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Страница 1: ...1993 PONTIAC Bonneville SE SSE SSEi OWNER S MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 119 Part 4 Your DrivingandtheRoad I45 I Part 5 Problemson the Road 191 Part 6 Service AppearanceCare 221 I Part 7 Maintenance Schedule 275 Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation 297 P a r t s Index 311 Includes Reporting Safety Defects on page 302 Service StationInformation Last Page Printed in USA 10202135B SecondPrinting ...

Страница 3: ...ral Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in thismanual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word P...

Страница 4: ...bed pages in this manual Each part begins with a brief listof contents so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the color tabs thathelp you find a part c Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts This part tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly Part 2 Features Controls This part explainshow to start and oper...

Страница 5: ...unning properly and looking good Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Part 8 Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects Part 9 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost ...

Страница 6: ...e hazard is Thenwe tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could behurt These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the blue notice area we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what t...

Страница 7: ...Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Spark or Flames Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery m 6 These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch TurnSignal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lights p f 0 ...

Страница 8: ...ndshield Washer Headlight Washers Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Q Ventilating Fan Power Window These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights L I a Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti Lock Brakes ...

Страница 9: ...How t o Use this Manual Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release m m 8 t r Y ...

Страница 10: ...1 Seats Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls 10 SafetyBelts 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 18 Driver Position 18 SupplementalInflatableRestraint System Air Bag 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 29 Right Front Passenger Position 29 Center Passenger Position 30 Children 33 Smaller Children and Babies 33 Child Restraints 34 LargerChildren 42 Safety Belt Extender 43 Replacing Safety Belts Afte...

Страница 11: ...try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal whenyou don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the control lever under the front of the seat to unlockit Slide the seat to where you want it Then releasethe lever and try to move the seatwith your body to make sure the ...

Страница 12: ...the rearof the seat by holding the switchup Lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch down Adjustable Suppot Seat omoN On some models you ll find the controls on the center console Slide the selector switch to L or R to choose the front seatyou want to adjust JbAdjusts the seat forwardor back AJ Adjusts the seat up or down I 4 Adjusts the seatbacktoanupright o r reclined position Don t have...

Страница 13: ...k in place But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving L Sitting in a reclinedposition motioncan be dangerous Even if you buckle up yoursafety belts can tdo theirjob whenyou re reclined likethis The shoulder beltcan t do itsjob because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crashyou could go into receiving neck or other injuries I L e n your vehicle ...

Страница 14: ...so that the top of the restraint is closest to the topof your ears This positionreduces the chance of a neck injuryin a crash On some models you can also adjust the head restraint by tilting the pad forward or rearward 1Safety Belts They reFor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts And it explains...

Страница 15: ...fety belt isn t buckled and you ll hear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work P You never know if you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes arevery mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious lik...

Страница 16: ... in or onanything you go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bikeis going 10 mph 16 kmlh so is the child 2 When the bike hits the block it 3 Take the simplest car Suppose stops But the child keeps going it s just a seat on wheels 15 ...

Страница 17: ... The rider doesn t stop 8 or the safety belts 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 get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Страница 18: ...o they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offeredfor sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle thathas air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontalcollisions but especially in side and other collisions A Air bags or Supplemental Q If I m agood driver and I never drive far from home why ...

Страница 19: ...fastentheir safety belts Unless the driver s safety belt is buckled a chime will also sound w How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is onlyfor people of adult size First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system ...

Страница 20: ...lease button onthe buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever hadto The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvicbones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or...

Страница 21: ...position You can move the adjusterup from a lower position by pushing the bottom of the release handle Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder away from your face and neck To help you find a height that is right for you follow these guidelines For a Tall Person Use the upper or upper middle position For a Personof Average Height Use a posi...

Страница 22: ...ed if led in the T You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt In a crasn forward too much which could abdomen The belt forces would increase injury The shoulder belt be there not at the pelvic bones should fit against your body This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forwar...

Страница 23: ...y or ask your dealerto fix it x1102 I To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way Ifyou slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle H1132 Supplemental Znjlatable Restraint System AirBag This section explains the driver s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air b...

Страница 24: ...Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and sit as far back as you can while still maintainingcontrol of your vehicle notdesigned to inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things insidethe vehicle or being ejected fromit A...

Страница 25: ... a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light L b doesn tcome on when you s t yourvehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away 4 3 How the Air Bag System Works Q Where is the airbag A The driver s air bag is...

Страница 26: ...e impacts or rearimpacts where the inflationwould provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determinationof whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the levelof damage on the vehicle s Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact andthe vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damageis only one indication Repair cost is not a good indicator o...

Страница 27: ...ot even realize that the air bag inflated The airbag will not impede the driver s visionor ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle There will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflatedair bag Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger s bagmay be h...

Страница 28: ...ag system won tbe thereto help protect you inanother crash A new system will include the air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual has information about the needto replace other parts Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service b driver if the air baginflates If you d...

Страница 29: ...n still inflateduring improper service You can be injured if you are closeto an air bag when it inflates Besure to follow the proper service procedures When electricalwork is done underthe hood or inside your vehicle the ignition should be inLOCK if possible Avoid wires wrapped with yellowtape or yellow connectors Theyare probably part of the airbag system If your vehicle has a driver s air bag an...

Страница 30: ...they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulderbelt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them pr...

Страница 31: ...ake the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see the Index under Safety Belt Extender Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outwardso you would be ableto unbuckle it qu...

Страница 32: ... Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next tothe windows have lap shoulderbelts I Here s How to Wear One Properly 1 Pick up the latch plateand pull it across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plateinto the buckle until it clicks When the lap belt is pulled out all the way it willlock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not longenough see ...

Страница 33: ...orce at your abdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces 32 The safety belt locks if there sa sudden stop or a crash a You canbe seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose na crash you would m m f o r w a n dtoo much whichcould increase injury The ...

Страница 34: ...small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as itshould Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen Ina crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be surethat any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infimt restraint Never hold a baby in your L armswhile riding i n a vehicl...

Страница 35: ...restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will showyou how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat If your vehicle has an air...

Страница 36: ...enger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat I I A A child in a child restraint in Lthe front center seat can be badly injured by the passenger air bag if it inflates NEVER use a child restraint inthe front center seat It s always betterto secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front pass...

Страница 37: ...oth of the rear outside seating positionsare available at Pontiac dealerships in Canada Securinga Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulderbelt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3...

Страница 38: ...or while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pullthe child restraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger 37 ...

Страница 39: ...ate and pullingit along the belt the instructions for the child restraint as the instructions say 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow 3 Secure the child in the child restraint 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will showyou how release button faces upwardor out ward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 6 To ti...

Страница 40: ... contact the child restraint maker for their advice To remove thechild restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt Itwill be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger A rear fixing child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the right front passenger s air bag if it inflates A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this happen...

Страница 41: ...y 4 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s faceor neck If so put it behind the child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upwardor outward so you ll be able to un buckle it quic...

Страница 42: ...ld restraint 8 Push and pullthe child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybelt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger 41 I ...

Страница 43: ...ident statistics show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled upcan be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled upcan strike other people who are 42 t c CAUTION I Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a csash the two children can be cr...

Страница 44: ...ean the belt inthis way in a crashthe child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries Jherever the child sits the lap portion f the belt should beworn low and snug n the hips just touching the child s lighs This applies belt force to the nild s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle ...

Страница 45: ...a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severecrash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safetybelt parts like the retractor replacedor anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your sea...

Страница 46: ... a problem Keys 46 Locks 47 Remote KeylessEntry 48 GloveBox 56 Ignitionswitch 57 StartingYourEngine 58 Shifting the Transaxle 61 ParkingBrake 67 Shifting into Park 68 Windows 73 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever 73 Windshield Wipers 75 Windshield Washer 76 CruiseControl 77 Lightcontrols 81 Interior Lights 84 Mirrors 86 Sunroof 89 Ashtraysand Lighter 91 Instrument Panel 94 Warning Lights Gages andInd...

Страница 47: ...ion key may not have a plug Each plug has a code onit that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmithhow to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If your ignition keys don t have plugs go to your Pontiac dealer for the correctkey code if you need a new ignition key There are 15alternativePASS Key blanks to...

Страница 48: ... in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry if vour vehicle has this option If you have the Theft Deterrent System you will also unlock and lock alldoors when you unlock or lock either f...

Страница 49: ... is pressed If pressed again within 25 seconds all doors will unlock All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed but only when the ignition is off Press any button to illuminate the interior lights see the Index under Illuminated EntrySystem Matching Transmitters toYour Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmi...

Страница 50: ...ry replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance Youmay be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blockingthe signal See your Pontiacdealer or aqualified technician forservice Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could voidauthorizationto ...

Страница 51: ...Do the same thing to theother rear door lock 5 0 The rear doors of your vehicle cannotbe opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to opena rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside Then open the door from the outside f you don t cancel the security lock eature adults or older children who idein the rear won t be ableto open the ear door from the ins...

Страница 52: ...f theft deterrent features we know that nothingwe put on it can make it impossible tosteal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetforjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Pontiac and open the driver s door you llhear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition an...

Страница 53: ...ehicle is equipped withthe PASS Key I F M Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key IFM is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything toarm ordisarm the system It works when youinsert or remove the key from the ignition PASS KeyTM uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key that matches adecoder in your vehicle When thePASS Key I F M syste...

Страница 54: ...utes before trying one of the other ignition keys Seeyour Pontiac dealer or alocksmith who can service the PASS Key I I T M to have a new key made If you re everdriving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on you will be ableto restart your engine if youturn it off Your PASS Key I I system however is not working properly and must beserviced by your Pontiaedealer Your vehicle is not protecte...

Страница 55: ...will not start Remember the theft deterrent system won t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock It arms only if you use a powerdoor lock switch or Keyless Entry transmitter To Avoid Setting Off the Alarm by Accident If you don t want to arm the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked with akey after the doors are closed Always unlock a door with a key or use the Keyle...

Страница 56: ...eft always arm the theft deterrentsystem when leaving your vehicle tIEumhatedEnfrySpkm K N W When you lift the leverof either front door a light will glowaroundthe door lock This will help you insert the door key at night The lights inside your vehiclewill also go on Theselights will go off after about 20 seconds or when you start your engine These lights willalso go on when you press my button on...

Страница 57: ...t just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net to help keep them from falling overduring sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavierloads Store themin the trunk as far forwardas you can You can unhook thenet so that it will lie flat when you re not using it GloveBox Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift ...

Страница 58: ...and transaxle Off Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send electricalpower to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignitionis off and the key is in the ignition Run An on position to which the switch returns after you start your ...

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Страница 60: ...ery Holding your key inStart for longer than 15seconds at a time will cause your battery to be I drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your I starter motor I 4 If your engine still won tstart or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about thre...

Страница 61: ...er can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up To Use the Block Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood andunwrap the 3 Plug it into a normal grounded electrical cord 110 volt outlet b APlugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously in...

Страница 62: ...How long should you keep the block Ieater plugged in The answer depends In the weather thekind of oil you have md some other things Instead of trying olist everything here we askthat you ontact a Pontiac dealer in the area ahere you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice F o r that particular area There are several shift positions In this manual these are referred to by...

Страница 63: ...r i fyou re pulling a trailer also see the Inda underParking on HilZs or Towing a llailer P park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Ensure the shift leveris fullyin P Park range before starting the engine Your Pontiac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shift from P Park when the ignitionkey is in the On position If y...

Страница 64: ...e is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging yourtransaxle see the Index under I f You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or S y 1 0 w r Neutral N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed 63 I ...

Страница 65: ...N Neutral whill u r engine is racin Damage to yourtransaxle caused by shifting outof P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Forward Gears Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56h h or more push the...

Страница 66: ...e times you might choose D instead When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less When going down a steep hill 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed asyou go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakesoff and on o f m shifting between gears r Don tdrive ...

Страница 67: ...g uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into P Park to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Performance Shifting opTIoN Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds increasing acceleration performance An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shif...

Страница 68: ...e Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedaldown Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever If you try to drive off with the parkingbrake on the brake light stays on and achime sounds untilyou release the parking brake or recycle the ignition If You are on a Hill See the Index under Parking on Hitls That section shows how to turn your front wheels If You are Towing a Trailerand are Parking onAny Hill See the In...

Страница 69: ...uddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see the Index under rking on Hills or Towing a rrailer Steering ColumnShift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right footand set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park posit...

Страница 70: ... ConsoleShiRLever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like this Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever allthe way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in ...

Страница 71: ...you can it means thatthe shift lever wasn t fully locked intoP Park 7 0 Shifting Outof P Park Your Pontiac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is inthe On position See the Index under Shifting the Automatic Transaxle If you cannot shift outof P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever...

Страница 72: ...eath You might have exhaust coming inif 0 Your exhaust systemsounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rustyunderneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high pointson the road or 0 Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has beenmodified improperly If you ever suspectexhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with ...

Страница 73: ...e engine running Another closed in place canbe a blizzard See the Index under Bliaard It can bedangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be s...

Страница 74: ... switchfor its own window When the driver s window switchis held rearward formore than a half second the window will lower completely The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch again then release To raise the window hold the switch forward r Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever The le...

Страница 75: ...ou signal a turnor a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulbmay be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If you have the Driver Information Center it will tellyou if you havea burned out bulb See the Index under Driver Information Center If a bulb is burnedout replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signala ...

Страница 76: ...F You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to L O the shorter the delay ADamaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield caref...

Страница 77: ...shield washer islow See the Index under Low WasherFluid Warning Light When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solutionto freeze an damage your washer fluidtank and otherparts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only fu...

Страница 78: ...t 25 mph 40 h h or more without keeping your foot onthe accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does notwork at speeds 1 below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off Cruise control can be b dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steadyspeed So don t use yourcruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruisecontrol can be dang...

Страница 79: ... up to the speed you want 78 3 Push in the SET button at the end of 4 Take your foot off the accelerator the lever and release it pedal ToResume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 b h or more you can move the cruise control switch ...

Страница 80: ...ush the buttonat the end of the higher speed lever then release the button and the acceleratorpedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the secondway to go to a higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed invery small amounts move the switch toRIA for less than half a second and ...

Страница 81: ...cceleratorpedal to increase your speed When you take your footoff the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speedyou set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you m a y have to step on the accelerator pedal to mainta your speed When going downhill y...

Страница 82: ...he Traction Control System is turned on it will turn off the cruise control See the Index under Tractiorz Control erased Light Controls Parking Lights Pull the switch to the first stop to turn on Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Headlights Pull the switch out all theway to turn on the headlights together with Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrume...

Страница 83: ...ate these lamps For example somejurisdictions may require thatyou operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps atall times 62 or that headlampsbe turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition mostjurisdictions prohibit driving solely withparking lamps especially at dawnor dusk It is recommended thatyou check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable li...

Страница 84: ...ior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight switch is off Of course you may still turn onthe headlights any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into P Park The DRL will stay off until you shift out of P Park At night you can turn off all exterior lights when you are in P Park by moving the Twilight Se...

Страница 85: ...ch to turn 2 Rotate the Twilight Sentinel switch l it Works your headlights off counterclockwise fromOFF The Twilight Sentinel Does Two Things First depending onhow dark it becomes outside the Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights on automatically when they re needed Avoid covering the sensor located near the windshield by the defroster outlet otherwise your headlights will stay on Also it s pos...

Страница 86: ...ad console An indicator lightin the switch will glow when the fog lights are switched on Your headlights must beon low beams or your parking lights must be on for your fog lights towork Front Reading Ljghts These lights and theinterior courtesy lights willcome on when you open the doors To turn on a reading light whenthe doors are closed press either switch Press it again to turnthe light off To a...

Страница 87: ...view Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position Electrochromic DayINight Rearview Mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glarewhen set in theMIN or MAX positions One photocellon the back of the mirror senses whenit is becoming dark outside Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlights behind you The mirror will...

Страница 88: ...our right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver s seat r If you aren t used to aconvex I mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things likeother vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your should...

Страница 89: ...utside rearview mirrors are also heated tohelp clear them of ice and snow SunVisors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to blockglare from thefront l a a r i a 1 C2260 Visor Vanity Mirrors Standard Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror Lighted Mirrors If your vehi...

Страница 90: ...rd and release it to open the glass panel and sunshade If you want to stopthe sunroof in a partially openposition lightly press the switch again Press the switch rearward again to open fully The sunshade canalso be opened by hand To Close theSunroof Press and hold the control switch forward toclose the glass panel The sunshadecan only be closedby hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or cl...

Страница 91: ...r flips forward for use There s alsoa bin for storage underneath the armrest storagearea Column Shift Models The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc To open it hold down the base and lift the lid A cup holder flips forward and unfolds to hold two cups I so c Y Door CupHolder The front doors provide space for holding a cup or soft drink ...

Страница 92: ...e rearof the armrest toreveal the storage space Ashtrays Pull down the interior door to access the Lift the cover to revealthe front ashtray trunk for storing long objects To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on the snuffer 9 1 ...

Страница 93: ...abs oneither side snaps back into place an ent It b Y To open the rear ashtrays lift the cover NOTICE 1 Don t put papers and other things that bum into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set themon fire causing damage I 1 V ighters Y o use a lighter just push it in all the vay and let go When it s ready it will b o p back by itself ...

Страница 94: ...r edge of the storage door to release it Place your sunglasses inside the door To close the door raise it and press it into position Accessory Outlet On models withthe overhead console there is a 12 volt outlet Slide the cover aside to access the outlet Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle candamage it or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your wa...

Страница 95: ...Features Controls H2379 ...

Страница 96: ...Headlight Beam Lever 4 Electronic Compass Option Option 5 Instrument Cluster 6 Ignition Switch 7 Driver Information Center Option 8 Trip Odometer Reset 9 Gage Cluster Defogger 10 Climate Controls RearWindow 11 Lighter i2 Temperature Sensor 13 Glove Box 14 Side Vents 1 5 Center Vent 16 Audio System 17 Gear Shift Lever 18 Ashtray 19 Console Switch Bank Option 20 Gain Control Option 21 Hazard Warning...

Страница 97: ... Pontiac is equipped withone of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about thosethat apply tothe instrumentpanel cluster for your vehicle H2303 96 ...

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Страница 99: ... probably tried toturn it back so the numbers may not be true Youmay wonder what happensif your vehicle needs a newodometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put onthe driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer c...

Страница 100: ...e warning lightscome on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to letyou know they re working If you are familiar with thissection you should not be alarmed when thishappens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gagesand warning lights work together to let you know when there sa problem w i t hyour vehicle When one of the warning light...

Страница 101: ... Features Controls WarningLights Your Pontiac has some of the warning light systems shown here The symbols are explained on the following pages 1 0 0 ...

Страница 102: ...under Engine Overheating Some clusters with gagesdo not have a coolant temperature warning light In those clusters a CHECK GAGES warning light willalert you of a potential coolant heating problem Low Coolant Warninglight OPT ON If this lightcomes on your system may be low on coolant and the engine may overheat Check to seeif the level is low and add coolant if necessary See the Index under Engine ...

Страница 103: ... show you it is working but the light willgo out when you turn the ignition toStart If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal Clusters with gages usethe CHECK GAGES warning light toalert you of a potential oil pressure problem 4 i U I JUN Don t keep drivi...

Страница 104: ...should be checked at the oil dipstick If the level is low the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level seethe Index under Engine Oil After restoring the proper level and waiting for the eight minute drainback the key can be turned to the Run position and the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning light shouldonly come on as a bulbcheck Battery Warning Lighf This light will comeon briefly when you star...

Страница 105: ...tery warning light Malfunction IndicatorLamp Service Engine Soon Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emissioncontrols systems This light shouldcome on when the ignition ison but the engine is not running as a check to showyou it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating ...

Страница 106: ...ke problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s aproblem This light will also come on when you set your parking brake and the light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive off with the parkingbrake set a chime will alsoco...

Страница 107: ... you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the key off Then start the engine to reset the system If the light still stays on or if it comes on again while you re driving your Pontiac needs service Unless theregular brake system warning light is also on you will still have brakes but not anti lockbrakes If the regular m m 1 0 6 c Y brake system warning light is alsoon see the Index under Bra...

Страница 108: ...he warning light will comeon and stay on To turn the system back on bring the vehicle to a stop and press the switch again The warning light should go off The system will also turn itself on if you turn your ignition off and back on again If the TRACTION OFF warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time even when you ve switched the system on your vehicle needs service Ifyou l...

Страница 109: ...Besure to read about the ones that came with your vehicle CheckGage5 WarningLight OPTION This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on whileyou are driving check your gages for fuel coolant temperature oil pressure or voltage This light willstay on if your engine is not running ...

Страница 110: ...peed up The gage doesn t go back to E Empty when you turn off the ignition If you have the large span 220 gage the needle moves more for a given amount of fuel This does not indicate excessive fuel consumption and is normal For your fueltank capacity see Sewice Station Informutionon the last page of this manual Engine Coolant Temperature Gage OPTION A coolant temperature gage shows the engine cool...

Страница 111: ... oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle rviced I I Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Voltmeter OPTION Unless you have the supercharged engine you may have a voltmeter When the engine is running the gage sh...

Страница 112: ...acts When you turn the ignition on the entire Center lightsup for a few seconds Then it goes to work FUNCTION MONITOR This lets you know if you are low on fluids or have a problem with a vehicle function CHECK OIL LEVEL This message could mean your oil level is low Ifit comes on for more than three seconds see the Index under Check Oil Level WarningLight WASHER FLUID This message means your washer...

Страница 113: ...acementBulbs forbulb details 112 m m m If a burned out bulbis replaced the warning light willstay on until the bulb is used for example by turning on your lights If you pull a trailer the extra trailer lamp bulbs will not allow the lamp monitor to properly detect a burned out bulb When the trailer lights are disconnected the lamp monitor will again monitorthe bulbs SECURITY You ll get a DOOR AJAR ...

Страница 114: ...mpass should be calibrated according tothe proper Zone Setting At least once a year Any time it displays the word Any time it seems to showincorrect CALIBRATE directions Calibrating to Magnetic North 1 Drive to an open area suchas a large empty parkinglot Be sure the area is not only freeof other vehiclesbut also away from power lines or large metal objects 2 Push and holdMODE for more than six se...

Страница 115: ...ut seven circles your compass isnot calibrated You could be too close to a power line or large metal object or something magneticin your vehicle like a CB antenna could keepthe compass from calibrating If you are uncertain about where you are in the calibration sequence or want to start over simply push and release the MODE or SET button or turn the ignition off and restart the engine Setting the ...

Страница 116: ...ess or holdSET until ZONE 00 is displayed 4 Press MODE The display will show a northern heading and the direction bars will flash 5 Press MODE again The display will show the current zone setting for two seconds then keep that setting unless you changeit 6 When your engineis running your comoass should displaytrue north You can change your zone any time you move to another zone without calibrating...

Страница 117: ...n yourseat the HUD image will appear slightly tothe right in front of the driver When the ignitionis turned to Run all possible HUD images will come on as shown above Then the Head Up Display will operate normally 14 NOTEE Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parkingaid The HUD was not designed for that purpose If you try to use it that way such as ...

Страница 118: ...sible but in full view 3 Slide thedimmer control down until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off slide the dimmer control all the way down If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy or if you turn on your headlights you may need to adjust the HUD s brightness using theHUD dimmer control Polarizing sunglasses could make theHUD image harder to see I bright or too high in yo...

Страница 119: ...theHUD Image When the Ignitionis On Is anything coveringthe HUD unit Is the HUD dimmer control far Is the HUD image adjustedto the Still no HUD image Check the fuse enough up proper height in the fuse panel See the I n d e x under Fuses Circuit Breakers Ifthe HUD Image is Not Clear It could be too bright Slide the HUD dimmer control further downward Youmayneedto clean the windshield and HUD lens Y...

Страница 120: ...Control l20 Electronic Climate Control 123 AM FM Stereo Radio 128 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player andGraphic Equalizer 131 Setting the Clock E7 AMlFM Stereo with Cassette Player I29 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 134 Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System 139 Understanding Radio Reception 140 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 141 Gaincontrol 140 Care of Your Compact Discs 141 Fixed Mast...

Страница 121: ...irculates muchof the air inside your vehicle and it should not be used for long periods because the air may become too cold and dry A C Use for normal cooling on hot days This setting cools outsideair and directs it through the instrument panel outlets I9 Bi Level Useon cool but sunny days This setting brings in the outside air but directsit in two ways The cool air is directed to the upper portio...

Страница 122: ...aintainsthe comfort ofthe air inside your vehicle or it causes your windows to fogup move the right selector toMAX or A C or to Defrost Defrosting The setting Defrost directs most air through the defroster vents and some throughthe heater ducts Use this for when you have fogor ice on the windshield When it s 50 F 10 C or warmer outside you ll get cooled air Defogging Windows with Standard Climate ...

Страница 123: ...e buttonand release it A light will glow in the switch while the defogger is working The defogger will return to off automatically after about 1 0 minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turn the defogger offby turning off the ignition or pressing the button again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on...

Страница 124: ... you want The temperature you set will be displayed onthe digital screen Once you set the temperature the system will try to maintain the set tempera ture whether or not you are using the heating or cooling controls But if you set the temperature for 60 F 16 C or 90 F 32 C the fan willstay on HI speed unlessyou select a different speed AUTO To allow the systemto automatically controlthe temperatur...

Страница 125: ... speed but you can select another speed if you want It s a good idea to remove any iceor snow from the hood and fromthe air inlet between the hood and windshield Rear Window Defogger Press to warmthe defogger grid on the rear window On some models the outside rearview mirrors are also warmed The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10minutes of use If you turn it on again t...

Страница 126: ...the vehicle cause the system to blow air that is too direct air both UP anddOwn downward The center position will recommended See the Index under is moving again Extended idling is not Engine Exhaust Flow Through Ventilation System Your Pontiac s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the ai...

Страница 127: ...ows If you have the Electronic Climate Control the AUTO setting does this for you Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle rnAudio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Pontiac and how to get the best performance from them Please read about the systemin your vehicle Hearing damage from loud nois...

Страница 128: ...ure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Setting the Clock For Radios with 4SEEKb 1 With the radio off press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 2 Within that five seconds press ani hold SEEK until the correct minute appearson the display 3 Before another five secondspass press and hold 4SEEK until the correct hour appears For Radios...

Страница 129: ...Press to seek and stop on the next station higheror lower on the radio band FM band TREB Treble Slide this lever up to increase treble or down to decrease it If a station isweak or noisy reduce the treble BASS Slide this leverup to increase bass or down to decreaseit To Preset Radio Stations 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET The wordSETwill appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 W...

Страница 130: ...tate it to tune in radio stations Press it to change betweenthe AM or FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjuststhe fronthear speaker balance FM band V SEEK A Press to seek and stop on the next station higheror lower on the radio band TREB Treble Slide this lever up to increase treble or down to decrease it If a stationis weak or noisy reduce the treble BASS Slide this lever up toincrease...

Страница 131: ...is lit selections listedon the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the left arrow is lit selections listedon the top side of the cassette are playing To change sidesof the tape press the upper control knob whilethe cassette is playing When the end of a tapeis reached the other side will then play FAST FORWARD Depress the button with the arrow pointing in the same direction that the tape i...

Страница 132: ...lay shows the balance selected player Press again to listen Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things Rotate it slightly to the left or right to tune in radio stations If you hold itto the left or right it will tune rapidly You can also rotate it one stop ata time tofine tune a specific frequency Press to change betweenthe AM FM1 or FM2 bands FM1 allows you to preset five stations FM2 allows you t...

Страница 133: ...separate frequencies of sound to your individual taste Move a lever up to emphasize a frequency moveit down to de emphasize It s best to begin withthe levers in the middle position then adjust each lever as you like To Preset Radio Stations Thefivepushbuttonsunderthedigital displaycanbeusedtopreset UP to 15 I radio stations fiveAM five FMl and five FM2 The buttons have other uses when you are play...

Страница 134: ...s tape bias When playing high biaschrome or metal tapes press the button to turnthe Cr02display on When playing standard tapes press again to turn the display off REV Reverse Press to reverse the tape rapidly press again toplay the tape The radio plays while a tapeis rewinding FWD Fast Forward Press to advance the tape rapidly press again toplay The radio plays while the tape is advancing PREV Pre...

Страница 135: ...s to change betweenthe AM FMl or FM2 bands FM1 allows you to preset five stations FM2 allows you to preset another five stations Your radio hasan AMAX certified receiver It can produce qualityAM stereo sound and receive C Quam stereo broadcasts AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound You don t have to do anything to your Delco GM radio becauseAMAX is au...

Страница 136: ...s Many of the controls for the radio also have functions for the compact disc player as explained here To Play a Compact Disc Don t use mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use only full size compact discs 1 Press PWR to turn the radio on 2 Insert a disc part way into the slot with the label side up The player will pull it in In a few seconds the disc should play If the disc comes b...

Страница 137: ...se to resume playing PREV Previous Press to play a track again If you keep pressingthe PREV button the disc will keep backing upto previous tracks NEXT Press when you want to hear the next track If you keep pressing the NEXT button the disc will keep advancing toother tracks When Finishedwith the Compact Disc Player If you press PWR or turn off the ignition the disc will stay in the player and sta...

Страница 138: ...tton to turn the 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together radio off Hold them down until shows on the display You are ready to enter your secret code NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds toelapse between any steps the radio automatically revertsto time and you must start the procedureover at step 4 5 Press SETand 000 will appear on the display 6 Press the SEEK button to make the first number of your...

Страница 139: ...and 4 buttons together for five seconds with ignitionon and radio power off The display will show SECURED indicatingthe unit is in the secure mode 2 Press the SET button The display will show000 3 Enter thefirst three digits of the code following steps 6 7 earlier in this section The display will show the numbers as entered 4 Press the lower BAND knob The radio will display000 5 Enter the second t...

Страница 140: ...ss an up or down arrow onSEEK you will tune in the next station up or down the AM or FM radio band When listeningto a cassette tape or compact disc you can change tothe previous or next selection by pressing the SEEK up or down arrow RCL Recall When the radio is on press to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed on the digital screen I PRE SET Press this tohear the radi...

Страница 141: ... and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing thetreble level AM Stereo Your Delco system may be able to receive C Quam stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C Quam to p...

Страница 142: ...ement in sound quality cleanthe tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaningcassette and followthe directionsprovided with it Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound qualitymay degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape playerserviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in the...

Страница 143: ...nder 142 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radioto raise the antenna tofull mast extension 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent 3 Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe dry with a clean cloth before retracting 5 Make t...

Страница 144: ...ing damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off itmay be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged youcan easily replaceit See your dealer for a replacementlut and follow the instructions in thekit 143 ...

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Страница 146: ...d Signs 146 Defensive Driving 150 Drunken Driving 151 Control of a Vehicle Braking 154 Anti Lock Brakes 155 Steering Tips 160 Passing 163 DrivingatNight 165 Driving in the Rain 168 CityDriving 171 Freeway Driving 172 HillandMountainRoads 176 ParkingonHills 177 Winter Driving 179 TowingaTrailer 183 Steering in Emergencies 161 Driving in Fog Mist and Haze 170 Driving a Long Distance 174 ...

Страница 147: ...llowed Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong Way heen is used to guide the driver Green igns may indicate upcoming freeway xits or show the direction you should urn to reach a particular place RR ADVANCE NARROW NO PASSING CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Yellow indicates a general warning Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign Itmay signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some other p...

Страница 148: ...ints of historicor cultural interest The shapeof the sign will tellyou something too An octagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always red with white letters A triangle pointed downward indicates Yield It assigns the rightof way to traffic on certain approachesto an intersection A diamond shaped sign is a warning of something ahead for example a curve steep hill soft shoulder or a narrow bridg...

Страница 149: ...phic symbols A picture within acircle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do Traffic Lights We re all familiarwith traffic lightsor stop lights Often green arrowsare being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that trafficin one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll stil...

Страница 150: ... solid yellowline on your side of the road or lane means Don t Cross in some places the iaw requires driver signals urn and Lane Change Signals Always signal whenyou plan to turn or change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Leftarm straight out for aleftturn down for slow or about to stop and up for a rightt u r n Slowing Down If time allows tap the brake pedalonce or twice...

Страница 151: ...ing center parking lot wherethere are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parkingareas expect some drivers to ignore all thesemarkings and dash straight towardone part of the lot Pedestrians can be careless Watch for them In general you must giveway to pedestrians even if you know you have the right of way Rear end collisionsare about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are ...

Страница 152: ...many might think Although it dependsan each person and situation here is somegeneral informationon the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someonewho is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amount o f food that is consumed before andduring drinking The length of time it has takenthe drinker to consume the alcohol According tothe Amer...

Страница 153: ...s of many V people are impaired at aBAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired atBAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for driverswho have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver witha BAC level of 0 06 percent three beersin one hour for a180 poundor 82 kg person has doubled his or h...

Страница 154: ...e already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers Drinking and thendriving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions andjudgment will be affected by even a small amountof alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has beendrinking Ride home in acab or if you re with a gro...

Страница 155: ...be a lot of distancein an emergency so keeping enoughspace between your vehicle and others is important 1 5 4 b V And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes with care Some however overwork the braking system withpoo...

Страница 156: ...s fuel economy If you keep pace withthe traffic and allow realistic followingdistances you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally butdon t pump yourbrakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use i...

Страница 157: ...wheel md at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the rakepressure faster thanany driver ould The computer is programmedto nake the most of availabletire and road onditions f you ou can steer around theobstacle while raking hard As you brake your omputer keeps receiving updates on heel speed and controls braking ressure accordingly 1 A nti lockdoesn tchangethe me you need to get your foo...

Страница 158: ... speeds only such as when you acceleratefrom a stop It applies brake pressure to an individual wheel that the system senses isabout to spin Youmay feel the systemworking or you may notice somenoise but this is normal A TRACTION OFF warning light in the instrumentcluster lets you know if your tractioncontrol system is not working See the Index under Traction Control System WarningLight To turn the ...

Страница 159: ...orn and new padsare needed The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on thebrake pedalfirmly I bAUI I U I V Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair I Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first appliedor lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong...

Страница 160: ...pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a signof brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every timeyou make a moderatebrake stop your brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderateor heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every1 000 miles 1 ...

Страница 161: ...our vehicle Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject tothe same lawsof physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when ...

Страница 162: ... straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway When you drive into acurve at night it s harder tosee the road ahead of you because it bendsaway from the straight beams of your lights This is one good reason to drive slower Steering in Emer...

Страница 163: ...ght wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to5 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement...

Страница 164: ...uble solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic vehicle you want to pass isn t awareof your presence tap the horn a couple of times before passing Do not get tooclose to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate spa...

Страница 165: ... say about what happens when thethree control systems brakes steeringand acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose controlof the vehicle Defensive driversavoid most skidsby taking reasonable ca...

Страница 166: ...braking includingengine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide Youmay not realizethe surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the brak...

Страница 167: ...ssesat night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lotof things invisible that should remain visible such as parked cars obstacles pedestrians or even trains blocking railway crossings You may want to put on your sunglassesafter you have pulled into a brightly lighted service or refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glaremay adjust more quickly to darkness back on the ...

Страница 168: ...Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and allthe glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at nightis made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film causedby dust Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfacesvery filmy andcan be a vision hazard if it sleft there Dirty glass makes lightsdazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils ...

Страница 169: ...oad and even people 1 6 8 walking Road spray can often be worse for vision thanrain especially if it comes from a dirty road So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your 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 Driving...

Страница 170: ...r tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen ifthe roadis wet enough and you re going fastenough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it haslittle or no contact with the road You might not be awareof hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant contact with the road You could find out the hard way when you have to slow turn move ...

Страница 171: ...d mistor ground fog can happen in weather that seemsperfect especially at 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 patchesor mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they can be waiting foryou as you come over a hill or dip into a shallow valley Start your winds...

Страница 172: ...ays to increase your safetyin city driving Know the best way to get towhere you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiarstreet or landmark Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknownpart of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways thatrim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy Seethe next section Freeway Driving T...

Страница 173: ...is heavy find a gap as you move along the entering lane and time yourapproach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move along and glance over yourshoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to ...

Страница 174: ...lerationlane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter itat freeway speed after signaling of course and thendo your braking before movingonto the exit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes are long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through lane and if there is traffic close behind you you can allow alittle extra time...

Страница 175: ...rtable clothing andshoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needsservice have it done before startingout Of course you ll find experienced andable service experts in Pontiac dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you needit before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reser...

Страница 176: ...issomething about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine andthe rush of the wind againstthe vehicle thatcan make you sleepy Don tlet it happen to you If it does your vehiclecan leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen The...

Страница 177: ...xcessive use of your brakes 176 If you don tshift down your brakes could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes ona steep downhill slope I CAUTION I Know how to go uphill Shiftdown to D Drive This will help cool your engine and transaxle andyou can climbthe hill better St...

Страница 178: ...Hills Hills and mountains meanspectacular scenery But please be carefulwhere you stop if you decideto look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offsor parking areas provided forscenic viewing Another part of this manual tellshow to use your parkingbrake see theI d e x under Parking Brake But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turn your front wheels to keep your veh...

Страница 179: ...tside of your vehicle 1 7 8 If you re going uphillon a one way street andyou reparking on the left side your wheels should point to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill turn the wheels to the right If there isno curb when you re parking uphill on the left sideof a one way street your wheels should be turned to the left ...

Страница 180: ...n pull the shift lever outof P Park WinterDriving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Pontiac in good shapefor winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct Snow tires can help in loose snow but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow but may have to travel over ice you may not want to switch to snowtires at all I Yo...

Страница 181: ...n more If you have the traction control system it will improve your ability to acceleratewhen driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjustyour driving to the road conditions See the Index under Traction Control Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to makea hard stop on a slippery road Even thoughyou have the anti lock b...

Страница 182: ...have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keepwarm but becareful You can run the engine to keep warm cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas toget inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it was in your vehicle Clear away sno...

Страница 183: ... later on with your headlights Letthe heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat S t a r t the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get outof the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises eve...

Страница 184: ...r your vehicle you should read the information inWeight o f the Trailerthat appears later in this section But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicleby itself Trailering means changesin handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correctequipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for thissection In it are many time tested important trailering ...

Страница 185: ... using a sway control if your Then during the first 500 miles 804 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wearin at the heavier loads Three important considerationshave to do with weight Weight ofthe Trailer How heavy can a trailer safelybe It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 45...

Страница 186: ...rrying that weight too See the Index under Loading Your hide for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If your vehicleis not equipped to tow a trailer weighing more than2 000 pounds 900kg the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If your vehicle is equipped withthe optional 3 000 pound 1360 kg towing package and you re using a dead weight hitch...

Страница 187: ...lling atrailer that when loaded will weighmore than 2 000 pounds 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway controlof the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loadingand good handling when you redriving Will you have to make any holes inthe body of yourvehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then besure to seal the holes later ...

Страница 188: ...properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to getto knowyourrig Acquaintyourselfwith I the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind thatthe ...

Страница 189: ...wellin advance Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a differentturn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash whenever you signal aturn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights willalso flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on you...

Страница 190: ...tpark your vehicle with atrailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move Peoplecan be injured and both your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged But if youever have to park your rigon a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regularbrakes but don t shift intoP Park yet 2 Have someone placechocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocksare in place release th...

Страница 191: ...e especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual andthe Index will helpyou find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before youstart your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and boltsare tight 190 ...

Страница 192: ...lemsthat can occur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers 192 Jumpstarting 193 Towing Your 197 Engine Overheating 202 If a Tire Goes Flat 208 Changing a Flat Tire 210 Compactspare 217 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 218 ...

Страница 193: ...to make your front and rear turn signal lightsflash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one upat the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m...

Страница 194: ... 0 They contain gas that can They contain enough electricity If you don t follow these steps pyactly some or all of these things YQU explode or ignite to burn you Ignoring thesesteps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that To Jump Start Your Pontiac 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative charge system I I If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with ...

Страница 195: ...Put an automatic transaxle in P Park oramanual transaxleinN Neut 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio I I I 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty CAUTlON An el...

Страница 196: ...t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missin ginsulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles couldbe damaged too Before you connect the cables hereare some things ...

Страница 197: ...letthe other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back...

Страница 198: ...ps aero skirting or specialtires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towingservice That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as described later in thissection drive vehicle lever damaged That your vehicle has fi ont wheel The make model and yearof your Whether you can s...

Страница 199: ...nstead 198 When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering columnlock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle mustbe towed...

Страница 200: ...ng YourPontiac earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains intothe bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides 2 Across sling chains position a 4x4 wood beam against bottomof radiator support behind the front bumper I x6019 I 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard endof each control arm r ...

Страница 201: ... tow with sling type equipment orhcia foglight damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment additional ramping may be requiredfor car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheelstraps To help avoid damaging a vehicle during atow over rough surfaces install a towing dolly beneath the wheels that would otherwise be on the ground during thetow This will increase clearance between the w...

Страница 202: ...g Your Pontiac earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sidesin the slotted holes in the floor pan support railsjust ahead of the rear wheels 2 Position the lower sling crossbar directly under therear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard endof each lower control arm r 201 m m m ...

Страница 203: ...repai not be coveredby your warranty Steam is Coming from Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even ifyoujust open the hood Stay away h m the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it Just turn it off and get everyoneaway fromthe vehicle untilitmols down Wait until there is no sign of steam orcoolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is over...

Страница 204: ...t blower speed andopen the window as necessary N Neutral 3 If you re in atrafficjam shift to If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicleright away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or ...

Страница 205: ...g don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system I I 1Heaterandradiatorhoses anc otherengineparts canbe very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engin...

Страница 206: ...ill Your vehicle s coolant warning k LYou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burnif the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine system is set for the proper coolant I mix With plain wateror the too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fm and you or others be Use a mix of cleanwa...

Страница 207: ...ling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiatorpressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down whileturning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait f...

Страница 208: ...adiator with the propermix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to 5 Put the cap back on the coolant I the FULL COLD mark recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 207 ...

Страница 209: ...e sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this Ifa Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for atire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly Ifair goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leakoutslowly But if you shouldever 1 have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a fronttire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pull...

Страница 210: ...your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Air lnflator Sysfem Somevehicles havean airinflator for use in bringing tires up tothe proper pressure The airinflator is located in the trunk The ON switch will work even with the ignition off The airinflator comes witha kit that includes a 20 foot hose andan air pressure gage as well as instructions and special adapters for inflating things lik...

Страница 211: ...Problems on the Road Changinga Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers I r 0 ...

Страница 212: ...e The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 1 Turn the center retainerbolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwiseto remove it then lift the tire cover 2 Remove the spare tire from the trunk 3 Open thejack storage coverby twisting the knob turn counter clockwise 211 m ...

Страница 213: ...ve wheel nut caps remove them 6 If you have aluminum wheels remove the centercover that conceals the wheel nuts by using the flat endof the wheel wrench to pry it off Do not drop the coveror lay it face down as it could be scratchedor damaged Do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover ...

Страница 214: ...adapter supplied with your vehicle to remove the locking wheelnut by turning counterclockwise 8 Use the wheel wrench to loosenthe wheel nuts but don t remove them 9 Attach the wheel wrench tothe jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise thejack head a few inches ...

Страница 215: ...of the wrench 11 Position thejack and raise the jack head until it fits firmlyon the ridge in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you 1 I I 1 2 Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire tofit Raising your vehicle with th...

Страница 216: ...owel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off I I I 4 Remove any corrosion from the wheel bolts mounting surface or spare wheel 5 Place the spare tire on the mounting surface 16 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub A hTweruse oil or ...

Страница 217: ...k Lower thejack completely Incorrect wheel nutsor improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the rightkind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100pound feet 140 Nom m m m 216 ...

Страница 218: ...udden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these i n I the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full sizetire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tirelater in this section CompactSpare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pr...

Страница 219: ...g Light Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compactspare or wheel withother wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you restuck but you must usecaution I 218 ...

Страница 220: ...the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rocking Your Vehicle to Getit Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift a...

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Страница 222: ...e Care Service 222 Fuel 222 Engineoil 231 HoodRelease 227 Aircleaner 233 TransaxleFluid 236 Enginecoolant 238 Power Steering Fluid 242 Windshield Washer Fluid 242 Bulb Replacement 246 Loading YourVehicle 248 Appearance Care 257 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 264 Add on Electrical Equipment 265 Fuses Circuit Breakers 266 Capacities Specifications 270 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 271 Flui...

Страница 223: ... can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you ha uffcient I knowledge experience and the proper replacementparts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintenancetask Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong Edsteners parts can later break or fall off ...

Страница 224: ...cationsASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 inCanada These fuels should havethe proper additives so you should nothave to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octaneis at least 91 If the octane is les...

Страница 225: ...perly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates General Motors recommends thatyou use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those pa of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are...

Страница 226: ...an auto club or contact amajor oil company that does business inthe country where you ll be driving You can also writeus at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motorsof Canada Ltd International Export Sales P 0 Box 828 Oshawa Ontario L1H7N1 Canada Fuel DoorLock omoN On SSE and SSEi models equipped with the Theft D...

Страница 227: ... I A If you get gasoline on you and L then something ignites it you L uddbe badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way When you put the cap back on turn it to the right un...

Страница 228: ...open thetrunk The release mechanism ison the driver s sideof the vehicle at the topof the trunk 2ompartment Pull the tab to release the fuel door Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood Hood Release To open the hood first pullthe hood release handle inside the vehicle ...

Страница 229: ... under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan lefore closing the hood be sure all the Her caps are on properly Thenjust ull the hood down and close it firmly hderhood light bur parking lightsor headlights must le on for the underhood light to unction when you open the hood ...

Страница 230: ... Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 8 Engine Oil FillCap 9 Radiator Pressure Cap 10 Battery 229 ...

Страница 231: ...od you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap 9 Radiator Pressure Cap 10 Battery ...

Страница 232: ...h it back in alltheway Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see theZr z x under Capacities Specijicatiow Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched are...

Страница 233: ... 1OW 40 SAE 20W 50 OR i SAE low 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 1OW 30is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going tobe colder than60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold below 0 F 18 C you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 1OW 40or SAE20W 50 Energy Conse...

Страница 234: ...r skin and nails with soaQ and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing usedengineoil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to replace the air filter See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services Usedoil can bearealthreatto the I environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal...

Страница 235: ...Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the topof the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rear of the housing cover 3 Remove the air filter 4 Be sure to install the air filter and 5 Reattach the air intake hose and replace the cover tightly tighten the clamp I 234 ...

Страница 236: ...amp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the topof the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rear of the housing cover 3 Remove the air filter 4 Be sure to install theair filter and 5 Reattach the air intake hose and replace the cover tightly tighten the clamp ...

Страница 237: ...oo much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxlefluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level ifyou have been driving When outside temperatures are above At high speedfor quite a while In heavy traffic esp...

Страница 238: ... shift lever inP Park five minutes Let the enginerun at idle for threeto Then Without ShuttingOff the Engine Follow These Steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipeit with a clean ragor paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the crosshatched area 4 If the fluid le...

Страница 239: ...or your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON IIEis not covered by your new vehicle warranty After addingfluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When thecorrect fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine ov...

Страница 240: ...ain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil forethe proper coolantmix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set forthe proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine couId get t o o hot but you wouldn t get the overheatwarning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a S0 50mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze If you use an imprope...

Страница 241: ... low on coolant Or if you have the optional Driver Information Center and the warning LOW COOLANT appears you re low on coolant To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank I I Turning the radiator pressure 1 1 cap whentheengineand raalator arehot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and bum you badly With the coolant recovery t a n k you will...

Страница 242: ...i 105kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss andpossibleengine i damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostatin the engine coolant system The thermostat stopsthe flow of coolant through the radiatoruntil the coolant reaches a presettemperature When you...

Страница 243: ...ompartment is cool the level should be at the H mark the level should be at the C mark I 242 I What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what lundof fluid to use See the Index under Fluids Lubricants 1 When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses andseals Windshield W...

Страница 244: ...asher It can damage your Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down Thefirst is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluidis lea...

Страница 245: ...d falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A continuous chime will sound ifyou try to drive with this warning light on See theIndex under Brake System Warning Light What to Add When you do need brakefluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme ll GM P a r t No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only DOT 5 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle Don...

Страница 246: ...nce you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water toone of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Jump Starting For jump starting instructions see th...

Страница 247: ...ng and disposing of halogen bulbs Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the Index under Replacement Bulbs 1 Remove the two screwsfrom the top 2 Lift the entire headlight housingand of the headlight housing tilt it forward 3 Twist the bulb assembly 6 turn and 4 Unclip the bulb assembly from the pull out the bulb assembly wiring harness and replace the bulb assembly ...

Страница 248: ... remove the two plastic nuts holdingthe carpeting in place 2 Pull thecarpet away from the rear corner of the trunk 3 Rotate the bulb housing turn and remove it 4 To remove bulb push in and rotate it counterclockwise 5 Replace the bulb 6 Reverse the steps toreassemble the taillight Fog Light Bulb Replacement If you have fog lights don t change your fog light bulbs unlessyou have the proper aiming e...

Страница 249: ...es you important information about the number of people thatcan be in your vehicle and the total weight thatyou can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includesthe weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification label also on the rear edge of the driver s door It tellsyou the gross weight capacityof your vehicle called...

Страница 250: ...nything else 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 keep going b vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things inthe trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can T r y to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavierthings like suitcases inside the vehicle so that som...

Страница 251: ...h underLading bur F ehick Underinflated tires pose the same danger as werlioaded tires The resulfing accidentcould cause serious injury Check all tiresfr equentlyto maintain the recommendedpressure Tire pressure should be checkedwhen the tires are cold suddenimpact such as when you hit apothole Keep tires at the recommendedpressure Worn old tirescan cause accidents Ifyour tread is badly worn or if...

Страница 252: ...k properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them backon They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire lnspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotatedat the mileages recommendedin your Mainte nance Schedule See the Index under Scheduled MaintenanceServices Use this rotationpattern After the tir...

Страница 253: ...cut places around the tire through the tire s rubber or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulgeor split The tire has a puncture cut orother damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage BuyingNew Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need lookat the Tire Loading Information label The tires installedon your vehicle when it ...

Страница 254: ...al Highway Traffic Safety Administration whichgrades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded150would wear one and a half 1 times as well ...

Страница 255: ...tire life and excessive temperature can lead tosudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meetunder the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tireis established for a tire that ...

Страница 256: ...cept some aluminum wheels which can sometimes berepaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know what kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should havethe same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original...

Страница 257: ...ement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You I t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains 256 ...

Страница 258: ...tiac be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine Benzene Acetone Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Paint Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others md they can all damage your I Don t use any of these unlessthis manual says you can In ma...

Страница 259: ...ll ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove Always clean a whole trim panel or any loose dirt section Mask surroundingtrim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the ...

Страница 260: ... wax crayon tar and asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Then follow the solvent type Shoe polish wax crayon tar and instructions above asphalt will stainif left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed Non Greasy Stains Like catsup coffee black egg fruit fruitjuice milk soft drinks wine v...

Страница 261: ...theTopof fhe Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and waterto clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel Sprays containingsilicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Careof Safety Belts Keep belts clean anddry A Do notbleach or dyesafety A belts If you do it may Deverely weaken them In a cras...

Страница 262: ...is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it 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 blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finishon your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washi...

Страница 263: ...m wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your Pontiac Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners on them becauseyou could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a waxmay be applied If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective c...

Страница 264: ...rial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish shouldbe repaired right away Bare metalwill corrode quickly andmay develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with...

Страница 265: ...ns can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shapeddiscolorations and smallirregular dark spots etched into the paint surhce Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fdlout condition within ...

Страница 266: ...if you ever need to order parts On this labelis Your VIN Its model designation Paint information A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment Don t add anythingelectrical to your Pontiac unlessyou check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be cov...

Страница 267: ...own Snap off the cover to revealthe fuses You ll find a fuse puller clippedto the inside of the cover Placethe wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic endof the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull itout Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled Spare on the following chart Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is brokenor melted replace the fuse Be sure you r...

Страница 268: ...ed Mirror Compass IgnitiodRetained Accessory Power IlluminatedEntryKeyless Entry Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag Cornering Lights Turn Signals Back Up Lights Trunk Release Brake Shift Interlock without Retained Accessory Power Option Spare Spare Battery Radio InstrumentPanel Oil Level Electronic Level Control Brake Hazard Warning Flashers Parking Lights Courtesy Lights PowerMirrors CooIi...

Страница 269: ...ealer if you need one replaced 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 1 5 15 20 15 20 1 0 10 A C Programmer Fog Lamps Power Antenna Door Locks Horns Engine Relays and Miscellaneous Engine Content Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Engine Control Module PASS KeyTM Maxifuse Relay Center To check the fusesin this underhood fuse center turn the twoknobs turn counterclockwise and loosenthe metal wing nut on the passenger side of th...

Страница 270: ...he windshieldwiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and afuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers inthe fuse panel protect the power windows andother power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker...

Страница 271: ... the same I f the air conditioning systemin yourvehicle needs refiigerant be sure theproper refngerant is used I f you renot sure ask your Pontiac dealer Engine Crankcase 4 quarts Fuel Tank 18gallons Whenchangingfilter up to I quart I liter more oil may be needed 3 75 L 68 00 L Power Steering Pump Only 1pint 0 50 L CompleteSystem 1 h pints 0 75 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information l...

Страница 272: ...placement 3 8 Liters CompressionRatio 8S l Code L 9 0 l Code 1 Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 ThermostatTemperatureSpecification195 F 91O C Normal Maintenance Replacement PaHs Air CleanerElement AC Type A 1096C EngineOilFilter AC TypePF 47 PCV Valve AC TypeCV 892C Remote Lock ControlBattery 2 2016 SparkPlugs AC Type 41 600 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm n 271 ...

Страница 273: ...ION GM PART NUMBER Year round antifreeze for 1052753 coolant mixtures General chassis lube etc Brakesystem Automatic Transaxle 1052497 1 1 1 052535 2345881 2345006 SIZE 1 gal 3 8 L 14 oz 397 g 16 oz 0 5 L 32 oz 1 O L 1 gal 3 8L Engine lubrication SeeEngine OiE in this section See yourdealer for advice 1052367 16 OZ 0 5 L Hood trunk and door hinges Windshield washer fluid Power Steering System 1050...

Страница 274: ...194 2057 RearSideMarker 194 Back up Lights 1141 CenterHigh MountedStopLight 1156 LicensePlateLight 194 Trunk Light 93 UnderhoodLight 561 Taillights Stoplights 2057 RearTu 1156 FogLight 880 LAMP Light MONITOR MESSAGE OPTION HEAD LAMP HIGH BEAM LAMP PARK LAMP TURN SIGNAL LAMP PARK LAMP TAIL LAMP BRAKE LAMP TURN SIGNAL LAMP TAIL LAMP BACK UP LAMP BRAKE LAMP TAIL LAMP ...

Страница 275: ...s CONT INSIDE LIGHTS BULB CourtesyLights Front Courtesy ReadingLights RailCourtesylReadingLights Glove CompartmentLight Turn Signal Indicators Visor Vanity Light Hush Panel Lower Floor Lighting AshTray 74 563 A3173B 194 74 7065 168 161 a 274 ...

Страница 276: ...tiac dealer for details Part 7 Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 276 Your Vehicle and the Environment 276 How This Part is Organized 277 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 278 Selecting the Right Schedule 278 A Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule1 280 Schedule11 282 Explanation of Scheduled MaintenanceServices 284 AtEachFuelFill 287 B OwnerChecks Services At Least Once a Month 287 At...

Страница 277: ... part and note how youdrive If you have anyquestions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer the place many GM owners choose to havetheir maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices bur Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the envir...

Страница 278: ...tions andhow to get them in this manual See theIndex under Sewice Publications Section B Owner Checks Servicestells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsexplains important inspectionsthat your Pontiac dealer sservice department or anotherqualified service ce...

Страница 279: ...portedservice people will performthe work usinggenuine GM parts These schedules are for vehiclesthat carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See the Index under Loading Your Ehicle limits Fuel are driven on reasonable roadsurfaceswithin legaldriving use the recommended unleaded fuel See the Index under Selecti...

Страница 280: ...gine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stopand go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas Youtow a trailer With some models you shouldn t ever tow a trailer See theIndex under Towing a Trailer If any one or more of these is truefor your driving follow ScheduleI ScheduleI1 Follow Schedule1 1only if noneof the above conditions is true 27s ...

Страница 281: ...Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont 1 Schedule I ...

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Страница 283: ... BE SERVICED NO SeeExplanationo f Scheduled Maintenance Servicesfollowing Schedules I and II WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whichever occurs first 8 I Spark Plug Replacement Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 krn 10 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement I Every 30 000 Miles 50 O00 km 12 1 SuperchargerOilCheck 3 8LCode 1engine only 1 Every 3 0 Miles 50 OOO km or 36 Months I ...

Страница 284: ...Emission Control Service A The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perjorm this maintenance itemwillnot nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle use l life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in SectionE Mainte...

Страница 285: ...ver services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drivesthe vehicle ITEM NO SERVICE 3 4 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque Check the torque of the mounting boltsand or nuts Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See the Index und...

Страница 286: ... andair conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensureproper operation we recommend a pressure testof both the cooling system and the pressure cap ITEM NO SERVICE 7 Transaxle Service Changeboththe fluid and filter every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly drivenunder one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outsidetem In hillyor mountainous te...

Страница 287: ...l rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is not required 12 SuperchargerOil Check Checkoilevery 30 000 miles 50000km or 36 months Add the proper synthetic oil See the I d a under Recommended Fluids Lubricants bR e US Environmental Protection Agency has dete...

Страница 288: ...el Engine Coolant Level Check the engine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See theIndex under Engine Oil for Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid Windshield Washer Check theengine coolant levelin the coolant recovery tank and addthe proper coolant mix if Fluid Level if necessary See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for fur...

Страница 289: ...ock I 288 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply boththe parking brake seethe Index under Parking Brake if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use theacceleratorpedal and be ready toturn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 T r y to start the engine in each gear The starter should work onlyin P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in anyoth...

Страница 290: ...ft lever movesout of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needsservice When you are doing thischeck your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be L injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins toroll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move PalR ull a fairly steephill with the vehicle facing downhill Ke...

Страница 291: ...on partsas 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 Exhaust Inspect thethrottle linkage for interferenceor binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding lea...

Страница 292: ...CC etc To determinethe preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see the Index under Engine Oil A 50 50mixture of water preferablydistilled and good quality ethylene glycol baseantifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Delco Supreme ll Brake Fluid GM P a r t No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 br...

Страница 293: ...ntheticSAE 5W 30 engine Ioil or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 IAutomatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Engine oil Floor Shift Linkage Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LBor GC LB Chassis Lubrication Engine oil GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent ...

Страница 294: ...ID LUBRICANT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs 293 ...

Страница 295: ...the columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or ScheduleI1 maintenance charts which correspondto the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfoliois a convenient placeto store them DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 296: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 297: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record cant DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 298: ...publications and how to report any safety defects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer SatisfactionProcedure 298 Customer Assistance forthe Hearing or Speech Impaired 299 BBB MediatiodArbitration Program 300 Reporting Safety Defects 302 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 303 Service Publications 304 c 297 ...

Страница 299: ...ntacting 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 CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer AssistanceCentre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 ...

Страница 300: ... the warranty booklet When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership usingthe dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you havea concern Customer Assistance Fiorthe Hearing or Speech Impaired 0 To assist owners whohave hearing difficulties Pontiac has installed special TDD Telecommunicati...

Страница 301: ...ion Procedure However youmay file a claim at anytime by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing a claim youmay also write to BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington V A 22203 In order to file a claim you will have to provide your name and address the veh...

Страница 302: ...irst file a claim withBBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preferencemay be remember thatif you are unhappy with the resultsof BBB AUTO LINE you can still go to court because an arbitrator sdecision is binding on GM but not on you unless you acceptit Eligibility is limited by vehicle agehileage and other factors For further information concerningthe program call the BBB ...

Страница 303: ...a or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safetyfrom the Hotline 302 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Youmay wr...

Страница 304: ... Pontiac dealer We will providethe following services for 3 years 36 000 miles at no expense to you Vehicle out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealer for warranty Change a flattire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Rental vehiclesor taxis Police fire department or hospitals In many in...

Страница 305: ...olumbia and onlyfor cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4536kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to General Motorsof Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Pontiac products Pontiac monitors pro...

Страница 306: ...ividual PSP s such as those whichmay pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP s It provides a varietyof information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What You ll Find in the Index A list of all PSP s publishedby Pontiac in a model year 1990 or later PSP s covering all models of Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same index Orde...

Страница 307: ...ll it out and mail it in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additionalorder form for an index just call toll free andwe ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 A Very Important Remind...

Страница 308: ...0 All PSP S S 90 PSP 4 15 00 For subscription information callHelm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals havethe diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1993 Pontiac Bonneville S 9310 H 43 00 Please specify special bodyor engine typeson order form Write information in the Form Number colum...

Страница 309: ...Notes ...

Страница 310: ...der Orders Only Iffurtherinformation is needed writeHelm or call 883 1430 1 800 782 4356 Monda Frida 8130 A M ooP M EST ORDER INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER PUBLICATIONFORMNUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION VEHICLEMODEL NAME I I I CUSTOMERNAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P 0 BOX NUMBERS STATE ZIPCODE addressisdinerentfromyour shippingaddress shown DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE fCUSTOMER S...

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Страница 312: ...adio 128 AM FM Stereo Radio with CassettePlayer 129 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer 131 AM FM Stereo withCompact DiscPlayer 134 Care of Audio Systems 141 CD Player Anti Theft Feature 137 Gain Control 140 Hearing DamageWarning 126 Radio Reception For the Best 140 Setting the Clock 127 Steering WheelControls 139 Adding Fluid 238 Checking Fluid 236 Shifting 61 Automatic Transa...

Страница 313: ...layer 141 Fabric 258 259 Finish Care 262 Glass 2 61 Head Up Display 118 Inside of Your Pontiac 258 Outside of Your Pontiac 261 Power Antenna 142 Safety Belts 260 Special Problems 259 Underbody Maintenance 264 Vinyl or Leather 260 Warnings 257 258 260 262 Weatherstrips 262 White Sidewall Tires 262 Windshield and Wiper Blades 261 Chemical Paint Spotting 264 Climate Control Electronic 123 Standard 12...

Страница 314: ...Braking 159 Emergencies on the Road 191 Emergencies Steering in 161 EmergencyStarting 193 Emergency Towing 197 Engine Block Heater 60 233 Engine Coolant 238 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 109 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 101 Engine Exhaust 71 181 Engine Identification 265 Engine Oil 231 Additives 232 Electronic Compass 113 Checking Adding 231 Check LevelLight 103 Disposing of Used Oil...

Страница 315: ...w Warning 109 Requirements 222 223 Function Monitor 1ll FusePanel 267 Fuses Circuit Breakers 266 Gages 108 Fuel 109 Oil Pressure 110 Voltmeter 110 Gasoline 222 Gas Station Information 320 Gear Positions Gearshift Lever CoolantTemperature 109 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 226 see Shifting the Transaxle see Shifting the Transaxle Glove Box 56 Graphic Equalizer seeAudio Systems Halogen Bulb Replacement ...

Страница 316: ...Jack Tire 211 Jump Starting 193 Keyless Entry Remote 49 Keys 46 Lamp Monitor 112 Lane Change Indicator 72 Lap Shoulder Safety Belt 19 Front 30 Rear 31 Use by Children 33 Light Controls 81 Lighters 92 Air Bag System 24 Daytime Running Lights 83 FogLights 85 Headlights 81 83 246 On Reminder 82 Lights Parking 81 Reading 85 Removing Replacing Bulbs 246 247 273 Replacement Bulbs 273 Taillights 247 273 ...

Страница 317: ...03 Operationof Lights 82 Outside Rearview Mirrors 87 Overdrive Automatic 64 Overheated Engine Warnings 202 204 205 206 228 240 241 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning 202 204 205 206 228 240 241 Owner Checks Services 287 P a r k 1 62 Park Shifting Into 68 69 Park ShiftingOut of 70 Parking On Hills 177 189 Over Things That Burn 71 With the Engine Running 70 72 Parking Brake 67 PASS Key I I T M 52 Pas...

Страница 318: ...Child Restraints How to Install Them 36 Child Restraints Where to Put 34 Cleaning 260 Driver Position 18 Extender 43 Lap Shoulder Belt 19 How to Wear 18 Passenger Belts 29 Pregnancy UseDuring 29 Questions Answers 17 21 22 43 44 Rear Safety Belts 31 Reminder Light 18 Replacement 44 Right Front Adult Passenger 29 Smaller Children and Babies 33 Top Strap 36 Torn 44 Twisted 22 Why Your Should Wear Saf...

Страница 319: ...ienceNet 56 Door Cup Holder 90 Glove Box 56 Rear Compartment 91 Sunglasses 93 Storing YourVehicle 245 Stuck If You Are 218 Sunroof Express Open 89 Sun Visors 88 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System 22 Tachometer 99 Tape Player seeAudio Systems Technical Facts Specifications Bulbs 273 Electrical Equipment Add on 93 126 265 Fluid Capacities Types 270 272 Fuses Circuit Breakers 266 Service Parts ...

Страница 320: ...on Number VIN 264 Vehicle Loading 248 VehicleStorage 245 Ventilation l21 125 VIN 264 Visor Vanity Mirrors 88 Voltmeter 110 warning Flashers Hazard 192 Warning Lights 100 Battery 104 Check Gages 108 Anti Lock Brake System 106 Brake 105 Coolant Temperature 101 Low Washer Fluid 105 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 104 Oil 102 103 ServiceEngine Soon 104 Traction Control System 107 Washer Windshield 76 GAWR ...

Страница 321: ...s door See Page 250 Fuel Capacity 18U S Gal 68 L Use unleaded gas only neor higher Code L Engine or 91 octane Code 1Engine y needs Check and add coolantonly at the coolant recoverytank The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HOT mark when the engine is warm If the engine is cool the level should be betweenthe FULL COLDand FULL HOT marks See Page 238 Compact Spare 60 psi 420 See Page 217 ...

Страница 322: ...WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Nattonal Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE ...

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