Pontiac 1998 Grand Prix Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Grand Prix

Page 1: ...A 98 owner s manual 7 A 9 I VPONTIiLC WE ARE DRIVING EXCITEMENT ...

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

Page 3: ...n your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in itso the new owner can useit Litho inU S A Part No 10285608B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH NationalInatiMefor AUTOMOTIVE S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French L...

Page 4: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warningsand Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurt youif you wereto ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid o...

Page 5: ...g that can damageyour 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 you read othermanuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 6: ... for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven n UNLOCK Fol FASTEN SEAT BELTS op AIR BAG p These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS 6 TURN PARKING p LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING 1 These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 h ENGINEOIL P...

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Page 8: ... Everyone HereAre QuestionsMany PeopleAsk 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 Seat Passengers 1 35 1 38 1 52 1 65 1 67 1 68 1 68 1 33 RearSafetyBelt ComfortGuidesfor Children and Small Adults Children Built in Child Restraint Option Child Restraint...

Page 9: ...driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t wantto Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever under the front of the seatup usinga twisting motion This will unlock the seat Slidethe seat to where you want it and release the lever T r y to move the seat with your body to be suret...

Page 10: ...de of the driver s seat cushion To move the seat forward or rearward push the switch forward or rearward To raise or lower the seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the fiont portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch up or down 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...t T u r n the knob counterclockwise to decrease lumbar support 4 Way Power Lumbar Driver s Seat If Equipped I If you have this option there will be a toggle switch on the left side of the driver sseatcushion just in front of the reclining seatback lever To increase or decrease lumbar support push the switch forward or rearward To adjust the lumbar support up or down push the switch upor down 1 4 ...

Page 12: ... the seat to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off place the switch in the center position Lift the leverto release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward 1 5 ...

Page 13: ...ld go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the he...

Page 14: ... backof the seat to tilt the seatback forward The whole seat will now slide forward After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks To get out tilt the seatback fully forward A CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward ina sudden stopor crash That could cause injury to the person sitting t...

Page 15: ...can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be ifyou are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo A CAUTION It is extremely dangerousto ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likelyto be s...

Page 16: ...e 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 people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than30 years of safety beltsin vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ri...

Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it upto speed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn tstop 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...I The personkeeps goinguntil stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield r I or the instrument panel F 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...ven if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Ifmy vehiclehas air bags why shouldI have to wear safety belts A Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air ba...

Page 20: ... numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph 65kmlh Safety beltsare for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is onlyfor people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle seethe partof this manual...

Page 21: ...ose andlock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt maylock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt acrossyou more slowly 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to thestrong pelvic bones And you dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body arebest able to takebelt resb aining forces 5 To make the lap part ti...

Page 23: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away fromyour faceand neck but notfalling off your sh...

Page 24: ...o loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...u can beseriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up overyour abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones Thiscould cause serious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you 1 18 ...

Page 26: ... seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t asstrong as shoulderbones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...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 straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 20 ...

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

Page 29: ... fiontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating airbag But even theseairbags mustinflate very quickly if they areto do theirjob and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about thea i r bag system A CAUTION I You can be severelyinjuredor killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air b...

Page 30: ...al air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed forthem Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the parto...

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

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

Page 33: ... parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hotto touch Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated airbags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nordoes it stop people from leaving the vehicle I When anair bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems fo...

Page 34: ... carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle andsoaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if there s no crash You wouldhave to replace theairbags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the car...

Page 35: ...e to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Center Passenger Position i 3 Lap Belt U If your vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in the center position 1 28 ...

Page 36: ...ke the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is 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 ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 29 ...

Page 37: ...lein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside PassengerPositions Lap ShoulderBelt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let t...

Page 38: ... safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder part The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely toslide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abd...

Page 39: ...t very quickly out of the retractor I A CAUTION Youcan be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would moveforward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit againstyourbody To unlatch the belt just pushthe button on the buckle 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cordout frombetween the edge of the seatback...

Page 41: ...stic cord mustbe under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cord must be under the beltand the guide on top 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...either the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in everystatein the United States and in every Canadian provincesays children up to someage must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bagwhen it inflates can be seriously injur...

Page 43: ... small enough for one isalways properly restrained ina child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including supportfor the head and neck Thisis necessary because an infant s neck is weak andits head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settlesinto the restraint so the crash forces canbe distributed across the strongest part ...

Page 44: ...a crash During a crash a babywill becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued I at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110kg force on your arms The babywould be almostimpossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint I 1 ...

Page 45: ...yby children who weigh between22 and 60 pounds 10 and 27 kg and whose heightis between 33 5and 51 inches 850and 1 295 mm and who are capableof sitting upright alone The child should also be at least one year old It is important to use a rear facing infant restraint until the child is about a year old A rear facing restraint gives the infant s head neck and body the support they would need in a cra...

Page 46: ...gh the upper pairof slots A the middle pair of slots B or the lower pair of slots C Which slots shouldI use for my child A With the child seated on the child restraint cushion use the pair of slots that is at or just above the top of the child s shoulders I For the child shown here the harness shouldgo through the middle pairof slots B 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...le s safety belts A CAUTION MAKE SURETHE TOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSIsBELOW THESLOTSTHAT THEHARNESS GOES THROUGH A CHILD WHOSESHOULDERSARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULD BEINJUREDDURING A SUDDENSTOPOR CRASH IF THETOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSISABOVETHE SLOTS DON TUSE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INSTEAD THE CHILD SHOULD SIT ON THE VEHICLE S REGULAR SEAT AND USE THEREGULAR SAFETYBELTS Adjusting theHarness Height ...

Page 48: ...2 If theleft and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastenedtogether separate them 3 If the lap shoulder harness is buckled unlatch it by pushing the buttonon the buckle 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...4 Pull down the seatbackpart of the pad D 5 Select one side of the harness Add some slack to the shoulderpart by pulling up on the lappart You ll keep most of this slack untilyou finish Step 9 1 42 ...

Page 50: ...ness slack back into the slot 7 Twist the harness slightly to remove it from the slot F 8 Move the harness up or down to the correct slot The correct slotis the one that will beat or just above the top of the child s shoulder 1 43 ...

Page 51: ...lipped over 11 Repeat Steps5 through 10forthe othersideo the harness Be sure both sides are adjusted to the same height 12 Movethe pad back against the child restraint seatback Make sure the harness goes throughthe slots inthe pad that match the height adjustment slots beingused 13 Press the upper edgeof the pad againstthe fastener strip 1 44 ...

Page 52: ... child ina sudden stopor crash If a child is the proper sizefor the built in child restraint securethe child using the child restraint s harness But children who are too large for the built in child restraint should sit on the vehicle s regular seat and use the regular safety belts WARNING FAILURETO FOLLOWTHE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONSON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR C...

Page 53: ...d right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together separate them 2 If the lap shoulder harnessis buckled unlatchit by 3 Place the childon the child restraint cushion pushing the button on the buckle 1 46 ...

Page 54: ...the other side of the harness all the way out Keeping the harness pulled all the way out placeit over the child s shoulder 4 Select only one side of the harness P u l lthe lap part of the harness out and place the harness over the child s shoulder If both sidesof the harness are pulled out the lap parts will lock If the lap parts lock let both sidesof the harnessgo back all theway so each side wil...

Page 55: ... freely again Then repeat Steps6 and 7 Be sure tokeep the harness pulled all the way out until you buckleit Once both sidesof the lap shoulder harness are pulled out of the retractor and buckled the harness will lock 8 Now fasten the left and right halvesof the shoulder harness clip together The indicator window H on the clip will show green when the two halves are fastened together The purposeof ...

Page 56: ...properly fastened 9 On both sidesof the harness pull up on the lap part a little to besure it s locked If the harness isn t locked or if it becomes too tight unfasten the harness clip Then unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle and let both sides of the harness goall the way back so they will move freely again Then repeat Steps4 through 8 If the harness stilldoesn t lock don t use...

Page 57: ...ing the clip up or down along the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child s face and neck but not falling off the child s shoulders 1 Unfastenthe shoulder harness clip 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...letit go all the way back 5 Remove the childfiom the child restraint cushion Storing the Built in Child Restraint Always properly store the built in child restraint before using the vehicle s lap belt in the center rear seat position 1 Bucklethe harness and fasten the harness clip 2 Fold the child restraint cushionand leg rest up into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushionfirmly into the...

Page 59: ...ystems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection providedby appropriate restraints What are the different types of add on A Add on child restraintsare available in four basic types When selectinga child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and ...

Page 60: ... center of the vehicle A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to facethe rear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints 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 ...

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Page 62: ... forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to aroundfour years of age Onetype a convertible restraint is designedto be used either as a rear facing infant seator a forward facing child seat ...

Page 63: ...find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet orboth These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance o fpersonal injury Theinstructions that come with the infant or child restraint willshow you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraintinstructions are important so if eith...

Page 64: ...int in thecenter frontseat can be badlyinjured or killed bythe right front passenger air bag if it inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Never secure a child restraint in the center frontseat It s alwaysbetter to securea child restraintin the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the ...

Page 65: ...n If your childrestraint hasa top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask yourPontiac dealer to put it in for you If you want to installan anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap andthat the strap be anchored You ll be using thelap shoulder belt See the earlierpart about the top strap...

Page 66: ...tructions will showyou how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint L 4 Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 1 59 ...

Page 67: ...t Besure to follow the 5 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt backi n t o the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If instructions that came with the child restraint Securethe child in the childrestraint when and as the instructions say you re using a forwk d facing child restmint you may find it helpful to useyour knee to push downon the child restraint as you tighten the be...

Page 68: ...e a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go It sbetter to secure the child restraint in a rear seat I I See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tiltingthe latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on thes...

Page 69: ... it helpful to use yourknee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right frontpasse...

Page 70: ... child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle hasa right frontpassenger air bag always move the seat as far back asit will go before securinga forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on theseat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or a...

Page 71: ...raint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraintas you tighten the belt directionsto be sureit is secure 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 64 ...

Page 72: ...he childcan wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they arerestrained in the rearseat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other in a crash people who are 1 65 ...

Page 73: ... close tothe child s face or 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 ina crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sittingin a rear seatoutsideposition see Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides inthe Index If the child isso small that the shoulder belt is still very cl...

Page 74: ...e under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor fatalinjuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies beltforce to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash Safety BeltExtender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should useit...

Page 75: ... torn or frayed get a new one right away If your vehiclehas the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like tomor frayed safety belts can They may not protect a child in a crash If a harness strapis tomor frayed geta new harness right away Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired orreplaced Theair bag system does...

Page 76: ...Equipped TrUnk Theft ContentTheft Deterrent If Equipped New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Outof PARK P 2 31 2 31 2 32 2 33 2 34 2 40 2 42 2 45 2 52 2 54 2 59 2 60 2 64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou re Parked Power Windows ...

Page 77: ...icle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle withyoung children 2 2 ...

Page 78: ... place If you lose yourkeys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this code If you needa new ignition key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery This service is not available in Canada In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 2...

Page 79: ...ety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever youdrive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Front Door To unlock eitherfront door from outside the vehicle with your key insert it fully into the door key cylinder and turnit toward the front You can lock either front door fromoutside the vehicle with your key by inserting it fully into the do...

Page 80: ...nt Theft Deterrent you can unlock all doors by holding the key cylinder in the unlock position for one second Lockout Deterrent The Lockout Deterrentfeature makes it difficult for you to lock your keys in your vehicle If the driver s door is open while the keys are in the ignition you will not be able to use your power door locks This feature cannot guarantee that you ll never be locked outof your...

Page 81: ... feature is not enabled from the factory To turn the Last Door Closed Locking feature on or off see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK P All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift leveris in PARK P If you prefer to have your doors unlocked automatic...

Page 82: ...and then open the door from the outside Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys openyour door and setthe locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry System If Equipped If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about3feet 1 m up to30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter suppl...

Page 83: ... the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow 0 Check the distance You may be toofar from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehiclesor objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re s...

Page 84: ...runk Release Press thetrunk symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter to open your trunk The transaxle must be in PARK P for this feature to operate Remote Alarm I fEquipped When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter your vehicle s headlamps will flash and the horn will sound This will allow you to attract attention if needed Remote LocWnlock Confirmation If Equip...

Page 85: ...r dealer has coded the new transmitter thelost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location Ifyou have to get closeto your vehic...

Page 86: ... continually changing codefor increased security Normally the receiver in your vehicle will keep track of this changing code Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitter is activated more than 256 times while out of range of the vehicle 0 Loss of synchronization will occur after battery replacement if the transmitter is immediately activated more than16times while outof range of the vehic...

Page 87: ...sureall windows areshut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to itshighest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open themall the way I f you have air outlets onor under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option Remote Trunk ...

Page 88: ...is Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Rememberto keep your valuables outof sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you If you park ina lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if ...

Page 89: ...up to two minutes The system will also cut off the fuel supply preventing the vehicle from being driven Arming with the PowerLock Switch Your alarm system willarm when you use either the power lock switch to lock the doors while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition if you would like to turn off the power door lock switch arming see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index The s...

Page 90: ...rmed Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors The security light will stopflashing to let you know the systemis disarmed If you would like your keyto disarm the alarm system see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Nuisance Alarms If youexperience nuisance alarms alarms which are not caused by the opening ofa door and are not desirable you ...

Page 91: ... brake linings aren tyet broken in Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer duringbreak in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information C With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switchto five positions ACCESSORY A Thisposition lets you use thin...

Page 92: ...river s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition NOTICE If your key seem stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steeringwheel leftand right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch If...

Page 93: ... If your engine won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline T r y pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could...

Page 94: ... could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15seconds repeatthe normal startin...

Page 95: ...low the air cleaner near the coolant reservoir bottle 3 Plug it into a normal grounded110 volt AC outlet I A CAUTION Pluggingthe cord intoan ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty...

Page 96: ...components from improper operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It sthe best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the eng...

Page 97: ...moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle 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 your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your ve...

Page 98: ...t to shift gears asyou gofaster something may be wrong with a transaxlesystem sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when youare driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also usedfor normal driving but it offers more power ...

Page 99: ...ge yourengine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or...

Page 100: ... key from the ignition Besure to replacethe trim cap after use If your vehicle has a column mounted gearshift lever you will now be able to shift your vehicle out of PARK P press the lock cylinder For vehicles with center console mounted gear shift levers the second access slot is located on the upper right hand sideof the console shift panel To use this slot 1 Remove the cap with the words SHIFT ...

Page 101: ...age of accelerator use while you re in the performance shift mode Press the button again to return to normal shifting The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds increasing fuel economy Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal withyour left foot To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal ...

Page 102: ...odo first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sureyour vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground usethe steps...

Page 103: ...ver intoPARK P position set the parking brake like this 0 Move the leverup as far as it willgo 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 2 Remove the keyand take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 0 Pull the lever toward you 2 28 ...

Page 104: ...ith you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle isin PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I r 1 A CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overh...

Page 105: ...ut of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lockdoes occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P ShiftingOut of PARK P Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle ShiftInterlock You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK P wh...

Page 106: ...nd death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris or different Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been I fyou ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it o...

Page 107: ...ne running Another closed in place can be ablizzard See Blizzard in theIndex I A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To...

Page 108: ...wn To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch On four door models the driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Push LOCK OUT again for normal window operat...

Page 109: ... the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place rn SignaVMultifunction Lever I The lever on the left side of the steering column includesyour 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp HighLow Beam WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher Cruise Control If Equipped 2 34 ...

Page 110: ...s faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out andother drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don tgo on at all when you signal a turn checkfor burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index A chime will sound if youleave your turnsignal on for more than3 4 mile 1 2km Headlamp High L...

Page 111: ...o stop the wipers turnthe bandto OFF You can set the wiper speed for a longor short delay between wipes This can be very useful inlight rain or snow Turnthe band to choose the delay time The closer to LOW the shorter the delay Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get n...

Page 112: ...the Index I A CAUTION Cruise Control If Equipped rIn freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid canform ice on the windshield blocking your vision With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds belo...

Page 113: ...limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control A CAUTION If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could bestartled and even l...

Page 114: ...m h faster Theacceleratefeaturewill only work after you set the cruise control speedby pushing theSETbutton Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control 0 Push in theSETbutton until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push theSET button for less than half a second Each time you do this...

Page 115: ...sed Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located on the lower left side of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel They control these systems Headlamps Taillamps ParkingLamps LicenseLamps Sidemarker Lamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights 0 CourtesyLamps 0 FogLamps c Turn the knobto this symbol to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps pf Turnthe knobto this symbol to turn on the par...

Page 116: ...s will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps that come on withyour headlamps willalso come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lampswill go out and your low beam headlamps change to the reduced brightnessof DRL To idle your vehicle...

Page 117: ...sy for you to enter and leave your vehicle at night You can alsoturn these lamps on by turning theinterior lamps dial all the way to theright Illuminated Entry The Illuminated Entry feature will illuminate the interior so thatyou cansee the inside of yourvehicle before you enter at night The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds when you unlockyour doors using the remote keyless entry transmi...

Page 118: ...lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you 0 Turn the ignitionto RUN or ACCESSORY 0 Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry 0 Lock the doors usingthe power door lock switch When any dooris opened exit lighting is canceled The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and will slowlyfade out whenall the doors are closed The interior lamps may stay on for up to25...

Page 119: ...e Use the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off Roof Console Reading Lamps These lamps are partof the roof console They will go on when you open thedoors When the doors are closed push the button nextto each lamp toturnthem on and off The console also contains an open storagebia If your vehiclehas the optionalsunroof you will have reading lampsin front of your sunroof switch Press the b...

Page 120: ...n the options that came with your vehicle The following chart shows the features thatcan be programmed and which options you need to have to program them I Feature Door Driver s Remote Locking Door Lockout Unlock Deterrent Control I 2 I X I x I X I 3 X X X X 4 X X X X Remote Lock Unlock Confirma tion Content Theft Content Theft Arming Disarming X X X 2 45 ...

Page 121: ...n the ignitionkey to LOCK or OFF Remove theMALL PGM fuse from the instrument panel fuseblock Turn the ignition switchto ACCESSORY You will hearone to four chimes depending on vehicle content You can nowprogramyour choices Leaving ProgrammingMode T o get out of programming mode just turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put theMALL PGM fuse back into the instrument panelfuseblock 2 46 ...

Page 122: ...nterior lamps will come on whenever you remove the key from the ignition andstay onfor about 25 seconds or until you lock the doors Mode 4 Both On This combines modes 2 and 3 Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 3 To change the factory setting while in the programming mode do the following 1 Press LOCK on the power lock switch 2 Count the number of chimes you hear ...

Page 123: ...le comes withthis feature set in mode 2 To change the factory setting do the following 1 Press UNLOCK on the power lock switch 2 Count the numberof chimes you hear The number of chimes tellsyou which mode your vehicle is set for You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again 3 Repeat Step2 until you hear the number of chimes Mode 1 Both Off Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on t...

Page 124: ...s will unlock Remote LocWUnlock Confirmation Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode4 TO change the factory setting while in the programming mode do the following 1 Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter 2 Count the numberof chimes you hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for You change the mode by pressing LOCKon your remote keyless en...

Page 125: ...in within five seconds remote keyless entry transmitterto unlock your vehicle e Remote Unlock Confirmation When you use the or open yourtrunk your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode4 To change the factory setting while in the programming mode do the following 1 Turn the parking lamps on then...

Page 126: ...you hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for You change the mode by pressing the horn symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter again 4 Repeat Step 3 until you hear the number of chimes 5 Remove your key from the door key cylinder Mode 1 Power Lock Switch Arming Off that matches the mode you want 0 Your Content Theft Deterrent system will arm when you lockthe do...

Page 127: ...yless entry transmitter The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors orthe Content Theft Deterrent system will not arm Your Content Theft Deterrent system will disarm when you unlockthe doors with your key or your remote keyless entry transmitter Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Inside Daymight Rearvie...

Page 128: ...ear the driver s window on the armrest T u r nthe control to the left to adjust the left mirroror to the right to adjust the right mirror Then move the control in the direction you wantto Convex OutsideMirror Your passenger s side mirroris convex A convex mirror ssurface is curved so you cansee more from the driver s seat A CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther a...

Page 129: ...f the latch The console has cassetteand CD storage anda coinholder The center console also contains two cupholders To access the cupholders pull the cupholder door located just behind the console shift lever The two cupholders will pop up into an upright position Just below the center ashtray is an open storage compartment In front of this you may have a smaller compartment for storing smaller ite...

Page 130: ... your garage door opener follow these instructions 1 Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward Remove the piece of self sticking Velcro 2 Peel the protective backing from the Velcro and pressit firmly to the back of your garage door opener 3 Be sure that the button on your garage door opener is centered abovethe area with raised lines on the compartment door Make sure the button is facing...

Page 131: ...s the button SUNGLASSESSTORAGECOMPARTMENT Your sunglasses storage compartment is the second compartment fkomthe back on the overhead console To open the sunglasses storage compartment press the release latchforward and pull the compartment down to the fullopen position ACCESSORY POWEROUTLET This is located in front of your reading lamps in a small black door Push up on the bottom edge of this door...

Page 132: ...like grocery bags in the net It can help keep themfrom falling over during sharpturns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Lighter The centerfront ashtray is an the instrument panel T o open it pull atthe bottom of the ashtray until it ...

Page 133: ...overheat damaging the lighterand the heating element Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing downthe visors You can also swing them from front to side Visor VanityMirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover Accessory Power Outlet If your vehicle has a center console you have a 12 volt outle...

Page 134: ...hade The switch works only when the ignition orRAP is on See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only You will need to open the sunshade by hand Push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way byitself This is the express open feature To close the sunroof push and hold the...

Page 135: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System K C 2 60 ...

Page 136: ...A Side Window Defogger Vents B Fog Lamp Switch C Instrument Panel Vents D Interior Lamp Control E Exterior Lamp Control E Instrument PanelCluster G Comfort Controls H Audio System I Ashtray J Glove Box IS Trip Computer Driver Information Center 2 61 ...

Page 137: ...States VersionShown Others Similar Your instrument clusteris designed to let you knowat a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically 2 62 ...

Page 138: ... your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one canbe set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done If it can t thenit will be setat zero and a labelmust be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero pressthe RE...

Page 139: ... Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what todo about it Please followthis manual s advice Waiting todo repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warn...

Page 140: ...hen you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The a i rbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you t u r nthe ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light Ifl The charging system light will comeon briefly when you turnon the igniti...

Page 141: ...otice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towedfor service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index I A CAUTION Your brakesystem may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the lightis still on after ...

Page 142: ...e light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System Warning Light 3800 Supercharged EngineOnly 1 The traction control system warning light may come on for the followingreasons TCS OFF 0 0 If you turnthe systemoff by pressing theTCS button located onthe far right hand side of the Driver Information Center the warning light will co...

Page 143: ...s affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on When this warning light ison the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly Low Traction Light LOW TRAC When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid this light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light earlierin this section If...

Page 144: ...event more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run assmoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by y...

Page 145: ...lfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall thefuel cap makingsure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed shouldturnthe lightoff Did you...

Page 146: ... the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostictools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Warning Light If you have a problem w i t h your oil pressure this light may stayon after you start your engine or come on when youare driving This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated The engine coul...

Page 147: ...formance shift button located on the console shift to indicate that your vehicleis in performance shiftingmode See Performance Shifting in the Index Low Oil Level Light LOW OIL LEVEL Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system When the ignition key is turned to ON the LOW OIL LEVEL light will brieflyflash If the light does notflash have it fixed so it will be ready towarn you if th...

Page 148: ... vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage thatshows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer movesinto thered area your engine is too hot That reading means the sar...

Page 149: ...ght This light will come on when your ignitionis on and the fluid container LOW I is low I NOTICE Remember driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could collide with another vehicle Check your washer fluid often and add only the proper fluid See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index Trunk Ajar Warning Light This light will come on if your trunk is no...

Page 150: ...ittle more or less fuelto fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the t a n kwas half full but it actually took a little more or less than halfthe tank s capacity tofill it The gage movesa little when you turn a comeror speed up The gage needle should move no more than 1 8 of a tankunder any driving maneuver Low Fuel Light If your fuel is low a light will comeon and...

Page 151: ... Center If Equipped Your Driver Information Center gives you important safety and maintenance facts When you turn the ignition on all of the driver information center lights up for a few seconds Then it goes to work 2 76 ...

Page 152: ...ht will come on when your ignitionis on and the fluid container is low TRUNK AJAR This light alerts you that your trunk is not fully closed DOOR AJAR If one of your doorsis left ajar a light will appear next to that door on the vehcle outline TRAC SWITCH If your vehicle has the Trac System you will havea disable switchon the far right side of your Driver Information Center Your Trac System is auto...

Page 153: ...Trip Computer If Equipped 3100 and 3800 Engines 2 78 ...

Page 154: ...0FUEL USED 0OIL LIFE 0 AVGECON ORANGE I 3800 Supercharged Engine When youstart your engine the trip computer will display a mode A lighted ovalwill appear tothe left of the mode currentlybeing used 2 79 ...

Page 155: ...l the light appears lit nextto O I L LIFE Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds The oil life percentage should change to 100 RANGE Shows how much farther you can travel with the fuelyou have before refueling LOW WASHERFLUID This light will come on when your ignitionis on and the fluid container is low DOOR AJAR If one of your doors is left ajar a light will appear next to that door on ...

Page 156: ...ld The HUD also shows these lights when they are lit on the instrument panel 0 Turn SignalIndicators 0 High BeamIndicatorSymbol LowFuelSymbol The HUD will display the Check Gage when the following arelit on the instrument panel 0 OilWarningSymbol 0 CoolantTemperatureSymbol 0 ChargingSystemSymbol When you sit straight in your seat the HUD image will appear straight ahead near the frontbumper When t...

Page 157: ...ble position 3 Press the topof the UP DN switch until the HUD image stops moving Then press the bottom of the switch until the image is as lowas possible butin full view 4 Turn theDIM dial down until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off turn the DIM dial all the way down If the sun comes out it becomes cloudy or if you turn on your headlamps you may need to adjust theHUD...

Page 158: ...change the display Care of the Head Up Display I Clean the insideof the windshieldas needed to remove any dirt or filmthat reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To clean the HUD spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe the HUD lens gently then dry it Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit 2 83 ...

Page 159: ... bright Are the windshield andHUD lens clean Your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever have to have a new windshield be sure to get one designed for HUD If you don t theHUDimage may look blurred and out of focus Power Drop Feature Your vehicle is equipped with auxiliary power leads These leads can be used to power aftermarket electrical equipment addedto your vehicle Theyare located on...

Page 160: ...e Clock for AM FMStereo Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FMStereo AM FM Stereo AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped 3 19 3 22 3 24 3 27 3 29 3 30 3 30 3 31 3 32 3 32 3 32 3 32 AM FMStereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Trunk Mounted CD Change...

Page 161: ...r cooler air Mode Knob The rightknobhas several settings to control the direction of airflow MAX T h i s setting recirculates much of the a i rinside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below38 F 3 3 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperatur...

Page 162: ...compressor in MAX or DEFROST because it will alreadybe running in these modes Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot insideair escape This reduces the time for the vehicle to cool down For quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob allthe way in the blue area If this setting is used for long periodsof time theair in your vehicle may become...

Page 163: ...n off to direct outside airthrough your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settingsfor clearing the front and side windows To defiost the windows quickly use DEFROSTwith the temperature knob all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean useDEFOG Air Condition...

Page 164: ...r position to maintain your desired comfort As the cabinwarms up orthe SUR load increases the system could switch to air deliveredto the individual tothe windshield and the floor Defog mode Automatic Control For the most efficient operation you should set the system temperature and press AUTO The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable The air conditionin...

Page 165: ...is not in AUTO The display will show the fan speed by illuminating a maximum of seven fan bars Mode Button The center panel has several settings to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO The indicator light on the button will glow when the button is pressed To access the various modes available continue to press the MODE button until the desired mode appears on the display...

Page 166: ...loor ducts and the side window vents The air conditioning compressor willrun automatically in this setting unless the outside temperatureis below 38 F 3 3 C Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot insideairescape This reduces the time for the vehicle to cool down For quick cool down on very hot days use RECIRC If this setting is used for long periodsof time theair...

Page 167: ... when little heating or cooling is needed useUPPER with theA C button off to direct outside airthrough your vehicle Your vehicle alsohas the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settingsfor clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEE To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean use DEFOG Ad...

Page 168: ... highest speed for a few seconds before driving off This helps clearthe intake ductsof snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects Thishelps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Rear Window Defogger Your comfort control system has a button to operate your rear window defogger The electroniccomfort contr...

Page 169: ...stem has been designed to operate easily and give years of listeningpleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself withit first Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and howto operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Press SET Within five seconds pressan...

Page 170: ...adio on Playing the Radio PWR VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To turn the radio on and to increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume and to turn the radio off RCL Press this knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will ap...

Page 171: ... Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting theSpeakers BALANCE Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the soundto the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Playing the Radio POWER VOL Press this knob toturn the system on and off To increase volume turn th...

Page 172: ...crease or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy youmay want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn this knob to movethe sound to the front or rear speakers The middle positio...

Page 173: ...tion arrow blinks during PREV or SEEKoperation Press PREV or theSEEKdown arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape If you hold the button the player will continue moving forward through the tape Your tape must have at least three secondsof silence between each selection for NE...

Page 174: ...ssed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes butyou should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was ...

Page 175: ...ose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press theup or down arrowto 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 set up to 18 stations sixAM six F M 1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto select the band 3 Tune in the desired statio...

Page 176: ...ying The tape player automatically begins playingthe other sidewhen it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play becauseof an error 0 E10 The tapeis tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do...

Page 177: ...s during REV operation by using SEEK orTUNE 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 SEEKor TUNE AM FM Press thisbutton to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPEPLAX Press this button to ch...

Page 178: ...y will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped Playingthe Radio POWER VOL Press thisknob to turnthe system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RE...

Page 179: ...TREBLE Slidethe leverto the rightor left to increase or decrease treble If a stationis weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightlyso 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 lightlyso it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or...

Page 180: ...l continue moving forward through the disc RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and holdthis button to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 6 Press and holdthis button to qu...

Page 181: ...Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrowto go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you returnto your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations sixAM six F M 1 and six FMZ Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto select the band 3 Tune in the ...

Page 182: ...gh roador if it s very hot the disc may not play and E error anda number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that 0 The disc is upside down 0 It is dirty scratched or wet The airis very humid Ifso wait about an hour and If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can tbe corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number writeit down and pro...

Page 183: ...e radio off Trunk MountedCD Changer If Equipped With the optional compactdisc changer youcan play up to 12discs continuously Normal size discs may be played usingthe trays suppliedin the magazine The small discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed trays You must fist load the magazine with discs before you can playa compact disc Eachof the 12trays holdsone disc Press the button on the ...

Page 184: ...ay an error has occurred andthe compact disc temporarily cannot play The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer the following conditions may have caused the error 0 The road is too rough The disc should play when the 0 The disc is dirty scratchedor wet The disc is label side up If so lo...

Page 185: ... be displayed to help you find the correct passage F W D 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track As the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find thecorrectpassage RECALL Press this button to see what trackis currently playing PressRECALL again withinfive seconds to see how long the track has been playing EL TM will appearon the display whenin elapsed time ...

Page 186: ... allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any threeor four digit number from 000to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the radiooff Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the di...

Page 187: ...o enter the correct code before INOP appears 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 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignitionto ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and4 buttons together Hold them down until SECshows onthe display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appearon the display 5 P...

Page 188: ...her radio button to turn on the sound SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance to the next selection with the up arrow and goto the previous selection with the down arrow PRESET Press this button to play a stationyou have programmed on the radio preset but...

Page 189: ...e loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile tel...

Page 190: ...e hubsof the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM P a r t No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette itisnormal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as broken To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the foll...

Page 191: ...f the mast is badly bent as it mightbe by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while tobe sure the mast is still tightened to the rear quarter panel Backglass Antenna If Equipped Your AM FMantenna is integratedwith your rear window defogger locatedin the rear window Besure that the inside surfaceof the rear window is not scratched and that the lineson the glass are notdamaged If the...

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Page 194: ...on driving 4 2 4 3 4 6 4 6 4 12 4 14 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 19 4 22 4 23 4 25 4 25 4 27 4 31 4 33 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Highway Hypnosis Hill andMountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4 1 ...

Page 195: ...ble of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call readin...

Page 196: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for 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 a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem T...

Page 197: ...r countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers inthe United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of ma...

Page 198: ...l 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 driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the personhad not been drinking A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand ju...

Page 199: ...econdsor more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a pat So do alcohol drugsand frustration But evenin 314 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the sur...

Page 200: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstillhave some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti 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 you start your engine or when ...

Page 201: ...sis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can changethe brake pressure faster than any driver could The computeris programmed to make the mostof availabletire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and cont...

Page 202: ...on Control System With 3800 Supercharged Engine Your vehicle hasa traction control system that limitswheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only ifit senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin LOW TRAC This light ...

Page 203: ...he system on But you can turn the traction control systemoff if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud iceor snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the systemoff press theTCS button on the far right end of the trip computer The traction control system warning light will come on and stayon If the system is limiting wheel spin when you...

Page 204: ... The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high asthe shift lever position you ve chosen so you should usethe lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle in the Index 1 This warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with the TRAC OFF system See Enhanced Traction System Warning Ligh...

Page 205: ...ause the engine stops or the systemis not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Variable Effort Steering Option This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph 32 km h Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel Steering Tips Driving onCurves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed...

Page 206: ...slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before youenter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steerifig can be more ef...

Page 207: ... defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find that your rightwheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving LEFT APPROX WARTER TURN edge of pamd wrfsco If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement recovery shouldbe fairly easy Easeoff the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steerso th...

Page 208: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the laneor a double solid line evenif the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too closeto the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you wo...

Page 209: ...ion don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But sk...

Page 210: ...ontrol more limited While drivingon a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting toa lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicleis skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the roadto make a ...

Page 211: ...y may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can takea second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into ...

Page 212: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can 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...

Page 213: ...o avoid puddles But if you can t t r yto slow down before you hit them A CAUTION Wet brakescan cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brakepedal lightly until your brakes worknormally 4 20 ...

Page 214: ...ng usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fastrule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down whenit is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of y...

Page 215: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move ch...

Page 216: ...o the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary T r y to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you areon the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn ...

Page 217: ... done before starting out O fcourse 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 reservoirfull Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are theyin good shape Fuel EngineOil Other Fluids Have...

Page 218: ...ve the road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo 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 pulloff the road into a r...

Page 219: ... with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a h i l l You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you godownhill e e e e Know how to go uphill You may want toshift down to a lower gear The lower gears help coo...

Page 220: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid 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 27 ...

Page 221: ...tofall T r y to avoid drivingon wet ice untilsalt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Traction System or Traction Control System keep thesystem on It will improve your ability to acceleratewhen driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has this system you ll want to slow down and adjust yo...

Page 222: ...appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch ofice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If you are stopped by heavy snow you could ...

Page 223: ... exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome youand kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around the baseof your vehicle especially any that isblockingyour exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a litt...

Page 224: ...you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADING INFORMATION A OCCUPANTS MAX LOADING GVWRSAME 1 1 r U IT ADD 28KPA 4LBS Manualfor tire pressure needed at h i m l H 1 0 0 mph or higherspeeds where legal k r nrlrlitinnaltira inlnrmo inn Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The...

Page 225: ...GVWR for your vehicleor the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either thefront or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don tcarry more than 167 pounds 75kg in your trunk Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or eitherthe maximumfront or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control ...

Page 226: ...I If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may alsodamage yourvehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps inthis section ...

Page 227: ...y different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you llbe driving A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police 0 0 0 a Consider usinga sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t towa trailer at all during thefirst 1 O O O miles 1 600 km your new vehi...

Page 228: ... 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total or grossweight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry init and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongu...

Page 229: ...r vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitchesto them Use onlya frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holesin the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t sealthem deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust ...

Page 230: ...nd trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakesare working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a t...

Page 231: ...operly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanesor stop When towing a trailer the green mows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still ...

Page 232: ... of DRIVE D Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could startto move Peoplecan be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever 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 ...

Page 233: ...ng a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drivebelts cooling system and brake adjustment Eachof these is covered inthis manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before youstart your trip Check...

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Page 236: ...out some problems that can occuron the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other WarningDevices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 26 5 27 5 37 5 38 If A Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 237: ... your fiont and rear t u r n signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position yourkey is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on yourturn signals and brake lamps won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the sideof the road about300 f...

Page 238: ...ntain enoughelectricity to I f you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying tostart your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work andit could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative...

Page 239: ...will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio I NOTICE r If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 1 CAU ION An electric fan can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 4 Find the positive and negative terminals on each ...

Page 240: ...nough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler 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 explosivegas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flus...

Page 241: ...sitive and negative will go to negative or a metal enginepart Don t connect positive to negative or you llget a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 1 Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keepyour handsaway from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remo...

Page 242: ... Z go to the dead battery I It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connectionisjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 11 Try t...

Page 243: ...e has been changed or modified since it was factory newby adding aftermarketitems like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before youdo anything turn onthe hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make modeland...

Page 244: ... To help avoidinjury toyou or others Never let passengersride in a vehicle that is Never towfaster thansafe or posted speeds Never tow with damagedparts not fully secured Never getunder your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure the vehicle on each side with separatesafety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed 5 9 ...

Page 245: ...d suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition turned to the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clampedin a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should bein PARK P and the parking brake released Don t haveyour vehicle towedon the front wheels unlessyou must I...

Page 246: ...Front Towing 1 These slots are to be used I NOTICE When attaching T hooks to the shipping slots in the frame rail attach them inside of the frame t avoid damage to the frame orfrontfascia 5 11 ...

Page 247: ...ehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and orwheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension componentswhen using carcarrier equipment Always useT hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm NOTI...

Page 248: ...or thelifetime of the vehicle NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or the rear bumper fascia will be damaged Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment...

Page 249: ... T hook chains to the T hook slots in the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to cm carrier equipment Please take care not to damage speed sensor wires or brake hoses when attaching chains and T hooks 5 14 ...

Page 250: ... of three cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significantloss in powerand engine performance The low coolant light may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode shouldbe avoided NOTICE Afte...

Page 251: ...steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open thehood If you keep drivingwhen your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catchfire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool 5 16 ...

Page 252: ...our heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift tothe highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 03 or DRIVE D If you nolonger 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 candrive normally If the warning continues p...

Page 253: ...oling System When you decide it ssafe to lift thehood here s what you ll see 3100 Engine 3800 and 3800 Supercharged Engine A Coolant RecoveryTank B Electric Engine CoolingFans C Radiator Pressure Cap 5 18 ...

Page 254: ... don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above theCOLD mark on the overflow hose in the coolant recovery tank To check the coolant level remove the cap on the coolant recovery tank Check to make sure that the coolant level is up to the COLD fill level on the hose attached to the cap If it isn t you may havea leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator wate...

Page 255: ...s should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean wuter preferably distilled andDEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Adding only plain water to your cooling system...

Page 256: ...ine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engineparts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can t r y You can add the proper coolant mixture directlyto the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do ...

Page 257: ... high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling systemand radiator pressurecap to cool if you ever haveto turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE Your enginehas a specific radiator fillprocedure Failure to followthis procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 5 22 ...

Page 258: ... Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you heara hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressurecap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot e...

Page 259: ...re isone bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing C 4 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant comingfrom an air bleed valve closethe valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spil...

Page 260: ...tart the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 25 ...

Page 261: ... blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedaland grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently braketo a stop well out of the tr k lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require...

Page 262: ... be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway fromthe one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The ...

Page 263: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Then lift and remove the cover Remove the spare tire 5 28 ...

Page 264: ...C Turn the nutholding thejack to the left and remove it Then removethe jackand wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protectodguide B and wheel wrench C 5 29 ...

Page 265: ...til it comes off Be careful the edges may besharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remove them using the wheel wrench Removingthe Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn thejack handle to the rightto raise thejack lift head a few inches 5 30 ...

Page 266: ...tion put jack lift about 6 inches 15 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel openingor between the two bolts as shown For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about5 5 inches 14 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off set as shown Put the compact spare tire near you 5 31 ...

Page 267: ...icle with thejack improperly positioned can damage thevehicle and even make thevehicle fall T ohelp avoid personal injury andvehicle damage besure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Raise the vehicleby turning thejack handle to the right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle Removeall wheel nuts and take...

Page 268: ...r dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper orwire brushlater ifyou need to to get all the rustor dirt off hCAUTION Never use oil or grease onstuds or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheelcould fall off causing a serious accident 5 Replace the wheelnuts with the rounded end of...

Page 269: ...rrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to anaccident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can andhave the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100lb ft 140Nom 5 34 ...

Page 270: ...INOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on yourcompact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage thecover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools A CAUTION Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause iqjury In a sudden stop orcollision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you...

Page 271: ...todguide back in the foam holder Store the cover as far forward as possible Storingthe Spare Tireand Tools I A CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire w...

Page 272: ...our sparetire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65mph 105km h for distances up to 3 000miles 5 000km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you 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 I I...

Page 273: ...k In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking canhelp you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution I A CAUTION Ifyou let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could beinjured And the transaxle or other partsof the vehiclecan overheat That could cause an engine compartmen...

Page 274: ...en the too fast while shifting your transaxle back and SECOND 2 spinning the wheels as littleaspossible vehicle aswell asthe tires If you spin the wheels and forth between REVERSE R and FIRST 1 or the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If For information about using tire chainson your vehicle that doesn t get you out after a f...

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Page 276: ...g Things Under the Hood Engine Oil A i r Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 44 6 52 6 53 6 55 6 56 6 57 6 59 6 60 6 61 6 61 6 62 6 68 6 70 6 70 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of the Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness Cleaning the Outside of Your ...

Page 277: ... you wantto do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper PontiacServiceManual It tells you much more about how to service yourvehicle than this manual can To order the proper servicemanual 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 shou...

Page 278: ...noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outsideof your vehicle Fuel The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number VIN showsthe code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the topleft of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3100 engine VINCode M o r 3800 engine VIN CodeK use re...

Page 279: ... Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label itis designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If suchfuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may beaffected The malfunction indicator lamp on your inst...

Page 280: ... use it It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and alsodamage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United Statesor Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costlyrepairs caused by u...

Page 281: ... very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials awayfrom gasoline While refueling hang the capby the tetherfrom the pin on the fueldoor To remove the cap turn it slowlyto the left counterclockwise The cap has aspring in it if you let go of the captoo soon it will spring back to the right 6 6 ...

Page 282: ... Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it clockwise until you heara clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed This would allow fuelto evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction IndicatorLamp in the Index NOTICE I f you need a new cap besure toget th...

Page 283: ...efill nozzle in contactwith the 1 inside of the fill openingbeforeoperating the nozzle Contact shouldbe maintained 1 untilthe filling is complete 0 Don t smoke while pumping gasoline i Checking Things Under the Hood A CAUTION I An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even whenthe engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan Things that b...

Page 284: ...Hood Release ITo open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located at the lower left sideof the vehicle near the parking brake 6 9 ...

Page 285: ...you ll see n A WindshieldWasher Fluid B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Fill Cap E EngineOilDipstick G Automatic Transaxle Dipstick H Brake Fluid Reservoir I Engine Coolant Reservoir J Air Cleaner 6 10 ...

Page 286: ...you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid D Power Steering G Automatic Transaxle Dipstick B Battery Fluid Reservoir H Brake Fluid Reservoir C Radiator Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick I EngineCoolantReservoir E Engine Oil Fill Cap J Air Cleaner 6 11 ...

Page 287: ...dengine you ll see D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Dipstick F EngineOilFill Cap G Automatic Transaxle Dipstick H Brake Fluid Reservoir I Engine Coolant Reservoir J AirCleaner A WindshieldWasher Fluid B Battery C Radiator Fill Cap 6 12 ...

Page 288: ...onditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass All of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 Supercharged engine Engine Oil LOW OIL LEVEL If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on i...

Page 289: ...give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down andcheck the level 3100Engine 6 14 ...

Page 290: ...per operating range your engine could be damaged 3800 Engine When to Add Engine Oil If the oilis at or below the upper mark then you ll need to addat least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index 3100 Engine 6 15 ...

Page 291: ...bol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol v i f If you change your own oil be sure you useoil 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 into your engineis American Petroleum Institute certifiel for gasoline engines ...

Page 292: ...ntainer show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 20W 50 I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING SELECTTHE LOWEST I SAE VlSCOSlTT GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE HOT WEATHER SYMBOL I SAE3 w 3 0 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW 50OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3100 Engine 6 17 ...

Page 293: ...e your nextoil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on anoil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW 50 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 coveredby your warranty GM Goodwrench ...

Page 294: ...set yourCHANGE OIL SOON light after anoil change turnthe key to ON without the engine running and pump the accelerator three times within five seconds What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and cou even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a g...

Page 295: ...eplace theairfilter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index I A CAUTION Operatingthe enginewith the air cleaner off can cause youor others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drivewith it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off I NOTICE If th...

Page 296: ...l Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running A CAUTION If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engineis hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow outof the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 Clean the area aroundthe oil fill plug before 2 Remove the oil fill plug usinga 3 16 inch 3 The oi...

Page 297: ...ry service If you do not useyour 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 little difficult you may choose to havethis done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false readi...

Page 298: ...2 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer Checkingthe Fluid Level Park your vehicle ona level place Keep the With the parking brake applied place the shift lever engine running in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pa...

Page 299: ... the engine follow these steps 3100 Engine 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine 1 The transaxle fluid dipstick handleis the redloop near the backof the engine Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 6 24 ...

Page 300: ...pullit back out again 3100Engine 3800or 3800SuperchargedEngine 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluidlevel mustbe in the cross hatched area 4 Ifthe fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick backin all the way 6 25 ...

Page 301: ... adding fluid recheck the fluid levelas described 4 When the correctfluid level is obtained push the under How to Check earlier in this section dipstick backin a l l the way Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolantis designed to remainin your vehiclefor 5 years or150 000miles 240000 km whichever occursfirst if you add only DEX COOL exten...

Page 302: ...of one half clean water preferably distilled and one halfDEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t needto add anything else L I A C A U T I O N I I Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the pro...

Page 303: ...arts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant i When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be u...

Page 304: ...iquids toblow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index 1 CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coola...

Page 305: ...n the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat aGM thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid The power steer...

Page 306: ...the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the topof the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should beat the C mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring ...

Page 307: ... seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area wherethe temperature may fallbelow freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid A Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tankis full 6 32 ...

Page 308: ...olant antifreeze in your windshieldwasher It can damage your washersystem and paint Fill your washer fluid tank only Brakes Brake Fluid P Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The fxst is that the brake fluid goes down toan acceptable level during normal brake lining wear W...

Page 309: ...d Add brake fluid only whenwork is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What toAdd When youdo need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supremell GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and ...

Page 310: ...wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The soundmay come andgo or be heardall the timeyour vehicle is moving except whenyou are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound me...

Page 311: ...placing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace partsof your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get n...

Page 312: ...ur dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement In this section you ll find directions for changing the bulbs on your vehicle See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch thebulb Yo...

Page 313: ...Be carefulto avoid scratching or chipping the paint onthe vehicle while removing 4 Lift the plastictab on the electrical connector and pull the connector 5 Turn the lamp socket ring a quarter of a turn counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly ...

Page 314: ...il 8 Turn the lamp socket ring a quarter of a turn clockwise to place it back into the headlamp assembly replace the connector 9 Lift the plastictab on the electrical connector and 10 Carefully replace the headlamp assembly Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while replacing the assembly 11 Replace the two bolts on the top of the 12 Close the hood headlamp assembly ...

Page 315: ...e replacing turn counterclockwise to remove 4 Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket a quarter of a A 5 Remove the bulb from the socket 6 Place thenew bulb into the socket 7 Turn the bulb socket a quarter of a turn clockwise 8 Carefully replace the headlamp assembly Be to replace it careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while replacing 9 Replace thetwo bolts on the top of...

Page 316: ...ent by squeezing the ends and pulling down 3 Remove the bulb by turning it a quarter of a 4 Place the new bulbinto the bulb socket 5 T u r nthe bulb a quarter of a turn clockwise to 6 Closethe trunk t u r ncounterclockwise replace Replace the vent you removed earlier 6 41 ...

Page 317: ...nvenience nethook attachment 3 Pull the trunk trim carpeting back from the rearof 4 Remove the upper trunk trimhook and the two the trunk plastic wing nuts from the taillamp 5 Carefdly remove the taillampassembly Be carefid to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle 6 42 ...

Page 318: ...e the bulb 8 Place the new bulbinto the socket 9 Turn the lamp socket a quarter of a turn clockwise 10 Carefully replace the taillamp assembly Be careful 11 Reverse Steps 1through 4 12 Close the rear compartment to replaceit to avoid scratchingor chipping the vehicle paint 6 43 ...

Page 319: ...the wiperarm wiper arm Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever havequestions about your tire w a r r a n t y and where toobtain service see your PontiacWarranty booklet for details 1 A CAUTION 3 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheatingas a result of too much friction You cou...

Page 320: ...e more likely to be Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or drivenno more than 1mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyonetell youthat underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not Ifyour tires don t h...

Page 321: ...d Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000miles 10 000to 13 000km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purposeof regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires onthe vehicle...

Page 322: ...a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index I I When It s Time forNew Tires I One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining YOUneed a new tire if any of the following statements are true 0 0 0 0 0 You can se...

Page 323: ...h those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial andbias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could havea crash Using tires of different sizes...

Page 324: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use howev...

Page 325: ... wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smoothroad your wheels may...

Page 326: ...earing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information A CAUTION Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If y...

Page 327: ...ufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chainscontactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down u n t i l it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle So...

Page 328: ...a If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Vacuum and brushthe area to remove any loosedirt Always cleana whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the conta...

Page 329: ...his product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soapor saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not useheat to dry For stubborn stains usea leather cleaner See your dealer for this product 0 Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive 0 Soiledor stained leather should be cleaned cleaners furniturepolish or shoe polishon le...

Page 330: ... child restraint harness only with mild soapand lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM P a r tNo 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be ...

Page 331: ... t washyour vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soapsor chemical detergents Use liquid hand dishor 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 that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not all...

Page 332: ...s abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brusheson them becauseyou could damage the surface Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicleas soon as possible If necessary use non abrasiv...

Page 333: ...t metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop intoa major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up material...

Page 334: ... of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched i...

Page 335: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 60 ...

Page 336: ...ver need to order parts On this label is This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration yourVIN themodeldesignation 0...

Page 337: ...r vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems Look at the silver colored bandinside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace thefuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Spare fuses are locate...

Page 338: ... breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses arein a fuse block located insideof the glove box behind a small bin on the right side To open pull on the plastic strapand pull the cover out The fuse block is inside On the back edge ofthis cover isa fuse puller and a fuse usage chart T o use the fuse puller placethe wide end of the...

Page 339: ...79 Description Circuit Breaker HEADLAMP Headlamps SEAT Power Seat Power Lumbar PWR WDO Power Windows Fuse Description MALL PGM Mall Module Program MALL Mall Module Fuse WIPER STR WHL STR WHL CTRL SUNROOF RADIO PWR LOCK HSEATLUM R DEFOG RAP HAZARD PWR MIR HVAC HI CIG LTR INT LAMP STOP LAMP Description Wipers Steering Wheel Illumination Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Radio Antenna Mall Module Power ...

Page 340: ...play Brake Transaxle ShiftInterlock Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Turn Signal AirBag Anti Lock Brakes PRNDL Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Power Drop Ignition Blower Control HVAC Rear Defog HVAC Driver Information Center Daytime Running Lamps Heated Seats Canister Vent Solenoid Daytime Running Lamps Some fuses are in a fuse block on the passenger s side of the engine compartment Pull off the ...

Page 341: ...UMP SUPERCHARGER NEL PUMP SPEED 0 ION MODULE 0 0 ION MAIN 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fuse Description Fuse Description COOLFAN 2 Cool Fan 2 COOL FAN 1 CoolFan1 BAm MAIN 2 Battery Main2 IGN MAIN 2 Ign Main 2 IGNMAIN 1 Ign Main 1 B ULP T r u n kRelease HEADLAMPS Headlamps BATT MAIN 1 Ban Main 1 Back up Lamps 6 66 ...

Page 342: ...able Lamps SpareFuse SpareFuse SpareFuse SpareFuse SpareFuse Fog Lamps SpareFuse SpareFuse Fuse SPARE RADIO HORN ALT SENSE Diode AC DIODE Relay RELAY COOL FAN SERIES RELAY FUEL PUMP ONLY SUPERCHARGER FUEL PUMP SPEED RELAY COOL FAN2 RELAY A C CLUTCH RELAY COOL FAN 1 IGN MAIN RELAY HORN RELAY FOGLP Description SpareFuse Radio Keyless Entry Theft Shock Sensor Trip Computer HVAC Module ABS Module Secu...

Page 343: ...or auxiliary coolel morefluid m y be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3100 CodeM 11 quarts 10 42L 3800 Code K 12 3 quarts 11 65L 3800 Supercharged Code 1 12 3 quarts 11 65L Refrigerant R l34a Engine Crankcase Oil Change with Filter Change AirConditioning 1 9lbs 0 85 kg 3100 Code M 4 5 quarts 4 2L 3800 Code K 4 5quarts 4 2L Fuel Tank 18gallons 68 L 3800Supercharged Code 1 4 5quarts 4 2 L S...

Page 344: ...5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195O F 91O C Horsepower 195 3800 Supercharged Code1 Engine Specifications Type V6 Displacement 231 CID 3 8L L67 FiringOrder 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 9l0C Horsepower 240 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 110 5inches 280 7cm TreadWidth Front 61 7 inches 156 8 cm Rear 61 1 inches 155 2 cm Overall Length 196 5 inches 499 1 cm Overall Height 54 7 inches 1 39 cm...

Page 345: ...lugs 3100 Code M AC Vpe 41 940 Gap 0 060inches 1 52 cm 3800 Code K AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060inches 1 52cm 3800 Supercharged Code 1 AC Q p e 41 921 or NGK 5 p e PTR4B 15 Gap 0 060inches 1 52cm Wiper Blades v p e Hook Length 20inches 50 8 cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant besurethe prope...

Page 346: ...ability and emission control performance 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 4 7 5 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How this Section is Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Maintenance Schedule 7 14 Part B OwnerChecks and Services 7 18 Part C PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 I9 Part D RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 20 P a r tE Maintenance Record 7 1 ...

Page 347: ...e important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment andto keep your vehicle in good condition please maindn your vehicle properly How This Sectionis Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part A Sc...

Page 348: ...our 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 Fluidsand Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have ...

Page 349: ...If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells youthe maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Ma...

Page 350: ...t the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle hasan Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between3 000miles 5 OOO km and 7 500miles 12 500km sinceyour last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than7 500 miles 12500km or 12months wi...

Page 351: ...e Oil in the Index An Emission ControlService See footnote necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Inspect aircleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engineoil and filterare cha...

Page 352: ...ssion ControlService for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs fist See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlService See footnote 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0 Check OilLife Monitor If engineoil and filter are change...

Page 353: ...ional information See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper 50 000 Miles 83000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy citytraffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain 90 F 32 C or higher When doing frequent trailer towing Uses s...

Page 354: ...ngine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission ControlService See footnote For supercharged enginesonly Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlSewice See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pr...

Page 355: ...ootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper DATE 1 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil andfilter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission ControlService Seefootnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filterif necessar...

Page 356: ...e Index An Emission ControlService See footnote An Emission ControlService for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 0 For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlService See footnote f rotation pattern and a...

Page 357: ...nspect spark plug wires An Emission ControlService 0Replace spark plugs An Emission ControlService 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi po...

Page 358: ...ling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlSewice I DATE I MILEAGE 7 13 ...

Page 359: ...ne 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 mixtureif necessary See Engine Coohnt in the Indexfor further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Wi...

Page 360: ...d have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appearworn or damaged or that streak or miss areas ofthe windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A flui...

Page 361: ...al and be ready toturnoff the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work onlyin PARK P orNEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It shouldbe parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary...

Page 362: ...xle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With theenginerunning shift to PARK P Then release allbrakes Underbody FlushingService At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas w...

Page 363: ...ms holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumesinto the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect a l lpipes fittings and clamps replaceas needed Clean the outsideof the radiator andairconditioning c...

Page 364: ... Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1pint 1050017 1 quart o r equivalent DEXRONw I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid USAGE Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger Windshield Washer Solvent Chassis Lubrication Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Anchor and Pivots spring Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi Pu ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equiv...

Page 365: ...d who performed the service the following record pages Also you shouldretain all in theboxes provided afterthe maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and is a convenient place to store them I i Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 20 ...

Page 366: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCEPERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 21 ...

Page 367: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 22 ...

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

Page 369: ...ts are designed to make yourealize that Pontiac recognizes you asa valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offersa multitude of benefits that cangive you safety security comfort and convenience 8 2 ...

Page 370: ...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 andour services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world CustomerSatisfactionP...

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

Page 372: ...008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to yourW a r r a n t y and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember t h a tyour concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer sfacilities eq...

Page 373: ...numberis staffed by a team of technically trainedadvisors who are available24 hours a day 365days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicleto the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60000km at no expense to you a Fueldelivery a Keys locked in v...

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

Page 375: ...0km limited warranty andto any 1998 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or special policy situations For same dayservice 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 stateinsurance regulations make it...

Page 376: ... can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to custome...

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

Page 378: ...tainly hope you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada pleasecall 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 L1H8W Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Servic...

Page 379: ...rvice Bulletinsgive technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructionsto assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETETHE ORDER FORM SHOWNON THE FOLLOWINGPAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated RO Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publicationsare written directly for Owners and intende...

Page 380: ...U S A please writeto the above address for quotation p CUSTOMERS NAME ATTENTION T STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS mA ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 GM PON ORD98Pricesaresubjecttochangewithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring o bligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in US funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds To cover Can...

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

Page 382: ...Confirmation 2 15 Arming with the Power Lock Switch 2 14 AshtraysandLighter 2 57 AudioControls SteeringWheel 3 29 Audio Equipment Adding 3 30 AudioSystems 3 10 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter 2 15 Automatic Auxiliary Temp Control 3 4 Doorhcks 2 6 2 47 Check 7 15 Fluid 6 22 Operation 2 21 Park MechanismCheck 7 17 Backglass Antenna 3 21 With a Trailer 4 37 Battery 6 36 JumpStarting ...

Page 383: ...Your Cassette Tape Player 3 31 Care of YourCompact Disc Player 3 32 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 32 Cassette Deck Service 7 14 CassetteTapePlayer 3 12 3 16 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 31 Cassette Tape Player Errors 3 14 3 17 CD Player Thefi Deterrent Feature 3 27 Center Console Storage 2 54 CenterPassengerPosition 1 28 Certification Label 4 32 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 51 Changing a Flat Ti...

Page 384: ...Valves 5 24 Heater Engine 2 20 Stains 6 53 Vinyl 6 54 Recovery Tank 5 20 To Use the Engine Heater 2 20 CoolingSystem 5 18 CourtesyLamps 2 42 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 CruiseControl 2 37 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 5 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 3 Damage Finish 6 58 Damage Sheet Metal 6 58 Daytime Running Lamps 2 41 Dead Battery 5 3 Defect...

Page 385: ... 6 28 CoolantHeater 2 20 Coolant Level Check 7 14 Coolant 6 26 CoolantTemperatureGage 2 73 CoolantTemperatureLight 2 73 CoolantTemperatureLight 2 76 Coolant What to use 6 27 Exhaust 2 31 Identification 6 61 OilLmelCheck 7 14 Overheating 5 15 Running While Parked 2 32 Specifications 6 69 StartingYour 2 17 EngineOil 6 13 Additives 6 19 Checking 6 14 Used 6 19 What Kind of Oil to Use 6 16 WhentoAdd 6...

Page 386: ...raints l 6 Headlamps BulbReplacement 6 37 High LowBeamChanger 2 35 Wiring 6 62 Head Up Display 2 81 Head Up Display Care of 2 83 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Heating 3 4 3 8 High BeamHeadlamps 2 35 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving On 4 25 Hitches Trailer 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 9 How This Section is Organized 7 2 How to Add Coolant to the Cool...

Page 387: ...mber 6 61 Lamps Courtesy 2 42 Exterior 2 40 Interior 2 42 RearAssistHandleReading 2 44 Last Door Closed Locking 2 6 2 48 Latches Seatback 1 7 Leaving Programming Mode 2 46 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 29 LighterandAshtrays 2 57 Lights Air Bag Readiness Change O i l Soon ChargingSystem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Brake SystemWarning Door Aiar 1 23 2 67 ...

Page 388: ...nd Services 7 14 Traction Control System Warning 2 69 Locks 2 4 Trunk 2 12 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 18 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 19 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 YourVehicleandtheEnvironment 7 2 Maintenance Underbody 6 59 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 40 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 69 ManualFrontSeat 1 2 Matching TransmittersT o Your Vehicle 2 10 Methanol 6 5 Mirrors 2 ...

Page 389: ...tic and Auxiliary Pasing 4 15 WithaTrailer 4 37 PontiacCares 8 2 Power Retained Accessory 2 17 Six Way Driver s Seat 1 3 Steering Fluid 6 30 Power Steering Fluid 6 30 When to Check 6 31 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 21 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 11 Purse or Litter Bag Holder 2 59 Radiator 5 22 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 30 Radio Reception Understanding 3 30 Radios 3 1...

Page 390: ...e Pontiac 8 6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 5 39 Roof Console Reading Lamps 2 44 Rotation Tires 6 46 safety Belt Extender 1 67 SafetyBelts 1 8 Adults 1 13 Care 6 55 CenterPassengerPosition 1 28 Children 1 35 Driver Position 1 14 Incorrect Usage 1 17 1 31 1 66 1 67 LapBelt 1 28 Lap Shoulder 1 14 LargerChildren 1 65 QuestionsandAnswers 1 12 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 30 RearSeatPas...

Page 391: ...rmance 2 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 16 Seats Heated 1 5 Controls l 2 SignalingTurns 2 34 Spare Tire Compact 5 37 Specifications and Capacities 6 68 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Speedometer Odometer 2 63 SRS l 22 Stains Cleaning 6 53 Starter Switch Check 7 16 Starting Your Engine 2 17 Steering 4 12 In Emergencies 4 13 Power 4 12 Skidding 4 16 Sound Equipment Adding 3 30 Specifica...

Page 392: ...ement Wheels 6 51 Wear Indicators 6 47 Wheel Replacement 6 50 WhenIt sTimeforNew 6 47 When to Check 6 46 TopStrap 1 58 Torque Lock 2 30 Torque Wheel Nut 5 34 Towing a Trailer 4 33 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 TractionControlSystem 4 9 Traction Control System Warning Light 2 67 Trailer Brakes 4 37 DrivingonGrades 4 39 DrivingWith 4 37 Engine Cooling When Towing 4 40 FollowingDistance 4 37 Hitches 4 36 Mai...

Page 393: ...6 Damagewarnings iv Dimensions 6 69 IdentificationNumber 6 61 Loading 4 31 Storage 6 37 Symbols v VentilationSystem 3 8 VisorVanityMirrors 2 58 Visors Sun 2 58 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 64 WarrantyInformation 8 10 WasherFluid Adding 6 32 Weatherstrips 6 56 Alignment 6 50 NutTorque 5 34 Replacement 6 50 Wrench 5 29 Windows Power 2 33 WindshieldWasher 2 37 Fluid Level...

Page 394: ...CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 WheelNuf Torque 100 1F 1 hes 280 7c ...

Page 395: ...Washer l For a More Detailed Look at Vhat sUnder the Hood 00 P I d l O As moa Herease 8 See Page 6 9 ...

Page 396: ... 3 iourtesy Transportation kout assisranc e dead battery as e out of fuel ass at tire chana ...

Page 397: ...an do This section contains very important ormation about safety belt usage air bags andchild restraints I C L Ac lL One of the first things you ll probably want todo when you getinyour neb icle isadjust theseats Depending on your vehicle youmay either be to do this manuallyor with power controls I E c ...

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