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Securing a Child in the Built-In
Child Restraint

1. Raise the head restraint until the lower edge of the

head restraint is even with the top of the seatback.

2. Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the

top of the seatback. Make sure there is no gap
between the lower edge of the head restraint and the
top of the seatback.

Summary of Contents for 1999 Montana

Page 1: ...ent conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 Cu...

Page 2: ...ver it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide e...

Page 3: ...the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do...

Page 4: ... something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 5: ...symbols have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL ...

Page 6: ...yellowblue vi NOTES ...

Page 7: ...swers 1 28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 28 Driver Position 1 36 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 37 Right Front Passenger Position 1 37 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 1 46 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 46 Rear Seat Passengers 1 50 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 52 Center Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 54 Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat 1 56 Childr...

Page 8: ... Slide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever and try to move the seat with your body To raise the seat pull up on the lever on the front right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle...

Page 9: ...ody 6 Way Power Seat Option To adjust the six way power seat Front Control A Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat Center Control B Move the seat forward or rearward by holding the control to the front or rear Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch u...

Page 10: ...l is located on the side of the seat Turn this knob to adjust the support for the lower back Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline To adjust the seatback turn this knob It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight off the seatback ...

Page 11: ...do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seat...

Page 12: ...d fold the seatback forward The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position Rear Seats Seat Controls The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust remove and replace the seats By using the levers and straps in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle Floor Seat Pin Diagram When you replace the seats in the vehicle be...

Page 13: ...tside safety belt just pull the sleeve away from the Velcro patch and use the safety belt as usual The sleeve should slide freely when not in use There is also a clip on the safety belt used to secure the belt after it is disconnected from the mini buckle When removing the split second row bench seat secure the loose end of the safety belt in this clip This will keep the safety belt from dangling ...

Page 14: ...ch section of the split bench seat can be either folded down or reclined The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatbacks To fold down the seatback pull this nylon strap on the rear of the seat To raise a seatback pull the nylon strap while raising the seatback until it locks upright To fold down the seatback lift up on this lever located on th...

Page 15: ... One is located below the center in the front of each section of the split bench The other lever is located on the rear of the seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward to allow for extra storage behind the seat or slide the seat back to allow extra room for passengers Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is locked into place ...

Page 16: ...ght side of the seat 2 Push the red center of the buckle up with a small pointed object like a key or a pen to remove the seat belt if needed 3 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward 4 Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one of the adjustment bars and sliding the seat fully rearward 5 From behind the bench seat pu...

Page 17: ...forward The split benches have seat position labels located on the back of each seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram D The left 40 section of the 40 60 split bench uses the A and B sets of floor cups D The right 60 section of the 40 60 split bench uses the C and D sets of floor cups D The left section of the 50 50 split bench uses the G and H sets of floor cups D The right secti...

Page 18: ...e placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins To do this the bench seat will need to be angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins If the front legs are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins ...

Page 19: ... around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 4 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright 5 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden ...

Page 20: ...re properly attached Bucket Seats There are three types of rear bucket seats RIGHT ONLY CENTER OR LEFT and LEFT ONLY RIGHT ONLY and LEFT ONLY seats may be equipped with the built in child restraint option The rear bucket seats can be removed to provide extra storage Each seat that has the built in child restraint option fits in only one location in your vehicle but seats that don t have the built ...

Page 21: ...f the seatback Use the lever to raise or lower the seatback to the desired position When raising or reclining a seatback to an upright position push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright Adjusting the Bucket Seats There are two adjustment levers on each seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward One is located below the center in front of the bucket seat ...

Page 22: ... is locked into place Removing the Bucket Seats Make sure the seatback is in the upright position The head restraints should be fully down 1 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward 2 Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one of the adjuster levers and sliding the seat fully rearward 3 From behind the seat pull the ny...

Page 23: ... go of the straps or lever until the seat is folded all the way forward 4 To unlatch the front latches with the seat folded forward squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar 5 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion ...

Page 24: ... the A and B C and D or G and H sets of floor cups The LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint option fit only in the left location of either row the A and B or G and H sets of floor cups RIGHT ONLY seats that have the built in child restraint option fit only in the right location of the second row the E and F sets of floor cups LEFT ONLY seats that have the built in child res...

Page 25: ...ould be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 3 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 4 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright 5 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked in place CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sud...

Page 26: ...y turning the knob on the inboard side of the seat It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or exiting the vehicle Removing the Captain s Chairs 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooks from the floor pins ...

Page 27: ...d off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle Replacing the Captain s Chairs The left chair goes in the A and C sets of floor pins The right chair goes in the D and F sets of floor pins 1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins ...

Page 28: ... of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the veh...

Page 29: ... to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of ...

Page 30: ...yellowblue 1 24 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...

Page 31: ...yellowblue 1 25 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 32: ...strument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 33: ...y so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety...

Page 34: ...ems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The sho...

Page 35: ...shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These p...

Page 36: ...to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the button down to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off you...

Page 37: ...r belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 38: ...TION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 39: ...iously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests ...

Page 40: ...ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 41: ... is twisted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Page 42: ...door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 43: ...elt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS This part explains the frontal and side impact Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS or air bag systems Your vehicle has four air bags a Next Generation frontal air bag for the driver another Next Generation frontal air bag fo...

Page 44: ...r bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants Next Generation frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the...

Page 45: ...e vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety...

Page 46: ...or a deployed air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...

Page 47: ...bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door ...

Page 48: ...reshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or re...

Page 49: ... to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more g...

Page 50: ...le should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag D Air bags are designed to in...

Page 51: ... your vehicle the damage could make the frontal and side impact air bags inflate and safety belt pretensioners activate even if there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags all the sensors and related parts parts of the safety belt system and parts of the driver and right front passenger s seatbacks If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the carpet you...

Page 52: ... the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger They help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the ...

Page 53: ...properly 1 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 slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Page 54: ...ure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the ...

Page 55: ...en 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 The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could incre...

Page 56: ...eats in the second row there is one guide for each outside passenger position If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row there is one guide for the left hand outside passenger position If your vehicle has third row seats there is one guide for each outside passenger position To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comf...

Page 57: ...llowblue 1 51 2 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 guide must be on top of the belt ...

Page 58: ...Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Slide the guide onto the storage clip Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position ...

Page 59: ...g the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long 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 ...

Page 60: ...ou have a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it ...

Page 61: ... belt quickly if you ever had to The center position bucket seat is a CENTER OR LEFT type seat Because it is the only bucket seat with a lap belt and has a buckle on only one side there are certain places a CENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat should and should not be used See Seats in the Index If the CENTER OR LEFT bucket seat is used on the left side of the vehicle the person sitting there should us...

Page 62: ...ained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor i...

Page 63: ...hild small enough for one is always properly 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 frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across ...

Page 64: ...il a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 65: ...n only one location in your vehicle To find out where a bucket seat that has a built in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If your vehicle has this option in a 60 40 bench seat this bench seat will only fit in the second row of your vehicle In both types of seats the built in child restraint works the same way ...

Page 66: ...Restraints later in this section for more information Q What if the top of my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system A A child whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system shouldn t use this child restraint Instead the child should sit on the vehicle s regular seat cushion and use t...

Page 67: ...the head restraint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the top of the seatback ...

Page 68: ...yellowblue 1 62 3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle s safety belts ...

Page 69: ...ar seat and use the vehicle s adult safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD 4 Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder harness Pul...

Page 70: ...e buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see your dealer for service before using the child restraint 8 Place the other side of the harness over the child s shoulder 9 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 10 Pull up on both latch plates to make sure they are secure ...

Page 71: ...ositioned on the child s shoulders CAUTION An unfastened shoulder harness clip won t help keep the harness in place on the child s shoulders If the harness isn t on the child s shoulders it won t be able to restrain the child s upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened ...

Page 72: ...ss and buckle strap are not twisted 13 Adjust the position of the harness on the child s shoulder by moving the clip up or down along the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can rec...

Page 73: ...nt 1 Unfasten the shoulder harness clip 2 Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle 3 Move one side of the harness off the child s shoulder 4 Move the other side of the harness off the child s shoulder 5 Remove the child from the child restraint cushion ...

Page 74: ...ld restraint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback ...

Page 75: ...eatback 5 Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index ...

Page 76: ...es When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make...

Page 77: ...restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Page 78: ...These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Page 79: ...to 27 kg or even up to 36 kg and about four to eight years of age A booster seat is 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 ...

Page 80: ...r rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags This is ...

Page 81: ...rd row lap shoulder belts meet the floor There s a vinyl sleeve there to get to the bracket push this vinyl sleeve aside slightly You may need to remove the staple in the sleeve to do this Anchor the top strap to the bracket If your vehicle does not have third row seats and belts or if you need to have an anchor bracket installed for the center bucket seat in the second row or for the right hand s...

Page 82: ... strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the la...

Page 83: ... seat position tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 84: ... feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure ...

Page 85: ...Seat You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as 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...

Page 86: ...hten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Bucket Seat You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one ...

Page 87: ...ping 3 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 88: ...e belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag Never ...

Page 89: ...ar seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a front passenger air b...

Page 90: ...Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Page 91: ...ns to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child ca...

Page 92: ... must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child ...

Page 93: ...e belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be 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 ...

Page 94: ... has a built in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts ...

Page 95: ...e the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repa...

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Page 97: ...Deterrent Option 2 35 PASS KeyR III 2 37 New Vehicle Break In 2 38 Ignition Positions 2 40 Starting Your Engine 2 41 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 43 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 47 Parking Brake 2 48 Shifting Into PARK P 2 50 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 51 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 52 Engine Exhaust 2 52 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 53 Windows 2 55 Turn Signal Multifuncti...

Page 98: ...n a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Page 99: ...ncy door key which Pontiac sends after delivery This service is not available in Canada In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage...

Page 100: ...operly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option To unlock either front door from the outside with the key insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle You can lock either front door from the ...

Page 101: ...nlock position and release This will only unlock that door or the liftgate You can unlock all the doors and the liftgate by inserting the key into the key cylinder turning to the unlock position and holding for one second With power door locks you can lock all the doors from the outside by inserting the key and turning the key to the lock position Also when the doors are locked with the power door...

Page 102: ... the doors will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK P All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift lever is in PARK P You can program the Automatic Door Locks to operate with the remote keyless entry system and to lock and unlock automatically to suit your needs See Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index With the...

Page 103: ...yless Entry System Option If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors and the liftgate from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of th...

Page 104: ... D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter only the driver s door will unlock If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all the doors and the liftgate will unlock If you would like all the doors to unlock the first time you press UNLOCK s...

Page 105: ...u use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding door if equipped your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command was received If you would like to change the way the parking lamps operate with Remote Unlock Confirmation see Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Remote Alarm If Equipped When you press the hor...

Page 106: ...any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batt...

Page 107: ...em uses a continually changing code for increased security Normally the receiver in your vehicle will keep track of this changing code D Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitter is activated more than 256 times while out of range of the vehicle D Loss of synchronization will occur after the battery replacement if the transmitter is immediately activated more than 16 times while out of...

Page 108: ... there will be a blank button in its place For more information please see each of these features in the Index Instrument Panel Switchbank This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls The switches and controls that you may find in this switchbank are the Rear Fan Knob Rear Window Wiper Washer Fog Lamps and Traction Control If your vehicle does not have some of the ...

Page 109: ...can be programmed with several different features The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle The following chart shows the features that can be programmed To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode ...

Page 110: ...mination and Exit Lighting With Delayed Illumination the interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and the liftgate are closed With Exiting Lighting the interior lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition To customize these features to your preference see Programmable Modes following Programmable Modes Your vehicle c...

Page 111: ...rned to OFF To customize these features to your preference see Programmable Modes following Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1 Both Features Off Automatic door locking and unlocking is disabled You will always need to lock your doors manually before driving to increase occupant safety Mode 2 Automatic Door Locking Only D The automatic door unlock...

Page 112: ...e driver s door open you won t be able to lock the doors using the power door lock switch D When you press LOCK on the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped while any door or the liftgate is open the doors will not lock Instead you will hear three chimes which let you know that the Last Door Closed Locking feature is in operation Five seconds after all the doors an...

Page 113: ... by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Remote Driver s Unlock Control With the Remote Driver s Unlock Control feature you can program your vehicle to do the following D When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter the driver s door will unlock and D When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter a...

Page 114: ...to let you know the command has been received If you press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter again the horn will sound briefly and the parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know your vehicle is locked and D When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door if equipped your parking lamps will flash briefly To customize these...

Page 115: ...unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door if equipped your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4 To change the mode 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter 3 Count the number of chimes you hear The number...

Page 116: ... 4 Damage Detection with Normal Sensitivity If anyone damages or enters your vehicle while your Content Theft Deterrent system is armed an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4 To change the mode 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Turn the parking lamps on then off 3 Count the nu...

Page 117: ... keyless entry transmitter To customize this feature to your preference see Programmable Modes following Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1 Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off D The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the Conte...

Page 118: ... doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition D The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 1 To change the mode 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Insert your second key fully into any door key cylinder and tu...

Page 119: ...so if your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft Deterrent system remember to arm the system before exiting Sliding Door To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle pull the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear If you slide the door all the way back the door will rest in a detent position The door must overcome this detent when closing To move the door forward you must firs...

Page 120: ...acing downward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowly close ...

Page 121: ...r with the switches inside your vehicle If you have the optional remote keyless entry system you can also operate the power sliding door with your remote transmitter See Keyless Entry System in the Index CAUTION Leaving young children or pets unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous They could operate the power sliding door A child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unatte...

Page 122: ...unted switch in front of the passenger s sliding door or the remote keyless entry transmitter NOTICE When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash be sure the power sliding door is turned off If it isn t the power sliding door may open accidentally To open or close the sliding door press and release one of the following two power door switches One switch is located in the overhead console s...

Page 123: ... the buzzer will not sound indicating the door is not completely closed CAUTION If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If anything obstructs the powe...

Page 124: ...th is clear before closing the door If you want to open the power sliding door when the switch is turned on pull the inside or outside handle and let go The door will open fully To open the power sliding door when the power sliding door switch is off pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way back ...

Page 125: ... the latched position Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door by using the inside door handle The security lock lever is located on the inside of the sliding door on the front edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the ...

Page 126: ...ted here It will be easier if you read through them once before beginning this procedure 1 Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF 3 Enable the power sliding door override feature 4 Remove the RADIO fuse from the underhood fuse and relay center Leave it out for 30 seconds 5 Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds 6 Disable the power sli...

Page 127: ...late Once slightly opened the liftgate will rise by itself Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on illuminating the rear cargo area see Interior Lamps in the Index NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as a garage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass To close the liftgate pull down on the handle then firmly shut the...

Page 128: ...omfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leav...

Page 129: ...have to leave something valuable in your vehicle D Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box D If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system take the transmitter with you D Lock all the doors except the driver s Content Theft Deterrent Option If your vehicle has this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system A light located on top of your instrument panel near the center of t...

Page 130: ... to let you know the system is arming After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors if the key is not in the ignition The security light will turn on t...

Page 131: ...ity Try programming the Content Theft Deterrent to Mode 1 If you continue to experience nuisance alarms you may want to try turning off damage detection by programming your Content Theft Deterrent to Mode 2 If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms you can turn off the Content Theft Deterrent system by programming your Content Theft Deterrent to Mode 3 See Multifunction Alarm Locks and ...

Page 132: ...ethod to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the PASS KEY light comes on the key may have a damaged transponder Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to che...

Page 133: ... Key III system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key III system at this time If you lose or damage a PASS Key III key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if ...

Page 134: ...killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in the vehicle with children With the key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions ACCESSORY A This is an on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you ...

Page 135: ...ne is running But even when the engine is not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to op...

Page 136: ...our ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it...

Page 137: ...signed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle ...

Page 138: ...10 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and ...

Page 139: ...k from the solenoid of the BTSI This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not full...

Page 140: ...ine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out ...

Page 141: ...aged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D D When dr...

Page 142: ...ntil then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and THIRD 3 for higher speeds FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough NOTICE If your front whee...

Page 143: ... with your left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal it will pop up to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them...

Page 144: ...he engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever t...

Page 145: ...h the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift l...

Page 146: ... lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P CAUTION Before shifting out of PARK P you must fully apply your regular brakes Your vehicle can roll If you have le...

Page 147: ...ke application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things ...

Page 148: ...is coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if ever you have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Ca...

Page 149: ...ake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Manual Windows Use the manual crank to open and close the front windows Power Windows Option If you have power windows the switches on the driver s door armrest control the front windows when th...

Page 150: ...ure the window in the open position To close pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the closed position Power Rear Quarter Windows This button located in the overhead console switchbank is used for opening and closing the power rear quarter windows Press the top ribbed side of the button to open the windows both windows w...

Page 151: ...r legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your D Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator D Headlamp High Low Beam Changer D Windshield Wiper a...

Page 152: ...is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal ...

Page 153: ...des may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to...

Page 154: ...sh symbol on it Push in the bottom of the button to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes t...

Page 155: ...e cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SET button at the e...

Page 156: ...celerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A Briefly and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have s...

Page 157: ...Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control D Step lightly on the brake pedal or D Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memo...

Page 158: ... top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when D The ignition is on D the headlamp switch is off and D the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your front parking and turn signal lamps will be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up When it s dark enough outside th...

Page 159: ...omatically turns on your headlamps the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamps switch is in any position Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams Using your high beams in fog is not recommended Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Turn the control located below the headlamps switch clockwise to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and counterclo...

Page 160: ...sing your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF After 40 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will turn off before the 40 seconds if you D Lock all the doors using the key D press LOCK on the power door lock switch or D press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped When any door is opened illumin...

Page 161: ...off or on see Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY the lamps will fade out The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitte...

Page 162: ...outboard seating positions If your vehicle does not have dual sliding doors there is also a reading lamp in the second row on the driver s side To turn on either reading lamp press the lamp lens Dome Lamp This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and has no switch of its own It will go on each time you open the doors unless you enable the interior lights override feature Cargo Lamp This l...

Page 163: ...ill turn off the lamps after only three minutes Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the day position push the lever away from you Power Remote Control Mirrors The control on the driver s door controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn the control counterclockwise to select the drive...

Page 164: ...ated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Storage Compartments Your vehicle s large carrying capacity can store many items If you have the extended wheelbase version you can carry things as large as a 4i x 8i piece of plywood You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats to secure larger loads This section also describes storage areas...

Page 165: ...ide and the Power Quarter Windows For information on these switches see each of these features in the Index Overhead Console If Equipped The optional front overhead console has reading lamps a switchbank storage compartments including one for your garage door opener and another one for your sunglasses and a Driver Information Center DIC The features of the optional overhead console are explained o...

Page 166: ...d press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener 3 Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place 4 Once the opener is installed use the black pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area on the compartment door will contact the co...

Page 167: ...ray that slides out Slide the tray all the way toward the rear of the vehicle until the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the guide rails The tray holds CDs or cassettes in the center area You can also store cassettes in the left side area The right side area can hold either the coinholder which lifts out or another cassette The tray can be removed for cleaning or when you want to rep...

Page 168: ...e dividers by sliding them down until the tabs click into place To replace the tray line up the guides on the bottom of the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door Slide the tray back in Front Seat Storage Bin The storage bin is located under the manual front passenger s seat To open the bin lift the handle and slide the drawer out Cupholders There are cupholders on the inboard side of t...

Page 169: ...ide of the vehicle next to the third row seat s Convenience Net Option The optional convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening the label on the net shoul...

Page 170: ...y in place The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs 45 kg It is not designed to hold larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as far forward as you can When not in use it is recommend that you take down the convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity and to keep the rear exit clear Store the net in the pouch behind either front seat in the op...

Page 171: ...ou take down the convenience nets to extend their life and retain their elasticity Front Seat Storage Net There is a storage net that stretches between the front seats Pull the hooks towards the passenger s seat and insert them into the holes next to the cupholder To store the net lift the hooks up and out of the holes The net does not detach from the driver s seat When not in use it is recommend ...

Page 172: ...r drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with a luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof as well as sliding crossrails and ...

Page 173: ...our vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Your luggage carrier has release knobs set in the ends of each crossrail Turn the release knobs counterclockwise to unlock the crossrails Slide the crossr...

Page 174: ...hem along the side rail Turn the tiedowns clockwise to tighten them in place If you wish to attach the luggage tiedowns or other compatible bicycle or ski accessory racks to the crossrail use the adjustable tapped plates under the bumper strips Lift the end of the bumper strip with a flathead screwdriver and cut off enough of the strip to access the tapped plates ...

Page 175: ...he drawer to use the ashtray To remove the ashtray for cleaning grasp the edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out in a rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it ...

Page 176: ...or Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors If Equipped Pull down the sun visor Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror The lamps will come on when you open the cover OnStar SystemR Option OnStar is a vehicle communications service which may be ordered through your dealer The following OnStar services are available 24 hours a day D Automatic Notification of ...

Page 177: ... rear compartment on the driver s side To remove the cover pull the tab on the cover and pull it off The air inflator kit is stored in the glove box or in the rear saddlebag if your vehicle has this option It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the infla...

Page 178: ...ee Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index or see your dealer for service Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes To reset press the ON switch again Don t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time If you do you may damage the system After 30 minutes wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator To turn off the inflator press OFF and det...

Page 179: ...ower outlet is located in the rear compartment on the driver s side To remove the cover pull the tab on the cover and pull it off To replace the cover on the rear outlet line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put the cover in place Push down the tab to secure the cover When not in use always cover the rear outlet with the protective cap NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets D Maximu...

Page 180: ...yellowblue 2 84 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Page 181: ... Vents G Audio System H Side Vents I Lamp Switch J Hood Release K Steering Wheel Touch Controls Option L Horn M Ignition Switch N Steering Wheel Touch Controls Option O Climate Controls P Rear Fan Controls Option Q Accessory Power Outlet R Storage Bin S Remote CD Player Option T Instrument Panel Switchbank U Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter V Glove Box W Front Vents X Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...

Page 182: ... you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages United States shown Canadian similar ...

Page 183: ...one has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done If it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The ...

Page 184: ...r is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just 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 or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning ...

Page 185: ...is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index United States Canada This light will come on 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 the air bag readiness light stays...

Page 186: ...f you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you h...

Page 187: ...g properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System 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 ...

Page 188: ...le you re driving your vehicle needs service If the light is on and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control Syste...

Page 189: ...vice Low Traction Light Option If your vehicle has the traction control system there will be a LOW TRACTION light on the instrument panel When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the LOW TRACTION light will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will come on and stay on for four seconds when your anti lock syst...

Page 190: ...operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too ho...

Page 191: ... Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner ...

Page 192: ...is light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways D Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualifie...

Page 193: ...uld turn the light off Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn th...

Page 194: ...ng low oil pressure CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Low Oil Level Light United States Canada If this light comes o...

Page 195: ...hes closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away Door Ajar Light This light will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or START and the driver s passenger s door or hatch is open It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully latched...

Page 196: ...nition is on Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it D...

Page 197: ... to OFF then to ON If the light stays on see your dealer right away This light will also come on when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running to show you it is working If it doesn t come on as you start your vehicle have it fixed right away Driver Information Center DIC Option The DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings D E M English Metric Button You can ch...

Page 198: ...displayed in this mode of operation Compass Temperature Mode One of eight compass readings and the outside temperature are displayed If the temperature is below 38_F 3_C the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas of the c...

Page 199: ...he compass reading is normally displayed To calibrate the compass in an area free from large metal objects make three 360_ turns The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode Turn the ignition on and cycle ...

Page 200: ...veled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving D FUEL USED Trip Fuel Used This shows the accumulated fuel used since the last reset D AVG SPEED Average Speed This shows the average speed since the last reset Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold the MODE and E M buttons for at least two seconds The reset is acknowledged with th...

Page 201: ...ock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo 3 9 AM FM Stereo 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 14 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped 3 18 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped 3 23 Rear Seat Audio If Equipped 3 25 Remote Compact Disc Player If Equipped 3 26 Theft Deter...

Page 202: ...ob controls the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn it counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Turn it clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Mode Knob This knob controls the direction of where the air will enter the vehicle UPPER This setting directs outside air through the instrument panel outlets BI LEVEL This setting directs outside air into your vehicle in...

Page 203: ...FROST setting is selected the system will automatically go to OUTSIDE AIR mode Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust the temperature control knob and fan speed as desired To get maximum cooling or a quick cool down on very hot days press the A C and RECIRCU...

Page 204: ...t more quickly because the engine coolant is already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield turn the temperature control knob all the way clockwise to the red area and turn the mode knob to DEFROST Adjust the fan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts turn the mode knob to ...

Page 205: ...wouldn t be covered by your warranty Rear Climate Control Option If you have the optional rear climate control the rear seat passengers can control the temperature and the amount of air directed to the rear of the vehicle The amount of air directed to the rear of the vehicle can also be adjusted using the front control for the rear fan Set the main climate control mode knob to LOWER DEFOG or DEFRO...

Page 206: ...n the fan to the desired setting for the amount of air to be directed to the rear of the vehicle The temperature of the air will be the same as the air in the front of the vehicle The rear fan control in the instrument panel switchbank has an R setting which allows the rear passengers to use the rear climate control knobs to adjust the air through the rear air outlets Rear Comfort Controls The rea...

Page 207: ...anel see Mode Knob earlier in this section The mode you choose will regulate both the front and rear climate control systems Rear Air Vents To maximize airflow through the rear heater outlet place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index The vent behind the left rear seat is the cold air return vent Be sure to keep it free of obstructions...

Page 208: ...You can also stop outside air from entering by turning the fan to OFF and pushing the RECIRCULATION button Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves This will allow the heater and defroster to work much better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan t...

Page 209: ...r appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears There will be a two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode and the colon on the display will blink while in this mode AM FM ...

Page 210: ...stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Settin...

Page 211: ...our selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn t...

Page 212: ...onger than that are so thin they may not work well in this player While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing When the down indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the top side o...

Page 213: ...4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation REV 5 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio wil...

Page 214: ... activate the bypass feature use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE PLAY button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Ste...

Page 215: ...down to reduce frequency range 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 speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into th...

Page 216: ...PREV or SEEK operation Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape If you hold the button the player will continue moving forward through the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work Th...

Page 217: ... pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicato...

Page 218: ...s stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered ...

Page 219: ...smaller 8 cm single discs Full size compact discs and the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and E error and a number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that D The disc is upside down D It is dirty scratched or wet D The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again I...

Page 220: ...a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player CD PLAY Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJEC...

Page 221: ...t of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range 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 speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the s...

Page 222: ...w RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RECALL Press this button to see what tr...

Page 223: ...ayed for five seconds The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on You may operate the rear seat audio functions when the primary radio power is off if the ignition is on The following functions are controlled by the rear seat audio system buttons PWR Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on You may op...

Page 224: ...act disc press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the compact disc Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection The number of the current track selection will appear on the display for five seconds The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use P SET PROG The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work ...

Page 225: ...start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT When a disc is in the player a CD symbol will appear on the display When a disc is playing the letters CD will appear next to the CD symbol in the bottom left corner The track number will also be displayed If the disc com...

Page 226: ...see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed TAPE PLAY With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing press this button once to play the compact disc To return to playing the radio press AM...

Page 227: ...your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Note that with ...

Page 228: ...old them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If th...

Page 229: ...y other radio button to turn on the sound SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance to the next selection with the up arrow and go to the previous selection with the down arrow PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio pres...

Page 230: ...mal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio m...

Page 231: ... action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may a...

Page 232: ... 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 outer edge 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 optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Integrated Windshie...

Page 233: ...ve Driving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 25 Winter Driving 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Loading Your Vehic...

Page 234: ...ost preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone...

Page 235: ...drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on t...

Page 236: ...In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the drivi...

Page 237: ...lcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness ...

Page 238: ... bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66...

Page 239: ...ill have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lock brake system ...

Page 240: ...he wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel s...

Page 241: ...void a braking skid See Low Traction Light in the Index Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces e...

Page 242: ...ve the system on But you can turn the traction control 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 See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the TCS symbol on the bottom of the button in the center console switchbank The indicator light on the traction control button will go off If the system is limi...

Page 243: ...n you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden accel...

Page 244: ...First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it...

Page 245: ...assing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Driv...

Page 246: ...ther cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle t...

Page 247: ...leration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on ...

Page 248: ...roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytim...

Page 249: ... night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects...

Page 250: ...Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the ...

Page 251: ...u can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wat...

Page 252: ... Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you st...

Page 253: ...blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes che...

Page 254: ...dy to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip D Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside D Wiper Blades Are they in good shape D F...

Page 255: ...e can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the roa...

Page 256: ...TRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help c...

Page 257: ...th and 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between you...

Page 258: ...trol accelerate gently Try not to break the gentle traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the...

Page 259: ...o to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D 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 your cloth...

Page 260: ... only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and...

Page 261: ...n a dolly 2 Put the vehicle in PARK P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake Loading Your Vehicle The Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door ...

Page 262: ... with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and c...

Page 263: ... Level Control Option On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic level control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR If the engine is running or the ignition key is in ACCESSORY you may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle and periodically as the system sel...

Page 264: ...the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it...

Page 265: ...nd other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight D the weight of the trailer D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your...

Page 266: ...ay carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trail...

Page 267: ... your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper D If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 lbs 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight carrying hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper v...

Page 268: ... ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsci...

Page 269: ...orking This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudd...

Page 270: ...ailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades ...

Page 271: ...ady to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pullin...

Page 272: ...yellowblue 4 40 NOTES ...

Page 273: ...blems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Changing a Flat Tire 5 31 Compact Spare Tire 5 32 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 274: ...ash on and off Your hazard warning flashers button is on top of the steering column Press the button in to turn on your flashers Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button down and it will pop back up by itself When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...

Page 275: ...ng steps listed to do it safely On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inoperative See Power Sliding Door in the Index for more information CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because D They contain acid that can burn you D They contain gas that can explode or ignite D They contain enoug...

Page 276: ...d damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t...

Page 277: ...warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 5 Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal The terminal is under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse a...

Page 278: ... accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal eng...

Page 279: ...onnect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead bat...

Page 280: ...ery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Removal Procedure A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good B...

Page 281: ... is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipment Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels do not tow the vehicle more than 500 cumulative miles 800 km or exceed 50 mph 80 km h If these limitations must be exceeded then the drive wheels...

Page 282: ...ll notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The low coolant light may come on and the temperature gage will indicate an overheat condition exists Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will b...

Page 283: ...dly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning...

Page 284: ...nues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode listed previously in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right ...

Page 285: ...n the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t c...

Page 286: ...hey aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be da...

Page 287: ...hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system...

Page 288: ...ly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and the radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 289: ...sure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Page 290: ... proper coolant mixture 4 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 5 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck ...

Page 291: ...during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 7 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 8 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank ...

Page 292: ...ehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on y...

Page 293: ...and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side Remove the side convenience net Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off ...

Page 294: ...r D Spare Tire E Extension Chisel End F Wrench The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Attach the wrench to the extension and insert the chisel end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Then turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to low...

Page 295: ...yellowblue 5 23 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension B and folding wrench C ...

Page 296: ...the folding wrench and remove the wheel cover 2 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench Turn the handle about 180 degrees then flip the handle back to the starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn For wheels with a wheel lock key use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and wrench The key is supplied in the front passenger door p...

Page 297: ...here is a notch in the vehicle s body Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire NOTICE Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms Only use the areas shown for proper jack location Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you ...

Page 298: ...hicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so the...

Page 299: ...rom the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Install the spare tire and replace the wheel ...

Page 300: ...isscross sequence as shown CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m ...

Page 301: ... covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Lay the ti...

Page 302: ...y 6 Replace all jacking tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and replace the compartment cover To replace the cover line up the tabs on the right of the cover with the slots in the cover opening Push the cover in place and push down the tab so that it rests in the groove This secures the cover in place A Strap B Bag and Tools C Jack Unless you have the plastic bolt on wheel co...

Page 303: ...where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your ve...

Page 304: ...eels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Trac...

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Page 307: ...senger Compartment Air Filter Replacement 6 18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 21 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 21 Thermostat 6 21 Engine Coolant 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 27 Brakes 6 30 Battery 6 31 Bulb Replacement 6 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 39 Tires 6 47 Appearance Care 6 47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 51 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 53 Un...

Page 308: ...k If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You sh...

Page 309: ... recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline...

Page 310: ...your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service To provide c...

Page 311: ...ability ask an auto club 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 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank The fuel filler door is located on ...

Page 312: ...ng in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Th...

Page 313: ...l tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only ...

Page 314: ...underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle ...

Page 315: ...The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip Then put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood ...

Page 316: ...e and Relay Center B Remote Positive Terminal C Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D Radiator Pressure Cap E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Engine Oil Fill Location G Engine Oil Dipstick H Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I Brake Master Cylinder J Air Cleaner K Engine Coolant Reservoir ...

Page 317: ...t away For more information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dip...

Page 318: ...the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located just behind the engine oil dipstick Be sure to fill it e...

Page 319: ...Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in th...

Page 320: ...rotection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are be...

Page 321: ...roperly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies ...

Page 322: ...burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Passenger compartment air both outside and re...

Page 323: ...ter will pull straight out To remove the second reach in and slide it toward the opening Pull the second filter out 4 Replace the filters by reversing Step 3 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index ...

Page 324: ...le under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much ...

Page 325: ...g D With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine...

Page 326: ... Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use o...

Page 327: ... is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat a GM thermostat is recommended Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOLR engine coolant This coolant is designed...

Page 328: ... months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Pla...

Page 329: ... dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The engine coolant reservoir is located on the driver s side of the vehicle above the engine air cleaner filter The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be a...

Page 330: ...an allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ...

Page 331: ... Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the H mark When it s cold the level should be at the C mark If t...

Page 332: ...he cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washe...

Page 333: ... fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid wh...

Page 334: ...t will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong ki...

Page 335: ...pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continui...

Page 336: ...ts many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work...

Page 337: ...see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Jump Starting For jump starting instructions see Jump Starting in the Index Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Head...

Page 338: ...d on top of the headlamp assembly 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place 5 Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the lamp housing 6 Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the blue tabs and pulling the bulb out ...

Page 339: ...into the electrical connector Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and tighten the black retainer ring in place Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar ...

Page 340: ...ssembly with the holes in the fender 12 Tighten the bolt connecting the parking turn signal lamp assembly Be sure the tab from the parking turn signal lamp assembly is inboard of the tab from the headlamp assembly Front Turn Signal Parking Lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the thumb screw attaching the parking turn signal lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the parking turn signal lamp asse...

Page 341: ...ly line up and insert the tabs on the back of the assembly with the slots in the fender Engage the lower clip on the front of the lamp assembly keeping the upper tab on the parking turn signal lamp assembly inboard of the headlamp bracket tab 8 To align the parking turn signal lamp assembly with the headlamp assembly lift up the parking turn signal lamp assembly until the upper edge is contacting ...

Page 342: ...he parking turn signal lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket 6 Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing ...

Page 343: ... the upper edge is contacting the fender 9 Fasten the parking turn signal lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly with the thumb screw removed in Step 2 Taillamps 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing on the inboard side 3 Pull off the entire taillamp housing The locator retaining pins on the outboard side are part of the lamp assembly and will remain intact during r...

Page 344: ...shield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Section 7 of this manual under Part B Owner Checks and Services for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Here s how to remove the Sheperd s Hook type 1 Tu...

Page 345: ...ION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous D Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pre...

Page 346: ...Tire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality p...

Page 347: ...res always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can...

Page 348: ... size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are desig...

Page 349: ...ith the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quali...

Page 350: ...igned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test w...

Page 351: ...air replace it except some 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 same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new ...

Page 352: ...riven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the ...

Page 353: ... D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather pla...

Page 354: ...ub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the...

Page 355: ... stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain condition...

Page 356: ... are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass 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 th...

Page 357: ...nse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an...

Page 358: ...soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep ...

Page 359: ...Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and ...

Page 360: ...glast plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Sil...

Page 361: ...itle and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the access panel located on the driver s side of the rear of the vehicle It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN...

Page 362: ...by an internal circuit breaker in the instrument panel fuse panel An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor ...

Page 363: ...and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood fuse and relay center Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block an...

Page 364: ...trument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control Mirror Switch CRUISE Cruise Control Module Switch and Release Switch PWR QTR VENT Interior Lamps and Multifunction Switch Power Vent Switch FRT WPR WSHR Windshield Wiper Washer Motor and Switch PASS KEY PASS Key III System PWR LOCK Body Control Module BCM HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors RH T LP Not Used RR FOG LP Not Used CIGAR DLC Ciga...

Page 365: ...STOP LAMP Stoplamp Switch Fuses Usage ABS MOD BATT Electronic Brake Control Module Electronic Brake Traction Control Module EBCM EBTCM CAN VENT SOL Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Vent Solonoid Valve ELC Electronic Level Control ELC Air Compressor and ELC Relay Trailer Harness CTSY LAMP BCM IGN 1 BCM Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Side Door ...

Page 366: ...e Door Actuator Front and Rear Window Defogger Relay BCM PRGRM Body Control Module BCM RH HEADLP LOW Not Used RH HEADLP HIGH Not Used PCM IGN MAIN Relay and PCM Underhood Fuse and Relay Center This fuse and relay center is located in the engine compartment in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement fuse is needed To remove the cover turn...

Page 367: ...h to Fuses Instrument Panel ABS TCS IGN CRUISE DRL ELEC PRNDL IGN 1 PSD SIR T SIG and PCM IGN MAIN Relay Underhood Electrical Center Fuses A C CLU ELEK IGN IGN 1 U H INJ TCC 6 COOL FAN 1 Coolant Fans 7 BATT MAIN 1 Fuses Instrument Panel ABS MOD BATT CIGAR DLC CTSY LAMP FRT PWR SCKT PWR LOCK PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT 8 IGN MAIN 2 Ignition Switch to Fuses I P BCM PRGRM FRT HVAC LOW MED BLWR FRT WPR...

Page 368: ...19 SPARE Not Used 20 Not Used Mini Fuse Usage 21 IGN1 UH Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Purge Valve Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2 Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor 22 SPARE Not Used 23 SPARE Not Used 24 SPARE Not Used 25 ELEK IGN Ignition Control Module ICM 26 SPARE Not Used 27 B U LAMP Transaxle Range Switch to Back up Lamps 28 A C CLU A C CLU Relay to A C Compressor Clutch Oil 29 RADIO Driver Inform...

Page 369: ...d 39 SPARE Not Used 40 Mini Fuse Puller Replacement Bulbs Headlamps 9004 HBI Front Turn Signal Parking Lamps 3157 NA or 3157 NAK Front Sidemarker Lamps 194 Stop Taillamps Top 3057 Signal Lamps 2nd from Top 3156 Back up Lamps 3rd from Top 3156 Taillamps Bottom 3057 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommen...

Page 370: ...as recommended in this manual Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code E Engine Type V6 Firing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 Horsepower 185 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195_F 91_C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer Normal ...

Page 371: ...Wheelbase 112 0 inches 284 5 cm Front Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 2 cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 inches 160 8 cm Vehicle Dimensions Extended Wheel Base Length 201 3 inches 511 4 cm Width 72 7 inches 184 7 cm Height 68 1 inches 172 9 cm Wheelbase 120 0 inches 304 7 cm Front Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 2 cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 inches 160 8 cm ...

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Page 373: ...safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 8 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 22 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 30 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 34 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 35 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 37 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 374: ...n even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to ...

Page 375: ...lp keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yoursel...

Page 376: ...art tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessa...

Page 377: ...uld follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Passenger C...

Page 378: ...intenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these...

Page 379: ...iles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection or every 60 months whichever occurs first Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Automatic Transaxle Service normal conditions Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Co...

Page 380: ... or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transa...

Page 381: ...irst An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE...

Page 382: ...nge engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 mon...

Page 383: ...trol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL ...

Page 384: ... information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter ...

Page 385: ...every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary A...

Page 386: ...tion pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery servi...

Page 387: ... first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE D...

Page 388: ...sion Control Service j Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 63 000 Miles 105 000 km j Change en...

Page 389: ...000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 72 000 Miles 120 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Ins...

Page 390: ... km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever...

Page 391: ...e footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service...

Page 392: ...ntrol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUA...

Page 393: ...ng frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coo...

Page 394: ...y or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage trans...

Page 395: ...ntrol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lu...

Page 396: ...Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rota...

Page 397: ...tation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery ser...

Page 398: ...2 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace air cl...

Page 399: ...ontrol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j ...

Page 400: ...n Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rot...

Page 401: ...g frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Cool...

Page 402: ...Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid i...

Page 403: ...orn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic...

Page 404: ...works in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Ind...

Page 405: ...roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D 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 ...

Page 406: ...tions or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ...

Page 407: ...dwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting req...

Page 408: ... requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges Power Sliding Door Cable Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Sliding Door Track LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant mee...

Page 409: ...es provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 410: ...yellowblue 7 38 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 411: ...yellowblue 7 39 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 412: ...yellowblue 7 40 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 413: ...ion Procedure 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 5 Customer Assistance Offices 8 7 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 8 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 8 9 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 10 Courtesy Transportation 8 11 Warranty Information 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...

Page 414: ... elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience ...

Page 415: ...ing experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail 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 S...

Page 416: ...on Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative D Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrume...

Page 417: ...program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTY...

Page 418: ...GMODC Customer Communication Centre 169 007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone 905 644 4112 Fax 905 644 4866 Caribbean Numbers 1 800 496 9992 English Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Puerto Rico 1 800 751 4135 English Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Dominican Republic 1 800 496 9994 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 389 0009 Bahamas 1 800 534 0122 Bermuda Barbados Antigua B...

Page 419: ...with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463...

Page 420: ...l free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you D Fuel delivery D K...

Page 421: ...ne number of your location D Vehicle model year and color D Mileage of vehicle D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added securi...

Page 422: ...ed to drive the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several...

Page 423: ...on Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealerships and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage ...

Page 424: ...TSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS T...

Page 425: ...8343 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 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehi...

Page 426: ...rmation about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify y...

Page 427: ...999 90 00 1999 50 00 1999 20 00 1999 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM PON ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable i...

Page 428: ...yellowblue 8 16 NOTES ...

Page 429: ...flator 2 81 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 45 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 52 Antenna Integrated Windshield 3 32 Antifreeze 6 21 Anti Lock Brakes 4 7 Brake System Warning Light 2 91 4 7 Appearance Care 6 47 Appearance Care Materials 6 54 Ashtray 2 79 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 29 Audio Systems 3 9 Automatic Door Locks 2 6 Overdrive 2 45 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 31 Fluid 6 18 Oper...

Page 430: ...eplacing 1 21 Carbon Monoxide 2 52 4 28 4 36 Cassette Deck Service 7 30 Tape Player 3 11 3 14 Tape Player Care 3 31 CD Adapter Kits 3 14 3 17 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 52 Bucket Seat 1 54 Certification Tire Label 4 29 Chains Safety 4 36 Tire 6 46 Changing a Flat Tire 5 20 Charging System Indicator Light 2 90 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 88 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 53 Child ...

Page 431: ...Power Lock Switch 2 34 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter 2 34 Arming with Your Key 2 34 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter 2 35 Disarming with Your Key 2 35 Nuisance Alarms 2 35 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Convenience Net 2 73 Convex Outside Mirror 2 68 Coolant 6 21 Adding 6 24 Checking 6 23 Heater Engine 2 41 Recovery Tank 5 14 What to Use 6 22 Cooling System 5 12 Cou...

Page 432: ...vel Control 4 31 Engine 6 10 Air Cleaner Filter 6 15 Coolant 6 21 Coolant Heater 2 41 Coolant Level Check 7 30 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 94 Cooling System 6 63 Exhaust 2 52 4 28 4 36 Identification 6 55 Oil Level Check 7 30 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 10 Overheating 5 9 Running While Parked 2 52 Specifications 6 64 Starting Your 2 40 Engine Oil 2 98 6 11 Additives 6 14 Checking 6 12 Us...

Page 433: ...s with Disabilities 8 7 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 6 54 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 4 30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 4 30 GVWR 4 30 Halogen Bulbs 6 31 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamps 2 61 Bulb Replacement 6 31 High Low Beam Changer 2 56 On Reminder 2 62 Wiring 6 56 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Heated Outside Mirrors 2 68 Heating 3 4 High Beam ...

Page 434: ...mation 4 29 Vehicle Identification Number 6 55 Lamps Cargo 2 66 Delayed Illumination 2 65 Dome 2 66 Exit Lighting 2 65 Exterior 2 61 Fog 2 63 Illuminated Entry 2 64 Interior 2 63 On Reminder 2 62 Last Door Closed Locking 2 6 Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention 2 16 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 49 Liftgate 2 31 Lighter 2 79 Lights Air Bag Readi...

Page 435: ... 7 30 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 34 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 35 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Short Trip City Definition 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody 6 53 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 39 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 95 Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle 2 10 Mirrors 2 67 Convex Outside 2 68 Heated Outside 2 68 Inside Day Night Rearview 2 6...

Page 436: ...II 2 35 PASS KeyR III Security Light 2 99 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 34 Portable Fuel Container Filling a 6 7 Power Accessory Outlets 2 83 Door Locks 2 5 Option Fuses 6 56 Remote Control Mirrors 2 67 Seat 1 3 Steering 4 11 Windows 2 53 Power Sliding Door Light 2 99 Power Steering Fluid 6 25 How to Check 6 25 What to Use 6 25 When to Check 6 25 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 36 Pretensione...

Page 437: ...owage 1 7 System Check 7 31 Restraints Child 1 70 Resynchronization 2 11 REVERSE R 2 44 Right Front Passenger Position 1 37 Roadside Assistance 8 8 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 9 Rocking Your Vehicle 5 32 Rotation Tires 6 41 Saddlebag 2 73 Safety Belt Extender 1 88 Safety Belts 1 22 Adults 1 28 Care 6 49 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 52 Center Rear Passenger Position Bucket Seat 1 ...

Page 438: ...e and Owner Publications Ordering in Canada 8 13 Service Publications 8 14 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 45 Sheet Metal Damage 6 53 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 43 Into PARK P 2 48 Out of PARK P 2 50 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 30 Side Ashtrays 2 80 Side Convenience Net 2 75 Signaling Turns 2 56 Skidding 4 15 Sliding Door Delayed Locking 2 6 Spare Tire Compact 5 31 Specifications...

Page 439: ...Compact Spare 5 31 Inflation 6 40 Inflation Check 7 30 Inspection and Rotation 6 41 Loading 4 29 Pressure 6 40 Storing a Flat or Spare 5 29 Temperature 6 44 Traction 6 44 Treadwear 6 44 Uniform Quality Grading 6 43 Used Wheel Replacement 6 46 Wear Indicators 6 42 Wheel Replacement 6 45 When It s Time for New 6 42 Top Strap 1 75 Torque Lock 2 50 Torque Wheel Nut 5 28 6 66 Towing a Trailer 4 32 Recr...

Page 440: ...ystem 3 8 Visors Lighted Vanity Mirrors 2 80 Sun 2 80 Vanity Mirrors 2 80 Warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 88 Warranty Information 8 11 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 26 Washing Your Vehicle 6 51 Weatherstrip Lubrication 7 31 Weatherstrips 6 51 Wheel Alignment 6 45 Nut Torque 5 28 Replacement 6 45 Used Replacement 6 46 Wrench 5 23 Windows 2 53 Power 2 53 Power Rear Quarter 2 54...

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