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Page 2: ...a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac runningproperly and looking good This section tellp you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and...

Page 3: ...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 canuse it Litho inU S A PartNo 10273198 B First Edition C E R T...

Page 4: ...l 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 CAUTIONto tell you about things that couldhurt y...

Page 5: ...coveredbyyourwarranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what todo to help avoid the damage Whenyou read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor...

Page 6: ...sengers whenever your vehicle is driven f l DOORLOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS e AIR BAG p These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN PARKING p LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some...

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Page 8: ...out reclining seatbacks and head restraints I A 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 an...

Page 9: ...g the control forward or backward by pressing the control backward Move the seat higher by holding the control up Lower the seat by holding the control down Rear Control C Raisethe rearof the seatby h...

Page 10: ...down Adjusts the seatback to an upright or reclined position d bAdjusts the positionof the seatback side bolsters aTilts therear of the seat up or down A Tiltsthe frontof the seatup or down Reclining...

Page 11: ...ther injuries The lap belt can tdo its job either Ina crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For...

Page 12: ...You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo In most state...

Page 13: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anythmg you go as fast as it goes c Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someoneon it...

Page 14: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 7...

Page 15: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop overmore distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety beltsmake s...

Page 16: ...ontal collisions but especiallyin side and other collisions wear safety belts Q A If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may be anexcellent driver but...

Page 17: ...you can sit up straight 3 Pick upthe latch plateand pull the belt across you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t letit get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit i...

Page 18: ...belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin todrive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down squeezethe relea...

Page 19: ...eltis too loose It won t give nearly asmuch protectionthis way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you wouldmove forward too much which could increase injury The sh...

Page 20: ...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 seriousinternalinjuries Always b...

Page 21: ...movetoo far forward whichwould 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...

Page 22: ...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 you...

Page 23: ...r bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing yoursafety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps seduce yourchance of hittin...

Page 24: ...aining controlof the vehicle I A CAUTIO An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children a...

Page 25: ...How the Air Bag System Works _ Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel I Theright fmntpasse er s air bag is i n the instrument panelonthe passenger sside 1 18...

Page 26: ...her an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what therepair costs were Inflation is determined by the angleof the impact and the vehicle s deceleration V...

Page 27: ...bag that comes into contact with you may be warm but it will nev er be too hotto touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflatedair bags Air bag inflation will not prevent t...

Page 28: ...rs ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to i...

Page 29: ...n t be hurtin a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key tomaking safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front PassengerPosition The right front passenger s safety belt works the...

Page 30: ...vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt...

Page 31: ...rown out of the vehiclein a crash And they canstrike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Buckle position and releaseit the same wayas the lap part...

Page 32: ...e it reaches the buckle ti1 tthe latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at th...

Page 33: ...a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor eve...

Page 34: ...t for childrenwho have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside...

Page 35: ...seatbackand the interiorbody to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert...

Page 36: ...flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle positionand release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure...

Page 37: ...United States and i n every Canadian province says children up to some agemust be restrained whilein avehicle Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restra...

Page 38: ...h Duringa crash a baby will become so heavyyou c a n thold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Contidued at only 25 mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg...

Page 39: ...how that chiIdren are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear fa...

Page 40: ...t only with the seat moved all the way back Whereveryou installit be sureto secure thec Md restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden st...

Page 41: ...ed in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available fromthe dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle 2 3 Securing a Child Restraint i na Rear Outsi...

Page 42: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle...

Page 43: ...ssenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll beusing the lap belt bA CAUTION I A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right fro...

Page 44: ...aint instructions will show you how S 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 To tighten the belt pull...

Page 45: ...acing child restraintin the rear seat You llbe using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about thetop strapif the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has aright front passenger a i r...

Page 46: ...he belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap beltall the way out ofthe retractor to set the...

Page 47: ...ve outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety b elts To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s If you have the choice a child should sit next to a safety beltand let it...

Page 48: ...one person at a time What if achild is wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild 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...

Page 49: ...thisway in a crash thechild might sli deunder thebelt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor fatal injuria Wherever the child sits the lap porti...

Page 50: ...orfrayed safetybelts may notprotect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is tom or frayed get a new oneright away Also look for any opened OF broken a i rbag covers and have...

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Page 52: ...d the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what todo if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many...

Page 53: ...e plugs or the tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag If you needa new key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtainthe co...

Page 54: ...far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways tolock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter if your vehicle has this opt...

Page 55: ...n Every time you moveyour shift leverout of PARK P a l lof the doors willlock And every time you stopand move your shift lever into PARK P and turnthe ignition OFF your doors will unlock If someone ne...

Page 56: ...hout this procedure 2 Press andholdthe driver s power door lock switch throughStep4 3 4 5 Press the LOCK buttonon the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter The automatic door locks will remain in the curren...

Page 57: ...able to open the rear door from the inside You should letadultsand older children know how these security locks work and how tocancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the doorfiomthe i...

Page 58: ...attery replacementis necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles dr...

Page 59: ...nge of the vehicle When the system has been resynchronized the horn will chirpand the exterior lamps will flash once The system should now operate properly Personalization Features Each key transmitte...

Page 60: ...automatically after five seconds If any dooris opened before this the five second twer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again Pressing the door lock switch twice within two secon...

Page 61: ...e matched Oncethe new transmitter is coded 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...

Page 62: ...perative no moisture can enter 4 Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure 5 Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds You m...

Page 63: ...switchis activated Trunk Lid It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can causeunconsciousness and ev...

Page 64: ...t with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lockyo...

Page 65: ...l go off to save battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with akey or manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switcho x Remote Ke...

Page 66: ...he ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY lightis on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ign...

Page 67: ...ac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 ROADSID3 or 1 800 762 3743 thePASS Key IIsystem New Vehicle LBreak In99 NOTICE P Your modern Pontiacdoesn t need an elaborate break in Butit winperform betterin...

Page 68: ...gnition and transaxle but doesnot send electrical power to any accessories Use this positionif yoUr vehicle mustbe pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound i...

Page 69: ...rn thekey hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or theignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Retained Accessory Power Op...

Page 70: ...looded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it there as you hold the keyin STARTfor about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then...

Page 71: ...xtension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong ex...

Page 72: ...dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have...

Page 73: ...is section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To roc...

Page 74: ...p rather slowly or if it seemsnot to shift gears asyou go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far thatway your vehicle can bedamaged So if this happens have...

Page 75: ...n damage yourengine IRST 1 Thisposition gives you even more power but lower he1economy thanSECOND 2 You can use iton very steep hills or in deep snow or mud I f the selector lever is put in FIRST l th...

Page 76: ...easing fuel economy An I indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shiftingis in operation For normal driving conditions press the TOURING RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride...

Page 77: ...your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot T h i swill unlockthe pedal When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal willfollow it to the release position If you try...

Page 78: ...the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly levelground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a...

Page 79: ...P Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move theshift lever intoPARK P position like this set theparking brake Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all t...

Page 80: ...vehiclemay put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You mayfind it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake...

Page 81: ...hift lever into the gear you want Ifyou ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn thekey OFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessor...

Page 82: ...rs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixedimmediately...

Page 83: ...e won t move even whenyou re an fairly level ground always set your parkingbrake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the propersteps to be sureyour vehicle won t move See ShiftingInto PARK P in...

Page 84: ...se To raise the window hold the switch forward Horn You can sound the horn by pressing anywhere on the pads with the horn symbols on your steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to...

Page 85: ...ight and two downward for left positions Thesepositions allowyou to signala turn or a lane change Tosignal a tum move the lever all the way up or down When thet u r nisfinished the lever w i l lreturn...

Page 86: ...signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to theoff position Headlamp HighlLow Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low b eam to high beam or high beam to low beam pull the turnsign...

Page 87: ...ning the band markedW E R The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band tochoosethe delay time The closer to LO the sho...

Page 88: ...vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often Some models have a WASHER FLUID warning that indicatesif the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir...

Page 89: ...em begins to limit wheel spin the cruise controlwill automatically disengage See Traction ControlSystem in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise contr...

Page 90: ...even lose control So unless you want togo faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get t...

Page 91: ...ier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon your speed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you mayhave to step on the accelera...

Page 92: ...l the way toturn on the headlamps together with 0 ParkingLamps 0 SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights Push the switch in all the way to turnall the lamps off Lamps On Reminder If you op...

Page 93: ...n it sdark enough outside your low beam headlampswill change tofull brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps willalso come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will...

Page 94: ...to turn your headlamps off Turn the twilight sentinel knob located behind the headlamp switch toward MAX At night you canturnoff a l lexterior lamps when you are in PARK P by moving the twilight sent...

Page 95: ...l come on When youclose the door with the ignition off the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds oruntil the ignitionis turned to an on position Please note that locking the doors will override t...

Page 96: ...ng lamp when the door is closed press either switch Press it again to turn the lamp off slide the switch up Slide it down to turn off the lamp TOavoiddrainingyourvehicle sbattery besureto turn Inadver...

Page 97: ...he day night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glarefrom the headlamps behind you Pull the tabf6mard for daytimeuse Push it back for night use Your Pontiacmay havean automatic electr...

Page 98: ...mirror as you drive under lights ind through traffic Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearvie...

Page 99: ...e sittirag i na comfortable driving position To lock the control turn the lever to the center position This willkeepthe mirror om moving if the switchis accidentallybumped Convex Outside Mirror Youpas...

Page 100: ...ion Center Console Cupholder Coinholder Option Press the button at the front edge to open the armrest storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc A cupholder flips forward for use The front doors on so...

Page 101: ...torage compartment for glasses in your overhead console Press the release button to lower the door Place your glasses inside the door To close the door raise it and press it into position Door Cuphold...

Page 102: ...orage Compartment Your Pontiac hasa rear storage armrest with cupholders and apass through feature Pull down the interior door to accessthe trunk Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage spa...

Page 103: ...can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Accessory PowerOutlet On models with the overhead console there is a 12 volt ignition fed outlet Slide the cover aside to a...

Page 104: ...tray To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on the snuffer On models without a console there s an ashtray cupholder under the instrument panel To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling up on th...

Page 105: ...nal lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover You can adjust the brightness of the lampsby moving the switch Some vehicles have an air inflator for use in maintaining proper air...

Page 106: ...sunroof in a partially open position lightly press the switch again To completely open the sunroof press the switch rearward again The sunshadecan alsobe opened by hand To close the sunroof press and...

Page 107: ...InstrumentPanel 2 56...

Page 108: ...gWheel Lever I 2 14 InstrumentCluster Gages c 3 5 AudioSystemSteeringWheelControls 6 Ignition Switch 7 Air Outlet 8 ClimateControlSystem 9 Passenger s SideAir Bag 10 Glove Box 11 AudioSystem 12 Hazard...

Page 109: ...ow fast you regoing how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes in...

Page 110: ...Cluster with Compass and Gages 2 59...

Page 111: ...Cluster withCompassandBoost Gage _ 2 60...

Page 112: ...to turnit back so the numbers may not be true Trip Odometer The trip odometercan tell you howfar you have driven sinceyou last reset it You may wonder what happensif your vehicle needsa new odometer i...

Page 113: ...some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gagescan indicatewhen...

Page 114: ...bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includesthe airbag sensors the a i rbag moduIes the wiring and the crash sensing ahd dia...

Page 115: ...l system Some clusters with gagesdo not have a battery warning light Theyhave a CHECK GAGES warning to indicate a problem Vehicleswith the superchargedenginealso have a similar battery warning light f...

Page 116: ...vehicle towed for service See Towing You Vehicle in the Index A CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning lig...

Page 117: ...ontiac needs service engineand may stay on for If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you several seconds That s stillhave brakes but YOU don thave anti lock brakes normal If the regular b...

Page 118: ...atedon the center console the warning light will come on and stayon To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more...

Page 119: ...fter the buIb check the light will go out for 20 seconds If the light comes backon after 20 seconds the system may be low on coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Thi...

Page 120: ...rrectly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE 1 If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your...

Page 121: ...teady following I f the lighti s still flashingfollow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualifiedservicecenterfor service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct...

Page 122: ...ill be detected by the system and cause the light to Imn on If you experiencethis condition change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one fulltank of the proper fuelto turn the light off...

Page 123: ...your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly andis not covered by your warranty Check Oil Level Warning Light CHECK OIL LEVEL This light indicates when the engineoil level is 1to 11 2 quarts...

Page 124: ...per level and waiting for the eight minute drainback the key can be turned to the RUN position and the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning light should only come on as a bulb check Oil Pressure Gage The oil press...

Page 125: ...when you are starting the engine Driving without washer fluid canbe dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could collide with another vehicle Check your washer fluid often and add only...

Page 126: ...the tank 0 The gage movesa little when you turna corner The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you If you havethe large span 220 gage the needle speed up or make a hard stop turn off the ignition mo...

Page 127: ...e displayed in English or metric units and appears as a reflection on the wjndshield The HUD shows Speedometerreading T u r n signalindicators High beamindicatorsymbol CHECK GAGES message forlaw oil p...

Page 128: ...the frontof the vehicle do notuse it as a parking aid The HUDwas not designed for that purpose If you try to use it that way suchasin a parkinglot you may misjudge distance and run into something The...

Page 129: ...eeded to remove any dirtor film thatreducesthe sharpnessCJTclarity of the HUD image 3 Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD Spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe theHUD le...

Page 130: ...nds see Check Oil Level Warning Light in the Index I WASHER FLUID This message means your washer fluid tank is less than about 30 full The windshield portionof the vehicle outlinewill also glow If the...

Page 131: ...e message stays on until the problem is fixed See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for bulb details If a burned outbulb is replaced the warning light will stayonuntilthebulb is used i Message BulbsMonit...

Page 132: ...r a zone number to tell the compass the difference between magnetic and actual north This tells the compass wherein the countryyou are drivingI The compass shows the zone number in use each time you t...

Page 133: ...mber If you live onthe line you can pick the zone area you are most likely to drive in In Alaska use Zone 9 or 10 In Hawaii use Zone 7 ZONE 05 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MODE button until zone and the...

Page 134: ...E light comes on as shown above try calibrating the compass as follows 1 Drive thecar to an open flat area CALIBRATElight reappears start to rotate 2 Press and hold the MODE button until the 3 Release...

Page 135: ...dow ST t I A L _ _ 5 I e E I I I 5 Lt I i I The rear defog system can affect accuracy and the compass corrects for the reatdefog However if the rear defbgis turnedon while makingsharpturns the accurac...

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Page 138: ...Your comfortcontrol system uses ozone friendly R 134arefrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your Pontiac Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilatio...

Page 139: ...very MAX This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amountof work MAX recircdates much of the air insideyour vehicle so it cools quickly Mc his setting cools the airenteringyour vehicle and...

Page 140: ...ration When the systemis set for AUTO sensors will control the a i rdelivery mode Air will come from the floor middle and windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selecte...

Page 141: ...tside a i rtemperature engine coolant temperature and time since the engine was last started Pushing the fan button will override this delay and change the fan to a selected single speed If you leavey...

Page 142: ...sed for the air conditionerto work its best If you have the standard system for quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob in the blue area If this setting is used for long per...

Page 143: ...side temperatures when littkheating or cooling is needed use VENT on the standardsystem to direct outside air through your vehicle Air will flow through the middle instrument panel outlets Your vehicl...

Page 144: ...utlets Then turn the fan on high fora few moments before driving away This will blow moistair from the intake outlets toward the floor not the windshield It reducesthe chance of foggingyour windows If...

Page 145: ...towardhigh If you have the electronic system press the DEFOG button and adjustthe fan speed by pressing thefan button upor down to your comfort level Adjustfan speed by pressing thefan up or down arro...

Page 146: ...ily and give yearsof listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with itfirst Find out what your Delco system can do and howto operate all its controls to be...

Page 147: ...s let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14stations seven AM and sevenFM 1 Press AM FM to selectthe band 2 Tune i nthe desired station 1 3 Press SET 4 Within five seconds press one...

Page 148: ...leposition to bhance thesespeakers i FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers Use the middle position to balance these speakers I _ AM FM Stereo with...

Page 149: ...until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return t 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton c I 1 I I Setting the Tone BASS Slidcthe leverto the...

Page 150: ...may be damaged and should not be used in the player Trya new tapeto make sure your player is working properly 0 Ell The tape is broken Trya new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t...

Page 151: ...es You may select stations duringFWD operationby using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPE PLAY Press this button to change to the tape function wh...

Page 152: ...this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back in when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station PUSHBUTTONS Th...

Page 153: ...ying The tape player automaticallybegins playingthe other side when it reaches the endof the tape If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play becauseof anerror E10 Thetape is tig...

Page 154: ...ons duringREV operationby using SEEK or TUNE I I FWD 6 Press this button to advance quickly to another partof the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last se...

Page 155: ...to 18 stations six AM six FM1and six FM2 1 Press AM FM to select theband Playing the Radio 2 Find the stationyou want by using TUNE or SEEK VOL Push this knob to turn the system on or off Turn it cloc...

Page 156: ...n but the radio is off the disc will begin playing CD will appew I display If you want to inserta disc when the ignition is OFF first press EJECT If you re drivingon a very rough road or if it s very...

Page 157: ...utton to advance toa passage quickly Youwill hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed t h e AM FM Press this buttonto play the radio when a disc is playing The disc will stop but r...

Page 158: ...g the Tone EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slidethe leversup to boost or down to reducefrequency range Adjusting the Speakers BAE Press thisknob lightly so it extends Tur...

Page 159: ...will continue moving back through the disc try again NEXT 2 Press this buttonar the SEEK up arrowto go tothe startof the next track if more than eight seconds have played I f you hold the button or pr...

Page 160: ...ps before starting theprocedure NOTE If you allow more than15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time apd you muststart the procedure over at Step 4 i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 161: ...ct code before INOPappears 11 you lose or forget your code contactyou dealer D i s a b l i n g the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps...

Page 162: ...at are set on your pushbuttons AM FM Press this buttonto select AM FM1 or FM2 The band selected will show on the digital screen The frequency will also be displayed and if the station is in stereo the...

Page 163: ...an be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radioto a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it 1 I 1 To help avoid hearing loss or damage A...

Page 164: ...ced resetting the tape clean timer If you noticea reduction in sound quality try a known goodcassetteto see i fthetape Care of Your Compact Discs or thetapeplayer is atfault Ifthis othercassettehas no...

Page 165: ...3 Wipe the cloth overthe mastsections removing any 4 Wipe dry with a clean cloth 5 Make the antenna go up and downby turning the radio or ignitionoff and on 6 Repeat if necessary equivalent solvent di...

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Page 168: ...pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet t...

Page 169: ...ink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcoholand then drive But wha...

Page 170: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC willbe over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve see...

Page 171: ...ohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinalcord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that pe...

Page 172: ...as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesighta l lplay a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehic...

Page 173: ...et harder to push down Ifyour engine stops youdill still 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...

Page 174: ...lsis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The c...

Page 175: ...ry road conditions The system operates only if it senses that oneor both of the front wheels are spinningor beginning tolose traction Whenthis happens the system works the front brakes and reduces eng...

Page 176: ...the system won tt u r noff right away It will wait u n t i l there s nol o n g e x acurrentneed to limit wheel spin You can turnthe system back on at any time by pressing the button again The tractio...

Page 177: ...s on adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want...

Page 178: ...ositions you can remove as much speed as you can from a possible turn it a full180degrees very quickly without removing collision Then steer around the problem to the left or either hand But you havet...

Page 179: ...er Not necessarily Passing 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 miscalculati...

Page 180: ...r 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 Rememberto glance over your shoulder and check th...

Page 181: ...the accelerationskid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to...

Page 182: ...other vehicles 0 Since you can t see as well you may need to 0 Slow down especiallyon higher speed roads Your headlampscan light up only so much road ahead 0 In remote areas watchfor animals If you r...

Page 183: ...inside of the glass canbuild upafilmcaused by dust D i r t y glass makes lights dazzleandflashmore than clean glass would making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamp...

Page 184: ...et wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on drypavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it har...

Page 185: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t t r y to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well ina quick stopand may cause pulling to one side You could lose controlof...

Page 186: ...hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water...

Page 187: ...t a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the cityjust as you would for across countq trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities You ll save timeand energy See...

Page 188: ...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 Tryto blend smoothly with th e traffic flow Once you are on t...

Page 189: ...vice have it done before starting out Of course you llfind experiencedand able service expertsin Pontiac dealersall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help ifyou needit Here are some...

Page 190: ...ve the road hZess than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips 0 a 0 Make sure your vehicle is well v...

Page 191: ...AL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then havep m braking or even none going...

Page 192: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 193: ...You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slickand hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more tro...

Page 194: ...k brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you makea hard stopon a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavemen...

Page 195: ...help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers 0 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehcle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a...

Page 196: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster thanjust idle Thatis push the accelerator slightly This uses lessfuelfor the heat that you get and it keeps the bat...

Page 197: ...l weight that you can carry This weight is called theVehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of a l loccupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GYWR G...

Page 198: ...quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stopor turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trun...

Page 199: ...with the SEpackage andproper trailertowing equipment To identifywhat thevehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information i i Weight of the Trailer that appears later in...

Page 200: ...hen towing a trailer Don t drivefasterthan the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safel...

Page 201: ...ight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you havea weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh1 2 of the total loaded trailer weight B Aft...

Page 202: ...to the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongu of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to theroad if i...

Page 203: ...working This lets you checkyour electrical connectionat 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 stillworking...

Page 204: ...ash for turns even if the bulbson the trailer are burned out Thus you may thinkdrivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer b...

Page 205: ...ave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regularbrakes and hold the pedal downwhile you Startyour engine e Shiftinto a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowlyu n...

Page 206: ...r hazard warningflashers letyou warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear tur...

Page 207: ...your Pontiac Butplease follow thesteps belowto do it safely I CAL SION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because 0 They contain acidthat can burn you 0 They contain gasthat canexplode or ig...

Page 208: ...the vehicles roll Set the parkingbrake firmlyon each vehicle Put an automatic transaxlein PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessor...

Page 209: ...u If you accidentallyget it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Find the positive and negative terminalson 6 Check that thejumper cables don t ha...

Page 210: ...tothe positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terrninalif the vehicle has one 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a...

Page 211: ...engine of the vehiclewith the dead battery 10 Attach the cable atleast 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move Theelectrical connection isjust as good there butt...

Page 212: ...Engine P a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery Try to have a Pontiac dealer or a professional towing service tow your Bonneville See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed or...

Page 213: ...maged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailedtowing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them y To help avoid injury to you...

Page 214: ...ension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designedfor...

Page 215: ...l straps Towing a vehicle overrough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise vehic...

Page 216: ...sin the slotted holes in the bottom of the cradle behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboa...

Page 217: ...cradle b ehindthe frontwheds These slots eto be used when using slingtype equipmentor when loadingand securing to car carrier equipment Positiona4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting bottomof...

Page 218: ...88kmlh 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottomof the floor pan directly aheadof rear wheels on both sides No 4 x 4 wood beamis needed Attach a separate safety chain around the out...

Page 219: ...Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and at lower edgeof rear bumper cover Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 14...

Page 220: ...yousee or hearsteam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyoneaway from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving...

Page 221: ...lower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can driv e normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s stillno sign of steam you cani...

Page 222: ...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 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t...

Page 223: ...e burned Don t m n the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leakfixed before you drive thevehicle I...

Page 224: ...can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper CAUTION Continued coolantmix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With...

Page 225: ...rehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant i nthe coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow...

Page 226: ...g system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot T u r n the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure...

Page 227: ...2 Then keepturning the pressure cap butnow push down as you turn it Removethe pressurecap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck...

Page 228: ...ressure cap off 6 Start the engineand let it mn until youcan feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans filler neckmay be lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper...

Page 229: ...5 24...

Page 230: ...for the tires The air inflator is locatedin the trunk The ON switch willwork only with the ignition on A CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode andyou or others could be injured Be s...

Page 231: ...could be badly injured Find a level place to changeyour tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 lbrn off the engine To b e evenmore...

Page 232: ...nthe spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Open the box that stores thejack and wheel wrenchand then twist the wing bolt one quarterturn counterclockwise Lift and remove the cover See Compact...

Page 233: ...t cap covers for your particular vehicle ifyou have steel wheels with full plastic wheelcovers loosen each nut capusing the wheel wrench The toolsyou ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench 6...

Page 234: ...heels and the center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench topry it off Do not drop the cover o r lay it face down as it could become scratched or dama...

Page 235: ...meinto which to put thejack head The front notch is 10inches 25cm backfrom the front wheel well The rear notch is 8 inches 20cm forward from the rear wheelwell 3 Position the jack and raise the jack h...

Page 236: ...with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicleto falloff the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle 4 Raise t...

Page 237: ...e off and causean accident Whenyou change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from 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...

Page 238: ...the wheel Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel Eole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheelis held against the hub 8 Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wr...

Page 239: ...properly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification...

Page 240: ...snug with the wheel wrench Start the nut cap by pushing it onto thelugnut with the wheel wrench Tighten the plastic capssnug using the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn Do not ove...

Page 241: ...ment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put thecompact spare tireon your vehicle you ll needto store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedureto secure...

Page 242: ...t could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compactspare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire lat...

Page 243: ...se it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your sparew i l llast longer and be in good shapeincase you need itagain 420Wa NOTICE Whpn the compact spare is installed do...

Page 244: ...swell as thetires If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxleback and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains i nt...

Page 245: ...NOTES...

Page 246: ...and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep yourGM vehicle allGM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks r Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of your own service work you...

Page 247: ...he 3 8L supercharged Code 1ehgine use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91octane or higher At a minimum the gasoline you use should meet specificationsASTM I34814in the UnitedStates and CGSB 3 5 M93...

Page 248: ...n the eventit is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty In Canada some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive calledMM...

Page 249: ...he followingaddress for advice Just tell us Where you re going and give your VehicleIdentification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North AmericanExport Sales NAES 1908 Colo...

Page 250: ...driver s side of your vehicle A CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sp...

Page 251: ...the cap inside the he1door Ifyou h a v ethe L36 3800V6 engine your fuel cap will be tethered and y w cannot hangit on the insidefuel door while refueling To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left...

Page 252: ...surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index When you put the cap back on turnit to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the...

Page 253: ...ocated in the trunk Checking T hingsUnder the Hood The following sectionstell you howto check fluids lubricants and important underhood parts A CAUTION i An electric fan underthe hood can start up and...

Page 254: ...he vehicle It is next to the parking brake pedal near the floor b Then go to the frontof the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release Lift the hood Before closingthe hood be sure all the fill...

Page 255: ...en the bod you ll see A Engine Coolant RecoveryTank B Battery C Radiator PressureCap D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder E Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner F Automatic Transaxle FluidDipsti...

Page 256: ...openthe hood 0 1 1 1 1 see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder B Battery E Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner C Radiator PressureCap F AutomaticTransaxle Fluid...

Page 257: ...excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed througha bypass All of these controls working together provide high performance characterand fuel efficiency in the 38010V6 Supercharged engine Th...

Page 258: ...round yellow loop Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain backinto the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipsti...

Page 259: ...add too much oil I f your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the operating range your engine could be damaged cross hatchedareathatshowstheproper I The engine oil fill cap is behind...

Page 260: ...der than 60O F 16O C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use S A E 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such a...

Page 261: ...rmeld engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin an...

Page 262: ...s side front edge of the engine compartment 2 Remove the air intake hose that snaps over the throttlebody by pullingthe hose upward and away from the throttle body After detaching the hose from the t...

Page 263: ...ner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires I f it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive...

Page 264: ...en the engine is cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engineis hot pressure may cause hot oilto blow outof the oil fill...

Page 265: ...is done atyour P ontiac dealership Service Department Ifyou do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could geta false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too littleflui...

Page 266: ...ree tofive minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps I The transhission oil dipstick top is a round red loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine dipstick a...

Page 267: ...new vehiclewarranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid levelas described under How to Check When thecorrect fluid level is obtained push the dipstick backin all the way Engine Coolant The cooling sy...

Page 268: ...at meets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GMPart No 3634621 withany complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to ad...

Page 269: ...er parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If YOU use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which...

Page 270: ...g liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolantrecovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at theradiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and r...

Page 271: ...t Engine coolant temperatureis controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolaxitsystem The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature Power...

Page 272: ...dule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always usetheproper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can causeleaks and dam age hoses and seals Wind...

Page 273: ...nsion which could damage thetank if it is completely full windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 0 Don t use radiator antifreezein your Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylin...

Page 274: ...thers could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluidfalls to a low level your brake warning light will com...

Page 275: ...See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Pontiac hasfront disc brakesand rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brakepad...

Page 276: ...rakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be oftop quality and work wel...

Page 277: ...prepare your vehicle for longerstorage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index A CAUTION I Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or s...

Page 278: ...y and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly 2 Remove the bulb from the assembly c 3 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly Passenger s Si...

Page 279: ...2 Slide the headlamp assembly outward to the left and lift it out 3 Tip the assemblyand turn thebulb assembly counterclockwiseto remove it 6 34...

Page 280: ...ssembly 3 Replace the bulb by turning clockwise 4 Install the headlamp assemblies using the procedure for the passenger s side headlamp installation as described previouslyin this section Fog Lamps 1...

Page 281: ...idemarker Lamps For bulb type see ReplacementBulbs i nthe Index 3 Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it 1 Remove the plasticnut holding the c q h g i nplace 2 Pull the carpetingaway fro...

Page 282: ...Back up Lamps For bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index ll the 4 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to insta new bulb assembly 1 Push in on the center of the plastic push pin with a pen The...

Page 283: ...her two on the driver s side and twoon the passenger s side 3 Remove thefive nuts that hold the assemblyin place with a 10mm socket Pullcarpet up and out of the way to remove centernut Thereare twonut...

Page 284: ...er s side shown and lift the assembly out 5 Carefully letgo of the decklid and let it raise completely The assembly will still be connected to the wiring harness but now you will have accessto the bul...

Page 285: ...7 Pull out the taillamp bulb to remove it 8 If you are replacing the back up bulb it must be 9 Reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly turned and pulledbut to be removed 6 40...

Page 286: ...ype see Capacities and Specifications inthe Index pull the blade assembly off the wiperarm Tires We don t make tires Your new Pontiaccomes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer I...

Page 287: ...ely to be Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Informkion labelwhich is on the rear edge of the driver s doorshows the correct inflation pressur esfor yow tires when they re cold Cold means your v...

Page 288: ...Tires shouldbe inspectedevery 6 000to 8 000miles 10000 to 13 000km for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is present rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check...

Page 289: ...u 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 therust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for Ne...

Page 290: ...e bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tiresof different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the ve...

Page 291: ...rfacesof asphalt andconcrete A tire markedC may have poor traction performance I I I I 1 Y i v r Y 1 Y r Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tes...

Page 292: ...pt somealumhum wheels whichcan sometimes be repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need 1 Each new wheel should have the same loa...

Page 293: ...and cause an accident I f you have to 1 I I 1 3 I t I replace a wheel use a new GM original I equipment wheel I Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must Use only SAE C...

Page 294: ...rachloride Acetone PaintThinner 0 Turpentine LacquerThinner NailPolishRemover They can all be hazardous T some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too 1 Use a vacuum cleaner often to...

Page 295: ...d mildsoap If you needto use a solvent Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scrapex Use veryl i t t l ecleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecl...

Page 296: ...tains can be removed as follows Carefully scrapeoff excess st then cleanwith cool water and allow to dry Use warm water and a clean cloth 0 Rub witha clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do...

Page 297: ...aners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the insiderear window since they may have to be scrapedoff later Ilf abrasive cleaners are used on the insideof the rear window...

Page 298: ...ry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid suyface scratchesand water spotting High pressure car washesmay cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing o...

Page 299: ...le through an automatic car wash thathas silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes canalso damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner N...

Page 300: ...f the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oranunderbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a ch...

Page 301: ...oz 0 354L I SiliconeT i r eShine I Shines tires I See your General Mators Parts Department for theseproducts Not recornmended for pigskin suedeleather See Fluids and Lubric ants in the Index Not reco...

Page 302: ...om outside your vehicle TheVIN also appears on the Vehicle Certificationand Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is...

Page 303: ...your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers Thewindshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breakerand a fuse Ifthe motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will st...

Page 304: ...ome feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the eomect amperage Replace it as soon asyou can There are two fuse blocks in y...

Page 305: ...unroof Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS Key Spare Not Used Not Used Ignition Run Automatic AJCControl Base Cluster Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigarette Li...

Page 306: ...ter Spare Not Used Not Used Fuse 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E Usage Base A C Fog Lamps Not Used Radio Not Used Not Used Air Bag System PASS Key Not Used Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Not U...

Page 307: ...Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Usage Door Locks TrunkRelease RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engines Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain ControlModule Not Used Not Used AJC Programmer Not Used 4...

Page 308: ...94 FogLamps 880 Rear Front Taillamps 194 Back upLamps 1156 LicensePlate Lamp 194 Center High MountedStoplamp 1156 Sidemarker 194 Stoplamps 2057 T r n 1156 Trunk Lamp 21 1 2 Lamp Monitor Message PARK L...

Page 309: ...564 Rear Visor Vanity MirrorLamps 12V 8W Festoon A31733 DoorLamps 74 FrontCourtesy Reading Lamps 563 InstrumentPanel I PSound Insulator Panel LowerFloor Lighting 168 GloveCompartmentLamp 194 Ashtray...

Page 310: ...CoolingSystem Enginecrankcase Oil change withfilter change FuelTank Windshield Wiper Blades Type 6 5 quarts 6 1L 11quarts 10 4L 13quarts 12 3 L 4 5 quarts 4 3L 18gallons 68 L Pin Length 22 inches 565...

Page 311: ...ermostatTemperature 195 F 91 C 3800 Supercharged Engine L67 VIN Engine Code 1 Type V6 Displacement 3 8 Liters Horsepower 240 hp Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 ThermostatTemperature 195 F 91 C Normal Mainten...

Page 312: ...gine usesan engine accessory belt This diagram showsthe features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Indexfor when to check the belt A B C D E E Power Steering Alternator Air Con...

Page 313: ...ing The outer belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner andidler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Indexfor when to check the accessory drive belts and the superchargeroil leve...

Page 314: ...NOTES...

Page 315: ...NOTES 6 70...

Page 316: ...ehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Impr...

Page 317: ...ishes See Serviceand Owner Publications in the Index PartB Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stopfor fuel It also explains what you can easily do to helpkeepyour...

Page 318: ...Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and suppo...

Page 319: ...ntervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine O i land Filter Change or3 months whichever occursfirst Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 000Miles 10 00...

Page 320: ...ry 15 000Miles 25000km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8LCode 1engineonly Air CleanerFilter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and...

Page 321: ...i r Resources Board has determinedthat the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the completionof the vehidle susehl life We...

Page 322: ...oints and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check...

Page 323: ...ge parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first I I 1 I DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filte...

Page 324: ...tact pointsand linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinf ormation During tire rotation ch...

Page 325: ...0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALM...

Page 326: ...t fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlService 0For duperchargedengines only Check the supercharger oil level and...

Page 327: ...40 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whicheveroccursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension and steering An Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guid...

Page 328: ...ce 0Lubricate thesuspensionand steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tir...

Page 329: ...are driving X X S S X Y An Emission Control Service SERVICEDBY 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate the suspension and steering An Emission Control Service...

Page 330: ...en under one or 0Change engine oil and filter or every I In heavy city traffic where the outside 1 temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent...

Page 331: ...inkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the hdex for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation During tire rotation check brake caliper...

Page 332: ...ichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Inspectfuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any dam...

Page 333: ...n Emission ControlSewice c Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage tramaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and llllcterbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs f...

Page 334: ...000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guid...

Page 335: ...engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage transaxle shift linkage garking brake cable guides andundao8y cont...

Page 336: ...TUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 84 000Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I7Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage tra...

Page 337: ...very 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlSewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkag...

Page 338: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate...

Page 339: ...cate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage dx every 6 months whichever occurs first I RATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE IS...

Page 340: ...lug wires An Emission Replace spark plugs An Emission I Control Service ControlService 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions...

Page 341: ...enance services be performed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded i T T L 8 b dm 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emi...

Page 342: ...37500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService ElLubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable gu...

Page 343: ...age or every 12months whichever occurs first Replace air cleaner filter An Emission 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed C...

Page 344: ...n i n the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional infomation During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliperservi...

Page 345: ...e conditions thefluid andfilter donotrequirechanging BATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87500 km 17Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Page 346: ...rsfirst For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whicheveroccurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission...

Page 347: ...tion in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement Refer tothe appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper ser...

Page 348: ...check brake calipers for fieedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whic...

Page 349: ...ver occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricatethe suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months...

Page 350: ...Sewice 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Control Service 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or mo...

Page 351: ...shown i n Tire Inflation Check Part D Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures At Each Fuel Fill See Tires in the Index for furtherdetaik It is importantfor you or a service station atten...

Page 352: ...bag system does not need regular mainteaance Automatic nansaxleCheck Checkthe trmsaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluidloss may indicate a problem Check the syste...

Page 353: ...rks in m y otherposition your __ I 1 i should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N vehicle needs service 1 When you are doingthis check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does YOU or others could be in...

Page 354: ...y to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check t...

Page 355: ...kfor broken damaged missing or out of position parts as wellas open seams holes loose _ connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floorpan or could let exhaust fumes int...

Page 356: ...Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL TM orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming toGM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index 1 r l L USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Parking...

Page 357: ...ory LB or GC LB GM Optween Washer Solvent GM Part No 4051515 or 1 equivalent USAGE izzizz Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Door Hinge and Re a Compartment Lid H...

Page 358: ...ed 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 a l l maintenance...

Page 359: ...MaintenanceRecord 7 44...

Page 360: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING x I I _ 7 45...

Page 361: ...MaintenanceRecord E PERFORMED I 7 46...

Page 362: ...nformation on _ _ I 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Pontiac Cares Program The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto...

Page 363: ...perience an enjoyable one and are discussedin greater detailfaher in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needsof our customers and is committed in giving youan exceptional levelof...

Page 364: ...s and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 In herto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican...

Page 365: ...ddresses of Canadian and GMOverseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that ydur concern w i l llikely be resolvedinthe dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel Th...

Page 366: ...er is staffed by a teamof technically trained advisors who are available24hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situationsby providing minor repair information over the phone or...

Page 367: ...icle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicleidentification number Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontia...

Page 368: ...ns For same day service youare entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10miles 16km If the repairs require an overnight stay for the car you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursemen...

Page 369: ...icle repairs or interpretation of the New VehicleLimited W m t y To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE Resolution Program y 1 1 i 1 7 _ Q I BBB A...

Page 370: ...ourts For further information contact the BBB at 2 800 955 5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at1 800 PM CARES REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that...

Page 371: ...awa OntarioK1G 3J2 RFPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO GENERALMOTORS In addition to notifymgNHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please callUS at 1 80O PM CARES...

Page 372: ...States 1 800 551 4123 Canada i 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information forall chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a g...

Page 373: ...help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to servicemanuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to se...

Page 374: ...ance Tire 6 47 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 54 Antenna Fixed 3 28 Antenna Power 3 28 Antifreeze 6 23 Anti Lock I Brake SystemWaming Light 2 66 4 6 Brakes 4 6 I Anti LockoutFeature 2 6 AppearanceCare 6 4...

Page 375: ...acities and Specifications 6 65 CarbonMonoxide 2 31 4 29 4 35 Cassette Deck Service 7 36 CassetteTapePlayer 3 11 3 15 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 27 Cassette Tape Player Errors 3 13 3 16 CD Player The...

Page 376: ...rage 2 49 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 ConvenienceNet 2 52 ConvexOutsideMirror 2 48 Coolant 6 22 Heater Engine 2 20 RecoveryTank 5 19 CoolingSystem 5 17 Courtesy Transportation 8 7 Cruise Control 2 37 Cup...

Page 377: ...er 2 20 Coolant Level Check 7 36 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 68 Exhaust 2 31 Fuse Block Driver s Side 6 59 Fuse Block Passenger s Side 6 61 Identification 6 57 Oil Level Check 7 36 Overheating 5 15 Run...

Page 378: ...alizer 3 15 3 20 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 30 GuideenFrarqais ii GVWR 4 30 Halogen Bulbs 6 32 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 1 HeadRestraints 1 4 Headlamps 2 41 BulbReplac...

Page 379: ...2 80 ClnReminder I 2 41 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle withthe Engine Running 2 29 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel 2 43 Lighter 2 53 Lights i Level Control Electronic 4 31 Air Bag Readi...

Page 380: ...irror 2 47 Maxifuse Relay Center 6 58 Methanol 6 3 Mirrors 2 46 Convex Outside 2 48 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview 2 46 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 46 MmnalRanope Control 2 47 Power Remote Control 2...

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Page 382: ...RecliningFront 1 3 Seats AdjustableSupport 1 3 LumbarControl 1 2 Manual Front 1 1 Power 1 2 Restraint Systems 1 1 SeatControls 1 2 1 3 Securing a Child Restraint 1 34 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2...

Page 383: ...6 46 Supercharged Engine 6 12 Traction 6 46 Superchargeroil 6 19 Treadwear 6 46 Supplemental Restraint System 1 16 Uniform Quality Grading 6 45 Symbols Vehicle v Wear Indicators 6 44 Tachometer 2 62...

Page 384: ...sage Bulb Monitor 2 80 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 34 Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer 4 37 Twilight Sentinel 2 43 Towing 4 32 T i u n k Underbody Flushing Service 7 39 Universal Theft Deterren...

Page 385: ...ld Wiper 2 36 Express Down 2 33 Blade Replacement 6 41 WindshieldWasher 2 37 Winter Driving 4 25 Power 2 32 Fuses 6 58 Fluid 2 37 6 27 Wiring Headlamp 6 58 Fluid Level Check 7 36 Wrecker Towing 5 7 Wr...

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