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Page 2: ...etor manual com Would you like some Free Manuals Click here for more info about the Free Manuals Club Also Visit my website for 7 FREE Download Manuals starting with this one The ABC s of Carburetion...

Page 3: ...our new Pontiac an even greater car than ever before In order that you may be able to take full advantage of the many new features which are in this new Pontiac we have added this Owner s Guide to giv...

Page 4: ...DRIVE 12 SYNCHRO MESH DRIVE 16 ALL WEATHER COMFORT CONTROL 18 GENERAL SERVICE 22 CHASSIS AND BODY LUBRICATION 29 ENGINE LUBRICATION 37 TUNE N TEST 40 PONTIAC ApPROVED ACCESSORIES 43 HOUSEKEEPING YOUR...

Page 5: ...or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on its part and it neither assumes nOr authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its vehicles...

Page 6: ...ll be performed for you without charge except for chassi lubrication engine oil and other lubricants by the dealer from whom you purchased your car In case you are touring or have changed your residen...

Page 7: ...The car serial number is located on a plat which is attached to the left front pillar post The engine serial number is stamped on the right hand front face of the block The engine number is the same...

Page 8: ...e driving your car in any forei ln country check availability of premium fuel The use of fuels with low octane ratmgs can result in severe engine knock and possible damage to engine parts FUSES Refer...

Page 9: ...center do t If the indicato r needle stays at o r abo ve the right hand bar the cause sho uld be lo cated immediately Fo r details o n the care o f the Po ntiac co o ling system see page 25 FUEL GAUGE...

Page 10: ...ps are turned on and the parking lamps off The instru ment panel lights tail lamps and license plate lamp are turned on in both positions In conjunction with the headlamp switch there is a convenient...

Page 11: ...RAKE The parking brake is applied by depressing the parking brake foot pedal located under the left hand end of the dash The pedal is imprinted PARK A slight upward pressure on the cane handle inscrib...

Page 12: ...the steering wheel to the left of the steering column can be moved down ward to signify a left turn and upward for a right turn Moving the lever to the turn position causes the stop lamp and the parki...

Page 13: ...ion for greater driving convenience Rotating the mirror 1800 on its pivot will provide still further height adjustment to the desired position Adjustment of the accessory Non Glare mirror is covered o...

Page 14: ...the fuse block are 7 ampere with the exception of the fuse marked Rheo Input which is 4 ampere and protects the head light switch rheostat and instrument panel light circuit A spare 7 ampere fuse is l...

Page 15: ...nated when the instrument panel lights are turned on The speed ranges are designated as follows P Parking ami starting N Neutral and starting ADR For all normal forward driving and maximum fuel econom...

Page 16: ...speed of Jess than 65 MPH extra performance can be obtained by depressing the accelerator pedal This will cause the transmission to shift down into third speed The car speed determines the amount the...

Page 17: ...ng effort apply the brakes in the conventional manner CAUTION When the driver leaves the car with the en ine runnin the control lever should always be in the P park position This precaution prevents m...

Page 18: ...a short distance due to a low battery move control lever to N position When a speed of approxi mately 30 35 MPH is attained turn ignition switch on and move control lever to either DR position TOWING...

Page 19: ...ase as soon as engine starts NOTE At temperatures below 0 F it may be necessary to hold the accelera tor pedal down slightly while starting Should the engine flood hold the accelerator pedal to the fl...

Page 20: ...f but also on tires and the entire car Another practice which puts needless wear on the clutch is holding your car on a hill by partially engagi J lg the clutch instead of using the brake CLUTCH PEDAL...

Page 21: ...knob is pulled out will regulate the amount of air entering the car from that particular duct HEATER AND DBFROSTER Even distribution of heated aIr IS accomplished through the use of a heater distribu...

Page 22: ...en moved from the OFF position towards NORMAL allows i Il increasing amount of unheated air to be dis charged through the defroster nozzles until the NORMAL position is reached As the control lever is...

Page 23: ...ow defogging or wind shield de icing may be improved by opening a door window approximately Va inch The following are examples of heater control panel settings for various types of driving conditions...

Page 24: ...nder certain conditions and the senses of people react differently Exhaust gases contain a percentage of carbon monoxide which is a poisonous gas that by itself is tasteless colorless and odorless MAK...

Page 25: ...14 4 ply Except Air Conditioned Car 221bs 25 lb 271bs 8 00 x 14 4 ply Air Conditioned Cars Front 241bs 27 lb 29 lb Rear 221bs 251bs 271bs 8 50 x 14 4 ply Except Safari Air Conditioned Cars 20 lb 231bs...

Page 26: ...rom center of car Operate jack handle until tire is clear of road 3 Remove the nuts which hold the wheel in place Slide wheel from hub and replace with spare replacing the nuts Tighten the hub nuts al...

Page 27: ...life If you have four good tires you might consider switching at regular intervals by cross changing them from right front to left rear and left front to right rear With five good tires however tire s...

Page 28: ...ION Extreme care must be taken when removing radiator pressure cap while engine i8 hot becau8e relieving the pressure will cause the cooling 8ystem to boil if volatile type anti freeze is used with re...

Page 29: ...the radiator capacities given on page 25 follow the anti freeze manufacturers recommendations given on the container as to the quantity of anti freeze needed to adequately protect your car to the exp...

Page 30: ...y precaution to take your car to a Pontiac service station immediately and locate the cause PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR BRAKES Here are a few suggestions to give you safe brakes at a minimum of expens...

Page 31: ...ring gear This will vary with the conditions under which your car is operated An ad justment should be made however whenever you have to turn the wheel several inches before the front wheels turn or w...

Page 32: ...equent lubrication might be necessary DRIVING IN SLUSH WATER OR MUDDY ROADS Cars driven through slush melting snow water or on muddy roads should be lubricated at more frequent intervals due to the wa...

Page 33: ...hassis lubrica tion If there is evidence of leakage the leak should be corrected and lubricant added if needed Refill capacity is 272 pints Use Extreme Pressure Gear Lubricant or Multi Purpose Gear Lu...

Page 34: ...e Hydra Matic fluid level should be checked every 2 000 miles by the following procedure 1 Apply hand brake tightly move control lever to P position and run engine equivalent to 20 MPH for 1 1 2 minut...

Page 35: ...NT WHEEL BEARINGS See page 34 STEERING IDLER ARM Chassis l ubricant CRANKCASE VENTILATORS See page 35 BATIERY See page 30 C 1_ PONTIAC 2000 MILE LUBRICATION CHART STEERING CONNECTING ROD Chassis Lubri...

Page 36: ...t Engine Oil CLUTCH LINKAGE FELT Synchro Mesh transmission only light Engine Oil THESE PARTS DO NOT REQUIRE INSPECTION OR LUBR ICATION AT REGULAR 2000 MILE INTERVALS SEE EXPLANATION ON REFERENCE PAGE...

Page 37: ...g blue or straw colored it does not mean that they have been overheated due to lack of lubricant This discoloration is merely a chemical reaction of substances in the lubricant and does not affect the...

Page 38: ...p erated in areas where dust conditions are bad service every 2 000 miles or mbre often if required The crankcase ventilator elements built into the oil filler caps should be cleaned at 2 000 mile int...

Page 39: ...ROSTER AIR VALVE LEVER TRUNNION Lubricate trunnion and defroster air valve lever pivot mounted on defroster on engine side of dash and trunnion at blower inlet valve with light engine oil REAR DECK LI...

Page 40: ...ive Engineers classify lubricating oil only according to fluidity viscosity The oils with the lower numbers are lighter and flow more readily than do the oils with the higher numbers The letter W afte...

Page 41: ...hen the engine is cold as the oil will be thick and will not drain thoroughly The crankcase refill capacity is 5 quarts except when the oil filter element is changed The refill capacity with a filter...

Page 42: ...in a Pontiac is a full pressure system it is not necessary to keep oil level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick It is only neces sary to keep oil level above the ADD OIL mark It takes two quarts to b...

Page 43: ...liminate guesswork in locating potential causes of engine malfunction and prevent future inconvenience WHEN TO HAVE A TUNE N TEST Due to the differences III driving habits and driving conditions it is...

Page 44: ...outlet 4 Torque intake manifold nuts and inspect exhaust system 5 Adjust fan and power steering belts DIAGNOSIS GROUP By purchasing the complete Tune N Test rather than having the individual operatio...

Page 45: ...contains relatively little gasoline is called a lean mixture The proper rich ness or leanness of the mixture depends not only on the speed of the engine but also on the temperature of the engine The...

Page 46: ...t cushion contains the three switches which activate the seat movement Raising or lowering of the front of the seat is done by lifting or pushing down the front switch The position of the rear of the...

Page 47: ...aution When starting or parking on a grade with a car with a Synchro Mesh transmission the parking brake should be used Cars equipped with Strato Flight Hydra Matic transmission should be left in park...

Page 48: ...the right and out as far as it will go 3 Tune in the desired station using the manual tuning knob Tune it back and forth through the station until the point of clearest reception is found 4 Push the...

Page 49: ...r seat speakers both of which have excellent sound repro duction characteristics The rear seat speaker switch located on the instru ment plJ nel below the radio controls has four control positions to...

Page 50: ...and polish can reduce or stop the flow of water Pontiac Windshield Washer Solvent should be used not only to prevent freezing of the water in the jar in winter but it is particularly helpful in removi...

Page 51: ...a set maximum even under such full load conditions as parking Pontiac owners do not have to develop a new feel or become acc stomed to Pontiac Power Steering Even on snow or ice the feel is the same a...

Page 52: ...on the ball pivot in the back of the mirror INSIDE REAR VIEW NON GLARE TILT MIRROR The inside tilt mirror basically has two adjustments or positions A finger tab at the bottom center of the mirror per...

Page 53: ...of your car Insects can easily be removed by saturating the area with a mild solution of about two tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water Frequent washing is very important in winter time if...

Page 54: ...id polish This will remove the spent pigment and restore a high luster without harming the finish Properly applied polishes and waxes of known quality will help main tain the good appearance of your c...

Page 55: ...time they very often become set and removal becomes more dimcult frequently impossible TRIM DESCRIPTION AND CLEANING METHODS Fabrics Soap and water may be used in cleaning fabrics A neutral nonalkalin...

Page 56: ...rrying these blemishes is of the top cut grade with entirely natural markings If dirt accumulates on the surface this develops into a hard grit which under pressure will cut the finish and cause the l...

Page 57: ...eaners and bleaching agents should not be used CARE OF THE CONVERTIBLE BACK WINDOW The back curtain on the Convertible Coupe is provided with pliable plastic window which is of large size to allow amp...

Page 58: ...uld be used to separate the carpet from its cemented foundation To clean these floor coverings first brush thoroughly If soil remains use a volatile type cleaner Repeat for heavily embedded stains Ext...

Page 59: ...t the least possible cost Tl ey have a specialized knowledge of the Pontiac car are supplied with information on latest service methods and use specifically designed equipment where needed With few ex...

Page 60: ...erate speeds for at least ten minutes This is particularly true in cold weather DRIVING CONDITIONS ROADS The type of roads over which you drive can make a sur prising difference in the service needs o...

Page 61: ...mation given in the sections on General Service Chassis and Body Lubrica tion Engine Lubrication and Tune N Test 58 J MILEAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Mileage Interval Lubricate Chassis and Body 2...

Page 62: ...reqllired speed for all conditions TRAFFIC Not only should you keep your car under absolute control at all times but you must keep an eye on the other fellow He may be another driver a pedestrian or...

Page 63: ...HAND SPOT LAMP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT UTILITY PARKING BRAKE SPOTLAMP WITH MIRROR L H UNDERHOOD LICENSE PLATE FRAMES LOCKING GAS CAP 601 MIRRORS VISOR VANITY OUTSIDE L H OR R H INSIDE NON GLARE OUTSIDE RE...

Page 64: ...Wiring Dianralll WIRING DIAGRAM 61 J...

Page 65: ...ation Leather 53 Precautions for Cleaning Fabrics 52 Volatile Cleaners 53 CLOCK Maintcnancc Indc Page CLUTCH Prolonging Life 17 Pedal Adjustment 17 COOLING SYSTEM Anti Freeze 26 Capacity 25 Checking C...

Page 66: ...Hydraulic System 30 Rear Axle 30 Rear Springs 31 Shock Absorbers 34 Speedometer Drive Cable 34 Steering Gear 30 Page Synchro Mesh Transmission 30 Universal Joints 34 Engine 37 Adding Oil 39 Oil Chang...

Page 67: ...than 97 The 8 5 to 1 compression ratio standard on Synchro Mesh requires 90 octane fuel Military personnel tourists and others planning to drive their car outside of continental United StaJes or Canad...

Page 68: ...E This IS your Symbol of HIGHEST QUALITY When replacements are necessary always insist on Pontiac Factory Engineered Parts They carry the same Warranty as your new Pontiac and they assure maximum PERF...

Page 69: ...I PROTECT YOUR PONTIAC WITH any here U S A...

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