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Page 2: ...erent conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Serviceand Appearance Care Here the manual tells yo...

Page 3: ...c so it will be there if youever 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 Litho in U S A Part No 10273370B First Edition WE SU...

Page 4: ...l and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols 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...

Page 5: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not becovered 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...

Page 6: ...nt for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your...

Page 7: ...f i NOTES vi...

Page 8: ...Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supple...

Page 9: ...he seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Power Seat Option To adjust the power s...

Page 10: ...you want to adjust Adjusts the seat forward or back iJ Adjusts the seat up or down Adjusts the seatback to an upright or reclined position i Adjusts the position of the seatback side bolsters dTilts t...

Page 11: ...er injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could goup over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For...

Page 12: ...can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can beseriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your...

Page 13: ...crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk...

Page 14: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 7...

Page 15: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 8...

Page 16: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out ismuch greater if you are belted e If my vehicle hasair bags why shouldI have to w...

Page 17: ...ty Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children an...

Page 18: ...kle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 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 yo...

Page 19: ...sition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release handle to...

Page 20: ...o loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increaseinjury The...

Page 21: ...ION I You can be seriously injured if your beltis 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 thepelvic bones This coul...

Page 22: ...eriously 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...

Page 23: ...sted across the body You can be seriously injured bya twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the fullwidth of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work pr...

Page 24: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if...

Page 25: ...position Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Pontiac has two air bags one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for th...

Page 26: ...ing controlof the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag canseriously injure small children Alwayssecure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children and th...

Page 27: ...ow the Air Bag System Works Where are theair bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 2...

Page 28: ...le goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15mph 14 to 24 lunih The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be some...

Page 29: ...as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then onlyin moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickl...

Page 30: ...iver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOT...

Page 31: ...bably part of the air bag system Be sure tofollow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work foryou is qualifiedto doso The air bagsystem does not need regular maintenance Cent...

Page 32: ...quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes...

Page 33: ...it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the...

Page 34: ...hing 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 slidunder it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could...

Page 35: ...sh I A CAUTION I 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 To u...

Page 36: ...belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for s...

Page 37: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 38: ...and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle xa r CPdr...

Page 39: ...Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued I CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 1b 110 kg f...

Page 40: ...ow that children are safer if they are restrained in 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 41: ...l it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly se...

Page 42: ...Position 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and...

Page 43: ...ll up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it...

Page 44: ...secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but only with the seatmoved all the way back See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make th...

Page 45: ...ld restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to besure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in adifferent place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint make...

Page 46: ...lder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before secur...

Page 47: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the...

Page 48: ...t and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions to be sure it issecure Larger Children Children who have ou...

Page 49: ...only one personat a time A What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck Move the child toward the center of t...

Page 50: ...this way i l a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap...

Page 51: ...d safety belts may not protect you ina crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them...

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Page 54: ...ASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In IgnitionPositions StartingYour Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Computer Command Ride Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Out of PARK...

Page 55: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child orothers could be badly injured or even kille d They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t l...

Page 56: ...a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily usingthese plugs or the tag If you needa new key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remembe...

Page 57: ...r better off whenever you drive yourvehicle 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 option...

Page 58: ...Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK P and turn the ignition OFF your doors will unlock If someone...

Page 59: ...shifted into PARK P Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3 If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry use the following procedure to change modes 1 Close all doors and turn the ignitio...

Page 60: ...to signal that the delayed locking system is active When all doors have beenclosed the doors will lock automatically after five seconds If any door is opened before this the five second timer will res...

Page 61: ...switch This procedure must be completed within 10seconds of pressing the power doorlock switch To turn the feature off repeat the previous procedure more A locking action will confirm the new mode Re...

Page 62: ...cle take your keys open your door and setthe locks from the inside Then get outand close the door You mayalso use the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter after shutting the doors If yo...

Page 63: ...or the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow 0 Check the distance You may be too farfrom your vehicle You may need to sta...

Page 64: ...works the transmitter needs to be resynchronizedto the receiver Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds you must be within range of the vehicle When t...

Page 65: ...ime the opened trunk button is pressed the transmitter will advance to the next mode Release the power door lock switch a 0 Automatic Door Locks This feature programs your door locks toautomatically l...

Page 66: ...r the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in yourkey chain transmitter should last...

Page 67: ...d the horn will churp and the exterior lamps will flash once NOTICE h e n replacing the battery use care notto touch I Trunk Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside insert thedoor key...

Page 68: ...t switch is activated Trunk Lid It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand...

Page 69: ...dspot close all windows andlock your vehicle Rememberto keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehic...

Page 70: ...manual doorlock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch while the door is open or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter Avoid setting off the alarrn by accident Always unlocka door with a...

Page 71: ...attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light is on the key maybe...

Page 72: ...emergency call the PontiacRoadside Assistance Center at l SOO ROADSI or 1 800 762 3743 New Vehicle CCBreak In NOTICE Your modern Pontiac doesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform betterin...

Page 73: ...er try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when theignition is OFF and the key isin the ignition RUN D An on positionto which the switch returns after y...

Page 74: ...ou turn your ignition off and even remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for up to 10minutes But if you open a door the power is turned...

Page 75: ...git there as you hold thekey in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep thepedal down for five or six seconds This clears...

Page 76: ...Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 11O volt AC outlet m A CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could c...

Page 77: ...tolist everything here we ask that youcontact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle...

Page 78: ...nterlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key isin an on position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push...

Page 79: ...RIVE a This position is for normal driving If you need more power fOr passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56km h push your accelerator pedal abouthalfway down 0 Going about 35 mph 56 h h o...

Page 80: ...h as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going s lower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECO...

Page 81: ...ss PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds increasing acceleration performance An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shifting is in operation Downsh...

Page 82: ...ht stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damag...

Page 83: ...the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you reon fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Tomwing...

Page 84: ...P Console Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this set the parking brake 0 Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the w...

Page 85: ...first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without fist pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parki...

Page 86: ...ftlever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brakepedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P trythis 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the ignition key to OFF Open and closethe driver s door to turn off the R...

Page 87: ...ll the windows down to Have yourvehicle fixed immediately or dBerent modified improperly blow out anyCO and 1 Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running Bu...

Page 88: ...move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and 1 move the shift lever toPARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in t...

Page 89: ...ow hold the switch forward Horn Nearly the entire surface of the centerpad of the steering wheel is an active horn switch Press anywhere on thepad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel al...

Page 90: ...ight and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal aturn move the lever all the way up or down When thet u r nis finished the lever willretu...

Page 91: ...urn off the chime move the turnsignal lever to the off position Weadlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever to...

Page 92: ...wipers move the band to OFF The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turnthe band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the...

Page 93: ...ng that indicates if the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the Index With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or mo...

Page 94: ...tem begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise co...

Page 95: ...to the higher speed Push in thebutton at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruiseswitch from ON to WA Hold it there...

Page 96: ...f course applying the brake takes you outof cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t usecruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off...

Page 97: ...l so be sure it isn t covered The DlU system will make your low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is OFF and 0 The transaxle is not in PARK P W...

Page 98: ...n lamps are on Yourheadlamps must beon low beams when you put the transaxle in gear or your parking lamps must be on for your fog lamps Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to to Work...

Page 99: ...n off the courtesy lamps At night you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK P by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to MIN If it was on MIN move the control to the right t...

Page 100: ...n when you open the doors When you pressthe unlock button on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter the lamps inside your TOturn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed vehicle will go on T...

Page 101: ...more than 10minutes when the ignition is OFF This will keep your battery from running down Inside Day Night Manual RearviewMirror When you are sitting ina comfortable driving position adjust the mirro...

Page 102: ...he button has an indicator light to show it is on Press the button again to turn the automatic feature off Time Delay The automaticmirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching...

Page 103: ...red movement to adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of the vehicle when you are sitting ina comfortable driving position Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A conv...

Page 104: ...ve a card holder for convenient storage of business cards or parking lot ticket stubs The card holder has space for up to five regular business cards Press the button at the front edge to open the arm...

Page 105: ...storage 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 Cupho...

Page 106: ...torage Compartment Your Pontiac has a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass through feature Pull down the interior door to access the trunk Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage...

Page 107: ...the way and let it go When it is ready the center will pop back by itself Pull out the entire unit to use it I NOTICE Don t holda cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If youdo it wo...

Page 108: ...k out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front Open the cover to...

Page 109: ...u or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure I I The air inflator comes with a kit that includes a 20 foot 6 1m hose a...

Page 110: ...gain To completely open the sunroof press the switchrearward again The sunshade can also be opened by hand To close the sunroof press and hold the control switch forward to close the glass panel Then...

Page 111: ...Instrument Panel 2 58...

Page 112: ...teering Wheel Lever 4 InstrumentCluster Gages 5 Audio System Steering Wheel Controls 6 Ignition Switch 7 AirOutlet 8 Climate Control System 9 Passenger s Side Air Bag 10 Glove Box 11 Audio System 12 H...

Page 113: ...nning You ll knowhow 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 instrumentpanel clusters...

Page 114: ...Cluster with Compass and Gages...

Page 115: ...Cluster with Compass and Boost Gage 2 62...

Page 116: ...it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder whathappens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But...

Page 117: ...e warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you knowthey re working If you are familiar with thissection you shouldnot be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when t...

Page 118: ...electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bagsystem see Air Bag in the...

Page 119: ...If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all youraccessories such as the radio and climate control system Some clusters with gages do not have a battery warning ligh...

Page 120: ...e pedal may go closer to thefloor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working prope...

Page 121: ...urn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on whenyou re driving stop as soon as possible and turnthe ignition off Then start the engine again toreset the system If the light still stays on or come...

Page 122: ...ated on the center console the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system backon press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more...

Page 123: ...ght away After the bulbcheck the light will go out for 20 seconds Ifthe light comes backon after 20 s ecoaads the system may be low on coolant See Engine C O Q I I the Index Engine Coolant Temperature...

Page 124: ...tly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine...

Page 125: ...loose or missing fuel capwill allowfuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips withthe cap properly installed shouldturn the light off Did youjust drive through a deep puddleof water If...

Page 126: ...becaused by a dangerouslylow oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound if you have this option Driving your vehicle with low...

Page 127: ...0 95 L low and the engine has been shut off for atleast eight minutes the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will turn on forabout one minute and will then remain 0 il the next time you start the vehicle If the C...

Page 128: ...re driving check yourgages for fuel coolant temperature oil pressure or voltage This light will stay on if your engine is not running Cluster with Gages Cluster with Compass and Gages When the ignitio...

Page 129: ...e span 220 gage the needle moves more for a given amount of fuel This does not indicate excessive fuel consumption and is normal speed up or make a hard stop turn off the ignition Boost Gage Option ms...

Page 130: ...may be displayed in English or metric units and appears asa reflection on the windshield The HUD shows Speedometer reading e Turn signal indicators 0 High beam indicator symbol 0 CHECK GAGES message f...

Page 131: ...cle without HUD NOTICE Although theHUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parkingaid The HUD was not designedforthat purpose If you try touse it that way such as in a...

Page 132: ...t reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image Spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe the HUD lens gently then dry it Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the clean...

Page 133: ...ee Check Oil LevelWarning Light in the Index WASHER FLUID This message means your washer fluid tank is less than about 30 full The windshield portion of the vehicle outline will also glow If these com...

Page 134: ...e message stays on until the problem is fixed See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for bulb details If a burned out bulb is replaced the warning light will stay on until the bulb is used Back Up Tail Me...

Page 135: ...he compass the difference between magnetic and actual north This tells the compass where inthe country youare driving The compass showsthe zone number in use each time you turn your keyon This is show...

Page 136: ...umber If you liveon the line you can pick thezone area you are most likely to drive in In Alaska use Zone 9 or 10 In Hawaii use Zone 7 r ZONE 05 1 2 3 4 Press and hold theMODE button until zone and th...

Page 137: ...E light comes on as shown above try calibrating thecompass as follows 1 Drive the car to an open flat area 2 Press and hold theMODE button until the CALIBRATE light reappears 3 Release the MODE button...

Page 138: ...the rear defog is turned on while making sharp turns the accuracy may be off When you turnthe rear defog off again the accuracy returns to normal Do not turn on the rear defog if you are trying to cal...

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Page 142: ...itioning Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting Rear WindowDefogger Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo 3 16 3 19 3 22 3...

Page 143: ...lects the force of air you want Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed The fan will always run unless the right control knob is turned to OFF The fanm...

Page 144: ...hrough the middle instrument panel outlets while warmed airis directed to the floor 2 VENT This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor is n...

Page 145: ...at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate the fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster Pressing the AUTO button will display the reque...

Page 146: ...g on and off The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle In the AUTO mode the display will show that A C is active but the air conditioning compressor only operates when the system...

Page 147: ...ool the air delivered push the TEMPbutton up or down When the air conditioning system isin AUTO mode the A C light will always be on When the ambient temperature outside the vehicle reaches 40 F 4 C t...

Page 148: ...vers Opening and closing the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side If you have the rear seat passenger outlet it s attached to the back of the console You can adjust the airflow toward ei...

Page 149: ...temperature sensor may cause the system to blow air that is too cool Once the vehicle is moving again the system will try to maintain the set temperature inside your vehicle When you start your vehic...

Page 150: ...tton during the heating cycle toturn it off If you need additional warming time push the button again The system will then operate for five minutes before going off by itself Do not attach a temporary...

Page 151: ...til the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting theClock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and hold HR unti...

Page 152: ...ady 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 an...

Page 153: ...en AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back intoits stored position when you re not using it SEEK...

Page 154: ...t are so thin they may not work well in this player While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL BASS andTREB controlsjust as youdo for theradio The display will show an arrow to show which side of...

Page 155: ...SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrowto stop searching The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation PROG 3 Press this button...

Page 156: ...e 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 CassetteTape Player in the In...

Page 157: ...election TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob backinto its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the ne...

Page 158: ...rrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appear on th...

Page 159: ...ess this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the l ast selected station while the tape advances You may select s...

Page 160: ...ress TAPEPLAY and hold for three seconds After three seconds the tape symbol in the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active Turnthe radio on and insert the adapter This ove...

Page 161: ...u 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 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whene...

Page 162: ...ror occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide itto your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 P...

Page 163: ...emain 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 EJECT will work wi...

Page 164: ...or each pushbutton Setting the Tone EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this k...

Page 165: ...gain RDM 3 Press this button tohear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and hold this button to quickly reve...

Page 166: ...you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automaticallyreverts to time and youmust start the procedure over at Step 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Write down any three or four digit n...

Page 167: ...forget your code contact your dealer Disabling theTheft DeterrentFeature Enter yoursecret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds betweensteps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the...

Page 168: ...l or FM2 The band selected will showon the digital screen The frequency will also be displayed and if the station is in stereo the stereo indicator will also be displayed If a cassette tape or compact...

Page 169: ...i n be loud and harmful to yourhearing Takeprecautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to asafe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust...

Page 170: ...assette from being ejected due to the CUT TAPE DETECTION feature 1 Turn the radio off and the ignition on 2 Press and hold the TAPEPLAY button for three seconds tape indicator will flash for two secon...

Page 171: ...ts or equivalent solvent Wipe thecloth over the mast sections removing any dirt Wipe dry with a clean cloth Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignitionoff and on Repeat if necessa...

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Page 174: ...efensiveDriving 4 18 Driving in Rain and onWetRoads 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 21 City Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 10 Steering 4 2...

Page 175: ...s or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear e...

Page 176: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 177: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit forall 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 v...

Page 178: ...l in a person ssystem can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means thatwhen anyone who has been drinlung driver or passenger is in a crash that person...

Page 179: ...our 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 anot...

Page 180: ...harder to pus hdown If your engine stops you willstill have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal wi...

Page 181: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system canchangethe brake pressure faster than any driver could The compu...

Page 182: ...es and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins tolimit wheel sp...

Page 183: ...warning light should go off Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can helpyou more than even the very best braking Steering Power...

Page 184: ...control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden a...

Page 185: ...ly yourbrakes 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...

Page 186: ...ng another vehicle on atwo 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 o...

Page 187: ...are lined up to pass a slowvehicle 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 blin...

Page 188: ...the acceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handledby easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to...

Page 189: ...Drive defensively Don t drink and drive 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down andkeep more space bet...

Page 190: ...ark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps...

Page 191: ...4 18...

Page 192: ...to avoid puddles But if youcan t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control o...

Page 193: ...ning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep StandingWater NOTICE If you drive...

Page 194: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city justas you wouldfor a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 195: ...he gap at close 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 to L Once you are on...

Page 196: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced andable service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willingto help if you need it Here are some t...

Page 197: ...road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated...

Page 198: ...slope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL 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 hav...

Page 199: ...a Have your Bontiac in good shape for winter couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving undersevere conditions include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies...

Page 200: ...freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain beginsto fall Try to avoid driving on wet iceuntil salt and sand crews can get there Whatever thecondition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with cautio...

Page 201: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch ofice...

Page 202: ...keep warm Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kiII you You can t seeit orsmell it so you mightnot know i...

Page 203: ...do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICL...

Page 204: ...eight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don tcarry more than 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk A CAUTION I Do not load yourvehicle any hea...

Page 205: ...rear of your vehicle levelas the load changes It is automatic you do not needto adjust anything IA CAUTION I If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control whenyou pul...

Page 206: ...peeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here a...

Page 207: ...dvice or you can write us at CustomerAssistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors ofCanada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Col...

Page 208: ...dge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weightof the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have...

Page 209: ...ell or at all Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel o f handling and braking...

Page 210: ...Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Cheek with your Pontiac dealer The green arrowson your instrument panel will flash whenever yo...

Page 211: ...Then apply your parking brake and thenshift to PARK P Release the regularbrakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedaldown while you Start y...

Page 212: ...NOTES 4 39...

Page 213: ...b NOTES 4 40...

Page 214: ...an occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 16 Hazard WarningFlashers Other WarningDevices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 18 Cooling System 5 26 Changing a Flat Tire 5 38 Compact Sp...

Page 215: ...signal lamps will flask on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even...

Page 216: ...burnyou They contain gas that canexplode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don tfollow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Remember that igno...

Page 217: ...ered by your warranty the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in thejump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries in PARK P before setting the pa...

Page 218: ...t it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 6 Check thatt...

Page 219: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehiclehas one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other en...

Page 220: ...L S...

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Page 222: ...Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds 0 Never tow with damaged parts notfully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure thevehicle on each side...

Page 223: ...ension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped ina straight ahead position with aclamping device designed for...

Page 224: ...el straps Towing a vehicle overrough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehi...

Page 225: ...in the slotted holes in thebottom 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 outboard...

Page 226: ...e behind the front wheels These slots are to be usedwhen using sling type equipment or when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting bott...

Page 227: ...ound the outboard end of each control am Rear Towing TowLimits 55 mph 88kmlh 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of rear wheels on both sides No...

Page 228: ...Position thelower sling crossbar directly behind and at lower edgeof rear bumper cover Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lowercontrol arm 5 15...

Page 229: ...ou see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away fro m the vehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the ho od I f you keep dr...

Page 230: ...ary 3 If you re ina traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be...

Page 231: ...essure Cap C Electric Engine Fans 1 A CAUTION r An electricfan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood e...

Page 232: ...urned Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you run the engine it couldlose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get anyleak fixed beforeyou drive thevehicle I NOTIC...

Page 233: ...hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned Use a 50 58 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant r Adding only plain water to your coolin...

Page 234: ...re hot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot engine L When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankis at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s onemore thing you...

Page 235: ...nder 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 Waitfor the...

Page 236: ...emove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops...

Page 237: ...h the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fillthe coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiato...

Page 238: ...filler neckmay be lower If the levelis lower add more of theproper DEX COOL coolant mixture through thefiller neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap A...

Page 239: ...e 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...

Page 240: ...t you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer bolt onthe spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Sp...

Page 241: ...e box that stores the jack and wheel wrench is located on the passenger side trunk wall Open the box and then twist the wing bolt one quarter turn counterclockwise Remove the jack and wheel wrench 5 2...

Page 242: ...luminum wheels with nut caps remove them If you have aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using theflat end of the wrench topry it off Do not drop the cov...

Page 243: ...2 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches Put the jackhead into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well The front no...

Page 244: ...cle when itisjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack A CAUTION Raising yourvehicle wi...

Page 245: ...lts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirton the wheel or on the partsto which itis fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and causean accident Whe...

Page 246: ...7 Replace the wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is he...

Page 247: ...TICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specificat...

Page 248: ...ug with the wheel wrench Start the nut cap by pushing it onto the lug nut with the wheel wrench Tighten the plastic caps snug using the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn Do not ov...

Page 249: ...could strike somleone Store all these in the proper place I After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your t r u n k Use the following procedure to...

Page 250: ...quipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compactspare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare T...

Page 251: ...t Of course it sbest to replace your spare with afull size tire as soon as you can Yourspare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed...

Page 252: ...cle as well as the tires If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see TireChai...

Page 253: ...5 40...

Page 254: ...id Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield WasherFluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6 51 6 53 6 53 6 54 6 55 6...

Page 255: ...receipts and list Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do some of your own servicework you ll want to getthe proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Pontia...

Page 256: ...pinging It s the heavy constant knock thatmeans you have a problem If you have the3800 Supercharged engine VIN Code l use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher With the3800 Superchar...

Page 257: ...tor whether or not hisfuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommendthe use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control systemperfor...

Page 258: ...y 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 IdentificationNumber VIN GeneralMotors International Product C...

Page 259: ...vehicle A CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasolineor refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flamesand smoking m...

Page 260: ...weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way If you have the L36 3800V6 engine your fuel cap will be tetheredand you cannot hang it on t...

Page 261: ...u I f you get the wrongtype it may not fit properly This may If your vehicle has a fuel door lock thefuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure cause your malfunction indi...

Page 262: ...when the engine is not running Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION F Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like ga...

Page 263: ...he vehicle It is next to the parking brake pedal near the flour Then go to the frontof the vehicle and push up on the secondaryhood release Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler...

Page 264: ...n the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder E Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner E AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Dips...

Page 265: ...ou open the hood you ll 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 Pressure Cap E Automatic TransaxleFlui...

Page 266: ...d pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass AI1 of these controls working together p...

Page 267: ...yellow loop Turn off the engineand give the oila few minutes to drain backinto the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and cl...

Page 268: ...ddtoo much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that showsthe proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is behind t...

Page 269: ...it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with thle Ameri...

Page 270: ...ay maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with afully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil...

Page 271: ...s side of the enginecompartment 1 Remove the Powertrain Control Module PCM cover that is located to the driver s side of the air cleaner assembly Unscrew the retaining screws and remove the PCM cover...

Page 272: ...e After detaching the hose from the throttle body pull back the entire rear portion of the air cleaner by pulling upward and rearward 4 Replace the air filter 5 Reinstall the rear section of the air c...

Page 273: ...cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into yourengine whichwill damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Unless you are technical...

Page 274: ...le 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Torque to 88 lb in 10N m Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your autamatic transaxle fluid level iswhen the engi...

Page 275: ...hen outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at norm...

Page 276: ...engine block Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 2 Push it b...

Page 277: ...ur new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheckthe fluid levelas described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstickback inall theway Engine Coolant The cool...

Page 278: ...ly plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the pro...

Page 279: ...r parts If you have to add coolant more than four timesa year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have t o add extra inhibitors or additives which...

Page 280: ...llalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coo...

Page 281: ...system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power SteeringFluid When the enginecompartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstickwith a cleanrag Replace...

Page 282: ...NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and d...

Page 283: ...t all So it isn t a good idea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when yourlinings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linin...

Page 284: ...ork well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of m...

Page 285: ...d or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properl...

Page 286: ...ings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many otherways if someone puts...

Page 287: ...the instructionson the bulb package Headlamps For bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Driver s Side Replacement If you go through a high pressure car wash or it is very humid your headlamps m...

Page 288: ...Passenger s Side Replacement 1 Remove the two bolts with a 10mm socket 2 Slide the headlamp assembly outward to the left and lift it out 6 35...

Page 289: ...3 Tip the assembly and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it 4 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 6 36...

Page 290: ...the Index 1 Remove the plastic nut holdingthe carpeting in place 2 Pull thecarpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk 3 n r n the bulb socket assembly counterclockwiseto remove it from the lamp...

Page 291: ...Back up Lamps For bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 4 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 1 Push in on the center of the plastic push pin with a pen The...

Page 292: ...on the driver s side and two onthe passenger s side 3 Remove the five nuts that hold the assemblyi nplace with a 10mm socket Pull the carpet up and out of the way to remove the center nut There are t...

Page 293: ...r s side shown and lift the assembly out 5 Carefully let go of the decklid and let it raise completely The assembly will still be connected to the wiring harness but now you will have access to the bu...

Page 294: ...7 Pull out the taillamp bulb to remove it i 8 If you are replacing the back up bulb it must be turned and pulled out to be removed 9 Reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 6 41...

Page 295: ...orrect windshield wiper blade replacement length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Tires Your new Pontiac comes with high quality tires made by a l eadingtire manufacturer...

Page 296: ...be Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your veh...

Page 297: ...r rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and WheelReplacement later in this section for more informatio...

Page 298: ...Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 1 One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remain...

Page 299: ...ve an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tireswith those not having a TPC Spec number make sure theyare the samesize load range...

Page 300: ...ce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For exa...

Page 301: ...heels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully atthe factory to give you thelongest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheelalignment and wheel balancing are not needed Howeve...

Page 302: ...The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometeror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the...

Page 303: ...be hazardous Some are toxic Otherscan burst into flame if you strikea match or get themon a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anythin...

Page 304: ...ction Mask 3 Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the surrounding trim alongstitch or welt lines directions on the container label 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t...

Page 305: ...cess stain then sponge th e soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with...

Page 306: ...shield and even make it difficult to seethrough the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry I A CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may sev...

Page 307: ...very cold damp we athermore frequent application maybe required See Recommended Fluids andLubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Y c ac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth...

Page 308: ...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...

Page 309: ...ance Chemicals usedfor iceand snowremoval and dust control can collecton the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbodyparts such as fuel lines frame floo...

Page 310: ...mover 16 OZ l 0 473L 1050172 Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois 2 75 sq ft 1052918 Attracts and absorbs soils 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Spray on wheel cleaner Wheel Cleaner...

Page 311: ...le Certification and ServiceParts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The 8thcharacter in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engin...

Page 312: ...otected by an internal circuit breaker 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 system checked right away Windshie...

Page 313: ...d fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at thesilver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure...

Page 314: ...reveal the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Placethe wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pullit out Spare...

Page 315: ...ker Power Sunroof Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS Key Spare Not Used Not Used Automatic A C Control BaseCluster Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Not Used Turn...

Page 316: ...Not Used Base A C Fuse Usage 6D Fog Lamps 7D Not Used 8D Radio 9D Not Used 1E Not Used 2E Air Bag System PASS Key 3E Not Used 4E Not Used 5E Rear Defog 6E Non OBD I1 Engine Miscellaneous 7E Not Used...

Page 317: ...IONS I 0 nu Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Usage Door Locks Trunk Release U C Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engines Controls OBD 1 1 Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used Not Used A C...

Page 318: ...ge PARK LAMP TURN SIGNAL Outside Lamps Front Parkingnurn Lamps HalogenHeadlamps Low Beam High Beam Rear Taillamps 194 TAILLAMP Stoplamps 2057 BRAKE LAMP Turn 1156 TURNSIGNALLAMP Back up Lamps 1156 BAC...

Page 319: ...ter morefluid may be needed Oil change withfilter change FuelTank 18gallons 68 L Tire Pressures See Tire Loading Information label on the driver s door Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning See refrige...

Page 320: ...1 6 5 4 3 2 ThermostatTemperature 195 F 91OC Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1096C Engine Oil Filter AC TypePF 47 Transaxle Filter GM Part No 8651909 Spark Plugs AC T...

Page 321: ...uses an engine accessorybelt This diagram shows the features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A C A Power Steering B Generator C Air Conditio...

Page 322: ...The outer belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own temioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the supercharger oil level...

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Page 324: ...s these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 39 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 43 Part C Period...

Page 325: ...per vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our en...

Page 326: ...vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D...

Page 327: ...ntiac 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 trainedand supporte...

Page 328: ...Trip CityIntervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles 10 000km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rota...

Page 329: ...assis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8L Code 1 engine only Air Clean...

Page 330: ...rantyor limit recall liability priorto the completionof the vehicle s usefullife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be...

Page 331: ...UAL MILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs fir...

Page 332: ...E 7 9 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst Se...

Page 333: ...ry An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 18 000 Miles 30000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lub...

Page 334: ...BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever oc...

Page 335: ...gine oil and filter or ev ery 3 months whkhever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whkhever occurs first See footnote Replace air cleaner filter 0...

Page 336: ...bricants in thissection An Emission ControlService See footnote f c Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DAT...

Page 337: ...s or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional inforrnation See footnote Also see footno...

Page 338: ...ootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change...

Page 339: ...tion Seefootnote Alsosee footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83000 km 17Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehide is mainly driven under one or more of these condition...

Page 340: ...UAL MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs fir...

Page 341: ...filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Em...

Page 342: ...dFluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote T Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See f...

Page 343: ...sis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote ACTU...

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