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Страница 4: ...ATA 5 INSTRUMENTS ANP CONTROLS 6 DUAL RANGE HYPRA MATIC DRIVE 11 SYNCHRO MESHDRIVE 15 ALL WEATHER COMFORT CONTROL 17 GENERAL SERVICE CHASSIS AND BODY LUBRICATION ENGINE LUBRICATION TUNE UP DIAGNOSIS PONTIAC ApPROVED ACCESSORIES HOUSEKEEPING YOUR CAR WIRING DIAGRAMS SERVICE NEEDS OF YOUR MAINTENANCE INDEX 21 ...

Страница 5: ...mplied 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 This warranty shall not apply to any vehicle which shall have been repaired or alttired outside of an authorized Pontiac Service Station in any way so as in the judgment of the Manufacturer to affect its ...

Страница 6: ...ar operation These services will be performed for you without charge except for chassis lubrication engine oil and other lubricants by the dealer from whom you purchased your car In case you are touring or have changed your residence any authorized Pontiac dealer in the United States or Canada will perform them for you upon presentation of the Owner Service Policy and Coupons By making an appointm...

Страница 7: ...which is attached tQ the left front pillar post The engine serial number is stamped on a machined pad at the top left hand frGnt corner of the cylinder block and is the same as the car serial number number STYLE PAINT AND TRIM NUMBERS The style paint and trim numbers are stamped on the plate attached to the right front side of the dash Style number Paint number Trim number KEY NUMBERS The octagona...

Страница 8: ...ipped cars with eight cylinder engines have a standard compl cssion ratio of 6 8 to 1 and with six cylinder engines a standard compression ratio of 7 0 to 1 These compression ratios do not require the use of premium fuels An optional compression ratio of 7 7 to I is available with either engine This high ratio requires the use of premium fuel FUSES Refer to page 10 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS Bulb Candle ...

Страница 9: ...rk OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The oil pressure gauge indicates the pressure in the engine s full pressure lubrication system This shows that the oil pump is working but does not indicate how much oil there is in the crankcase At average driving speeds the gauge should read approximately 40 If indicator does not move above zero or fluctuates greatly you should check the oil level immediately and if low add...

Страница 10: ...E II INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS As explained above the instrument panel lights come on when the light switch control knob is pulled out For your convenience turning the knob clockwise decreases the brightness of the instrument panel lights and counterclockwise increases the brightness When turned as far as possible in a clockwise direction the lights will go off WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL KNOB The wind...

Страница 11: ... the keys Mark these key numbers in the space provided on the inside front cover of this manual and your Owner Service Policy as soon as you take delivery of the car then have your dealer knock out the slugs and destroy them You will lose part of your protection if you do not do this If you ever require duplicate keys they should be ordered from your local Pontiac dealer rather than from the facto...

Страница 12: ...he seat back or forward to the position that suits you best On long trips changing the adjustment occasionally will be found helpful in avoiding fatigue SUN VISORS Folded up against the top directly in front of the driver and passenger are two sun visors The visors may be slid toward the center of the car as well as swung around to either the right or left to protect your eyes when the sun is at e...

Страница 13: ...l lamps and Hydra Matic indicator lamp The fuse in the gray colored holder is for the stop lamps trunk lamp dome lamp on the sedan and convertible courtesy lamps on the catalina and convertible and rear corner lamps on the catalina If more details on the wiring cir cuits are desired refer to the schematic wiring diagrams on page 56 ACCESSORY FUSES The fuses that protect your accessories are carrie...

Страница 14: ...ated as follows N Neutral and starting DR For all normal forward driving and improved fuel economy DR For faster acceleration and driving in congested traffic LO For controlled power R Reverse and parking TO START ENGINE Place Hydra Matic control lever in N neutral position The starting circuit is wired so that the starter will not operate unless the lever is in neutral press accelerator pedal to ...

Страница 15: ...will automatically return to fourth speed as car speed increases or pedal is released The right hand arrow position in DR range is provided for better acceleration and is very useful when driving in congested traf fic I t is also effective when ascending or descending long mountain grades When driving in either DR range at a car speed of less than 20 MPH an extra burst of speed can be obtained by ...

Страница 16: ...ll cause the transmission to shift down to first speed The transmission will automatically return to second third or fourth speed depending on the range being used as car speed increases or pedal is released The control lever can be moved from either DR position to LO at any car speed below 50 MPH on dry roads where traction is good CAUTION Do not shift into LO range on slippery roads as a skid ma...

Страница 17: ... but less than 1 000 miles back off the rear band adjusting screw 4711 turns and tighten rear band adjusting screw lock nut When towing place selector lever in the N position and do not exceed towing speed of 25 MPH After towing has been completed loosen rear band adjusting screw lock nut tighten rear band adjusting screw 4711 turns and tighten lock nut Where a car has been operated for more than ...

Страница 18: ...nce and release in order to set the Automatic Choke turn the ignition switch key to right to full stop position release as soon as engine starts Should the engine fail to start in five to ten seconds it is possible that it is flooded In that case press the accelerator pedal slowly to the floor and hold it there when starting This renders the choke inoper ative and relieves the flooded condition CA...

Страница 19: ...an also be caused by rough usage Letting the clutch up with a bang is not only hard on the clutch itself 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 engaging the clutch instead of using the brake CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT The clutch pedal should be adjusted from time to time so that it has some free travel be...

Страница 20: ...r in the car They are also useful in preventing fogging of the win dows especially the windshield in cold weather Vent Ducts Two VENT control knobs located on the instrument panel below the instrument cluster are used to control the amount of outside air entering the car through the duct type ventilators in the dash panel The amount that either the right or left knob is pulled out will regulate th...

Страница 21: ...ol upper lever on heater con trol panel regulates the entry of outside air through the underseat unit and defroster unit Moving the lever to the OFF position closes the air valves Moving the lever to either the NORMAL or DE ICE position opens the air valves The AIR control lever should be left in the NORMAL position both in summer and winter except when de icing is needed De icing Windshield Movin...

Страница 22: ...dans or the rear windows may be lowered approximately 311 Inch The following are examples of heater control panel settings for various types of driving conditions NORMAL DRIVING WINTER OR SUMMER To get best results from your Venti Heat System make the following settings on the control panel AIR Set lever at NORMAL TEMP Set lever at temperature desired in car FAN Switch OFF The above settings shoul...

Страница 23: ...nce However the exhaust gases from some vehicles may not be so noticeable under 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 color less and odorless Caution to Station Wagon Owners Station Wagons operated with the tail gates open have a tendency to pull exhaust gases into the...

Страница 24: ...291bs Rear 241bs 271bs 291bs 7 60 15 Front 22 Jbs 251bs 271bs Rear 201bs 231bs 251bs Station Wagon and Sedan Delivery 7 10 15 Front 281bs 311bs 331bs 6 ply rating Rear 301bs 331bs 351bs IT IS NORMAL FOR AIR PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN A TIRE DUE TO DRIVING CONDITIONS THEREFORE DO NOT LET AIR OUT OF TIRES TO REDUCE THIS INCREASE IN PRESSURE You can get the most from your tires by keeping them inflated ...

Страница 25: ...l in place Slide wheel from hub and replace with spare replacing the nuts Tighten the hub nuts all around gradually 4 To lower the car set the small lever on side of lifter to DOWN position lower the jack and tighten the hub nuts with the wheel on the ground Replace the hub cap REMOVING AND REPLACING REAR FENDER PANELS The rear fender panel is removed by lifting the locking lever located at the bo...

Страница 26: ...rear and left front to right rear With five good tires how ever tire switching as shown in the diagram saves tires by equalizing wear and exercising the spare By having your tires switched every 4 000 miles and using the spare you can drive 20 000 miles and only put 16 000 miles wear on each of the tires SAVING TIRES WHEN YOU DRIVE Maximum tire life can be secured by careful attention to driving h...

Страница 27: ...he temperature will drop as the car con tinues in operation after the thermostat has once opened completely Due to this characteristic of the higher pressure system the use of a 1600 or 1700 thermostat with alcohol or methanol base anti freeze solution may cause the coolant to boil under certain conditions There fore only the 1510 thermostat should be used with these types of anti freeze Anoticeab...

Страница 28: ...FLUSHING When you will actually need this service depends to a great extent on whether you keep a rust preventive in the cooling system as described above and also on the amount of scale the water in your community deposits in the cooling system Ifyou want to make sure your cooling system is always in the best shape however it s a good idea to have it flushed every fall before you install anti fre...

Страница 29: ... damage Below is a table showing the amount of methyl alcohol anti freeze volatile type and ethylene glycol anti freeze non evaporating required to protect your car down to the temperatures indicated on cArs equipped with underseat heaters Freezing Point Temperature METHYL ALCOHOL Volatile Type QUARTS 6 8 O F 572 6 WOF 672 7 20 F 772 8 30 F 872 9 ETHYLENE GLYCOL Non EQOAR Sg Type 6 8 672 7 8 8 9 9...

Страница 30: ...l rule the only brake service you will need will be brake adjustments and relining at high mileages However if you notice anything unusual about your brakes squeaks grabbiness springy pedal pulling to one side or one tire sliding ahead of the others when brakes are applied it s a good safety precaution to take your car to a Pontiac service station immediately and locate the cause PROLONGING THE LI...

Страница 31: ...heck tire pressures regularly STEERING GEAR WHEN TO ADJUST THE STEERING GEAR No specific mileage can be set up for taking the play out of the steering gear This will vary with the conditions under which your car is operated An adjust ment should be made however whenever you have to turn the wheel several inches before the front wheels turn or when the steering seems loose when driving on dirt or g...

Страница 32: ...frequent lubrication might be necessary Drivin 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 washing effect of the water on the lubricant in front suspension parts and the clutch and brake pedal shafts Low Mileage Driving Some owners drive their cars very little and accumulate mileage slowly I...

Страница 33: ...on is not recommended unless repair work has been done Check transmission for leaks at each chassis lubrication If there is evidence of leakage the leak should be corrected and lubricant added if needed Use Extreme Pressure Gear Lubricant or Multi Purpose Qear Lubri cant S A E 80 or 90 no special additives to these lubricants are required or recommended REAR AXLE Lubricant change in the rear axle ...

Страница 34: ...from floor and around dipstick 3 Apply emergency brakes tightly move control lever to N posi tion and run engine equivalent to 20 MPH for 131 minutes 4 Reduce engine speed to slow idle Remove dipstick wipe clean and reinsert 5 Remove dipstick again and note reading if level is at L or below add fluid to bring it to F DRAIN AND REFILL HYDRA MATIC EVERY 25 000 MILES Fluid Recommendations When adding...

Страница 35: ...ngine Oil CRANKCASE See Engine lubrication page 37 BATTERY See page 30 DISTRI BUTOR See page 35 nl T IRI PONTIAC 2000 MILE LUBRICATION CHART STEERING CONNECTING ROD Chassis Lubricant TIE ROD ENDS Chassis Lubricant UPPER CONTROL ARM PIVOT PIN Chassis Lubricant KING PIN Chassis Lubricant LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT SHAFT ...

Страница 36: ...EAR SPRINGS See page 31 Do Not Lubricate Spring Shackles THESE PARTS DO NOT REQUIRE INSPECTION OR LUBRICATION AT REGULAR 2000 MILE INTERVALS SEE EXPLANATION ON REFERENCE PAGE DO NOT USE LUBRICANT ON RUBBER PARTS CARBURETOR See page 35 MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL See page 30 AIR CLEANER AND CRANKCASE ENTILATORS See page 35 ACCELERATOR CROSS SHAFT AND LINKAGE Light Engine Oil TRANSMISSION HYDRA MATlC Chec...

Страница 37: ...ean that they have been heated due to lack of lubricant This discoloration is merely a chemical reaction of substances in the lubricant and does not affect the service ability of the bearing in any manner Vlhen lubricating the bearing should be cleaned and High Melting Point Wheel Bearing Grease applied The importance of properly adjusting wheel bearings after lubrication should not be overlooked ...

Страница 38: ...ry spring and fall or 10 000 miles lubricate the pump arm countershaft by removing two dust cover screws and applying 2 drops of light engine oil in each hole Cleaning Carburetor Air Cleaner and Crankcase Breathers Cleaning of the carburetor air cleaner and the crankcase ventilator inlet which is built into the oil filler cap should be performed in the spring and fall or every 10 000 miles If the ...

Страница 39: ...ounted on defroster on engine side of dash with light engine oil REAR DECK LID LOCK BOLT Spring and Fall or every 10 000 miles apply Lubriplate No 105 to slot in deck lid lock bolt which contacts lock striker STATION WAGON Apply light engine oil to rear gate hinges CONVERTIBLE COUPE HYDROLECTRIC PUMP MOTOR The hydrolectric pump motor does not require service unless mal function develops 136 ...

Страница 40: ...onditions where the engine is required to develop nearly full power for a large percentage of time as in sustained high speed driving it may be desirable to use oils which have been desig nated as Premium or Heavy Duty and which now may be designated as For Service MM or For Service MS or DG S A E OIL NUMBER SYSTEM The oil numbering system adopted by the Society of Automotive Engineers classifies ...

Страница 41: ...oil and fuel It is always advisable to drain the crankcase only after the engine is thoroughly warmed The benefit of draining is lost to a large extent if the crankcase is drained when the engine is cold as the oil will be thick and will not drain thoroughly First 1 000 Miles During the first 1 000 miles use the oil in the crankcase as received from the dealer Special break in oils are unnecessary...

Страница 42: ...s two quarts to bring the oil level from ADD OIL to FULL mark Each time the gas tank is filled the oil level should be checked However it is good economy to let the oil level approach the ADD OIL mark before having your oil changed Always be sure the oil level is up to the FULL mark before statting out on a trip OIL CLEANER A precipitation type oil cleaner is built into the crankcase of the Pontia...

Страница 43: ...ined at a nominal cost While it is not in tended as a cure all it will help eliminate guesswork in locating potential causes of engine malfunction and prevent future incon vemence WHEN TO HAVE A TUNE UP DIAGNOSIS JOB Due to the differences in driving habits and driving conditions it is rather hard to set a definite schedule for this service Generally speaking it is good practice for the average dr...

Страница 44: ...et timinll 4 Adjust carburetor Idle MINOR MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION GROUP 1 Add distilled water to battery 2 Wipe external parts of spark plUlls distributor cap coil terminal and Ignition wires 3 Lubricate distributor cam wick cam breaker point pivot and breaker plate felt 4 Lubricate carburetor pump arm 5 Clean fuel pump sediment bowl 6 Clean and re oil carburetor air cleaner and oil filler and...

Страница 45: ...tor and the built in automatic choke In the carburetor all the openings through which fuel and air travel are fixed excepting the idling jets which are controlled by the idling adjusting screws All other mixtures of gasoline and air are auto matically controlled by metereng rods in relation to the needs of the engine As you probably know a fuel air mixture which contains a large proportion of gaso...

Страница 46: ...c to manual or vice versa depress the regular foot dimmer switch To signal another car when in automatic low beam position depress the auxiliary foot switch momentarily THE MOTOR OPERATED ANTENNA The electric antenna oper ating switch is located to the right of the ashtray on the instrument panel To raise antenna sections lift operating switch lever up To lower the sections push switch lever down ...

Страница 47: ...e clearly with the manual tuning knob than with the push button the above procedure should be repeated until the push button tunes the station as accurately as manual tuning For greatly improved listening pleasure check with your dealer on the installation of a Pontiac Rear Seat Speaker You ll ride right in the sound PONTIAC WASHABLE NYLON SLIP COVERS The qualities of nylon provide you the Pontiac...

Страница 48: ...ent into the windshield wash jar and fill jar with water During late fall and winter months to prevent jar breakage due to freezing pour 2 ozs of solvent into jar and fill with water to level as indicated on bracket label The windshield washer should not be used during sub freezing weather as the solution will freeze on windshield GM Windshield Washer All Season Solvent is not injurious to car fin...

Страница 49: ...reign matter that may permanently damage the finish 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 Washing is also important in winter time if you drive a lot where salt or calcium chloride is used to melt snow or ice on the streets ALWAYS USE COLD WATER IN WASHING A CAR NEVER WASH IT IN THE DIRECT R...

Страница 50: ...th Luster Seal Haze Cream Pontiac bodies are carefully and scientif ically finished so as to assure the beautiful appearance of the car and protect its steel Extremely long exposure to wea ther causes the finish to break down Polishing your car removes spent pigment and re store original luster OTHER WAYS TO PRESERVE THE FINISH Moisture and sun light are the chief enemies of car finish so it stand...

Страница 51: ...pairs that may be necessary Additional protection for the bright metal parts not covered with the baked on clear enamel may be obtained by applying a protective coating of Air Dry Clear Enamel or a similar preparation available at your Pontiac dealer Periodic application of this material provides excellent protection HOUSEKEEPING INSIDE YOUR CAR Dust and dirt particles that accumulate on the uphol...

Страница 52: ...eaners 1 Brush away all loose particles of dirt and soil 2 Dip small cloth swatch in cleaning solution wring out thoroughly open cloth and allow medium evaporation of solution 3 Place cloth on soil several times with only slight tapping pres sure This will pick up particles which are too deeply embedded to be removed by brushing Repeat several times each time using a fresh clean part of the cloth ...

Страница 53: ...lf to penetrate the upholstery fabric and soil it TRIM DESCRIPTION AND CLEANING METHODS Genuine Leathers Some closed car models pond all catalina con vertible and deluxe station wagon styles are trimmed in genuine leather Genuine leathers have a natural tendency to wrinkle Such wrinkles or creases occurring in service do not detract from the wearing qualities of the leather A cushion in this condi...

Страница 54: ...tal bows of the top struc ture heavy abrasion will disturb the surface of the material appre ciably causing an unsightly appearance After brushing the top should be washed thoroughly with a neutral soap suds and lukewarm water using a cloth or brush with soft bristles Generous quantities of clear water should then be applied over the surface to remove any traces of soap which might remain Never us...

Страница 55: ...back and a wide bladed putty knife or similar tool should 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 Extreme care should be taken to make certain that carpets are not soaked with the cleaner This may cause deterioration of the rubber compound used in...

Страница 56: ...er drying with a cloth wet with a volatile cleaner Candy stains resulting from cream and fruit filled chocolates can be removed more easily by rubbing with a cloth soaked in lukewarm soap suds and scraping while wet with a dull knife Follow with a rinsing by rubbing the spot with a cloth dipped in cold water Stains containing chocolate can be removed by rubbing the stain with a cloth wet with luke...

Страница 57: ...e pour a I r small amount of the solvent directly on the spot and immediately press a white blotter firmly on the spot Repeat this procedure using clean sections of blotting paper until the blotting paper no longer absorbs any grease If after repeated treatments with the solvent a dirty stain remains rub the spot with a clean cloth saturated with lukewarm suds Rinse off the soap by sponging with a...

Страница 58: ...of the stain has been removed wash lightly with soap using a clean cloth and luke warm water Rub with another clean cloth dipped in cold water Should any stain remain gently rub clean with a cloth moistened with a volatile cleaner Shoe Polish and Dressings Allow white polish to be come dry Then brush the spot vigorously with a brush Rub the stain from black or tan polish gently with a cloth wet wi...

Страница 59: ...These diagrams are schematic That means that they are arranged so that you can see which wires inter connect each switch lamp etc In a schematic diagram the wires are shown separately while on the car some are enclosed in looms The legend on the diagrams refer to the color of the wires which should be connected to each terminal 561 L H RKlNG SIGN L l NM PARKING TtAMINAL r DlA CTlON SIGNAl TEAM Wi ...

Страница 60: ... aN I O l l tM lOW3 1 WIRING DIAGRAM 1953 MODELS 1571 ...

Страница 61: ... possible cost They 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 exceptions the best way to determine what your car needs is through your own observation of the way it operates plus visual inspection or testing by mechanics trained on Pontiac diagnosis DRIVING HABITS STARTING AN...

Страница 62: ...moderate 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 of your car A car driven on rough or stone surfaced highways for instance will need tire replace ment and steering and wheel adjustment more often than under ordinary conditions CLIMATE Owners livin...

Страница 63: ...ctions on General Service Chassis and Body Lubrica tion Engine Lubrication and Tune Up Diagnosis MILEAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE Lubricate Chassis and Body MILEAGE INTERVAL 2 000 2 000 Check Hydra Matic Fluid Level Check Hydraulic Steering Fluid Level Change Engine Oil 2 000 Rotate Tires 3 000 or 4 000 4 000 Change Hydra Matie Fluid Lubricate Universal Joints 25 000 25 000 SEASONAL MAINTENANC...

Страница 64: ...eaning Fabrics 49 Stain Removal 52 Volatile Cleaners 49 CLOCK Regulating 45 Setting 45 CLUTCH Pedal Adjustment 16 Prolonging Life 16 COOLING SYSTEM Anti Freeze 26 Blowing Insects from Radiator Core 24 Capacity 24 Checking Coolant Level 24 Draining to Store Car 26 Flushing 25 Rust Preventive 25 Thermostat and Sealed Cooling Radiator Cap 24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery 30 Direction Signal Wiring Diagra...

Страница 65: ...ock Absorbers 34 Speedometer Drive Cable 34 Steering Gear 30 Synchro Mesh Transmission 30 Universal Joints 34 162 J Engine 37 Adding Oil 39 Oil Change Recommendations 38 Oil Cleaner 39 S A E Oil Number System 37 Selecting Oil of Proper Number 38 Instructions 29 When to Lubricate 29 MAINTENANCE ScHEDULE 60 RADIO Setting Push Buttons 43 SEAT COVERS Washing Nylon 44 SERVICE NEEDS OF YOUR PONTIAC Gene...

Страница 66: ...ATED HOOD ORNAMENT LICENSE PLATE FRAMES LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP LUSTER SEAL HAZE CREAM MAGNATRAY No MAR FUEL DOOR GUARD No RoL NON GLARE REAR VIEW MIRROR OIL BATH AIR CLEANER OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR PEDAL EXTENSIONS PORCELAINIZE POLISH REAR FENDER PANELS REAR SEAT RADIO SPEAKER REAR WINDOW WIPER REFLECTOR TYPE ROADSIDE FLARE REMINGTON AUTO HOME ELECTRIC SHAVER RUBBER CAR MAT SAFETY SPOTLAMP SAFT...

Страница 67: ...re that only Pontiac Factory Engineered Parts Pontiac tested to rigid specifications are used as replacement parts No matter where you are wherever you go at home or on the road always insist on genuine factory engineered parts for your Pontiac Carl In performance and economy it paysl Pontiac Engineered Parts Assure Pontiac Engineered Performance ...

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