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Page 4: ...just the seats d through these pagesto learr lldort auwt how to ling defogging and defrosting features inyour veh To set e clock on the AM FMStereo press the SET button Within fivr onds press and hold the S EK down arrow untilthe correcthour gppears Press and holdthe SEEK up arrow untilthe correctiminute jppears For other radios press andhold HR until the correcthour Ippears Pressand hold MNuntil ...

Page 5: ...ent Panel Fuse Block and Engine Compartment Fuse Block informationfound onpages 6 59through 6 62 in Section 6 o fyour Owner sManual The fuse panelis located at the left end of the instrument panel To open push thetab on theaccess door to the left and pullthe door forward Make sure toinsert the tabs when replacing the cover Part No 22615825 ...

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Page 7: ...terior Lamps Anti Lock Brakesystem Cruise Ontrol Turn Signals Cigarette Lighter Instrument Panel Lights J ning Chimes Powertrain Control Module s Left Headlamp Fog Lamp z Mo I I Oniyj Fuse Usage HORN Horn Diggnostic Connebct or PWR WDO SRF I Power Windows Power Sunroof C onve ble Top Controls Convertible ModelOn Circuit Breaker DRL Dayti me Running Lamps Relay ...

Page 8: ...mpartment Lift off the cover to check the fuses Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A c ABS EVO Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Yower ACC Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A C Blower Powertrain Control Module N C Compressor Anti Lock Brake System ...

Page 9: ...e overall instrumentpanel haat Thelocation of the features and controlsyou rnfi her w e r Boor Locks AM FMStereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Play AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and quait p a ...

Page 10: ...Howto turn on your hazara wi Howto jump start your vehicle How your vehicle should be tu t u What to do if your engine overheats How to change a flat tire ...

Page 11: ...t conditions 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if youhave a problem while driving such asa flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running properly andlooking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when toperform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer ...

Page 12: ...it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner canuse it Litho in U S A Part No 10296280B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a Fren...

Page 13: ...manual andthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that couldhurt you or other people In the caution area we tell YOU what the hazard is Then we tell you whatto do to help avoid o...

Page 14: ...e would not be covereldby your warranty andit could be costly But the notice willtell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read othermanuals you might seeCAUTION 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 These mean there is something that could iv ...

Page 15: ...mportant for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven n These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee TURN 0 pr RUNNING 0 DAYTIME o LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicatorlights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM COOLANT ENGINEOIL PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BR...

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Page 17: ...eryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Rear Seat Passengers 1 32 1 34 1 36 1 39 1 51 1 54 1 54 1 54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints...

Page 18: ...icle is moving The sudden movementcould startle and confuseyou or make youpush a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever under the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you wantit Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Your vehicle will be equipped with o...

Page 19: ... Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever at the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position Release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place...

Page 20: ...ease the amountof support to your lower back Reclining Front Seatbacks But don t have a seatback reclined if yourvehicle is moving To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright positi on ...

Page 21: ... The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection whenthe vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a ...

Page 22: ...ight front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked The right front seat of some two door vehicles makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward Move the right f...

Page 23: ...t pull forward on the seat tab To close the seat push the seatback up to its original position Check to ensure theseatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatback Move any obstructions in the trunk compartment ...

Page 24: ... it You can be seriously injured or killed In thesame crash you might not be if you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride ina cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured orkilled Do nlotallow peopleto ride in any a...

Page 25: ... buckled up a person wouldn tsurvive But mostcrashes 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 than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take ...

Page 26: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10 ...

Page 27: ...The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a realvehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11 ...

Page 28: ...en if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you e m unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Ifmy vehicliehas air bags why should 1haveto A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag systemever offer...

Page 29: ... number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this...

Page 30: ...st the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 4 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightlyto unlock it Th enpull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle anti1it clicks 1 14 ...

Page 31: ... make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make suretherelease button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as youpull up on the shoulder belt 1 15 ...

Page 32: ...best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s asudden stop or crash or if youpull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Door Models Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position You can move the adju...

Page 33: ... and neck but not falling off your shoulder What s wrong with this T A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can beseriously 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 against your body ...

Page 34: ...njured if your belt is bu ckledin the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest yon 1 18 ...

Page 35: ...seriously injured if youwear the shoulderbelt 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 belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulderbones You could also severelyinjure internal organs like yourliver or spleen ...

Page 36: ...usly injuredby a twi I d belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt tospread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fixit A The belt is twisted across the body 1 20 ...

Page 37: ...e way Before you closethe door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you candamage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman shouldwear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 21 ...

Page 38: ...ate very quickly if they are to do theirjob and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to DW about the air bag sysl 1 Youcanbe severelyinjured orkilledin acrash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if youhave air bags Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduceyourchanceofhitting thingsinsidethe vehicle or being ejected from it Air bagsare supplemental re...

Page 39: ... frontal airbags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offerthe best protectionfor adults butnot for young children and infants CAUTION Continued Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Youngchildren and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manua...

Page 40: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver sair bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Page 41: ...e somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as aparked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflatein 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 ofthe damage to a vehicle or ...

Page 42: ... parts of the bag that come into contact with you maybe warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust couldcause breathing problems fo...

Page 43: ...peting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks 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 would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is everin a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the carp...

Page 44: ...ke sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehic...

Page 45: ...ightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the bu...

Page 46: ...uching 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 wouldapply 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 are best able to take belt restraining forces ...

Page 47: ...the belt very quickly out of the retractor You canbe seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 48: ...e 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 childrestraints md for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulderbelts Here s how to install acomfort suide mduse tbesafety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and th...

Page 49: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 33 ...

Page 50: ...heshoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that youcan take them out fromthe guides Pull the guide upwardto expose its storage clip and then slidethe guideonto the clip Rotate the guidemd clip inward andin between the seatback andthe interior body leavingonly the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position i 1 34 ...

Page 51: ...To make the belt shorter pull its free endas shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 35 ...

Page 52: ... age must be restrained while in a vehicle Children who areup against or very closeto an air bag whenit inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed Thisis true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer th ebest protection for adults and older children but not for young childrenand infants Neitherthe vehicle s safety belt system nor its air ba...

Page 53: ... enough for one is alwaysproperly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part ...

Page 54: ... your arms The baby would bealmostimpossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never holda baby in yourarms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a babywill becomeso heavy youcan t holdit For example in a crash CAUTION Continued 1 38 ...

Page 55: ...electing a child restraint take into considerationnot onlythe child s weight and size but alsowhether or not the restraint will be compatiblewith the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With aninfant car bed make sure that the...

Page 56: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20Ibs 9kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant shead neck and body can have the support hey need in a crash Someinfant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 40 ...

Page 57: ...rward facing restraintsare designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used eitheras arear facing infant seat or a forward facingchild seat 1 41 ...

Page 58: ... kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window 1 42 ...

Page 59: ...ther than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you putyour child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right frontpassenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of a re...

Page 60: ...n ask your Pontiac dealer to put one in for you If you wantto install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kt with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then ins...

Page 61: ...aint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 2 Put the restraint on the seat Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in frontof the child s face or neck pu...

Page 62: ...to 4 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you mayfind it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different 1 46 ...

Page 63: ... using the lapbelt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when andas the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the beltas long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or ...

Page 64: ...e it is secure 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybelt It will beready to work for an adultor larger child passenger U Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why A child in a re ar facing child restraint canbe seriously injuredif the right front passen...

Page 65: ...assenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the...

Page 66: ... on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee topush down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passeng...

Page 67: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in Children who aren t buckled up can strike other a crash people who are 1 51 ...

Page 68: ...loseto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is ow the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that theshoulder belt is still very...

Page 69: ...way in a crashthe child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 53 ...

Page 70: ...ep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a newone right away Also look for any opened or broken air bagcovers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you...

Page 71: ... Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transaxle Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Models Only 2 30 2 30 2 31 2 32 2 33 2 33 2 40 2 42 2 44 2 46 2 47 2 48 2 48 2 49 2 60 2 62 2 64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked ...

Page 72: ...hicle with the ignition keyis dangerousformany rea sons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehiclemove Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children i ...

Page 73: ...can obtain the correct key code Remember to carrythe pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery this service is not available in Canada In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehiclehas a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into ...

Page 74: ...n out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lockyour doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lock a d unlock your vehicle Use your key to lock and unlock your vehicle from the outside You can also use the optional remote keyless entry systemto lock and unlock your vehicle See Keyless Entry System in the I...

Page 75: ...rdoors The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Rear Door Security Lock 4 Door Models Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To use oneof these locks 1 Use a key to move the lock all the way up Close the door 3 Do the s...

Page 76: ...r and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet I m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remotekeyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle In addition the system illuminates the interior lamps for a set period of time The remote keyless ent...

Page 77: ...hicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather 0 0 Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the leftor right holdthe transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technicianfor service Operation The following functions are available with the remote keyless entry system LOCK All doo...

Page 78: ...ach vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it You can match your transmitterto as many 1998General Motors vehiclesas you own as long as they have the same remote keyless entry system Contact your dealer for assistance with this Battery Replacement Under normaluse the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter shouldlast about two years YQUcan tell the battery is weak if the transm...

Page 79: ...ll not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver follow To replace the batteryin the transmitter 1 Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom halffrom the top half ofthe transmitter 2 Remove the battery andreplace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down For battery replacement us...

Page 80: ...ons must pass throughthe seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all windows are shut systemto its highest speed with the setting on any airflow selection except MAX That will forceoutside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in theIndex instrument panel open them all the way Turn the fan on your heating or cooling If you have air outlets on or under the See LCEngine Exhaust in the...

Page 81: ...ehicle it s best to lock itup andtake your keys But what if you have to leave your key If possible park in a busy well lit area Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Be sure to close and lock the storage area Close all windows Lock the glove box 0 Lock all the doors except the driver s Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock i...

Page 82: ...gency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 742 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle CCBreak In2 NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate C6break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t makefull throttle starts 200 miles 322km or so Dur...

Page 83: ...ion if yourvehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off andthe key is in theignition RUN D This is a position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can us...

Page 84: ...an t turn it be sure you areusing the correct key if so is it all the way in I f it is thenturn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turnthe key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicleneedsservice Key Release Button Manual Transaxle The ignition key cannotbe removed from the ignitio...

Page 85: ... gear selector should be in NEUTRAL N andthe parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floorand start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature Starting Your 2 2 Liter Engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engin...

Page 86: ...oudon t your engine might not perform properly Ifyou ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your VehicIe in the Index Starting Your 2 4 Liter Engine 1 With yourfoot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition keyto START When the enginestarits let go of the key The idle speed willgo down as your engine warms...

Page 87: ...again repeat step 1or 2 depending on temperature When theengine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could changethe way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment checkwith your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have...

Page 88: ...T Engine In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heatercan help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle 2 18 ...

Page 89: ...e to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advicefor that p...

Page 90: ...e if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan rQu9 Don t leave your vehiclewhen the engineis running unless you have to If you have left the enginerunning the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould beinjured To be sure your vehiclewon t move evenwhen you re on fairly level ground always setyour parking brakeand move the shift lever to PARK P Se...

Page 91: ... your vehicle is moving forward could damageyour transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice OKsandwithout damagingyour 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 ...

Page 92: ...hills or in deep snow or mud If the selectorlever is put in FIRST I the transaxle won t shiftinto firstgear until the vehicle is goinq slowly enough If your front wheels can trotate don t try to drive Thismight happenif you were stuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there withonly t...

Page 93: ...UTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless youare going slowerthan 65 mph 105 km h or you candamage your engine 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 th eselector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into firstgear until the vehicle is g...

Page 94: ...lutch pedal backdown Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 AND FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press theaccelerator pedal To stop let upon ...

Page 95: ...ol of your vehicle And you could injureyourself or others Don t shift fromFIFTH 5 to SECOND 2 or from FOURTH 4 to FIRST 1 Up Shift Light Manual Transaxle 1 SHIFT If you have a manual transaxle you have a SHIFT light This light will show you whento shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic condition...

Page 96: ...ystem warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle 2 26 ...

Page 97: ...le won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold thebrake pedal down and setthe parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and ...

Page 98: ...e shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locke dinto PARK P Torque Lock AutomaticTransaxle If you are parlungon a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P Th...

Page 99: ...n as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicleand then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle ...

Page 100: ...mciousness and death You might haveexhaust coming inif Your exhaustsystem sounds strange Your vehicle getsrusty underneath Your vehicle was damagedin a collision Your vehic1 e wasdamaged when driving over high pointson the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicleor exhaustsystem had been or different modified improperly If you ever suspectexhaustis coming into your vehi...

Page 101: ...ge with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured...

Page 102: ...auto down feature press the rear of the switch all the way down The window will continue down untilit is fully open To stop the window whileit is lowering briefly press the switch forward then release To raise the window press and hold the switch forward Lockout Switch Four door models also have a lockout switch Press the lockout switch to disable therear passenger s power window switches This wil...

Page 103: ... legs more room when youexit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Flash to Pass Cruise Control If Equipped 2 33 ...

Page 104: ...To change the headlamps fromlow beam to high or high b eamto low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel will also be on To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release i t As...

Page 105: ...ul Move the stalk to DELAY then rotate the inner band and choose the delay you want Rotate the inner band up for shorter intervals between wiper cycles Rotate the band down for a longer interval between wiper cycles If your vehicle is equipped with fixed delay you can use this function by moving the stalk to DELAY Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeingwell enough to drive s...

Page 106: ...ore Cruise Control If Equipped In freezing weather don tuse your washeruntil the windshield is warmed Otherwisethe washer fluid can form iceon the windshield blocking your vision With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or morewithout keeping your foot on theaccelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does noE work at speeds below about 25 mpk 40M When...

Page 107: ...ise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you mayturn the cruise control back on 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 twant to Yo...

Page 108: ...the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutchpedal So unless you want to go faster do not holdthe switch atWA IncreasingSpeed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways tu go to ahigher speed a Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the SETbutton at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll no...

Page 109: ...r cruise control will work on hills depends upon yourspeed load and the steepness of the hills When going up a steep hill you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much troub...

Page 110: ...nal multifunction levercontrols your vehicle slamps 1 Headlamps a g This position will turnon the following Headlamps Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanel Lights Turn the band tothe right all the way to turn the lamps off Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver sdoor with the ignition off and the lamps on you will hear a warning chime ...

Page 111: ...L light indicates a possible burned out headlamp or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness The taillamps sidernarkerand other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When you turnon the headlamp switch your highand low beam headlamps will go out and your low beam headl...

Page 112: ...e off after about 40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all of the doors have been closed If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15seconds to provide an illuminated exit when you remove the key from the ignition After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an additional ...

Page 113: ... each one on and offby pressing its switch Map Lamps If Equipped These lamps are located forwardof the dome lamp To turn the lamps on press the switch Press the switch again toturn them off A front door must be opened The battery saver feature will also be activated when any door is left open 2 43 ...

Page 114: ...rror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you canjust see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you 2 44 ...

Page 115: ...cle when you are sitting in a comfortabledriving position The mirror is a spring loadedbreakaway design Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hi...

Page 116: ...ole press the lid down until it clicks Inside the storage compartment you will find a slotted area for cassettes and compact discs On the underside of the storage compartment lid there is an area to hold tissues There is a cupholder built into the front of the center console for your convenience To access it remove the ashtray Store the ashtray in the rear cupholder ...

Page 117: ...ence net to fit larger objects behind the net then re clip it to secure them in place The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as youcan You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter If Equipped To use the lighter push it inall the way andlet go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself NOTICE Don t...

Page 118: ...he visors You can also swing them to the side Sunroof I Equipped Press and release the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position Press and release the rear of the switchagain to open the glass panel and the sunshade Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of the switc...

Page 119: ...d or raised Don t raise or lower the convertibletop while the vehicle is moving The wind could damage the top Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before attempting to raise or lower the top Always make sure thatthe top is securelylatched on both sides before driving the vehicle Lowering Your ConvertibleTop 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK P or your manual transax...

Page 120: ...5 Pull the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully lowered 6 Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position ...

Page 121: ... Index Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers Leave the trunk open 3 Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab A on the underside of the cover into the slot B at the top of the quarter trim panel Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening aligning the eyelet C over the boot snap ball stud D ...

Page 122: ...e ofthe quartertrim panel Attach the front snap E first and then therear snap F The rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation 5 Pull the bout center cover frombehind the rear seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers and thelowered top 2 52 ...

Page 123: ...or the other snap Close the trunk lid Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seatback to make sure it is latched Removing the Boot 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK P or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N 2 Open the trunk and leave it open 3 From inside the vehicle fold down the rear seatback See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 2 53 ...

Page 124: ... Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback Make sure that thecenter cover is not covering therear seatback latch Tuck the end of the center boot rearward to keep it away from therear seatbackhinge 5 Unsnap both boot side cover snaps E and F from the side sf the quartertrim panel ...

Page 125: ...cover to unhook the tab A from the slot B in the quartertrim panel Do the same on the other side 7 Store both boot side covers in the trunk 8 Close the trunk 9 Raise the rear seatback to the upposition Push the seat back to make sure it islatched Ensure that the rear seatbelts do not become trapped behindthe rear seats 2 55 ...

Page 126: ...or windows to avoid wearto the weather strips 4 Push the buttonin the latch handle and rotate the handle down 5 Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it until theconvertible top is fully raised and the latch pins are all the way in the holes above the windshield 6 Rotate the latch handle upto lock the top Be sure the topis securely latched on both sides 2 56 ...

Page 127: ...wing I Raising the Top Manually If your vehicle loses power or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically you may need to raise the top manually This will allow you to safely drive the vehicle until you canget the top repaired Raising the convertible top manually should only be done in an emergency and requires two people Before you do these steps check to make sure...

Page 128: ...windows do not work leave the doors open 7 Position one person on each side of the vehicle Carefully lift thetop by grasping the front corners of the top not the linkage I NOTICE Do not attemptto force the top up if it does not move freely The top or its linkagecan be together to avoid twisting See your dealer if you damaged Make sure both sides are being lifted still can tmove thetop easily 8 Rai...

Page 129: ...Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertible top Be sure the top is securely latched on both sides Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL OPERATION position Close the trunk 2 59 ...

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Page 131: ...fely and economically The main components of your instrument panel are 1 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2 Turn SignaVMultifunctionLever 3 Hazard WarningFlashers Switch 4 Ignition Switch 5 Windshield WiperNCrasher Controls 6 Audio System 7 Cupholder Ashtray 8 Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger 9 Parking Brake Lever 10 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever If Equipped 11 Hood Release Lever 12 Fuse Pa...

Page 132: ...Instrument Panel Cluster _5 v v v v v v v P R N D 3 2 1 I n n n n nnl BRAKE UNLEARED FUEL ONLY ...

Page 133: ...alabel must be puton the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last reset the trip odometer to zero Your vehicle may be equipped with either a mechanical or digital trip odometer The reset button is located over the temperature gage On adigital odometer you can pr...

Page 134: ...is a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you startthe enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions Often gages and warning lights ...

Page 135: ...s The light tells youif there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in theIndex 1 This light will come on AIR BAG when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If...

Page 136: ...ain your battery If you must drive a short distancewith the light on be certain to turnoff all your accessories such as the radio and airconditioner Brake SystemWarning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there...

Page 137: ...d it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or ifthe light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If ...

Page 138: ...by pressing the button the warning light will come onand stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information The warning light will come on when you set your p arkingbrake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the system is turned on and the warn...

Page 139: ...en you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage With the ignition key in RUN this gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your veh...

Page 140: ...ner environment The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate thatthere is a problem and service is required Malfunctions oftenwill be indicated by the system before any problemis apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist yourservice technician in correctly diagnosing any mall xtion If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a...

Page 141: ...to flash when it issafe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able ...

Page 142: ...he vehicle Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic toolsto fix any mechanical or electrical problems thatmay have developed Oil Pressure Light 1 If you have a low engineoil pressure problem this light will stay on after you start your engine or cume on when you are driving This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil The engine could be low on oil or could have some ...

Page 143: ...EFT SYSTEM This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START If the light flashes the Passlock system hasentered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Up Shift Lig...

Page 144: ... but you should get more soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F FULL It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gagemay have indicated the tank was halffull but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capaci...

Page 145: ...ed Audio Systems Settingthe Clock for AM FM Stereo Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 13 3 16 3 19 3 21 3 21 3 22 3 23 3 24 3 24 3 24 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped AM FM Stereo With CompactDisc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped Audio Steering Wh...

Page 146: ...Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed and to thele t o decrease fan speed To turn thefan off turnthe mode knob all the way to the left to OFF In any other setting the fan will run continuously TemperatureKnob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red to the right for warmer air Turn it toward blue to the left for cooler air Mo...

Page 147: ...f the air to go to the floor ducts and halfto the defroster and side window vents e w DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents Some of the air goes to the floor ducts Climate Control System withAir Conditioning If Equipped sf Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed and to the left to d...

Page 148: ...wo ways Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the air is directed through thefloor ducts and a little to the defrost andside window vents e 0 FLOOR This setting sendsmost of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster andside window vents DEFOG This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and sid...

Page 149: ...ture difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way inthe red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat Keep the area under the front seats clearof obstructions so the heated air can reach the rear seat passengers If your vehicle ...

Page 150: ...nt seats clear of objects This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean use BEFOG To defog the side windows set the right control to BI LEVEL and the fan c...

Page 151: ...ndow If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure 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 how to operate all its controls t...

Page 152: ... recall the station being played or to displaythe clock Finding a Station AM FM Press this button toswitch between AM and FM The display shows your selection TUNE Turn thelower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to thenext higher or lower station and staythere PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you returnto your favorite stations You can set up to 14 sta...

Page 153: ...se the treble Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turnh e control behind the lower knob to move the sound to thefront or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound betweenthe speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing ...

Page 154: ... Adjusting theSpeakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle positi onbalances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The rniddle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored posit...

Page 155: ...ration Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during PREV or SEEKoperation 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 seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work The tape direction ...

Page 156: ...d first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to becleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show theindicator was res...

Page 157: ...six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Playing the Radio POWER VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob tothe right Turn it tothe left to decrease volume RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this knob to recall the station frequency 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 P...

Page 158: ...aying The tape player automatically begins playing the otherside when it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appeax on the I io 1 ky the tape won t playbecause of an errorL E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and t r yto turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape overand repeat If the hubs do n...

Page 159: ...s during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE FWD 6 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button againto return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when atape is in the player TAPEPLAY Press this button t...

Page 160: ...s indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the tapeadapter It will power upthe radioand begin playing This override feature will remain active until EJECT is messed AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped Playing the Radio POWE R VOL Press this h o b to turn the systemon and off To increase volume turn theknob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RECALL Pres...

Page 161: ...3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 R epeatthe steps for each pushbutton Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speak...

Page 162: ... the player will continue moving forward through thedisc RDM 3 Press this buttonto hear the tracksin random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and hold this buttonto quickly reverse within a track Releaseit to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The displaywill show elapsed time FWD 6 Press andhold this bu...

Page 163: ... If you allow more than 15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in asafe place separatefrom the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the displa...

Page 164: ...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 ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree until SEC shows on the display wit...

Page 165: ... station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance with the up arrowand rewind with the down arrow AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and them o will play The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer ran...

Page 166: ...me slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Beforeyou add anysound equipment to your vehicle I like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio I be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to doit properly Addedsound equipmentmay interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco Electronics ra dioor other systems and even darnage them Your v...

Page 167: ...g cassette with pads whichscrub the tape head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for thecassette to eject because your unitis equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape To preven...

Page 168: ...d neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the o uteredge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD opticswith lubricants internal to the CD me...

Page 169: ...Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 25 4 29 4 32 4 34 4 41 Before Leaving on a LongTrip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing aTrailer Models with 2 4L Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Trans...

Page 170: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in bothcity 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 distractsfiom the driving task such as concentratingon a cellular telephone call read...

Page 171: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws Theobvious way to solve this highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s alot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The B...

Page 172: ...nited States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over0 10percent afterthree to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on howmuch alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the abilityto drive is affected well below aBAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many peopleare impaired ata BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that theeffects are wo...

Page 173: ...ot been drinking Drinkingand then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can havea serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don tdrink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control ...

Page 174: ... by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops wh...

Page 175: ...your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light in the Index Here s howanti lock works Let s saythe road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are sl...

Page 176: ...f that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump thebrakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly andlet anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brakepedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal Enhanced TractionSystem If your vehiclehas the optional four speed automatic transaxle it als...

Page 177: ...When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with the system To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow...

Page 178: ... help you more than even the very bestbraking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system i snot functioning you can steerbut it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced dr...

Page 179: ...needto reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steeringin Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective thanbr...

Page 180: ...ood reason to practice defensive drivingat all times and wear safety belts properly You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVE edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulderis only slightly belowthe pavement recovery shouldbe fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so ...

Page 181: ...indicates it s all right to pass providingthe road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solidline even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you...

Page 182: ...any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape routeor area of less danger Skidding In askid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby takingreasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems...

Page 183: ...ifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until yourvehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow onthe road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night f g Night dri...

Page 184: ... but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It cantake a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep yourwin...

Page 185: ... suddenly when yourreflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it isto see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and trafficsignals pavement markings the edge of the road andeven people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipmentin good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fil...

Page 186: ... dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or nocontact with the road Hydroplaning doesn thappen often But it can if your tires do nothave much tread orif the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is sta...

Page 187: ...ing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy WeatherTips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Tires in theIndex Have good tires with proper tread depth See One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount...

Page 188: ...ner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or maybe running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways alsocalled thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have theirown special rules The most important advice on freeway driv...

Page 189: ... distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well inadvance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can becurved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for an...

Page 190: ...ust plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easystretch of road with the same scenery along withthe hum of the tires on the road thedrone of the engine andthe rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road inless than a second and youcoul...

Page 191: ...mountain roads Know howto go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do someof the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none...

Page 192: ...ower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your ownlane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in yourown lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see ...

Page 193: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 25 ...

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Page 195: ...ery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwiseclear road ice patches may appearin shaded areas wherethe sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surfaceof a curve or an overpass ma remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brak...

Page 196: ...p yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve beenstopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under yourclothing to keep warm You can run the...

Page 197: ...elerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start theengine again and repeat this only when you feelreally uncomfo...

Page 198: ...emove the fuse labeled CLSPCM This will keep your battery from draining while towing Turn the ignition key to OFFto unlock the steering wheel see Ignition Positions inthe Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake When you are finished towing make sure you replace the CLSPCM fu h e instrumentpanel fuse block 4 30...

Page 199: ... s side of the instrument panel Remove the fuse labeled CLSPCM This will keep your battery from draining 3 4 5 while towing Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N Release the parking brake When you are finished towing make sure you replace the CLSPCM fuse in the instrument panel fuse block NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 6...

Page 200: ... HOT ADD 4PS1 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAVlON 1 Two labels on your vehicle show how muchweight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be ...

Page 201: ...e The other label is the Certification label found on the Ifyou put things inside your vehicle like suitcases rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross tools packages or anything else they will go as fast weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turnquickly VehicleWeight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes or if there is a crash they ll keep...

Page 202: ...g inside the vehicle secureit whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded downunlessyou need to Towing a Trailer Models with 2 4L Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can losecontrolwhen you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers couldbe seriously injure...

Page 203: ...at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You DoDecide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 a There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where yo...

Page 204: ...on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or youcan write us at Pontiac Customer Services Department One Bontiac Plaza Pontiac Michigan 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors ofCanada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to ...

Page 205: ...driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons whyyou ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 0 The rear burnper onyour vehicle is not intended f...

Page 206: ... you ll want to get to know yourrig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep inmind that the vehicle you are driving is now agood deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself mxore you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjus...

Page 207: ...euvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing atrailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are bu...

Page 208: ...ing on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People canbe injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you everhave to park your rig 8 __ here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the ...

Page 209: ...find them quickly If you re trailering it s agood idea to review these sections before you startyour trip Check periodicallyto see that all hitchnuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheatduring severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating in the Index Towing A Trailer Except Models with 2 4L Engine and4 Speed Automatic Transaxle D...

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Page 211: ...n occur o n the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 14 Engine Overheating 5 16 Cooling System 5 23 Changing a Flat Tire 5 32 Compact Spare Tire 5 33 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 1 ...

Page 212: ...d warning flashers wo position your key is in and even To turn off the flashers move tht When the hazard warning flashel signals won t work Other Warning Devicl If you carry reflective triangles the side of the road about 300 fer your vehicle 5 2 I le switch to the right your front and rear nal lamps flash on no matter what the key isn t in witch to the left Ire on your turn 1 can set one up at 10...

Page 213: ...ontain enough electricity to If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these thingscan hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage toyour vehiclethat wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negativ...

Page 214: ...matic transaxle in PARK P or a manual tramaxle in Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed a8s well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio the parking brake firmly on both NEUTRAL N before setting f r 8 2 I I I I1 An electric fan cman star...

Page 215: ...d containsacid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 6 Check that the jumpercables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shomck The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to posi...

Page 216: ...ve terminal ifthe vehicle has one 8 on t let the other end t uch metal Connect it t the positive t rminal of the good b ttery Use a remote p sitive terminal if t Pe vehicle has one connect the black gative terminal n t let the other 1the next step The It goes to a heavy unpainted met 1part on the engine of the vehicle withthe dead battery t J U ...

Page 217: ...back to the battery is much less Now startthe vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery Lfit won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Remove the cables inreverse order to prevent electrical shorting Takecare that theydon t touch each other or any othermetal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7 ...

Page 218: ...tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive That your vehicle cannot be towed with That your vehicle cannot be towed from the re with sling type equipment 1 E i s I the front wheels on the ground I I 1 0 Themake model and year o 0 Whet...

Page 219: ...edin a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not usethe vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should bein NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released A vehiclecan fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately s ecured This can cause a collision serious personal injury andvehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel c...

Page 220: ...an just behind the front w These slots are used when loadin car carrier equipment Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section s in the bottom of the eels on both sides and securing to ...

Page 221: ... wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicleuntil adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Rear Towi...

Page 222: ... sure to use the proper hook up for your particular vehicle Attach T hook chains onboth sic in thebottom of the frame railju wheels These slots are to beuse securing to car carrier equipmeni Place the front wheels on a towi vehicle on a car carrier sin the slottedholes ahead of the rear when loading and dolly or place the ...

Page 223: ...errough surfaces could damagea vehicle Damage canoccur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid this install a towing dolly and raise vehicleuntil adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots At...

Page 224: ...ngine Steamfrom an overheated badly evenif youjust open from the engine if you see o from it Just turn itoff and from the vehicle until it coo there is no sign of steam or open the hood If you keep driving when y overheated the liquidsin i others could be badly bur it overheats and get out engine is cool I NOTICE If your enginecatches fire b drivingwith no coolant yo badlydamaged The costly rs wou...

Page 225: ... to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for four speed automatic or DRIVE D for three speed automatic transaxles 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehi...

Page 226: ...I 2 2L Engine A Coolant SurgeTank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2 4L Engir A Coolant Surge Tank withPres B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5 16 I 2 ure Cap ...

Page 227: ... The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you mayhave a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiatorhoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do youcan be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an engine f...

Page 228: ... coolant level isn t atthe FULL COLD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surgetank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cdp is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information 11 I 1 Steam and scalding liquids system can blow out and b are under pressure and if surge tank press...

Page 229: ...et for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and otherparts So use the recommended coolant 1 5 19 ...

Page 230: ...u can remove the co olantSI when the cooling system incl tank pressure cap and upper r longer hot Turnthe pressure one quarter turn to the left am If you hear a hiss wait for tha there is still some pressure lef 2 1 P a 5 20 rge tank pressure cap ding the coolant surge iiator hose is no ap slowly about then stop to stop A hiss means len keep turning the essure cap slowly d remove it ...

Page 231: ...cap off start the engine and let it run until youcan feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time thecoolant level inside the coolant surge tank maybe lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark ...

Page 232: ...you re driving especially if you maintain you out of a tire it s much more li But if you should ever have a ut here are a few tips about what to expect and If a front tire fails the flat pulls the vehicle toward th accelerator pedal and grip Steer to maintain lane pos a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particul skid andmay require th skid In any rear blowo acceleratorpedal Get stee...

Page 233: ...placeto change yourtire To help prevent the vehiclefrom movigg 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put anautomatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine To be evenmore certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tireon the other side of ...

Page 234: ...tainer nut on th compact spare cover to the left to remove it 1 I 1 I d i Lift and remove the tire cover See CompactSpare Tire laterin this section for more information about the compact spare n m 1 left ar off t h r the sp le wing bolt to the cl remove it Thew lift adapter and remove Ire tire ...

Page 235: ...thejack Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 2 3 Using the wheel wrench remove the plastic nutcaps if equipped On some models a cover plate must be removedto find the wheel nuts Carefully use the wedge endof the wheel wrenchto pry it off Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 25 ...

Page 236: ...ldings both front and 1ear notches are 18inches 46 cm from the wheel Position thejack under the vehicle Raise the Getting undera vehicle whe dangerous If the vehiclesli could be badly injuredor a vehicle when it is suppo Raising your vehicle withthe positionedcan damagethe and evenmake the vehicle fall Tu help av vehicle damage be sure t into theproper location the vehicle head until it fitsfirmly...

Page 237: ...e right Raise the vehicle farenough off the groundso there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 6 Remove all of the wheel nuts 7 If you have a wheel cover use your fingers to carefullypull the wheel cover from the wheel Then remove the flat tire 5 27 ...

Page 238: ... attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcanuse a cloth or a paper towe to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off I I I Never use oil or grease on stuc do the nuts might come loose fall off causinga serious accic 9 Place the spare on the wheel n 10 1 I i I 6 I i 5 28 s or nuts If you Your wheel could ent ounting surface eplacethe w...

Page 239: ...f This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to getnew GM original equipmentwheel nuts Stopsomewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to100Ib ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the ...

Page 240: ...u could damage the cover or the spare Storingajack a tire or other equipment cause injury In a su ddenstop or equipment could strike someone passenger compartmentof the vehicle could in the proper place B I A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension Store the flattireinthe compact e tire compartment and secure with the adapter win t and extension aluminum wheels only Store k and wheel ...

Page 241: ...ry In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in theproper place B The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with afull size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire next in this section A Wrench B Jack C Spare Tire D Adapter E Wing Bolt E Cover G Nut 5 31 ...

Page 242: ...00 so you can finish your trip and have repaired or replaced where you to replace your spare with a can Your spare will last case you need it again NOTICE When th e compact spare is yourvehiclethroughanaticcarwashwith guide rails The compact an get caught on the rails That can dama and maybe other parts o Don t use your compact spare on er vehicles And don t mix your compact sp tire or wheel with ...

Page 243: ...too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about usingtire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn yoursteering wheel left and right That will clear the area aroundyour front wheels If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System you should turn the system off See Enhanced Traction S...

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Page 245: ...r the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three Speed Only Automatic Transaxle Fluid Four Speed Only Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge T a n kPressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 6 30 6 33 6 34 6 39 6 40 6 48 6 49 6 51 6 52 6 53 6 54 6 55 6 55 6 57 6 58 6 62 6 63 Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement WindshieldWiper Blade Repla...

Page 246: ...do some of your 01 want to use the proper Pontiac Se you much more about how to ser this manual can To order the pro Service and Owner Publications Your vehicle has an airbag syster do your own service work se e S Bag Equipped Vehicle in the In You should keep a record with all the mileage and the date of any st perform See Maintenance Reco Vork TI service work you ll vice Manual It tells ice you ...

Page 247: ...aded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission c...

Page 248: ...return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to determinethecause of failure In the event it is 1 determinedthat the causeof the condition is the fuels used repairs may notbe covered by your Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain anoctane enhancing additiv methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbony ask your service station operator whether or n containsMMT Gen...

Page 249: ...ub or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and ...

Page 250: ...hing ignites it you coulr Gasoline canspray out on yo1 fuel filler cap too quickly Thi if your tankis nearly full an hot weather Open the fuel fil wait for any hiss noiseto st the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline C painted surfaces as soon as possil Outsideof Your Vehicle in the I to the left spring in it if you let 3g back to the right i be badly burned if you open the spray can h...

Page 251: ...k andemissions system may be damaged See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container A CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity dischargefrom the container can ignitethe gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damagedif this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline onlyinto approv...

Page 252: ... electricfan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquidslike gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer an other fluids and plastic or rubber You or othyrs could be burned Be careful not to drop or spil things that will burn onto a hot engine d Hood Release The following sections tell yo lubricants and important parts the i trument panel ...

Page 253: ...e lever is located near the front center of the hood toward the driver s side Lubricate the hood latch at least once a year Before closing the hood be sure all the fillercaps are on properly Then lift thehood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hoodprop from theslot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10inches 20to 25 cm above the vehicle and release to ...

Page 254: ...Coolant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap Dipstick D Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped E AutomaticTransaxleFluid Dipstick If Equipped G Air Cleanei H Battery I windshield Washer Fluid Resehoir ...

Page 255: ...ood you ll see A Coolant Surge Tank B Engine OilFill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped G Battery H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ...

Page 256: ...an accurate reading the oil must be warrn and the vehicle must be OM level ground 6 12 If you have a 2 4L engine the di yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the I drain back into the oil pan If yo1 might not show the actual level stick handle is a il a few minutes to don t the oil dipstick ...

Page 257: ... oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains whatkind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index This is where you add oil i...

Page 258: ...dipstick all the in back in when you re through way What Kind of Engine 0 Oils recornended for your v looking for the Starburst sy indicates thatthe oil has been Petroleum Institute API D does not carry this Starburst L FNGINES L A I I r L c on the front of the You should also use the proper cosity oil for your vehicle as shown inthe 6 14 I ...

Page 259: ...These numbers on anoil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an a...

Page 260: ...e I The vehicle is used for delivery service police B a x i or other commercial application I t Driving underthese conditions causes engine oil to I break down sooner Ifany one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000k m or 3 months whichever occurs first I What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engin elements that may be unheal...

Page 261: ...over Be sureto reinstall The air cleaner is locatedon the driver s side of the the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly engine compartment near the battery Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 17 ...

Page 262: ...damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Three SpeedOnlv When to Check and Cha A good time to check your auto level is when the engine oil is c Change both the fluid and filte 83 000 k m if the vehicle is or more of these cmditions In heavy city traffic wher regularly reaches90 F ...

Page 263: ...ystem parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling atrailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating te...

Page 264: ...to heminutes men wihouts utti ng OR the engine follow these steps 1 The handle on the transaxle dipstick is red ring Pull out thy a dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds qxd then pull it back out again k both sides of the level The fluid 4 If thefluid level is inthe dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to theMaintenance...

Page 265: ...f a leak occurs take the vehicle to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have itrepaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 0 0 0 0 In heavy city traffic where the out...

Page 266: ... false reading on the dipstick L I I NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your 1 manual transaxle Too much can mean thatso e of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engi e parts or exhaust system parts s tarting a fire sure to get an accurate reading if you check yo fr transaxle fluid I Check the fluid level only when y ur engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place d the ma...

Page 267: ...of fluid to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add onlyenough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick 3 Push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch lin...

Page 268: ...unless you suspect a clutch problem To level take the cap off If the fluid Engine Coolant reservoir the fluid level is correct The cooling s stem in your vehl DEX COOL engine coolant to remain in your vehicle for 5 240000km whichever occu DEX COOL extended life c d The following explainsyour how to add coolant when it i problem with engine overhe Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water c...

Page 269: ...mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t needto add anything else I Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or someother liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coola...

Page 270: ...k the engine radiator heater corie and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the pi engine compartment 6 26 1 t sager s side of the ...

Page 271: ... If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool I d CAUTION You can beburned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE Your surg...

Page 272: ...fluid loss in this system could indicate aproblem Have thlsystem inspected and repaired How To Check Power Stee When the engine compartment is and the top of the reservoir clean and wipe the dipstick with aclear and completely tighten it Then re and look at the fluid level on the The level shouldbe at the C rnk enough fluid to bring the level up What to Use To determine what kind of fluid tc Recom...

Page 273: ... NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructionsfor adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage yourwasher fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allowsfor exp...

Page 274: ...wn to an acceptable level during norm brake fining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that f l is leahng out of the brake system If it is you shod have yourbrake system fixed since a leak means tl sooner or later your brakes won t work well or WOT work at all 6 30 in e I d I R t If you have too much brake on the engine The fluid will is hot enough You...

Page 275: ...ll or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brakefluid I NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on you...

Page 276: ...uingto drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or clima s may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are firsta plied orlightly applied This does not mean some Ihing is wrong with your brakes See Caliper KnuckleMaintenan Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under PaI tC Periodic MaintenanceInspections Properly torqued wheel nuts prevent brake puls...

Page 277: ...ts many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to havereally good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and youhave to have new onesput in be sure you get newapproved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work pro...

Page 278: ... without c 2 I Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehic for nger ge periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the x i 6 34 Bulb Replacement The followingprocedure tells yo how to replace the bulbs for your vehicle I For anybulbchangingprocedure listed in this section contactyourPontiac deal service department Halogen Bulbs 7 CAUTIO Halogen bulbs have pressuri ...

Page 279: ...s the headlamp assembly Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place 2 3 Remove the bolt that anchors the headlamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly Twist the bulb retainer one eighth of a turn to the left and pull the bulb assembly out 6 35 ...

Page 280: ... through 3 making sure the lower leg of the headlamp bracket is properly seated into the wed ge shapedretainer Rear Exterior The following instructions explai each bulb Taillampsand Rear Turn Sign For the type of bulb to use see the Index 1 Unscrew the fastener that hold down the trunk trim I 2 Remove the taillamp bulb by turning it one quarter of a turn to 6 36 ...

Page 281: ...lb assembly from thefascia 3 Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it one quarter turn to the left these steps 4 Replace the bulb and bulb assembly byreversing Back up Lamps Coupe If you have a two door coupe do the following to replace a back up lamp 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the back up lamp assembly on the trunk lid 2 Gently remove the bulb from the socket by turning it to the left a...

Page 282: ...a two door coupe the CHMSL is located on the spoiler To change the bulb do the following 1 Use a Torx screwdriverto unscrew the bulb 2 Gently pull out the bulbassembly 3 I assembly fiom the spoiler I 1 5 1 _ I 1 3 Remove the b ulb s by gently 4 Replace thebulb s and reven from theassembly the bulb assembly Interior Lamps Dome LampWith Integral Rea To replace a bulb do thefollowin 1 Insert a flat s...

Page 283: ...abs 4 Gently remove and replace the bulb s 5 Reverse these steps to replace the lens Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Shepherd sHook type l Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever an...

Page 284: ...he same danger 8 9 2 overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressureshould be checked when yourtires are cold CAUTION CNonthuRd t L Overinflated tires are m cut punctured or broke impact such as when Keep tires at the recom Worn oldtires can cau tread is badly worn or been damaged replace Inflation Tir...

Page 285: ...uld be at 60 psi 420kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires maylook properly inflated even when they reunderinflated Be sure to putthe valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out rt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotat...

Page 286: ...hen rotating your tires always use the correct Don t includethe compact sparetire in your tire pattern shown here I I Rust or dirt on a wheel or on it is fastened can make wheel after a time The wheel could an accident Whenyou changc any rust or dirt from places w attaches to the vehicle In an t use a clothor a paper towel tc sure to use a scraper orwire t need to to get all the rust or d Changing...

Page 287: ... of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was newhad a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way yourvehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give p...

Page 288: ...ur vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Gra The following information relate developed by the United States N Traffic Safety Administration wl treadwear traction and temperatu This applies only to vehicles soh The grades are molded on the sidl passenger car tires The Uniform system does not apply to deep tre tires space saveror temporary u f nominal rim diameters of 10to 1 or tosome limited productiont i ...

Page 289: ...ple a tire graded 150would wear one anda half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as atire graded 100 The relative performance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of their use however and maydepart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differencesin road characteristics and climate Traction9 A B C The traction grades from highest to l...

Page 290: ... wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except sohe aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the me load carrying capacity diameter width offset be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of...

Page 291: ...ould fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM originalequipmentwheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehiclehas P195J65R15 or P205 55R16 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device onlyif its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combinationand road...

Page 292: ... Appearance Care I 8 Remember cleaning productscan be hazardous So e are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match or get them ona hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed spaye When youuse anything from a container to clean yopr vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warninks windows when you recleaning the inside and instructions And al...

Page 293: ...ully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Vacuum and brushthe areato remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding tri...

Page 294: ... with cool water and allow to 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for dry completely Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner 6 50 or I 1 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth I may have to doit more than 01 Things like tar asphalt and sh if you don t get them off quid and a vinyVleathercleaner Se this product Cleaningthe Top of the In Use only mild soap and water ...

Page 295: ...ar window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporarylicense should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshie...

Page 296: ...u can get GM approved dealer See Appearance Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleu based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleanin agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed cold water dry on the surface orthey could s ain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois oran a1 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water potting High pressure car washes may ca e water to enter...

Page 297: ...cloths High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle When you hand wash the top do it in partial shade Use a mildsoap lukewarm water and asoft sponge A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top and a brush canchafe the threadsin the topfabric Don t use detergents harsh cleaners solvents or bleaching agents Wet the entirevehicle and washthe top evenly to avoid spots or rings Let t...

Page 298: ...icle through an automatic car w that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheel I 1 i i I 4 s I t Sh Cleaning Tires To clean your tires usea stiff bru NOTICE When applying a tire dressin1 to wipeoff any oversprayor s painted surfaces on the body vehicle Petroleum based pro the paint finish She Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and re re...

Page 299: ...ve corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout...

Page 300: ...are Materials Chart IPART NUMBER I SIZE I DESCRII TION I I I 105287 0 I 16oz 0 473 L I Wash Wax Cbncentrate I I 1052918 I 8 02 0 237 L I b o r AH rotectant P I 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Clear er ...

Page 301: ...you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel onthe driver s side You can see it if you look through the paint information and windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificat...

Page 302: ...thing electrical to your vehicle see Serviciig Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index I I I I Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protecte fuses Should your headlamps fail to function have checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is breaker and a fuse If the moto snow etc the wiper will stop motor cools If the overload is caused by som it fixed Power Windows and Othe ...

Page 303: ...ave a problemon the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehiclethat you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block Instrum...

Page 304: ...ER CLSPCM Exterior Lamps Back Up Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors I InstrumentCluster Anti Lock Brake System InstrumentCluster Powertrain Control Module Daytime Running Lamps AIR BAG PWR ACC Fuse 0 2HTR WIPER EXT LAMP W A C RADIO ALARM CRUISE ...

Page 305: ...Trunk Lamp Radio Power Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry Engine Ignition R HDLP Right Headlamp PWR WDO SRF Power Windows Power Sunroof Top Controls Convertible Models Circuit Breaker DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls are protected by fuses For service contact your Pontiac Service Department Engine CompartmentFuse Block The ...

Page 306: ...r and A C Rlower 3 2 f Y Powertrain Control Module i I 11 A C Compressor Anti Lock Brake System I Gen VoltageSensor 2 2L Engine L I 3 BULB Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDELAMPS Back up Lamps Sedan 3156 Coupe 3057 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Inside Carpet Covered Outside Spoiler High Low Beam 9007 TailRex Turn SignalLamps 3057 Halogen Headlamps 1 1141 912 INSIDE LAMPS Dome Lamp I BULB 562 ...

Page 307: ... Manual Transaxle Complete Drain and Refill Cooling System 2 2L 10 3 quarts 9 8 L 2 4L 10 7quarts 10 1 L 2 0 quarts 1 9 L Refrigerant R l34a AirConditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood FuelTank 15 2gallons 57 5 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door WheelNutTorque 100Ib ft 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to...

Page 308: ...Type 41 942 Gap 0 050 inch 1 27 p WindshieldWiper Blade Sheppard sType Left Side 22 inches 56 Right Side 17inches 43 c C 2 2 L Engine Specification 1 VIN Engine Code 4 Type L4 Horsepower 115 0 5 000 rpm Firing Odes I 1 3 4 2 Thermostat Temperature 180 F 82 C 2 4L Engine Specification VIN Engine Code Type Horsepower Firing Order Thermostat Temperature T L4 150 5400rpm 1 3 4 2 180 F 82 C ...

Page 309: ... cm Height Coupe 53 2 inches 135 1 cm Sedan 54 9 inches 139 4 cm Convertible 53 9 inches 136 9 cm 104 1 inches 264 4 cm 104 1inches 264 4cm 104 1inches 264 4 cm Wheelbase Coupe Sedan Convertible Front Tread Coupe 57 6 inches 146 3 cm Sedan 57 6 inches 146 3 cm Convertible 57 6 inches 146 3 cm Rear Tread Coupe 56 8 inches 144 3 cm Sedan 56 8 inches 144 3 cm Convertible 56 8 inches 144 3 cm 6 65 ...

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Page 311: ...erformance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Maintenance Schedule 7 5 Short TripKity Definition 7 5 Short TripKity Intervals 7 6 Long TriplHighway Definition 7 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 31 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 36 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 38 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 40 Part E Maintenance Record 7 1 ...

Page 312: ...om your vehicle 1 environment and to keep your ve condition please maintain your v How This Section isOrgal The remainder of this section is d Part A ScheduledMaintenam what tohave done and how often services can be complex so unles qualified and have thenecessary let your dealer s service departme service center do thesejobs 7 2 onment l y helps to keep your but also helps the aintenance procedur...

Page 313: ... vehicle in good condition Part C PeriodicMaintenanceInspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to helpkeep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have itdon...

Page 314: ...eeyour dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you have done and when you should schedule them go to yourdealer for your service needs you ll hod that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts I I The proper fluids and lubricants t c PartD Make sure whoever servic these All parts should be replacec repairs done before you or anyone the vehicle ...

Page 315: ...onditionscause engine oilto break dawn sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Inspection if dmvingin dusty conditions Replac...

Page 316: ...ak x down slower Long Tripmighway Intervals 1 Every 7 500Miles 12 500 k m 1gine Oil and Filter Change or every 12months hichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every i l 13 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles Si0 000 Recirculation EGR Syste engine only Air Cleaner Tank Cap and Lines Insp Every 50 0001Miles 83000 Automatic Transaxle Service severe condition Every 60 ...

Page 317: ...ance item will notnullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension and the steeringlinkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Peri...

Page 318: ...mont IS whichever omccurs first U Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation 1n the Index for proper Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information isee footnote 9 000 Miles 15000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months lwhichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months lwhichever occurs first An Emission...

Page 319: ...rst 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex fo...

Page 320: ...reInspectionand Rotation rotation pattern and additional information See Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months An Emission ControlService 30 000 Miles 50 000 km I 0Change engine oil and filter or every s monL1 An Emission Control Service 7 10 whichever occurs first whichever ocaurs first whichever occurs first n the Indexfor proper Footnote vhicheve...

Page 321: ...ission ControlService See footnote gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService DATE I 36 000 Miles 60000 km...

Page 322: ...te Also see footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km Changeengine oil and filter orevery 3 m o d hichever occurs first Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months hichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 6 month whichever occurs first Rotate tires S e e Tire Inspection and Rotation in 1the Index for proper An Emission ControlService 42 000 Miles 70000 km An Emission ControlService See...

Page 323: ...er occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter he vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these ...

Page 324: ... t require change 51 000 Miles 85000 km I 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission CuntroE Sewice g i t 54 000 Miles 90000 km lc B e A q 1 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See TireInspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper An Emi...

Page 325: ...pect engine accessory drive belt Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap Seefootnote An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote f An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnot...

Page 326: ...dditional information See 69 000Miles 115 000 km Change engine oiland fdter orevery 3 months An Emission Cuntrul Service 4 72 000Miles 120 000 km tT 1 1 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 month An Emission Control Service Seefootnote 1 vhichever occurs first vhichever occurs first whichever occurs first IDATE MILEAC IDATE ACTUA 1the Index for ...

Page 327: ... cleaner filter if you aredriving in dusty conditions An Emission ControlService Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlSewice See footnote 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate chassis components or every6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote DATE 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rota...

Page 328: ...te chassis components or every 6 month whichever occurs first bhichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the hdex for proper An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 87 000 Miles 145000 km I 1 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months bhichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAI ...

Page 329: ...ect fuel cap See footnote An Emission ControlService gasket forany damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote An Emission ControlService See footnote f rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 17 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 93 000 Miles 155 000...

Page 330: ... Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper 999000Miles 1 6 5000 km I O Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months fhicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles I66 000 km Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4LCode T erigine An Emission Control Sewice Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0 Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly dr...

Page 331: ...itions thefZuid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 25 9000 Miles 240 000 km El Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control S...

Page 332: ...y the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tythe completion of the vehicle suseful life We howeve urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at theindicated intervals and the maintedance be recorded I r Lubricate thesuspension and th A good time to check your brak rotation Sele Brake System Inspc Maintenance Inspections in P a r t If you drive in a highly corros brake...

Page 333: ... additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Sewice See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 22 500 Mile...

Page 334: ... and Rotation in the Index for proper Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information Se footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km An Emission ControlService Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information Set footnote Also see footnote 7Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or le s Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace pa...

Page 335: ...e oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transaxle fluid and filterif the vehicle is m...

Page 336: ...ange engine oil and filter or every 12 mon 9 whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12moni hs whichever occurs first I7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper An Emission ControlSewice Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information Se4 footnote 60 000 Miles IO0 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12month5 whichever occurs first...

Page 337: ...Emission Control Service gasket forany damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Inspect ExhaustGas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires ...

Page 338: ...o see footnote 829500Miles 137500 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 12months Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first in the Index for proper 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation Whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I 90 000Miles 150 000 km I i DATE Change engine oil an...

Page 339: ...rmation See footnote Also see footnote 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only Rotate tires See TireInspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 17 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 340: ... spark plugs An Emission Control Service under one or more of these conditions Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km An Emission Control Sewice MILEA p i ACTUl 7 30 7 1 SERVICEDBY ...

Page 341: ...e 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 addDEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank andadd the proper fluid if necessary See Wi...

Page 342: ...eck the transaxle fluid level add if needed See ManualTransaxle 9 in the Index Check orleaks A fluid loss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed t I I i I 1 Automatic Transaxle Check TI Check the transaxle fluid level a 1 AutomaticTransaxle in the Ind indicate a problem Check thesy if needed Automatic Transaxle Inspecti01 It isnot necessary to check the trr A trans...

Page 343: ...low the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P ...

Page 344: ...gular brake try to move the shift lever PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI i needs service Ignition TransaxleLock Check While parked and with theparki the ignition key to LOCK in eacl With an automatic transaxle LOCK only when the shiftle With a manual transaxle the to LOCK only when the shift REVERSE R On vehicles with a key release bl to LOCK wit...

Page 345: ...ng downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism sholding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Und...

Page 346: ...nd hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the driv axleboot seals for damage tears or leakage Replac sealsif necessary dd Exhaust System Inspectiol Inspect the complete exhaust systl near the exhaust system Look 01 missing or out of position parts a holes loose connections or other cause aheat build up in the floor exhaust fumes into the vehicle St the Ind...

Page 347: ...s inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking CaliperKnuckleMaintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure As necessar...

Page 348: ...ican Petroleum Institute Certified F Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the determine the for your vehicle sengine see Engine Oil in the Index I 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use GM Goodwrench DEX CO or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine the Index I USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock C...

Page 349: ...NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent GM Part No 1051515 USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT I Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi PurposeL...

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Page 353: ...ustomer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 8 10 b 8 11 8 11 8 11 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Repo...

Page 354: ... make you realize that you as a valuable customer appre decision and is dedicated to takin important person YOU PONT valuable feature thatcomes with c that offers a multitude of benefits safety security comfort and conv 8 2 I y and elements are ontiacrecognizes iates your purchase care of the most AC CARES is A very Pontiac afeature hat can give you nience ...

Page 355: ...n enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfact...

Page 356: ...ealership without furtherhelp I contactthe Pontiac Customer As sistanceCenter by calling I 800 PM CARESe In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or I q 1 800 263 7854 French I I I I For help outside of the UnitedSta the following numbers as appropr 0 InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 99 1 800 496 9993 Spanish a In the U ...

Page 357: ... Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warrantyand Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities eq...

Page 358: ...vailable 24 hours a day 365 We take anxiety outof uncertain s minor repairinfomation over the arrangements to towyour vehicle 1 Pontiac dealer We will provide the following se 3 years 36 1000 miles 60000 km Fuel delivery 0 Keys locked in vehicle Towto nearest dealership for 0 Change a flat tire Jump starts 0 Courtesy Transportation Se Transportation section for del u w I iied service is of mind as...

Page 359: ... your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to anowner 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 traveli...

Page 360: ...y 1998Pontiac requiring repair recall or specialpolicy situations you are entitledto one way shuttlc 10miles 16km If the vehicle re repairs you re entitled to eithera reimbursement for a rental car up to five days Some state insurance regulations I rent vehicles to people under 21y under 21 and have dilfficulty renti will reimburse you up to 30 day transportation you receive In Canada please consu...

Page 361: ...y can assist in arriving at asolution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Toassist 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 362: ...is progr4 before filing a claim with a state run arbitrationprogram or inthe courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Psntiac Customer AssistanceCenter at I 800 PM CARES to resolve the complaint serving as an Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAF TO THE UNITED S GOVERNMENT If...

Page 363: ...nly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 FM CARES or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Servi...

Page 364: ...PRICE 90 00 Schedule for all models irectly for Owners and 1 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specificationsfor the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeablyservice G...

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Page 367: ...es 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 19 Appearancecare 6 48 Appearance Care Materials 6 56 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtrays 2 47 Servicing 1 27 Brake System Warning Light 2 67 4 7 Audio Controls Steering Wheel 3 21 Audio Equipment Adding 3 22 Audio Systems 3 7 Auto DownWindow 2 32 Automatic Overdrive 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 32 Fluid 6 18 6 21 Gear Positions 2 19 Operation 2 19 Park Mechanism Check 7...

Page 368: ... Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb eplacernent 6 38 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 34 c CertificationLabsel 4 33 Chains Tire 6 47 Changing aFlat Tire 5 23 Check Engine Light 2 70 Check Gages Light 2 74 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 54 ChemicalPaint Spotting 6 55 Child Restraints 1 39 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat on 1 45 Securingin the Center Rear Seat 1 47 Securingin the Passenger Seat Po...

Page 369: ...6 Raising Manually 2 57 Removing the Boot 2 53 Convex Outside Mirror 2 45 Coolant 6 24 Heater Engine 2 18 Cleaning 6 53 Surge Tank 5 16 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 27 Cooling System 5 16 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 Cruise Control 2 36 Cupholders 2 46 2 47 CustomerAssistancefor Text TelephoneUsers 8 5 CustomerAssistance Information 8 2 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 3 Damage Finish 6 55 Damage Shee...

Page 370: ...eoil 6 12 Additives 6 16 Chechng 6 13 Used 6 16 What To Use 6 14 Whentochange 6 16 Enhanced Traction System Active Lig t 2 69 4 9 Enhawed Traction System Warning T b ht 2 68 4 9 Ethanol 6 4 ETS EnhancedTraction System 4 8 Active Light 2 69 4 8 Operation 4 8 Exhaust Engine 2 101 2 30 2 31 4 29 4 37 ExteriorLamps 2 40 Exterior LampsLenses Cleaning 6 52 Fabric Cleaning 6 49 Fifth Gear Manual Transaxl...

Page 371: ...lacement 6 34 6 62 HighLowBeamchanger 2 34 OnReminder 2 40 Wiring 6 58 Headlamps 2 40 Hearing Impaired CustomerAssistance 8 5 Heating 3 5 High Beam Headlamps 2 34 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Hitches Trailer 4 37 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Prop 6 9 Release 6 8 Horn 2 32 Hydraulic Clutch 6 23 Fluid 6 23 Systemcheck 7 32 Hydroplaning 4 18 Ignition Positions 2 13 Ignition Tr...

Page 372: ...the Engine Lights 2 47 Lighter Running 2 28 Air Bag Readiness 1 23 2 65 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning 2 67 4 7 Check Engine 2 70 Check Gages 2 74 ETS Active 2 69 4 8 Battery 2 66 Brake SystemWarning 2 66 Enhanced Traction SystemActive 2 69 4 9 Enhanced Traction S ystemWarnin Light 2 68 4 9 ETS Warning Interior Low CoolantWarning Safety Belt Reminder I Oil Pressge Passlock Warning up Shift Loading ...

Page 373: ...2 Gear Positions 2 24 Operation 2 24 Shifting 2 24 StartingYour Engine 2 15 Methanol 6 4 Mirrors 2 44 Convex Outside 2 45 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 44 Short Trip City Intervals 7 5 Manual Remote Control 2 44 Power Remote Control 2 45 Mountain Roads 4 23 Multifunction Lever 2 33 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Neutral Manual Transaxle 2 24 NewVehicle Break In 2 12 Nightvision 4 16 Odometer 2 63 O...

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Page 375: ...1 28 ShoulderBelt Height Adjuster 1 16 Smaller Children and Babies 1 36 Safety Warnings and Symbols 111 ScheduledMaintenance Services 7 4 Seatback Latches 1 5 Reclining Front 1 4 Easy Entry 1 6 Manual Front 1 2 Manual LumbarSupport 1 4 Rear 1 7 Restraint Systems 1 1 Seat Controls 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 45 1 47 1 48 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 22 2 23 Second Gear Manual Transaxle 2 ...

Page 376: ...ins Cleaning 6 50 Steam 5 14 Steering 4 10 Power 4 10 6 28 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 33 SunVisors 2 48 S raahsoof 2 48 I 1 22 5 16 6 27 v Supplemental Restraint System Surge Tank Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Symbols Vehicle Tachometer I 2 64 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 36 6 62 TapePlayerCare 3 23 Theft 2 10 Thermostat 6 28 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 23 Third Gear Manual Transaxle 2 ...

Page 377: ...ance When Towing 4 41 MakingTurns 4 39 ParkingonHills 4 40 Passing 4 38 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 4 30 4 31 Safety Chains 4 38 Tongue Weight 4 36 Total Weight on Tires 4 37 Towing 4 34 4 41 Turnsignals 4 39 Weight 4 36 Automatic 2 15 2 19 6 18 6 21 Manual 2 15 2 24 6 22 Automatic 6 18 6 21 Manual 6 22 Transmitters Keyless Entry 2 6 Transportation Courtesy 8 8 TripOdometer 2 63 Trunk Relea...

Page 378: ...cle 6 52 Weatherstrips 6 52 Wheel Alignment 6 46 Nut Torque 5 29 6 63 Replacement 6 46 x J 11 1 ST f j q t __ Used Replacement 6 47 Wrench 5 24 Windows 2 32 Auto Down 2 32 Power 2 32 Windshield Washer 2 36 Fluid 2 36 6 29 Fluid Level Check I 7 31 Windshield Wipers 2 35 Windshield Wipers 2 35 6 58 Blade Check 1 7 32 BladeReplacement 6 39 6 64 Fuses 6 58 Winter Driving 4 25 Wiper Blades Cleaning 1 6...

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