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Page 1: ...1993 POIVTIAC Grand Prix OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ort Controls AudioSystems 115 Part 4 YourDrivingandtheRoad 137 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part B Problems on the Road 183 U t ti I I Service Appearance Care 211 Maintenance Schedule 287 Customer Assi...

Page 3: ...curer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGNMarketing Services Ltd 1500Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporatio...

Page 4: ...o adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpfulinformation anc tips about theroad and how to drive under di...

Page 5: ...OTICE In the yellow caution area we tell you what thehazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard Pleaseread these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt I 4 7 In...

Page 6: ...es by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparksor Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery These symbolsare important for you and your passengerswheneveryour vehicle is driven F...

Page 7: ...ld Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window These symbols are used on warning and indicatorlights Engine Coolant Fd Temperature H c c F Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Press...

Page 8: ...Notes...

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Page 10: ...Seats Safety 6elts Seats and Seat Controls 10 Safety Belts 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 19 Driver Posltlon safetyBelt UseDuring Pregnancy 23 Right Front Passenger Position 24 Center Passenger...

Page 11: ...f you try to adjust a manual driver sseat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement couldstartle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don twant to Adjust the driver sseat onlywhen t...

Page 12: ...f the power seat control Adjust your seat for proper position first then adjust the contour To adjust the driver sseat move the selector switch to DRIVER To adjust the passenger seat move the selector...

Page 13: ...to support your thighs and back Slidethe upper right switch to 4 DRIVER or PASS b Passenger to select the seatyou wantto adjust T O lock controls leave the selectorswitch in the middle There are SixAd...

Page 14: ...ck or other injuries The lapbelt can tdo its job either In acrashthe belt could go up overyour abdomen Thebelt forceswould be there not at your pelvicbones This could cause seriousinternal injuries Fo...

Page 15: ...seatbackwill fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 4 Safety Belts They veForEveryone This part of the manual tells you how to use saktybelts properly It also tells you mme...

Page 16: ...acrash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious like beinghit by a train that even...

Page 17: ...When you ride in or on anything you 1 For example if the bikeis going as fast as it goes 10 mph 16km h so is the child 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 3 Take the simp...

Page 18: ...8 or the safety belts x2012 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You getmore time to sto...

Page 19: ...al systems only so they work withsafety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you stil...

Page 20: ...e I CAUTION There are special things to 2 know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for babiesand smaller children If a child will be riding in your Pontiac see the Index unde...

Page 21: ...ap Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called automatic because you don t haveto buckle up when you getinto your vehicle And you don t haveto unbucklewhen you getout Just get into your vehicle Then clos...

Page 22: ...ainingforces The safety belt loclcs if there s a sudden stop or a crash It s possible that anautomaticbelt could keep you from idly opening a door That can happen if the door was slammed shut very har...

Page 23: ...ulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protectior this way You can be seriouslyhurt if Lyour shoulderbelt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could signiticantl...

Page 24: ...slyinjured by a twisted belt Ina crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to take impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it Saf...

Page 25: ...ndex under Seat Controls soyou can sit up straight Move yourseat far enough forward that your feettouch the part of the vehicle that is called the toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide und...

Page 26: ...r Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be ableto unbuckle it quicltly if you ever hadto Rear Seat Passengers It svery important for rear seat passengers to b...

Page 27: ...oss you Don t let it get twisted until it clicks 2 Push thelatch plate into the buckle If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tiltthe latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckleit If the...

Page 28: ...t If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the b...

Page 29: ...s I CAUTION I A Smallerchildren and babies 4 A shouldalwaysberestrained 111 d child or infantrestraint The instructionsfor the restraint will saywhether it isthe right typeand size for your child A ve...

Page 30: ...baby would bealmost ir o ble to hold Continued I Continued Securethe baby inan infant restraint will show you howto do that Child Restraints Be sure to followthe instructionsfor the restraint You may...

Page 31: ...restraint in your vehicl ven when no I child is in it 30 I TopStrap If your childrestraint has a top strap it should beanchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Pontiac dealer...

Page 32: ...he childrestraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed Seeif the shoulder belt would goin front of the child s face or neck If so put it behind the child re...

Page 33: ...work for an adult or larger child passenger I x2067 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt Se...

Page 34: ...youpush down onthe child restraint to 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it ag...

Page 35: ...l I I belt is GM Part No 12340286 Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory sectionof the GM Parts Catalog A Don t usethe special infant child seat attaching hardware inanother vehicl...

Page 36: ...tic lap shoulder belt bypushing the button on the buckle It will stayon the door ready to be rebucltled for use by adults or older children 2 Snap onehook of the infantkhild seat attaching belt near t...

Page 37: ...e the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say 7 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 8 Put the hook on the free end through...

Page 38: ...to reattach the automatic belt again once the child restraint is removed Be sure it isn ttwisted LargerChildren Children who have outgrown child restraintsshould wear thevehicle s safety belts If you...

Page 39: ...time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child s face or neck Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle but besur...

Page 40: ...rce to the child s pelvicbones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you youshould use it The automatic lap shoulder belthas plenty of extra length built in s...

Page 41: ...very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would beif worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cutor damaged replace them Collisi...

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Page 44: ...Locks 45 Remote Lock Control 46 Glove Box 50 Ignition 52 Starting YourEngine 54 Engine Block Heater 56 Shifting the Transaxle 57 Second Gear Start 61 Parking Brake 64 Shifting into Park 65 Windows 70...

Page 45: ...ll be able to have new ones made easily usingthese plugs Keys The ignition keysare for the ignition only Leavingyoung children i na 4 b vehiclewiththe ignition key is dangerousfor many reasons A chil...

Page 46: ...may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors andyou will be far better off vhenever...

Page 47: ...me ycu close your doors and turn on theignition the doors will lock automatically only once If someone needsto get out while the vehicle isrunning have that person use the manual or power loclt When t...

Page 48: ...f these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have onlytwo transmitters matched to it See your dealerto match transmitters to another vehicle Your Remote LockCo ntrol operates on a radio frequenc...

Page 49: ...bottom half 3 Remove and replace the two batteries 4 Reassemblethe transmitter 5 Checkthe transmitter operation first 2016 Theft Vehicle theftis big business especially in some cities Although your P...

Page 50: ...take your keys Butwhat if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area Lock the glovebox Lock allthe doors exce...

Page 51: ...loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling overduring sharp turnsor quick starts and stops The net isn tforlarger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as...

Page 52: ...2 Turn thewheel until the keystrip slips in farther 3 Repeat steps 1 2at theother wheels 4 Open theglove box If you still need help see your Pontiac dealer an elaborate break in But it will perform b...

Page 53: ...position if your vehiclemust be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle Run An on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch st...

Page 54: ...ase button while the vehicle is moving I NOTICE key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicleneed service KeyRelea...

Page 55: ...other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Don t try to shift to P Park if your Pontiac is moving If you do you coulddamagethe transaxle Shift to P...

Page 56: ...The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm 4 If your enginewon t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Trypushing your acceleratorpedal allthe way to the f...

Page 57: ...cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properlygrounded three prong 110 voltoutlet If the c...

Page 58: ...when you rein D Drive orN Neutral to protect driveline components from improper operation h There are six shiftpositions seven if you have Overdrive In thismanual these are referred to by the commonly...

Page 59: ...ou or others could be injured To be sure your vehiclewon t move when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift leverto P Park See th eIndex under ShiftingInto P Pa...

Page 60: ...doesn tconnect with the wheels To restart whenyou realready moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicleis being towed I r Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral while your ine is racin...

Page 61: ...rator all the way clhwn You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power D Third Gear If your automatic transaxle does not have Overdrive this position is for normal driving at all speeds in mos...

Page 62: ...h as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slowerthan 65mph 105k d h or you can damage your engine Second Gear Sfatf omow Your vehicle may be equipped with a Second Gear Start feature Press...

Page 63: ...ard to shift into 1 put the shift leverin N Neutral and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal backdown Then shift into 1 2 Second Gear Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator ped...

Page 64: ...higher gearif weather road and trafficconditions letyou For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when thelight comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on andoff if...

Page 65: ...Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your rightfoot Pump your parking brake pedal several times with your left foot untilthe pedal feels firm If the ignition ison the brake system warn...

Page 66: ...cleif the shift lever is not fully inP Park with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be...

Page 67: ...he engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehiclewon t move when you re on fairly levelground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hil...

Page 68: ...with the engine running be sure your vehicle is i nP Park and your parkingbrake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the P Park position hold tbe regular bralre pe...

Page 69: ...leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 6 8 are some thingsto h o w 1 CAUTION I Idling the engine withthe air system controlOFF could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle seethe earlier C...

Page 70: ...to P Park If you are parking on ahill or if you re pullingatrailer also see the In x underParking onHills or Towing a Tnzileu i I Horn You can sound the hornby pressing the horn symbolson your steeri...

Page 71: ...ndow switchhas an Express Downfeature The driver s window can be opened a small amount by tapping the rearof the switch When the switch is pushed all the way down thewindow opens completely To stop th...

Page 72: ...wer the leveruntilthe greenarrow starts to flash Hold it there untilyou completeyour lane change The lever will returnby itself when you releaseit As you signal aturn or a lane change if the m a w s d...

Page 73: ...dy speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheelspi...

Page 74: ...ceyou re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can movethe cruise control switch from ON to RESUME ACCEL which standsfor Resume Accelerate for about half a second You llgo right back up to your chosen...

Page 75: ...it there until you get up to thespeed you want and then release the switch To increase your speedin very small amounts move the switch to RESUME ACCEL for lessthan half a second and thenrelease it Ea...

Page 76: ...torpedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control M...

Page 77: ...F 7 1 6 I i Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiperbladesbefore I using them If they re frozen to the...

Page 78: ...en either stop or return to your preset speed A Drivingwithout washer fluid can be dangerous A kmud splashcan block your vision You could hit another vehicle or gooff theroad Check your washer fluid l...

Page 79: ...mps and tail lamps meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulationsthat may require special attention beforeyou operate these la...

Page 80: ...exterior lights will come on automatically and thelow beamswill change to full brightness At dawn the exterior lights willgo out and the low beamswill changeto the reduced brightness of DRL if the hea...

Page 81: ...ile the high beams are on When the high beams go off the fog lights will comeon again 30 Brightness Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lightsby sliding the control knob up...

Page 82: ...g lights when you leave your vehicle W216l Rearview Mirror Reading lights OPTION These lights are part of the rearview mirror They go onwhen you open the doors When the doors are closed turn them on a...

Page 83: ...sed turn them on and off with the switch CourtesyLights When any door is opened several lights come on These lights are courtesy lights They make it easier for youto enter and leave your vehicle Your...

Page 84: ...ll the lever toward you to thenight position Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so yo can see more from the driver sseat AIf you aren tused to a...

Page 85: ...est controls both outside rearview mirrors Move the switch to L to select the driver s side rearview mirror orto R to select the passenger side rearview mirror Then press the control pad to adjust eac...

Page 86: ...ghted vanity mirrors the lights come on when you open the cover These can even be used for reading Fold DownArmrest To use the armrest just pull it down c Storage Armrest OPTION To open this type fold...

Page 87: ...36 Fold Down Rear Armrest To use this armrest just pull it down There is atray for small items Rear Seat Storage Armrest OPTION When the cover is closed you have storage for small items To open liftt...

Page 88: ...the panel To close the access panel liftthe latch Ashtrays and Lighter To clean the center console ashtray open the lid and thenlift it out by pulling on thesnuffer To clean the instrumentpanel ashtr...

Page 89: ...and while it is heating If you do itwon tbe able to back awayfrom the heating element when it sreadv That can make it Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarette...

Page 90: ...lift up the bottom ofthe ashtray To remove this ashtray for cleaning open the door and pull up snthe ashtraydoor r PassengerAssist Strap YourPontiacmay have assist straps Passengerscanuse the strapst...

Page 91: ...rear of the switch to open the glass paneland sunshade Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any position To Close the Sunroof Press the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade...

Page 92: ...ed to the deck lid a rear rail and tiedowns Don t exceedthe maximumvehicle capacitywhen loading your Pontiac For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see the Index under Loading Your Vehic...

Page 93: ...Features Controls m 3 2 PW2063...

Page 94: ...Lever Option 3 Horn 4 Steering Wheel Controls Option 5 Instrument Cluster 6 Trip Odometer Reset 7 Ignition Switch 8 Windshield WiperControls 9 HUD Controls Option IO Vents 11 Glove BoxCombination Lock...

Page 95: ...tiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those thatapplyto the ins...

Page 96: ...ustto let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmedwhen thishappens Gagescan indicate when theremay be or is a problemwith one of your vehicle sfunctions...

Page 97: ...triedto turnit back sothe numbers may not be true You maywonder what happens if your Pontiac needs anew odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it mu...

Page 98: ...that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station with your ignition on the gas pump shutsoff before the gage reads F Full It takes a little more or less...

Page 99: ...come on then have it fixed Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working If you have been operating...

Page 100: ...have been operatingyour vehicle under normal drivingconditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicleand turn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on...

Page 101: ...on is but the engine is not running the light willcomeon as atest to show you it is working but thelight will go out when you turn the ignition to Start If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you...

Page 102: ...d be burned Check your oilas soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Battery Warning Light The charging systemlightwill come on brieflywhen you turn on theignition as a check to show you it is...

Page 103: ...spected right away This lightshould come on asyou start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there s a problem This light willalso come on when you se...

Page 104: ...soon as possible andturn thekey off Then start the engineto reset the system If the light still stayson or comeson again while you re driving your Pontiac needs service Unlessthe regular brake system...

Page 105: ...icating that yo8u have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while th emission controlswon t work as well your fuelecon...

Page 106: ...he Driver Information Center also checksnine vehicle systemswhen you start your engine It flashes messagesas it checks these systems The messages do not mean something is wrongwith your vehicle unless...

Page 107: ...essage will be displayed Press again to turnoff the display Range calculationsare based on how much fuel is in the tankand your averagefuel economy For bestresults each time you refuel you should rese...

Page 108: ...s if equipped The systems monitor briefly displays messages as it checks these systems If it finds a problem the systems monitor will display acontinuous or flashing messageabout the problem If all sy...

Page 109: ...nd date aredisplayedunless you select another function such as average speed MODE Press to display the following sequence AWPM Hour Minute Month Day Year EnglisWMetric Press MODEeach time youwant to s...

Page 110: ...sure the place is not only freeof other vehicles but also away from power lines or large metal buildings 2 With the engine running and all accessories off press CAL The word CALIB willappear 3 Be sure...

Page 111: ...ht in yourseat the HUD image will appear slightlyto theright When the ignition keyis turned to Run all possible HUD images will come on and look likethis Then the Head Up Display will operate normally...

Page 112: ...en slide the HUD image heightcontrol away from you so the image is as low as possible but in full view 3 Slide the dimmer control toward OFF until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn t...

Page 113: ...n the inside of the windshield as needed to remove anydirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To Clean theHUD Spray household glass cleaneron a soft clean cloth Wipe the HU...

Page 114: ...HUD dimmer control closer to OFF You mayneed to clean the windshield and HUD lens Your windshieldis part of the HUD system If you ever have to have a new windshield besureto get one designed for HUD...

Page 115: ...Notes 114...

Page 116: ...Setting the Clock 120 AM FM Stereo Radio 122 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player 124 ETR AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Playerand Equalizer 126 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 128 Steerin...

Page 117: ...or quick cool downon very hot days This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and it shouldnot be used for long periods because the air may become too cold and dry A C Use for norma...

Page 118: ...will send most of the heated air through the ducts near the floor Therest will come out of the defrostervents and side window defogger vents Defogging and Defrosting There are two settingsfor clearin...

Page 119: ...to HI and aim the side vents on theinstrument panel to the side windows For increased air flowto the side vents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid...

Page 120: ...tioningfan is running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction suchasleaves The heater and defrosterwill work arbetter reducingthe chance of fogging...

Page 121: ...s may interferewith the operatio sound equipment that s bl added improperly So beforeadding sound equipment check withyc dealel and be sure to check Federal m covering mobile radio i 1 telephone units...

Page 122: ...With the radio off or on and the ignition on press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 2 Within five seconds pressand hold SEEK untiI the correct minute appears o...

Page 123: ...to change betweenthe clock and the radio station frequencydisplay whenthe radio is on Press the knob to display the time whenthe ignition is off The control ring behindthe PWR VOL knob adjusts theleft...

Page 124: ...to tune 2 Press SET The SET indicator will in the station you want appear on thedigital screen for five seconds 3 While the SET indicator is displayed press one of the four pushbuttons The station you...

Page 125: ...l ring behindthe TUNE knob adjusts thefronthear speaker balance TREBLE Slide this lever up to increase treble or downto decrease it BASS Slide this leverup to increase bass or downto decrease it SEEK...

Page 126: ...of the cassette are playing Whenthe left arrow is lit selectionslisted on the top side of the cassette are playing To change sidesof the tape press the upper control h o b VOL BAL while the cassette...

Page 127: ...taste TUNE To tune radio stations twist and hold the lower knob Twisting to the right tunes stations higher on the band Twisting to theleft tunes stations lower on the band Release the knob when the...

Page 128: ...the unit on press acassette into the slot marked AUTO REVERSE tape side first Anarrowabove the word TAPE in the graphic displayshows which sideof the tape is playing Adjust volume balance fadeand ton...

Page 129: ...u change either adjustment the bottom of the digital screen will displaythe point of balance you have selected Forthe normal setting preset at thefactory press the left and right or front and rear but...

Page 130: ...part wayinto theslot with the label sideup The player will pull it in Ina few seconds the disc should play If the disc comes backout The disc may be upside down The disc may be dirty scratchedor wet T...

Page 131: ...or any reason the secret code must be entered again beforethe radio can be turned on To Set 1 Write down any 6 digit number and keep it in a safe place This is your secret code 2 Turn the ignition on...

Page 132: ...stepswere not successful and thenumbers did not match the secret code If you lose or forget your code see your dealer If you lose battery power when the battery is reconnected the radio will not turn...

Page 133: ...gnition ison FADE Press FADE or FADE to adjust your speaker balarce forward or rearward VOL Volume Press A to increase volume Press 7 to lower the volume SEEK Each timeyou press a right or left arrow...

Page 134: ...to produce stereo though some do not C Quam is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C Quam signals your stereo indicator light will come on when you are receiving it Car...

Page 135: ...ve cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from thecenter to the edge Be sure...

Page 136: ...or equivalent solvent removing anydirt 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral 3 Wipe cloth overthe mast sections 4 Wipe drywith clean cloth before retracting 5 Make the antennago up and down by turning...

Page 137: ...Notes...

Page 138: ...oad Signs 138 Defensive Driving 142 Drunken Driving 143 Braking 146 Anti Lock Brakes 147 SteeringTips 152 Steering Emergencies 153 Passing 154 Driving at Night 157 Driving in the Rain 159 Driving Fog...

Page 139: ...xamples are Do Not Enter Wrong Way or No Parking Green is used to guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcomingfreeway exits or show the direction you should turn toreach a particular place RR AD...

Page 140: ...orcultural interest Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something too An octagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always redwith white letters A triangle pointed downward indica...

Page 141: ...bols A picture within a circlewith a diagonal line across it shows what not to do TrafficLights We re all familiar with traffic lights or stoplights Oftengreenarrows are being used inthe lights for im...

Page 142: ...polite it ssaferto let other drivers knowwhat you are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turn and LaneChange Signals Always signalwhen you plan to turn or change lanes If necess...

Page 143: ...opping center parking lot where there are well marked lanes directionalarrows and designated parkingareas expect some drivers to ignore allthese markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot P...

Page 144: ...many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general informationon the problem The Blood AlcoholContent BAC of someonewho is drinking depends upon four things How muc...

Page 145: ...sof many people are impairedat a BAC approaching0 05percent and that the effectsare worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statisticsshowthat the chance of being inan...

Page 146: ...een that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers L A UI I U N A Drinking and then drivingis reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affectedby even a small amount of alcohol You c...

Page 147: ...t could bea lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enoughspace between your vehicle and others is important 146 And of course actual stopping distances vary greatlywith thesurface of the road whet...

Page 148: ...owing distances you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine everstops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes I...

Page 149: ...op you may hear a clicking noisethe next timethe vehicle goes about 4 mph 6ltdh 148 If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash...

Page 150: ...on t have time to apply your braltes if that vehicle suddenly slows orstops Always leave enoughroom up ahead to stop even thoughyou have anti lock brakes Disc Brake WearIndicators Your Pontiac has fou...

Page 151: ...always be replaced as complete axlesets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increasein pedal travel This could be a sign of br...

Page 152: ...oid orinto traffic If you don t have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique Thiswill give youmaximumbraking while maintaining steeringcontrol You do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily...

Page 153: ...ess you have four wheel anti lock brakes addingthe hard braking can demand too much at those places You can lose control The samething can happen if you re steeringthrough a sharp curve and you sudden...

Page 154: ...or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steeringwheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clock positions you can...

Page 155: ...le the vehicle mayjump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before youcan bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the accelerator...

Page 156: ...ane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start thatmore than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need...

Page 157: ...tle causes the driving wheelsto spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handledby easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide aswhen you turn a corner on...

Page 158: ...riving ismore dangerousthan day driving One reason is that some drivers are likelyto be impaired by alcohol ordrugs with night vision problems orby fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive de...

Page 159: ...d or two or even severalseconds for your eyesto readjust to thedark When you are facedwith severe glare asfrom a driverwho doesn tlower the high beams or a vehiclewith misaimed headlights slow down a...

Page 160: ...r to pick out dimly lighted objects Justas your headlights should be checked regularlyfor proper aim so should your eyes beexamined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inabilityto s...

Page 161: ...r windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts I...

Page 162: ...ees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds There just isn ta hard and fast rule about hydro...

Page 163: ...iallyat night or in the early morning in valley and low marshy areas You can be suddenly enveloped in thick wet haze that may even coat your windshield You can often spot these fog patches or mist lay...

Page 164: ...here you are going Trynot to drive around trying to pick out a familiarstreet or landmark Get a citymap and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Tr...

Page 165: ...it is heavy find a gapas you move alongthe entering lane and time yourapproach Try to merge into the gap at close to theprevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrorsas you m...

Page 166: ...ion lane Ideally it should be longenough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and thendo your braking before moving onto theexit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes...

Page 167: ...n easily drivein Is your vehicle readyfor a longtrip If you keepit servicedand maintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before starting out Of course you llfind experienced and able...

Page 168: ...omethingabout an easy stretch of road with the same scenery alongwith the humof the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don...

Page 169: ...akingor even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down tolet your engine assist yourbrakes on a steep downhill slope I A Coastingdownhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous You...

Page 170: ...M s Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery But please be carefulwhere you stopif you decideto look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parkingareas provided for scenic viewing An...

Page 171: ...ght sideof your vehicle If you re going uphill on a one way street andyou re parkingon theleft side your wheels should point to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill turn thewheelst...

Page 172: ...ou can pull the shift leverout of P Park WinterDriving Here are sometips forwinter driving Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter Be sure your enginecoolant mix is correct Snowtires can help in lo...

Page 173: ...o If you do have anti lock see the Index under Anti Lock Brake System This system improves your vehicle s ability to make ahard stop ona slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking systemor n...

Page 174: ...thing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm but becareful You can run the engine to keep warm...

Page 175: ...ittle as possible Preservethe fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do somefairly vigorous exercisesevery half houror so until help comes a 174 If You re Stuckh...

Page 176: ...of your passengers Soplease read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pullingcomponents such as theengine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the d...

Page 177: ...ighmore than 1 000 pounds 450kg But eventhat can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature andhow much your vehicle is used to...

Page 178: ...ht B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailerand then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simplyby moving some items aroun...

Page 179: ...ions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Followthe manufacturer s recommendationfor attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so y...

Page 180: ...irror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicleand trailer moving and then applythe trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure thebrakes are working This lets you check your ele...

Page 181: ...sionallyto be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Your vehiclehas bulb warning lights When you plugtrailer lights into your vehicle s lightingsystem its bulb warning lights may not let youknow if...

Page 182: ...fter Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regularbrakes and hold the pedal downwhile you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowlyuntil the...

Page 183: ...Notes Ie2...

Page 184: ...an occur onthe road Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers 184 TowingYour Pontiac 189 Engine Overheating 193 If a TireGoes Flat 200 Changing a Flat Tire 200 Compact Spare Tire 207 If You...

Page 185: ...ch up tomake yourfront and rear turn signal lights flashon and off Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn tin To turn off the flashers slidethe...

Page 186: ...dangerousbecause II 0 lney containacidthat can burn They contain gas that can you explode or ignite They contain enoughelectricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of th...

Page 187: ...transaxle inN Neutral 4 Open the hoods and locate the vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t batteries needed and radios Thiswill avoid sparks and helpsave both b atteries 1 CAUTION And it could sa...

Page 188: ...o Before youconnect the cables hereare water You doll L IIGW to addware somethingsyoushouldknow Positive to the Delco Freedom battery will go to positive and negative installedineverynew GM vehicle wi...

Page 189: ...yunpainted metal parton the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 188 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45crn awayfrom the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical conn...

Page 190: ...your vehiclecannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment drive vehicle lever damaged That your vehiclehas front wheel The make model and year of your Whether you can still movethe...

Page 191: ...80km or yourtransaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then thefront wheels have to be supported on a dolly II CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car scb red This can cause a collision...

Page 192: ...2 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm r 1 9 1 I...

Page 193: ...ipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrierequipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safetychains and wheel strans I I Install a to...

Page 194: ...d get everyoneaway f r o mthevehicle until it cools down Wait untilthereis no signof steam DP eoolantbefore openingthe hood Ifyou keep drivingwhen your engineis overheated the liquids i n it can catch...

Page 195: ...ign o f steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you reparked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURNOFFTHE ENGINEANDGETEVERYONEOUT OFTHEIrEp3 1CLEu...

Page 196: ...service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant levelisn tat or above COLD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferablydistilled and a prope...

Page 197: ...sure the cooling system is cool before you do it I96 A Steam and scaldingliquids L from ahot cooling system dm b v out and burn you badly They are under pressure a n dif you turn the radiator pressur...

Page 198: ...hereis still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap I CAUTION I A You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine p aLa Co...

Page 199: ...ater inlet pipe 19 1 8 4 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to thebase of the filler neck If you seea stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve closethe valve Otherwise close the valve s...

Page 200: ...ime the coolant level inside the radiator filler neckmay be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through thefiller neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 Then re...

Page 201: ...like a skid and may require the samecorrection you d use in a skid In any rearblowout removepur bot from the accelerator pedal G etthe vehicle under controlby steeringthe way you want the vehicle to g...

Page 202: ...ingchanged That would bethe tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end I P The following steps will tellyou how to use the jack and changea tire The equipment you ll need isin the trunk...

Page 203: ...and remove the spare tire 5 Remove the bolt securingthe jack by turning it countercloclwise Then remove the jack 202 6 If you havethis wheel cover remove it by loosening the plastic nut caps with the...

Page 204: ...tach the wheel lock keyto the socket of your wheel wrench Remove the locking wheelnut by turning it counterclockwise Do not use an impact wrench Store the key in the foam sleeve beside the spare tire...

Page 205: ...ere is emugh morn for the spare tire to fit 1 3 R ernoveall the u7heel nuts and take off the flat tire I Kaising your vehicle with the jack improperly positionedwill damage the vehicle or may allow th...

Page 206: ...se on I studs or nuts If you do i 3 luts might come loose Your wheel Idfall off causing a seril 1 accident I 15 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nutstoward the wheel Tighten eachnut...

Page 207: ...t fit Store the wheel cover inthe trunkuntil you have the flat tire repaired or replaced I m e e l coverswon t fit on your compact spare If you tryto put a wheel coveron your compact spare you could d...

Page 208: ...good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving witha compact spare Seethe Index underAnti Lock Brake System Warning Light take your com...

Page 209: ...an overheat That could causean engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 56h h as shown on thespeedometer I Roc...

Page 210: ...Notes...

Page 211: ...Notes...

Page 212: ...re Service 212 Fuel 213 Hood Release 216 Engine Oil 220 Air Cleaner 224 Transaxle Fluid 225 Engine Coolant 230 Power Steering Fluid 233 Windshield WasherFluid 233 Brakes 234 Battery 236 Bulb Replaceme...

Page 213: ...Q W to servke your Pentiac than this manual caul To order the proper service manual see the Index under SeruicePublications You should keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and th...

Page 214: ...service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you reaccelerating or drivingup a hill That snormal and you don t have to buy a higheroctane fuel to get ridof pinging It sthe heavy co...

Page 215: ...ted gasolines These gasolinesare specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help cleanthe air especially in those p...

Page 216: ...hicle fuel door Gasoline vapor is highly flammable Itburns violel and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you renea gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and srn ng materia...

Page 217: ...g Your Tank CONI If you need a new cap be 216 CheckingThingsUnderthe The followingsections tell youhow to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood Hood Release To open the hood first pull...

Page 218: ...m anyunderhood electric fan I I CAUTION fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic orrubber You or others could beburned Be careful...

Page 219: ...the hood you ll see 1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Battery 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap 8 En...

Page 220: ...Fluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Air Cleaner 8 Engine Oil FillCap 9 Engi...

Page 221: ...l dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then pushit back in all the way Removeit again keeping the tip lower 3 1LV...

Page 222: ...nge Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you re through WhatKind of Oil to Use Look for Three Things SG SG must be on the oil container either by itselfor combinedwith other quality designations...

Page 223: ...5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C DO NOTUSE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR RADE OILNOT RECOMMEN Energy ConservingI1 Oils w...

Page 224: ...e Index under Driver Information Center Engine Block Heater An engine block heater can be a big help if you haveto park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehiclehas this option s...

Page 225: ...rned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stopsflame ifthe enginebackfires Ifit isn tthere and the engine backfires you could be burned Don tdrivewith it off and be carefulworking on the enginew...

Page 226: ...determinewhen to change your fluid Seethe Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services How to Check Because this operationcan bea little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealershi...

Page 227: ...rive longer weather To Check theFluid Level Park your vehicleon a level place Place the shift leverin P Park with With your foot onthe brake pedal the parking brake applied movethe shift leverthrough...

Page 228: ...on the dipstick It doesn t take much fluid generally lessthan a pint 0 5L Don t overfill Werecommend youuse only fluid labeled DEXRONQ IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your...

Page 229: ...dipstick 22 00 little fluid can amage yourtransaxle Too much an mean that some of the fluid ould comeout and fall onhot ngine parts starting a fire Be ure toget an accuratereading if ou check your tr...

Page 230: ...s G Lubricants 1 Removethe dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluidat the dipstick hole Add onlyenough fluid to bring the fluid levelup to the FULLmark on the d...

Page 231: ...ing lights work as they What to Use Use a mixture of one half deanwater preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t darnage 34 F 37 C 12S C temperature...

Page 232: ...the engine radiator heater coreand other parts i l I i t Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engineis cold the coolant level should be at COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the lev...

Page 233: ...event coolant lossand possible engine damagefrom overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup with the overflowtube on the radiator filler neck I I 11 CAUTION You can be burned if you I spill cool...

Page 234: ...mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should beat the C mark What to Add Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of fluid to use See the Index under Fluids G Lubricants Wh...

Page 235: ...dard Power Brakesor the Anti Lock Brake System There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin your master cylinder might godown The first is that the brake fluid goes downto an acceptable leve...

Page 236: ...g Brake System Parts The braking systemon a modern vehicle is complex Its manyparts have to be of top quality and workwell together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and...

Page 237: ...ttery from running down I A Batteries have acidthat can 1 burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See the Index under JumpStarting for tips on working around a bat...

Page 238: ...l and vertical aim indicators The aim has been preset at thefactory and should needno further adjustment To check the aim the vehicle should be properly preparedas follows The vehicle must have allfou...

Page 239: ...exceed up plus 4 degrees forthe center of the bubble There may bean increased chance of being flashedif adjustment is much above up plus 4degrees Aiming HeadJishts 2 DOORMODELS To checkthe aim the ve...

Page 240: ...h headlight and adjust it as necessary 5 Turn theVertical aiming screw until the bubble in thelevel iscentered at 0 zero To Replace a Headlight 2 DOORMODELS Before replacinga headlight that does not l...

Page 241: ...aimed the new one will bealso if it is properly installed 2 4 0 3 Removethe screw at the top of the headlight support panel Loosenthe two screws at thebottom of the panel until they are outof the head...

Page 242: ...om the socket 6 Set the headlight assemblyon a work surfacewith the lens facing you 7 Remove the Torx head screws at the end of the aiming ring The aiming ring will swing open like a gate 8 Remove the...

Page 243: ...headlight inthe headlight assembly The socket must be pointing in the same direction the socket on the burned out bulb was 242 11 Insert the tabs on theaiming ring into theslots inthe headlight assem...

Page 244: ...ighten securely To checkthe aim the vehicle should be properly preparedas follows The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mudattac...

Page 245: ...et and bulb free 4 Lift the locking tab onthe electrical connector and pull it from the socket 5 Plug a new bulband socket into the electrical connector Be sure the locking tab snaps securely onto the...

Page 246: ...b 7 Replacethe socket in the light bar counterclockwise assembly not twist it assembly Turn thesocket clockwise until it snaps in place 8 Put the front light bar assemblyback in place Replace the five...

Page 247: ...lb inthe socket 5 Replace the bulb and socket inthe 6 Replace the assembly inthe vehicle side marker light assembly Replace the screws Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 2410012MODELS See the Index un...

Page 248: ...rnsignal light assembly forward 3 Turn the socket counterclockwise until it comes looseand pulls away from the turnsignal assembly 4 Lift the lockingtab on theelectrical connector and pull the bulb an...

Page 249: ...nd removethe bulb fromthe lens 3 Disconnect the electrical connector 4 Connect the new bulbto the 5 Place the bulb inthe lens and 6 Put the lens in placeand replace the electrical connector reattach t...

Page 250: ...the socket clockwise to lock in place 6 Replacethe cover and the pins Center High MountedStoplight Shelf Mounted DOOR MODELS Seethe Index under Replacement Bulbs to check the type of bulb to use If yo...

Page 251: ...at the top and bottom and pull the bulb and socket out of the center high mounted stoplight assembly 3 Pull the bulb from the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket 5 Replace the bulb and socket...

Page 252: ...DOOR MODELS See the Index under Replacement Bulbs to check the type of bulb you need to use To Replace aBulb 1 Open the trunk Remove the carpet fasteners by twisting them a little as you pullthem away...

Page 253: ...commendedinflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and thetotal weight that you can carry This we...

Page 254: ...tools packages or anythingelse they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keepgoing Thingsyou put inside your vehicle can strike and in...

Page 255: ...adingyour tires cancauseoverheatingas a resultof too much friction YOUcould havean out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicleearlier in this section accident could cause serious injury Check...

Page 256: ...ur tires d have enough air underinflation Too much heat If your tires have too much air When to Check Check your tires once a month ormore Don t forget yourcompact spare tire It should beat 60 psi 420...

Page 257: ...theexampleabove These tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to fronton the same side of the vehicle After the tires have beenrotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as sh...

Page 258: ...Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get oneswith that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires thatare designed to give proper en...

Page 259: ...highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire mar...

Page 260: ...formance In most cases you willnot need to have your wheels alignedagain However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you n...

Page 261: ...Puttingausedwheel onyour 1 b vehicle is dangerous You can t h o w how it sbeerl usedor howrnanymiles8 sbeen driven It couldfail suddenly and musean accident Ifyouhave to replacea wheel use anewGM orig...

Page 262: ...eto followthe instructions And always open your doors or windows when you recleaning the inside Neveruse these to cleanyour vehicle Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride 0 Turpentine 0 Benzene Acetone Lacquer...

Page 263: ...l ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate thestained area If a ring formsafter spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set UsingFoam Type Cleaneron Fabrrc 9 Vacuum and b...

Page 264: ...ls wax crayon tar andasphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Then follow the solvent type Shoe polish wax crayon tar and instructions above asphaltwill stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They sh...

Page 265: ...opof the Instrument Panel Use only mildsoap and water to clean the topsurfaces of the instrument panel Sprayscontaining silicones or waxes maycause annoying refle ctions in thewindshield and even make...

Page 266: ...ld is clean if beads do not form when you rinseit with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper b...

Page 267: ...the finish or leaveswirlmarks I E 6 6 Aluminum Wheels IF soEQUIPPED Your aluminumwheels have a protective coating similarto the painted surface of your Pontiac Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome...

Page 268: ...l will corrode quicklyand may developinto a major repair expense Minor chipsand scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available fromyour dealer orother service outlets Larger areas of fini...

Page 269: ...small irregulardark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to theowner the surfaces of new vehiclesdamagedby this fallout...

Page 270: ...t You ll findthis label on your spare tire cover It s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts On thislabel is Your VIN Its model designation Paint information A list of all production options and...

Page 271: ...her set of fuses is locatedin the component center under the instrument panel Additional fusesare located in the underhood electrical centers on the right and left sides of the engine compartment 2 7...

Page 272: ...ogger DRLModule Canada Instrument Cluster ExceptSTE Compass HUD Dimmer Trip Computer STEModel Light Monitor Module STE Model 15 Brake Lights ABS Control Module Chime Module 15 ECM 20 Taillights Radio...

Page 273: ...Defogger Timer Relay 2 Air ConditionerBlower Relay HI 3 Air Conditioner Blower Relay LO 4 Rear Defogger and HVAC Circuit Breaker 5 Power Accessories Circuit Breaker 6 Power Windows and Sunroof Circui...

Page 274: ...ed A C Coil Secondary Cooling Fan Generator Digital EGR Purge Canister Back up Lights 3 4LManual Primary CoolingFan 3 1L TCC AIR Pump 3 4LManual Relay Rating Circuitry MAP 12 Fuel Pump 13 AIR Pump 3 4...

Page 275: ...l Center 274 Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Relay 15 16 17 Rating Circuitry AMP 60 50 15 5 15 Not Used Not Used ABS Controller Exterior Lights Horns ABS Not Used Not Used Not Used Fog Lights No...

Page 276: ...he windshield wipermotor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical p...

Page 277: ...may be needed Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 4 quarts AfterCompleteOverhaul 7 quarts Automatic Transaxlewith Overdrive Whendrainingheplacing converter more fluid may be needed Pan Re...

Page 278: ...l Cam DOHC 3 4L V6 Refrigerant Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under hood Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning systemin your vehicle needs refrigera...

Page 279: ...Engine OilSupplement E O S APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER Year roundantifreezefor 1052753 Generalchassislube etc 1052497 coolant mixtures SIZE 1 gal 3 8L 14 oz 397g Brake Systemand Clutch Master Cylinder...

Page 280: ...Silicone Lubricant APPLICATION Hood trunk and door hinges Windshield washer fluid Power Steering System GM PART NUMBER SIZE Weatherstrips Generalpurpose siliconelubricant weatherstrips 1050017 32 oz...

Page 281: ...e Light Center High Mounted Stoplight Roof Shelf Low Beam High Beam High Beam Low Beam Front 55x135Mini Quad Front Light Bar Style Rear Halogen Headlights LightBar Style Halogen Headlights 55x135Mini...

Page 282: ...TS Stop TaiVTurn Signal Lights Luggage Compartment 55x135Mini Quad Light Bar Style Front Light Bar Park Turn Front 55x135Mini Quad Light Bar Style Rear Light Bar Panel Fog BULB 3057 920 H3 881 3057 31...

Page 283: ...Windshield Header Rearview Mirror Dome Windshield Header Rear Seat Glove Box Light Heater 81A C Control High Beam Indicator Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicators Visor Vanity Light Reading Lights B...

Page 284: ...ne Code T Type V6 Displacement 3 1L 191CID Compression Ratio Firing Order Thermostat Temperature Valve Arrangement 8 8 l 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C In Head Twin Dual Cam X V6 3 4L 207 CID 9 25 1 DOHC 3 4L...

Page 285: ...PCVValve All Engines AC Type A 1129C All Engines AC Type PF 51 3 1LV6 AC Type CV 892C Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4L V6 AC Type CV 881C 3 1L V6 AC Type oR44LTSM Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4LV6 AC Type oR42LTSM Spa...

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Page 288: ...r details Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A WordAbout Maintenance 288 Your Vehicleand the Environment 288 How This Part is Organized 289 A ScheduledMaintenanceServices Using YourMaint...

Page 289: ...dthis part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer the place many GM owners chooseto have their maintenancework done Your...

Page 290: ...tions and how to get them inthis manual Seethe Index under Service Publications SectionB Owner Checks Services tells youwhat should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explainswhat you can e...

Page 291: ...pported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts These schedules are for vehiclesthat carry passengersand cargowithin recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s...

Page 292: ...ine isat low speedmost of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and gotraffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas You tow a trailer With some models you shouldn tever If any one ormore o...

Page 293: ...fe General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervalsand the maintenance be recorded in SectionE MaintenanceRecord 2 9 2 TO BE SERVICED See E...

Page 294: ...s 80 000 km are to be performed after48 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 3 1 61 91 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 8 1 2 1 2 4 1 2 7 1 3 0 1 3 3 1 3 6 1 3 9 1 4 2 1 4 5 1 4 8 d k Withsome models you shouldn t...

Page 295: ...to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urgesthat all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervalsand the maintenance be recorded in SectionE Mainten...

Page 296: ...The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75000 km are to be performed after45 000 miles at thesame intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 7 5 I 15 I 22 5 45 37 5 30...

Page 297: ...The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D Makesurewhoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you oranyone else d...

Page 298: ...r conditioningcondenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure testof both the cooling systemand the pressure cap 8 Transaxle Service Formanual transaxl...

Page 299: ...t intervals for your driving conditions Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for a...

Page 300: ...he engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tankand add the proper coolant mix if Inecessary See the Index under Coolant for further details Windshield Washer See the Index under Windshield Washer...

Page 301: ...ore you start be sureyou have enough room aIuund thevdcle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator ped...

Page 302: ...are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be ainjured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready...

Page 303: ...itionparts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which couldcause a heat build upin the floor panor could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See the Index under Engine Exha...

Page 304: ...rred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see the Index under Engine Oil A 5060 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent c...

Page 305: ...FLUID LUBRICANT Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GMPart No l2345l20 syntheticSAE5W 30 engine oil or silicone lubricant GMPart No 1052276 or 1052277 Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLG...

Page 306: ...FUJID LUBRICANT a Engine oil b Chassislubricantmeeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oilor Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Dielectric...

Page 307: ...n the columns indicated When completingthe Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers fromthe ScheduleI or ScheduleI1 maintenancecharts which correspondto the maintenanceperformed Also you should...

Page 308: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 307 1 1 1...

Page 309: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record 1 ont 3 DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 1 1 1 308...

Page 310: ...ublications and how to report any safety defects p a r t 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 310 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 311 BBB MediatiodA...

Page 311: ...r contacting a member of Dealership Management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARE...

Page 312: ...oklet When contactingPontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipmentand personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step...

Page 313: ...tingyour local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing a claim you may also writeto BBB AUTO LINE Councilof Better BusinessBure...

Page 314: ...rwise Whatever your preference may be rememberthat if you are I unhappy with the results of BBBAUTO LINE youcan still goto court because an arbitrator sdecisionis binding on GM but not on you unless y...

Page 315: ...ite to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 314 Reporting Safety Defectsto the Canadian Governm...

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Page 317: ...mbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWRless than 10 000 pounds 4536 kg In Canada informationpertainingto Product Service Bulletinsand Indexes can be obtainedby writing to GeneralMotors of Ca...

Page 318: ...idual PSP s such as those which maypertain to a particular model To do this you will first needto see our index of PSP s It provides a varietyof information Here swhat you ll findin the index and how...

Page 319: ...ill it out and mail it in We willthen see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no chargefor indexesfor the 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional order for...

Page 320: ...PSP S S 90 PSP 4 a 0 0 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated a 8 SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspensi...

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Page 322: ...ovide dealer or company name and alsothe nameof the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Forpurchases outside U S A please write to theabove address for quotation 1 L CUSTOMER NAME AT...

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Page 324: ...lease provide dealer or company name and also the name ofthe person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Forpurchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation Account m...

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Page 326: ...ck Brake System Warning Light 103 Anti Theft Tips 48 AppearanceCare 261 Armrest 85 Front Seat Storage 85 Rear Seat Storage 86 Ashtraysand Lighter 87 Assist Straps Passenger 89 Audio Systems 120 AM FM...

Page 327: ...108 Carbon Monoxide 68 173 Cassette Tape Player Center Lap Belts seeSafety Belts Chains Capacitiesand Specifications 276 seeAudio Systems Tire 207 260 Trailer Safety 178 Changing a Flat Tire 200 Chec...

Page 328: ...age 99 TemperatureWarning Light 98 Cooling System 230 Courtesy Lights 82 Covers Wheel 202 266 Cruise Control 72 Cup Holder 85 Curves Drivingon 152 CustomerAssistanceInformation 309 Daytime Running Lig...

Page 329: ...haust Dangerous Gas in 68 173 Parkingwith the Engine Running 68 173 Expectant Mothers Use of Safety Belts 23 Expressway Driving 164 Extender SafetyBelt 39 Exterior Appearance seeAppearance Care Fabric...

Page 330: ...Reminder 78 Replacement 239 244 Replacement Bulbs 280 Wiring 275 Head Restraints 13 Head Up Display HUD 110 Heater 117 Heater Engine Block 56 223 HighBeams 79 158 Highway Hypnosis 167 Hill and Mounta...

Page 331: ...Your Vehicle 91 252 Lock Finder 49 Locks Door 45 Locks RemoteControl 46 Long Distance Driving 166 Low Battery 101 Low Coolant Warning Light 99 Low Fuel Warning Light 98 Lubricants Fluids 278 Luggage...

Page 332: ...AssistStraps 89 Passenger Belts seeSafetyBelts Passing 154 Polishingand Waxing Power Antenna 135 Power Door Locks 46 Power Mirrors 84 Power Seat Controls 11 Power Steering 151 Power Steering Fluid 23...

Page 333: ...nt 40 Right Front Adult Passenger 24 Smaller Childrenand Babies 28 Top Strap 30 Torn 40 Twisted 23 Vehicles First Soldin Canada 19 Warning Light 19 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts 16 Safety Chains Tr...

Page 334: ...StorageAreas 87 Rear Seat Console 86 StoringYour Vehicle 236 Stuck If You Are 208 Sunroof 90 Sun Visors 84 Systems Check 106 Systems Check STE 107 Tachometer 97 Taillights 78 250 281 Tape Player seeAu...

Page 335: ...am Lever Cruise Control Flash to Pass High Low Beam Changer Pulse Windshield Wipers Turn Lane ChangeIndicator Windshield Washer Windshield Wipers Underhood Electrical Center 273 Unleaded Gasoline Upho...

Page 336: ...59 Wheel Covers Howto Remove 202 Wheel Nut Torque 206 277 Wheel Nuts 202 Wheel Replacement 259 Windows Power 70 275 Standard 70 Windshield Washer 77 Fluid 77 233 Windshield Wipers 76 275 Cleaning 265...

Page 337: ...ee Page 216 Battery Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 236 Windshield WasherFluid See Page 233 Tire LoadingIntomation label on insideof trunk lid See Page 255 Capacity 16 5U S Gal 62L Use u...

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