly 6 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the bulb assemblyand headlamphousing 6 38 ...

Page 272: ...2 Using a flat screwdriver remove the screws holding 3 Use a flat screwdriver to release the tabs holding the the bulb assembly socket in place 4 Gently removeand replace thebulbs 5 Reversethis procedure to reassemble the lamp Rear Exterior Lamps A Stopflaillamp B Turn Signal Lamp C Back up Lamp 6 39 ...

Page 273: ...he taillamp lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or droppingit 4 To remove a socket push in thelock tab andturn the socket to the left to pull it out 1 Pull back the trunk trim 2 Remove the four wing bolts which fasten the taillamp lens to the vehicle 5 To remove a bulb gently push in and turnthe bulb to the left 6 40 ...

Page 274: ...the side of the housing to help pryit off the taillamp Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiperarm away from the windshield 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiperarm For the proper type...

Page 275: ...dtires 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 cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such aswhen you hit apothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires cancause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replacethem Ove...

Page 276: ...u can t tellif your tiresare properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve capsback onthe valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000miles 10000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tire...

Page 277: ... tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index P CAUTION Rust or dirton a wheel or on the partsto which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after atime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change awheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this butbe sure to use a scraper ...

Page 278: ...n of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to giv...

Page 279: ...heels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This appliesonly to vehicles soldin the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...

Page 280: ...ng The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can ...

Page 281: ...except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer ifany of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the sameload carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same wayas the one it replaces If you needto replace anyof your wheels wheelbolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment...

Page 282: ...ven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equipment wheel I Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has P195 65R15or P205 55R16 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage yourvehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it foruse on your vehicle and tire size combinat...

Page 283: ...ce Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerousif you breathe their fumes in a closed space When youuse anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sureto follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleanin...

Page 284: ...any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change toa clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always cleana whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding t r i m along stitc...

Page 285: ...water andallow to dry completely Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for CleaningVinyl Use warm water anda clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may haveto do it more than once 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don tget themoff quickly Usea clean cloth and a vinyVleather cleaner Seeyour dealer for this product Clean...

Page 286: ... it may severely weaken them In a crash they Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since theymay have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the insideof the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outsid...

Page 287: ...he bestway to preserveyour vehicle s finishis to keepit clean by washing it often with lukewarm o r cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents ...

Page 288: ...ainted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safefor painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemicalfalloutthat can take theirtoll 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 A...

Page 289: ...aintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts suchas fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris...

Page 290: ...ash Wax Concentrate Cleans and lightly waxes Armor All Protectant Protects leather wood acrylics Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinyl w Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior t r i m door panels Cleaner and floor mats Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water Capture D r y Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils Armor All Cleaner Cleans and shines a variety of surface types 1...

Page 291: ... The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacementparts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if youeverneed to order ...

Page 292: ...protected by a circuit breaker located in the instrument panel fuse block An electrical overload will cause the headlamps to go on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens haveyour headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker anda fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor c...

Page 293: ...e identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow onethat has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuseblocks in your vehicle the instrument panelfuseblock and the e...

Page 294: ...arning Chimes Overhead Lamps MapReading Lamps Glove Box Lamp Trunk Lamp Radio Power Mirrors Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Power Seat Radio Heater Air Conditioning Blower Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Light Control Cruise Control Parking Lamps Taillamps Sidemarker Lamps License Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamp Warning Alarm Cigarette Lighter 6 61 ...

Page 295: ...Remote Keyless Entry Fog Lamps Instrument Cluster Powertrain Computer Park Lock Solenoid Electronic PRNDL Door Locks Fuse AIR BAG HORN INST STOPHAZ PCM DR LK 1 Usage Air Bag Power Horn Service Tool Power Instrument Cluster Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Anti Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Fog Lamps INST LPS Instrument Panel Lights RELAY RR DEF Rear Window Defogger HD...

Page 296: ...mpartment near the battery ABSEVO IGNMOD Usage Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Back up Lamps CanisterPurge Valve EGR Automatic Transmission Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Anti Lock Brakes Conditioning Compressor Park Lock Solenoid Variable Effort Steering Air Anti lock Brake Solenoids Variable Effort Steering Ignition System 6 63 ...

Page 297: ...ti Lock Brakes Variable E f f o r t Steering Ignition Switch Circuits SteeringWheel Controls If Equipped Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls are protected by fuses For service contact your service department Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDELAMPS BULB Back up Lamps 2057 Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps 2057 NA Halogen Headlamps Center High Mounted Stoplamp 912 Low Beam _ 9006 High Beam 9005 Stop ...

Page 298: ...on label on driver s door WheelNutTorque 100 lb ft 140Nnm Tire Pressures Sizes SeeTire Loading Note All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 2 4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code T Firing Order 1 3 4 2 ThermostatTemperature 180 F 82 C Horsepower 150 3100 Engine Specif...

Page 299: ...latinum Plug Windshield Wiper Blades Pin Type Length 19 inches 48 cm Vehicle Dimensions Length Coupe 186 9 inches 474 7 cm Sedan 186 9 inches 474 7 cm Coupe 74 1 inches 188 2cm Width Sedan 74 1 inches 188 2cm Coupe 53 inches 136 0 cm Sedan 53 inches 136 0 cm Coupe 103 4 inches 262 7cm Sedan 103 4 inches 262 7cm Coupe 55 8 inches 141 7cm Sedan 55 8 inches 141 7 cm Coupe 55 3 inches 140 4 cm Sedan 5...

Page 300: ...h NOTES ...

Page 301: ...b NOTES 6 68 ...

Page 302: ...tion 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 ShortTripKity Definition 7 5 Short TripKity Intervals 7 6 Long TripmighwayDefinition 7 6 Long TripMighway Intervals 7 8 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 7 21 Long TripmighwayMaintenance Schedule 7 34 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 36 Part D RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 38 Part E Maintenance Record 7 30Part B OwnerChecks and Servi...

Page 303: ...the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in goodworking condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increasethe level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment...

Page 304: ...ormation See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when It alsoexplains 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 Fluids ...

Page 305: ...r 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 serviceneeds you llknow that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be rep...

Page 306: ...onditions cause engine oil to break downsooner or other commercial application Short TripKity Intervals Every 3 000Miles 5 000 k m Engine Oiland Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles 10000k m Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whicheveroccursfirst Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 OOO km Air CleanerFilter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000Miles 50 000k...

Page 307: ...Engine Oil and Filter Change or every12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50OOO k m Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83OOO k m Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 1 0 ...

Page 308: ...enance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage A good timeto check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Perio...

Page 309: ...pection and Rotation in the Index forproper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 mont...

Page 310: ...dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See f0otnote i 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first I7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional in...

Page 311: ... 45 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService DATE I 1 ACTUAL ISERVICEDBY I MILEAGE DATE 1 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY Lubricatechassiscomponents or every 6 months whicheveroccursfirst b 0Replace air cleaner filter ...

Page 312: ...les 60000 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote Alsosee footnote 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or eve...

Page 313: ...ilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Inspect air cleaner filterif you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote DATE I MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY I DATE I MILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80 000km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months w...

Page 314: ...trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 32 C or higher 51 000 Miles 85000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil and f...

Page 315: ...ichever occurs fist An Emission ControlService I DATE I MILEAGE 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuelcap gasket An Emission Control Service Se...

Page 316: ...trolService 66 000 Miles 110000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService Cl Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000Miles 115000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter o...

Page 317: ... km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Inspecta i rcleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service Seefootnotef DATE I I DATE I MILEAGE 78 000Miles 130000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 m...

Page 318: ...months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs fist 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Alsosee footnote 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Page 319: ...trol Service for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnotes rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 93 000 Miles 155000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or...

Page 320: ...rst An Emission ControlService 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0 Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4LCode Tengine 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission ControlSewice An Emission ControlService 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more ofthese conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain...

Page 321: ...and filter do not require changing Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush andrefill 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 I I cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlService 7 20 ...

Page 322: ...enance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Peri...

Page 323: ...d filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote Also see footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first...

Page 324: ...ts or every 12 months whichever occurs fiist 17 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlSewice 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as ne...

Page 325: ...fist An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions I...

Page 326: ... or every12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlSewice See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis compo...

Page 327: ...tank cap and lines for damage orleaks Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 67 500 Miles 112500 km DATE I Change engineoil and filter or every12months whichever occurs first MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY An Emission ControlSewice 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12months whichever occurs first 1 I I 0 Rotate tires S e e Tire Inspe...

Page 328: ...engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first Lub...

Page 329: ...ee footnote Also see footnote 97 500Miles 162 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 100 000 Miles I66 000 km Inspect spar...

Page 330: ...such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle under anyofthese conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 150 000Miles 240 000 km Cl Drain flush 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...

Page 331: ... oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See W...

Page 332: ...luidlevel add if needed See Manual Transaxle in the Index Check for leaks A fluidloss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected andrepaired if needed Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check thefluid level in the cl...

Page 333: ...t the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If thestarter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service I i CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps b...

Page 334: ...move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make surethereis morn in frontof your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park ona fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine r...

Page 335: ...ge Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build upin the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling Sys...

Page 336: ...y needto haveyour brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicatedby the shaded areason the map followingthis text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletinfor the proper caliper inspection p...

Page 337: ... and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Delco Supreme 1 l Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake FLUIDLUBRICANT equivalentDOT 3 Brake Fluid GM P a r tNo 12377967 or System Hydraulic Clutch No 12345347 or equivalent System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part DOT 3 Brake Fluid Power Steering Superlube GM P a r t Cylinders Multi Pygse Lubricant Key Lock...

Page 338: ... 15 Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Windshield USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi Purgse Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grea...

Page 339: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you shouldretainall maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING r 7 38 ...

Page 340: ...I Maintenance Record 7 39 ...

Page 341: ...Maintenance Record DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I 7 40 ...

Page 342: ...Maintenance Record 7 41 ...

Page 343: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 42 ...

Page 344: ...ares Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute ResolutionProgram 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10 ReportingSafetyDefectstotheUnited States Government 8 11 ReportingSafetyDefectstothe Canadian Government 8 11 ReportingSafetyD...

Page 345: ...ments are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking careof the most important person YOU PONTIACCARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offersa multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience 8 2 ...

Page 346: ...enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfactio...

Page 347: ...y 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 Centrein Oshawaby calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outsideof the United States andCanada call the following numbers as appropriate 0 InMexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800...

Page 348: ... Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner AssistanceInformation booklet for addresses ofGM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember thatyour concern will likely be resolved in the dealemhip using the dealer s facilities equipment...

Page 349: ... free number is staffedby a team of technically trained advisors who are available24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety outof uncertain situationsby providing minorrepair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiacdealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60000km at no expense to you Fuel delivery Keys lockedin ...

Page 350: ...ocation 0 Vehicle model year and color 0 Mileage of vehicle 0 Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursementto an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequencyor type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling...

Page 351: ...km limited warranty and to any 1998Pontiac requiringrepair as a result of product recall or special policy situations For same day service you are entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10miles 16 km If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement fora rental car up to 3O day for up to five days Some state insurance regulations make it...

Page 352: ...ty can assistin arriving ata solution toa disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINEis an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customers...

Page 353: ...tiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ...

Page 354: ...ainly hope you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada please call us 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 8W Ordering Service and Owner Publicationsin Canada Service...

Page 355: ... Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETETHE ORDER FORMSHOWNON THE FOLLOWING PAGEAND MAILTO Helm Incorporated EO Box 07130 D e W MI 4 8 2 0 7 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publicationsare written directly forOwners and int...

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Page 358: ...Appearancecare 6 50 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 57 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 Ashtrays 2 49 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 22 AudioEquipment Adding 2 17 2 18 3 24 6 59 Audio Systems 3 7 Auto DownWindow 2 33 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 31 Automatic Transaxle Park Mechanism Check 7 33 Automatic Door Locks 2 5 AutomaticLightControl 2 43 AutomaticOverdrive 2 23 AutomaticTransaxle 2 16 Startin...

Page 359: ...10 3 15 CDAdapter Kit 3 12 3 15 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 20 Center Console Cupholder 2 49 Center Console Storage Area 2 48 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 39 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 33 CertificationLabel 4 33 Chains Safety 4 38 Chains T i r e 6 49 Changing a Flat Tire 5 23 Check Engine Light 2 62 Check Oil Light 2 66 6 13 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 52 Ch...

Page 360: ...cedure 8 3 Damage Finish 6 56 Damage SheetMetal 6 56 Vinyl 6 52 Climate Control System with Air Conditioning 3 2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 43 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 5 Defogging 3 4 Defrosting 3 4 Dimensions Vehicle 6 66 DolbyBNoiseReduction 3 11 3 14 Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 DoorLocks 2 4 DriverPosition 1 13 Driving Backing Up W...

Page 361: ...ght 2 61 4 9 Active Light 2 60 4 9 Warning Light 2 60 4 9 Exhaust Engine 2 1 1 2 31 2 32 4 29 4 38 Exterior Lamps 2 42 Fabric Cleaning 6 51 FifthGear Manual Transaxle 2 25 Filling a PortableFuel Container 6 5 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 19 FinishCare 6 55 FinishDamage 6 56 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 24 First Gear Manual Transaxle 2 25 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 FlatTire Changing 5 23 Fl...

Page 362: ...aulicClutch 6 24 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 6 24 Hydraulic Clutch SystemCheck 7 3 1 Hydroplaning 4 20 Y Headlamps 2 42 Wiring 6 59 Prop 6 10 Ignition Switch 2 14 IlluminatedEntry 2 45 Inflation Tire 6 42 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 47 Inspections Brakesystem 7 35 Caliperffiuckle Maintenance 7 35 EngineCoolingSystem 7 34 ExhaustSystems 7 34 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 34 Front Wheel Drive Axle ...

Page 363: ...Lights Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 59 4 7 Loading Your Vehicle 4 33 Locks AutomaticDoor 2 5 Cylinders 7 31 Door 2 4 Ignition ColumnLock Check 7 33 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 31 PowerDoor 2 5 Rear Door Security 2 6 Trunk 2 11 Low Coolant Warning Light 2 62 6 28 Lubricants and Fluids 7 36 Lubrication Service Body 7 31 Maintenance Normal Replaeement Parts 6 66 Maintenance Record 7 38 Maintenanc...

Page 364: ...saxle 2 23 OverheatingEngine 5 14 Owner Checksand Services 7 30 Owner Publications Ordering 8 12 Owner Publications Orderingi n Canada 8 11 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 56 Park AutomaticTransaxle 2 21 Shifting Into 2 28 Shifting Outof 2 30 AtNight 2 12 Brake 2 27 Brake Mechanism Check 7 33 Lots 2 13 Over Things That Burn 2 31 WithaTrailer 4 41 YourVehicle 2 30 PassengerPosition 1 21 Passing 4 13 Pass...

Page 365: ...rash 1 52 System Check 7 31 Restraints Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Reverse ManualTransaxle 2 26 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Roadside Assistance 8 6 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 8 Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation Tires safety Belt Extender SafetyBelts Adults Care 5 34 6 43 1 52 l 7 1 13 6 53 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 33 Children 1 35 DriverPosition 1 13 Extender 1 52 How to Wear P...

Page 366: ... 6 1 Serviceand Owner Publications 8 12 Servicehblications 8 12 Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 27 Sheet Metal Damage 6 56 Seats Shift Lever 2 21 2 25 Shiftspeeds 2 26 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle 2 21 Into Park P 2 28 OutofPmk 2 30 Shifting ManualTransaxle 2 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 15 SignalingTurns 2 35 Skidding 4 15 Sound Equipment Adding 2 17 2 18 3 23 6 59 SpareTire Compact...

Page 367: ... 6 56 Compactspare 5 33 Inflation 6 42 Inflation Check 7 30 InspectionandRotation 6 43 Loading 4 33 Pressure 6 42 Temperature 6 47 Traction 6 47 Treadwear 6 47 Uniform Quality Grading 6 46 UsedReplacementWheel 6 49 Wear Indicators 6 45 Wheel Replacement 6 48 When It s Time for New 6 45 TorqueLock 2 29 Torque Wheel Nut 5 30 6 65 From the Front 4 30 4 31 From the Rear 4 32 RecreationalVehicle 4 30 T...

Page 368: ...ntificationNumber 6 58 Loading 4 33 Storage 6 36 Ventilationsystem 3 6 Visor Vanity Mirrors 2 50 Visors Sun 2 50 warning Devices Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warranty Information WasherFluid Windshield WashingYourVehicle Weatherstrips Wheel Alignment NutTorque Replacement Used Replacement Wrench Windows Auto Down LockOutSwitch Power WindshieldWasher Fluid 5 2 2 56 8 10 6 30 6 54 6 54 6 48 5...

Page 369: ...ICK P6 14 COOLANT IJRGE TANK 2 4L ENGINE 7 l6 OIL E I P I C K FUEL HOOD RELEASE P6 9 TIRES P6 42 REMOTEFUELDOOR P6 6 TRUNK RELEASEP2 11 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the backof the owner sm a n u a l 9 12 ...

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