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Страница 1: ...r c 1993 PONTIAC I Grand Am OWNER S MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...ort Controls Audio Systems Pert 4 Your Driving andthe Road I I L P a r t 5 ProblemsontheRoad 16s Part 6 Service AppearanceCare 197 r I Part 7 MaintenanceSchedule 259 Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation 27s P a r t 9 Index 2 9 3 Includes Reporting Safety Defects on page 284 c I Service Station Information Last Page Printed in USA 10202167B Second Printing ...

Страница 3: ...eneral Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ouau DGN Marketing ServicesLtd 1 5 0 0Bonhill Road Mississauga OntarioL5T 1C7 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The ...

Страница 4: ... adjustthe ventilation andcomfort controls and how to operate your audio system Part 4 Your Driving and theRoad Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how todrive under differentconditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Part 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manual t...

Страница 5: ...zard is Then we tellyou what todo to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please readthese cautions If you don t youor others could be hurt a m 4 8 These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the blue noticearea we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what...

Страница 6: ...our symbols are used on an original battery vehicle is driven Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or FlameCould Explode Battery Door LocWUnlock rhese symbolshave to do with your lights Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lamps 5 ...

Страница 7: ...shield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window These symbols are used on warningand Here are some other symbols youmay indicator lights see Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti Lock Brakes Fuse 0 Speaker I Hood Release 6 ...

Страница 8: ...y 6elts Seats and Seat Controls 8 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 17 DriverPosition 18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 22 Right Front Passenger Position 22 Rear Seat Passengers 23 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 26 Center Passenger Position 28 Smaller Children and Babies 29 Child Restraints 30 Safety Belt Extender 40 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash 40 SafetyBelts Children 29 LargerChildren...

Страница 9: ...t a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you 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 unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and tryto move the seatw i t h your body to make sure the seat is...

Страница 10: ...kward I I Power Seat Controls opTIoN To adjust the power seaton some models Front Control A Raise the front of the seatby holding the switch up Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down Center Control B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Move the seat higherby holding the control up Lower the seat by holding the control down Rear Control C Raise ...

Страница 11: ...e b dangerous Evenif you buckle up yoursafety belts can t do theirjob when you rereclined like this The shoulder belt can t do itsjob because it won tbe against your body Instead it will be in frontof you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries 1 The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up Overyour abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pe...

Страница 12: ...den stop Then it will lock into place There s one time the front seats may not fold withoutsome help from you That s if your vehicleis parked facingdown a fairly steephill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatback toward therear seat as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latcH must be down for the seat towork properly Easy Entry Seat 2 DOORMODELS The right front s...

Страница 13: ...To get out again tiltthe seatback fully forward 12 Split Fold Down Rear Seat OPTION To Open Pull forwardon the seat tab To Close Push the seatback up to its original position N Push the seatback solidly up against the back plate toensure inertial latch will hook and lock securely during sudden stops Safety Belts They reFor Everyone This partof the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly ...

Страница 14: ...nd you ll hear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law saysto wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will bea bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t gethurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious like being hit by a train that e...

Страница 15: ... you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child 1 4 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going I I 3 Take the simplest car Suppose it sjust a seaton wheels ...

Страница 16: ...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 15 ...

Страница 17: ...systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the useof safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That strue not only in frontal collisions but especially in side andother collisions A Air bags or Supplemental Q If I m agood driver andI never drive far f...

Страница 18: ...h n t doors areclosedand the driver sbelt isbuckled W eyour vehicle ked If you don t you might not have the protection you d need i n a crash I How to WearSafety Belts 31 T si Properly Adults his sectionis only for people of adult ze i There are special things to 1 h o w about safety belts and children And there are different d e s for babies andsmaller children If a child will be riding in your P...

Страница 19: ...o then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle To learn how to use your safety belts please read the Owner s Manual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Pontiac first sold inCanada 1 8 Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called automatic because you don t haveto buckle up when you getinto your vehi...

Страница 20: ...force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder andacross the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash It s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully openinga door That can happenif the door was slammed shut veryhard Just cl...

Страница 21: ... under Seat Controls so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could significantly increase injury The shoulder belt sho...

Страница 22: ...lder at all times p You can be seriously injured if A you wear theshoulderbelt ullderyour ann In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organslike your liveror spleen I What s wrong with this The belt is ...

Страница 23: ...afety 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 properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See theIndex under Driver Position Adjust the seat to see how see the Index under Seat Controls so...

Страница 24: ...r passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat OutsidePassenger Positions The positions nextto the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s How t o Wear One Properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossyou Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle unt...

Страница 25: ...p pulling untilyou can buckle it 24 If the belt is not long enough see the Index under Safety Belt Extender Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quicklyif you ever hadto 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part L ...

Страница 26: ...could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward toomuch which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit agains...

Страница 27: ...r beltsaway from the neck and head I There is one guide for each outside passenger position inthe rear seat You will findthem tucked in betweenthe seat back andthe interior body about half way downthe edge of the seat back Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulderbelts 1 Pull the elastic cord outfrom between the edge of the seat back and the interior body to removethe guide...

Страница 28: ...he shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See the Index under Safety Belts r X1205 To remove and storethe comfort guides just perform these steps in reverse order Squeezethe belt edgestogether so that you can take them outfrom the guides Pull the guide upwardto expose its storage clip and thenslide the guide onto the clip Rotatethe guide and clip inward andin between the seat back and the interior bod...

Страница 29: ...To make 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 ofa 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 upwardor outward so you would be ableto unbuckle it...

Страница 30: ...stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be mer the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would applyh r c eright on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant lestraint hould alwaysbe restrainedi n Never holda baby i n your L arms while riding in a vehicle A b...

Страница 31: ...ce of personal injury The instructionsthat come with the infant or child restraint will show you how todo that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in t...

Страница 32: ...nsfor installing it This should be used only with a child restraint and only to secure a child restraintat a rear seating position Additionalanchor brackets for child restraintsat the rear seating positions are available at Pontiac dealerships inCanada Securing a 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...

Страница 33: ...or outward so you ll be able to un buckle it quickly if you ever need to 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle thevehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready ...

Страница 34: ...ossible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on theseat Follow the instructions for the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Secure the childin 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 unbuckleit quickly...

Страница 35: ...child restraint maker for their advice To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready towork for an adult or larger child passenger 34 Securinga Child Resfrainf in the Right Fmnf Seaf To use a childrestraint here you will need a specialinfantkhild seat attaching belt and the hardwarethat goes with it See the earlier section about the top strap if the child r...

Страница 36: ...ght front seat If an adult or older child uses it the belt won t provide protection and may even increase injury in a crash I Once the special hardwareis installed please follow the instructionswith it and thesesteps 1 Unbuckle the automatic lap shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle It will stay on the door ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older children 2 Snap one hook of th...

Страница 37: ... the beltlonger by 8 Put thehookonthefreeendthrough tilting the buckleandpullingitalongtheslot in thelatchplate the belt the instructions forthe child restraint 6 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 7 Run the belt throughor around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will showyou how 5 Put the restrainton the seat Follow ...

Страница 38: ...fantKhild Seat Restraint 1 Push thebutton on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate Leave the latch plateon the special belt 2 Push thespring on the hooknearthe door and remove the special belt 3 Put the belt awayin a safe placein your vehicle so it won t fly around in a crashand injure someone 4 Remember to reattach the automatic belt again once the child restraintis removed Be...

Страница 39: ...tistics show that children are safer if they are restrained inthe rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled upcan be thrown outin a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people whoare 2061 Never do this AHere two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed t...

Страница 40: ...child s face or neck you might want to placethe child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt I Never do this AHere a childis sitting in a seat that has alap shoulderbelt but the shoulderpart is behindthe child If the child wearsthe belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child sabdomen That could cau...

Страница 41: ...attach it tothe regular safetybelt Checking YourRestraint Systems Now and then make surea l lyour belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint systemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Replacing Satiety Belts After a Crash If you ve had a crash doyou need new belts After ...

Страница 42: ...alpart of thesafety belt A The belt is torn that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced I bAU I I U l V Torn or frayedbelts may not Lprotect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a I I new one right away 1 ...

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Страница 44: ...to do if you have a problem Part 2 Features Controls Keys 44 GloveBox 50 StartingYourEngine 52 L O Cks 45 Ignitionswitch 51 Engine Block Heater 56 Shifting the Transaxle 57 ShiftingIntoPark 64 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 69 Cruisecontrol 70 Lightcontrols 74 Interior Lights 76 Windshield Wipers 79 Windshield Washer 80 Mirrors 81 Ashtray and Lighter 85 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 91 Park...

Страница 45: ...t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks hena new Pontiac is delivered the aler removes the plugs from the keys Id gives them to the first owner ach plug has a code on it that tells your aler or a qualified locksmithhow to lake extra keys Keep the plugs in a lfe place If you lose your keys you ...

Страница 46: ...top your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your door key From the Inside To lock the door slidethe locking lever rearward ...

Страница 47: ...ch time you close your doors and turn on the ignition the doors will lock automatically only once If someoneneeds to get out whilethe vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will notlock automatically Just usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks ...

Страница 48: ...rear door lock wayup The rear doors of your vehiclecannot bt opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then openthe door from the outside If you don t cancel thesecurity lock feature adultsor older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adu...

Страница 49: ... features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal 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 target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Pontiac and open the driver s door you ll heara chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it wit...

Страница 50: ... you have to leave something valuablein your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area Activate the remote trunk release Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you like your trunkor glove box lockout feature Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn the trunk lock cylinder Remote TrunkRelease Pull upward on the re...

Страница 51: ...t release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key GloveBox Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pull the glovebox handle toward you Your modern Pontiac doesn t need an elaborate break in But it w i l l perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first500 miles 804 k m Don t make ful...

Страница 52: ... key is in the ignition Run An on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine andrelease the switch The switch staysin the Run position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use Run to operateyour electricalpower accessories and to display some instrumentpanel warning lights Start Startsthe engine Whenthe engine starts release the key The i...

Страница 53: ...the key only to Off Don t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving Lturning thekey to Lock will 52 NOTICE Starting YourEngine Engines start differently The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel Seethe Index under hide IdentiJication Number Follow the proper st...

Страница 54: ...rt if the clutch pedalis not all the way down that s a safety feature Both Tmnsax es To Start Your 2 3 L Quad OHC or Quad 4 Engine Code 3 A or D 1 Don t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine In some other vehicles you might needto do this but becauseof your vehicle s computer systems you don t 2 Turn your ignition key toStart When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed...

Страница 55: ...lectricalparts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before addingelectrical equipment check with yourdealer If you don t yourenginemight not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how todo it without damaging your vehicle See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac To Start Your 3300 V6 Engine Code N 1 D...

Страница 56: ...L Your engine is designed to work with the electronicsin your vehicle If you add electricalparts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t yourengine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your v...

Страница 57: ...d be seriously injured 1 Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps I NOTICE After you ve used the block heater be sure to store the cord asit was moving engine parts If you don t before to keep it away from it could be damaged s How long shouldyou keep the block heater plugged in ...

Страница 58: ...r vehicle can t move easily I I It can be dangerousto get out b of your vehicle ifthe shift hever is not fully inP Park with the parking brake firmly set v 7 vehicle can roll Don tleaveyour venue WI I me engine is running unlessyou llavr to If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sureyour vehicle won t move when you reon fair1 level gro...

Страница 59: ...is gear to back up Shifting toR Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransaxle Shift to R only after your vehicleis 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 Snow Neutral N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart whe...

Страница 60: ... normal driving 2 Y e h c st a 1 W b SecondGear This position gives IU more power but lowerfuel onomy You can use2 on hills It can lp control your speedas you go down eep mountain roads but thenyou rould also want touse your brakesoff Id on 59 ...

Страница 61: ...e This might happen if you were stuckin very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakesor shift intoP Park to hold your vehiclein position on a hill PN2033 Shiftins the Five Speed Manual Transaxle There...

Страница 62: ...tch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into3 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let upon the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal and pressthe brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brakepedal and shift into N Neutral N Neutral Use this position when you start...

Страница 63: ...ore the SHIFT light when you downshift Shift Speeds MANUAL TRANSAXLE This chart shows whento shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2 3L OHC and2 3L High Output Quad4 Engines Codes3 and A Ist to 2nd 15 mph 24 km h 2nd to3rd 25 mph 40 km h 3rd to 4th 40 mph 64 km h 4th to5th 45 mph 72 km h If your speeddrops below 20 mph 32 km h orif the engine is not runni...

Страница 64: ...regular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever riving with the parking can cause your rear overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If You are on a Hill See the Index under Parking onHills That section shows how to turn your front wheels If You are Towinga Trailer and are Parking on a Hill See the Index under Towing a Trailer That section s...

Страница 65: ...king brake 8 64 2 Move the shift lever intoP 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 takeit with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicleis in P Park Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running AUTOMATICTRANSAXLE It is da...

Страница 66: ...nterlock You have to apply your regular brakebefore you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in theRun position See theIndex under Automatic Transaxle If you cannot shiftout of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all theway into P hrk as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift...

Страница 67: ...leaves dry grass or other thingsthat canburn Engine exhaustcan kill It containsthe gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smeltIt can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming inif Your exhaust s y s t e m sounds strange or different Your vehicle getsrusty undemath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high points on the road o...

Страница 68: ...he engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See the Index under Blizzard It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fullyin P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unlessyou have to If you ve left the engine ruhing the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To be s...

Страница 69: ...h manual windows use the window crank to open andclose each window I N21 Power Windows opTIoN With power windows switcheson the center console control each of the windows when the ignition ison In addition each passengerdoor has a control switch for its own window The driver s window switch has an Auto Down feature The driver s window can be opened to any positionby pushing the rear of the switch ...

Страница 70: ...w Beam Changer Flash to Pass Feature Cruise Control Option The High Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights See the Index under Headlights Indicator Turn Signa and Lane Change lndicator The turn signal hastwo upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allowyou to signal aturn or a lane change To signal aturn move the lever allthe way up or down When the turn is fin...

Страница 71: ...heIndex under Fuses CircuitBreakers and for burned out bulbs 7 0 Cruise Control OPTION With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40km h When you apply your brake or the clutch pedal the cruise control shuts off I I CAUTION I L ...

Страница 72: ...ton at the endof 4 Take your footoff the accelerator the lever and releaseit pedal ToResumeaSetSpeed Suppose you set yourcruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40k d h or more you can move thecruise control switch from ON to R A which stands for Resume Ac...

Страница 73: ... to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the 2 Push the button atthe end of the higher speed lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higherspeed Here s the secondway to go toa higher Move the cruise switchfrom ON to speed R A Hold it there until you get upto the speed you want and then release the switch To increase yo...

Страница 74: ...l to increase your speed Whenyou take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speedyou set earlier Using CruiseControlon Hi How well yourcruise control will work on hills depends upon yourspeed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake ...

Страница 75: ...trumentPanel Lights Rotate the switch to OF to turn all the lights off D Operationof Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlamps parking lamps fog lamps side marker lamps and taillamps meets allapplicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps For example some...

Страница 76: ...s off and The parking brake is released on a manual transaxle or The shift leveris shifted out of P Park or N Neutral on an automatic transaxle At dusk the exteriorlights and headlights willcome on automatically At dawn the exterior lights will go out and the high beams willchange to the reduced brightness of DRL again ifthe headlight switchis off Of course you may still turn on the headlights any...

Страница 77: ...he turn signal headlight beam lever toward you If Your Headlights areOff Your high beam headlights willturn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the leverto turn them off If Your Headlights areOn No flash to pass Use the lever to change between high and low beams Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights by rotating the inst...

Страница 78: ...high beams go off the fog lights will come on again N2158 1 Front Reading Lights omorv These lights andthe interior courtesy lights willcome on when you open the doors To turn on a reading light whenthe doors are closed press the button Press it again toturn the light off Rear Reading Lights omorv These overhead lights andthe interior courtesy lights will comeon when you open the doors To turn on ...

Страница 79: ...ight off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lights either The ignition must be turned on The activated light switch mustbe turned off and thenon OR A front door must be opened The Battery Rundown Protection feature will also be activated when any door of your vehicle is left open Also if your vehicle is left with the ignition turnedoff for over24 days ...

Страница 80: ...nt To Turn Wipers Off Move the stalkto OFF CAUTlQN 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 tothe windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your bladesdo become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit bre...

Страница 81: ...asher Standard Wipers To wash your windshield pull the stalk labeled atoward you until the washers begin Whenyou release the stalk the washers will stop butthe wipers will keep goingin LO until you move the stalk toOFF Controlled Cycle Wipers If you have controlled cyclewipers after each wash cycleends the wipers will resume the delay speedyou were using before If you had no speed selected the wip...

Страница 82: ...t position I I Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver s seat If you aren t used to a convex 4mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply intothe right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your ins...

Страница 83: ...assenger adjust the mirror for you Power Remote Control Mirrors OPTION A selector knob on the center console controls both outside rearview mirrors Select themirror you want to adjustby rotating the knob to the left or right Adjust eachmirror so that you canjust see theside of your vehicle whenyou are sitting in a comfortable driving position I Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the ...

Страница 84: ... vanity mirror Qrmrest Storage Compartment kll up on the front edge of the armrest o open the armrest storage area for assette tapes gloves etc CupHolders The front doors and the rear side panels on 2 door models providespace for holding acup or soft drink ...

Страница 85: ...the button located inthe upper left corner of the instrument panel on the passenger side Then pull the cup holder forward anddown To close the cup holder storage area push the cup holder up and tothe left until it latches 3 4 Garment Hook Push down on the tab marked i to fold downthe garment hook Coin Holder Place your coins in the appropriate slots ...

Страница 86: ...erials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push itin all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop backby itself Don t hold a cigarettelighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element SunglassesStonge Place your sunglass...

Страница 87: ...Features Controls m 86 ...

Страница 88: ...Light Switch 2 Instrument Panel Intensity 3 Side Vent 4 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever Control Interior Lights Switch 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 6 Instrument Cluster 7 Windshield Wiper WasherStalk 8 Center Vent 9 Audio System 10 Side Vent 11 Side Window DefoggerVent 12 Glove Box 13 Climate Control System 14 Ashtray Lighter 15 Gear Shift Lever 16 Rear Window Defogger Option 17 Ignition Switc...

Страница 89: ... is equipped with oneof these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle Standard Cluster N2191 ...

Страница 90: ...OptionalCluster PN2072 89 ...

Страница 91: ...ll know that someonehas probably tried toturn it back so the numbersmay not betrue You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed TripOdom...

Страница 92: ... you will seein the details on the next few pages some warning lightscome on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to letyou know they re working If youare familiar with this section you should not be alarmed whenthis happens Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there sa probl...

Страница 93: ...k alittle more or less than halfthe tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little whenyou turn The gage doesn tgo back toE when For your fuel tank capacity see Service Station Informationon the last pageof this manual a corner or speed up you turn off the ignition Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator coolin...

Страница 94: ...BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See the Index under Engine Overheating Low Coolant Warninglight If this light comeson your system is low on coolant andthe engine may overheat See the Index under Engine Overheating and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can Oil Warning Llght If you havea problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your eng...

Страница 95: ...top the light may come on for a moment This is normal I Don t keep drivingif the oil your engine canbecome so hot that it catches fire You or others could burned Check your oil assoon ab possible andhave your vehicle serviced E pressureis low If you do CHECKI OIL 4 Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered 1 by your i warranty 1 I 1 Check Oil Light This lig...

Страница 96: ...an becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced ChargingSystem Light The charging system light willcome on briefly when youturn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out If it stays on when your engine is running or comes on while you are driving you m...

Страница 97: ...you For good braking though you need bothparts working well If the warning light goeson there could be abrake problem Have your brake system inspected rightaway This light shouldcome 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 a problem This light willalso come on when you set your parking brake and will stay on if your parking br...

Страница 98: ...n have it fixed so it willbe ready towarn you if there is a problem If the light stays on orcomes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turnthe key off Then startthe engine to reset the system If the light still stays on orcomes on again while you re driving your Pontiac needs service Unless the regular brake system warning lightis also on you will still have brakes but not anti lock...

Страница 99: ...gnition 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 whileyou are driving the computer is indicating thatyou have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon If you keep driving your vehicle with this lighton after a while the emission controlswon t work as well your fuel e...

Страница 100: ...GaugesLight opTIoN This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stayson while you are driving checkyour various gages to see if they are in the warning zones c 99 ...

Страница 101: ...Notes ...

Страница 102: ...ms ClimateControl System 102 Air Conditioning System 103 Settingthe Clock 107 AM FM Stereo Radio 108 AM FM Stereo Radio withCassetteTape Player 109 AM FM Stereo Radio withCompact Disc Player 113 Understanding Radio Reception 117 Care of Your CassetteTape Player 118 Care of Your Compact Discs 118 Power Antenna Mast Care 1 1 9 AM FM Stereo Radio withCassette Tape Player andGraphic Equalizer 111 Fixe...

Страница 103: ...h the instrument paneloutlets but slightly warmer air is directed throughthe heater ducts and defrostervents At times this temperaturedifferencemay be more apparentthan others temperaturesare mild and little heating or cooling is needed Air flow is through the instrumentpanel outlets Setthe center control knob to the temperature desired 2 Vent Use when outside lA Heater Thissetting brings heated a...

Страница 104: ...regulatesthe temperature of the air coming through the system Mode Control The right control knob changes thefunctions of your system Air Conditioning Your system has threeair conditioner settings Before using yourair conditioneron very hot days open the windows long enoughto let hot inside air escape This reduces the amount of work your air conditioner s compressor will have to do which shouldhel...

Страница 105: ...e temperaturedesired Heating Turning the right control knobto 7 2 Heater and the center control knob clockwise will send heatedair through the heater ducts andsome through the defrostervents 3 Vent and Heater are economical positionsbecause the air conditionercompressor doesn t run in these two settings This reduces engine load resulting in improved fuel economy Ifeither setting fails to keep you ...

Страница 106: ...gger OPTION The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fogfrom the rear window Press the defogger switch The indicator light will glow If your vehicle is travelingunder 45 mph 70kmlh the rear window defogger will turn off automaticallyafter about 10 minutes of use If your vehicleis traveling over45 mph 70 km h the defogger will operate continuously You can turn the defogger offby turni...

Страница 107: ... vehicle whenthe heater or the air conditioning fan is running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chanceof fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the fan control knobto HIGH for afew moments before driving off This helps clear...

Страница 108: ...e player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add whatyou want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systemsmay interfere withthe operation of sound equipmentthat has been added improperly So before adding sound equipme...

Страница 109: ...ontrol ring behind the lower knob adjusts thefronthear speaker balance TREB Treble Slide this lever upto increase treble or down to decreaseit If a station is weakor noisy reduce the treble BASS Slide this leverup to increase bass or down to decreaseit VSEEKk Each timeyou press SEEK you will tune in the next station higher or lower on the AM or FM radio band To Preset Radio Stations The four numbe...

Страница 110: ...screen AM FM Press the lower knob to change betweenthe AM and FM bands the digital screen will display AM or F and if the station is in stereo STEREO will be displayed F R Fade The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance TREBLE Slide this lever up to increasetreble or down todecrease it If a stationis weak or noisy reduce the treble BASS Slidethis leverup to increa...

Страница 111: ... selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom sideof the cassette are playing Press the upper control knob to change sides of a cassette whileit is playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the endof a tape Fast Forward To advance the tape rapidly press the button with t...

Страница 112: ... stations the radio station frequency will be displayed on the digital screen AM FM Press the lower knob to change betweenthe AM and FM bands the digital screen will displayAM or FM and if the station is in stereo AM STEREOor FM STEREO will be displayed FR Fade The control ringbehind the lower knob adjuststhe fronthear speaker balance Graphic Equalizer Controls Boost the bass emphasize a voicein a...

Страница 113: ...n the indicator arrow pointing up is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassetteare playing When the indicator arrow pointing down is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassetteare playing Press the upper control knobto change sidesof a cassette while itis playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of a tape FWD Fast Forward P...

Страница 114: ...ourDelco GM radio because AMAX is automatic FADE The control ring behindthe lower knob adjuststhe fronthear speaker balance RCL Recall Press this buttonto alternatethe digital display betweenthe time station and radioband 4SEEKb Each time youpress SEEK you will tune inthe next station higher or lower onthe AM FM1 or FM2 radio band BAND Press the lower knob to change between the AM FM1 and FM2 band...

Страница 115: ...llow steps 1 3for five more FM stations 114 Compact Disc Player Many of the controls for the radio also have functions forthe compact disc player as explained here Don t use mini discs thatare called singles They won t eject Use only full size compactdiscs 1 Press PWR to turn the radioon 2 Insert a disc part way into the slot with the label side up The player will pull it in Within a few seconds t...

Страница 116: ...ance the disc Release to resume playing PREV Previous Press to play a track again If you keep pressing thePREV button the disc will keep backing up to previous tracks NEXT Press to advance to the next track If you keep pressingthe NEXT button the disc will keep advancing to other tracks When Finished with the Compact Disc Player If you press PWR or turn off the ignition the discwill stay in the pl...

Страница 117: ...til appears on the display NOTE You now have only 15seconds between eachof the following steps 5 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press the SEEK button until the first digitof your code appears 7 Rotate the lower knob rightor left until the second and third digits of your code appear 8 Press the lower knob 000will appear again on the display 9 Press the SEEK button until the fourth d...

Страница 118: ...adio off 2 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 3 Follow steps 4 8 for disabling your anti theft system 4 Press the lower knob The time will appear on the digital display ifyou are successful If SEC appears however the numbers did not match and youraudio system is still locked Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will giveyou the best sound but FM signals will reach onlyabout ...

Страница 119: ...as no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player 118 Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided 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 player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefu...

Страница 120: ...ok its best andwork well if it s cleaned from time to time To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radic raise the antenna to full mast extension 2 Dampen a clean cloth withm spirits or equivalent solvent 3 to ineral 3 Wipe cloth over the mast sections 4 Wipe dry witha clean cloth before removing any dirt retracting 5 Make the antennago up and downby turning the radio or ignition on a...

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Страница 122: ...adsigns 122 Defensive Driving 126 Drunken Driving 127 Control of a Vehicle 129 Steering Tips 136 Steering in Emergencies 137 DrivingatNight 142 Driving in the Rain 144 Driving in Fog Mist and Haze 146 Freeway Driving 148 Driving a Long Distance E O Hill and Mountain Roads 152 ParkingonHills 154 Winter Driving E6 Towing a Trailer 159 Braking 130 Anti LockBrakes 131 Passing 138 CityDriving 147 121 ...

Страница 123: ... not allowed Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong Way Green is used to guide the driver Green signs may indicateupcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach aparticular 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 It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or som...

Страница 124: ... cultural interest T Shape of Road Signs The shape of 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 assignsthe right of way to traffic oncertain approachesto an intersection A diamond shaped sign is a warning of something ahead for example a curve steephill soft shoulder or a narrow br...

Страница 125: ...basic messageof many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture within acircle with a diagonal line across it shows whatnot to do stop lights Often green arrows are being used inthe lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean gono matter what You ll sti...

Страница 126: ...more polite it s saferto let other drivers know what you are doing And in some places the law requiresdriver signals Turn and Lane Change Signals Always signal whenyou plan to turnor change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Left arm straight out for a left turn down for slow or about to stop and up fora right turn Slowing Down If time allows tap the brake pedal onceor twic...

Страница 127: ...parking lot where there are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot Pedestrians canbe careless Watch for them In general you must give way to pedestrians even ifyou know you have the rightof way Rear end collisionsare about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Al...

Страница 128: ...ink Although it dependson each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone whois drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol is in thedrink The drinker s body weight The amountof food that is consumed before and during drinking The lengthof time ithas taken the drinker to consume thealcohol According to the AmericanMedical As...

Страница 129: ... many people are impaired at aBAC approaching0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with aBAC level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour for a 180 poundor 82 kg person has doubled hisor her c...

Страница 130: ...eady seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers I i Drinking and then driving is L b verydangerous Your reflexes perceptions andjudgment will be affected by even asmall amount of 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 been drinking Ride home in acab or if you re with a...

Страница 131: ...nces vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the conditionof the road wet dry icy tire tread and the conditionof your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes with care Some however overwork the braking system with poor driving habits Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking rather than keeping pace with tr...

Страница 132: ...rake assist Butyou will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up itmay take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Bmkes ABS Your Pontiac hasan advanced electronic braking system that willhelp prevent skidding This light on the instrument panel will go on whenyou start your vehicle When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away you may hear a momentar...

Страница 133: ...elsare slowing down The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the of you brake pressurefaster than anydriver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer aroundthe obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and control...

Страница 134: ...es Disc brake padshave built in wear indicatorsthat make a high pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn andnew pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis moving except whenyou are pushing on the brake pedalfirmly AThe brake wear warning sound meansthat sooner or later your brakeswon t work well That could lead to anaccident When you hear thebrake we...

Страница 135: ...ong with your brakes Rear Drum Brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators butif you everhear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Whenyou have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if ...

Страница 136: ...rly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust themby backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Braking In Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at thesame time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Power Steering If you lose p...

Страница 137: ...r the vehicle to change its path when you turnthe front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the samedirection If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The tractionyou can get ina curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curveis banked and your speed While you rein a curve speedis the on...

Страница 138: ...ront of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stopin time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very wellin emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the leftor right depending on ...

Страница 139: ... the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement do not steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over intothe oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the acceleratorand steeringinput straddle the pavement once more then try again Passing The driverof...

Страница 140: ...ss Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaitingan opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especiallyif you re followinga larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks likea chance to passis coming up start to accelerate butstay in the right...

Страница 141: ...re than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights are not flashing itmay be slowing downor starting toturn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhapsyou can easea little to the right Don t overtakea slowly moving Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts s...

Страница 142: ...eel the vehicle start to slide Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quicklyenough your vehicle will straighten out As it does straighten the front wheels Of course tractionis reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on theroad For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery sur...

Страница 143: ...ch road ahead Slow down especially on higher In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can seeas well at night as in the daytime But as we getolder these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect y...

Страница 144: ...beams If the other driver still doesn t lower the beams resist the temptation to put your high beamson This only makes two half blinded drivers On a freeway use your high beams only in remote areas whereyou won t impair approaching drivers In some places like cities using high beams is illegal When you follow another vehicle ona freeway or highway use low beams True most vehicles now have day nigh...

Страница 145: ...d if yourtires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road sign...

Страница 146: ...re going fastenough When your vehicleis hydroplaning ithas little or no contact withthe road You might notbe aware of hydroplaning You could drive along forsome time without realizing yourtires aren t in constant contact withthe road You could find out the hard way when you have to slow turn move out to pass or if yougethit by a gust of wind You could suddenly find yourself out of control Hydropla...

Страница 147: ...road And it can be a major hazard When you drive into afog patch your visibility will be reduced quickly The biggest dangers are striking the vehicle ahead or being struck by the one behind Try to read the fog density down the road If the vehicle ahead starts to become lessclear or at night if the taillights are harder to see the fog is probably thickening Slow down togive traffic behindyou a chan...

Страница 148: ... other traffic If visibility is near zeroand you must stop butare unsure whetheryou are away from theroad turnyour lightson start your hazard warningflashers and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely Even then be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead If other ve...

Страница 149: ...est of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important adviceon freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freewayas a passinglane Entering the Freeway At the entrance thereis usually a ramp that leads to the freeway ...

Страница 150: ...o move into the same spot Look at the vehicles twolanes over and watch for telltale signs turn signalsflashing an increase in speed or moving towardthe edge of the lane Be prepared to delay your move Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow areasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slowerat night leaving theFreeway When you want to leavethe freeway move to the proper ...

Страница 151: ...gular highways Long distance driving on freeways and regular highwaysis the samein some ways The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared you drive at higher than city speeds and there are longer turns behind the wheel You ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape Here are some tips for a successful longtrip Before Leaving onaLong nip Make sure you re ready Try to be...

Страница 152: ... lightly alongthe way Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy On two lane highwaysor undivided multilanehighways that do not have controlledaccess you ll wantto watch for some situationsnot usually foundon freeways Examplesare stop signs and signals shoppingcenters with direct accessto the highway no passing zones and school zones vehiclesturning left and rightoff the road pedestrians cyclis...

Страница 153: ...l and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hillsor mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planningto visit there here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehiclein good shape Check all fluid levels andalso the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain ro...

Страница 154: ...ur own lane That way you won t be surprised by a vehicle coming towardyou in the same lane It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you re goinguphill You ll want to leave extra room to pass If a vehicle is passing you and doesn t have enough room slow down to make it easier for theother vehicle to get by As you go over the topof a hill be alert There could be somethingin your lane likea stall...

Страница 155: ...to use your parking brake see the Index 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 vehiclefrom rolling downhill or out into traffic Here s how Parking Downhill Turn your wheels tothe right You don t havetojam your tires against the curb if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need Parking Uphill If there is a cur...

Страница 156: ...erly the weightof the vehicle may put too much force onthe parking pawl in the transaxle Youmay find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always besure to shift into P Park properly beforeyou leave the driver s seat To find out how see the Index under Shifting Into P Park When you are ready to drive move the shift lever outof P Park b...

Страница 157: ...triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bagof sand a piece of old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly securethese items in your vehicle Drivingon Snowor Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snowor ice between your tires andthe road you can have...

Страница 158: ...d with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where thesun can t reach around clumpsof trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roadsare clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on theice and avoid sudden steering man...

Страница 159: ...d again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind Thiswill help keep COout Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it goa little faster thanjust idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery c...

Страница 160: ...outof deep snow without damaging it See the Index under Rocking Your Ehicle Towinga nailer AIf you don t usethe correct equipment anddrive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers couldbe seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followedall the stepsin this section I ...

Страница 161: ... this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changesin handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passe...

Страница 162: ... parts couldbe damaged Then during thefirst 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 partsof your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Three important considerationshave to do with weight 161 I Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be It should never weighmore than 1 OOO pounds 450k...

Страница 163: ... the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtractthe tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See the Index under Loading Your Vehicle for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue A should weigh10 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and t...

Страница 164: ...afety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the roadif it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be providedby the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Alwa...

Страница 165: ...onally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lights andany trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay atleast twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and suddenturns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towinga trailer And because you...

Страница 166: ...don t shift down you might have to use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade use the highest gear possible If you cannot maintain posted speeds driving ata lower speed may help avoid overheating your engine and transaxle If you have a manual transaxle withfifth gear it s better not to use fifth gear Just drive in fourth gear or as you need to a l...

Страница 167: ...trailer is clear 4 Stop and have someone pick up and of the chocks store the chocks MaintenanceWhenTmiler Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfiil engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Eachof these ...

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Страница 170: ...lems thatcan occur on the road Problems on the Road HazardWarningFlashers 170 Jumpstarting 171 TowingYourPontiac 175 EngineOverheating 179 If a TireGoes Flat 185 ChangingaFlatTire 186 CompactSpare 192 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 193 169 ...

Страница 171: ...right to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position yourkey is in and even if the key isn tin To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left 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 up at the side of the road about 300...

Страница 172: ...hurt you canbe dangerousbecause you explode or ignite to bumyou Ignoring these steps could result in costly damageto your vehiclethat wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying to start your Pontiacby pushing or pulling it coulddamage your vehicle even ifyou have a manual transaxle And ifyou have an automatic transaxle it won t start that way To Jump Start Your Pontiac 1 Check theother vehicle It ...

Страница 173: ...n each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle inP Park or amanual transaxle in N Neutral I I 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights thataren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and helpsave both batteries And it could save your radio 8 r I If you leave your radio on it could 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries An electric fan canstart up e engine is not running and c...

Страница 174: ...contains acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 1 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles couldbe damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive a...

Страница 175: ... Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go tothe dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cableat least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connectionisjust as good there but the chanceof sparks getting ...

Страница 176: ...ng or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect Before youdo anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towingservice That your vehicle cannot be towed fram the front or rear with sling type equipment as described later in this section drive vehicle lever damaged That your vehiclehas front wheel The make model and year of your Whether ...

Страница 177: ...ion key must be in the Off position to prevent the automaticdoor locks from locking during towing not fully secured Don t have your vehicle towedon the Nevergetunder your vehicleafter front wheels unless you must If the ithas been liftedby thetow truck vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transaxle will be damaged If the...

Страница 178: ...om theFront hideHook Up efore hooking up to a towtruck be re to read allthe information in wing YourPontiac earlier in this xtion Attach a separate safetychain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 1 7 7 ...

Страница 179: ...ed Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment additional ramping may be required forcar carrier equipment Use safetv chains and wheelstraps 1 I 178 When using wheel liftequipment towing over rough surfaces can I damage a vehicle To help avoid this install a towing dolly beneath the wheels that would otherwisebe on the ground during the tow This will increase clearancebetween the wheel lift equipment ...

Страница 180: ... fromYour Engine 1 Steam from anoverheated L L engine can burn youbadly even if youjust open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown Wait until there is no signof steam or coolantbefore openingthe hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You o...

Страница 181: ...hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pullover stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no...

Страница 182: ...LD f it isn t you may have a leak in the adiator hoses heater hoses radiator dater pump or somewhereelse in the ooling system AHeater and radiatorhoses and other engineparts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can beburned Don t runthe engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed befo...

Страница 183: ...der pressure and if you turn cap evm a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the pressure cap when the cooliag tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling systemand coolant you ever have to turnthe pmsure MP the coolant surge tank pressure system includingthe COoIant surge surge tankpressure cap t ocool if Adding only plain water to dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alc...

Страница 184: ... t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longerhot Turn the pressure cap slowly about A turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for thatto stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 183 ...

Страница 185: ...Fill the coolant surgetank with the proper mix up to FULL COLD or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening 4 With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off start the engine andlet it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surgetank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the prope...

Страница 186: ...ide Take your foot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintainlane position then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularlyon a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal Get the vehicle under controlby steering the way you wa...

Страница 187: ...ople You and they could bebadly injured Find I a level place to changeyour tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic shiftlever in P Wk I 3 Shift a manual transaxle to 1or R Reverse 4 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and fear of the tire farthest away f r o m the one being changed...

Страница 188: ...nterclockwise to removeit then lift the tire cover You will find the jaclung instructions label on the underside of the tire cover I 2 Remove the wing bolt securing the compact spare tire spacer and wheel wrench by turning it counterclockwise Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire 3 Remove the bolt securingthejack by turning it counterclockwise Then remove thejack 187 ...

Страница 189: ...as them and loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet On some models a cover plate must be removed to find the wheel nuts Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off 6 Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s frame Position the jack under the vehicle Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact...

Страница 190: ...the vehicle to fall off thejack Be sure to fit the jack lift head intothe proper location before raising vehicle Do not jack orlift vehicle using oil pan Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid 7 Raise tne venicle y rotating tne wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the groundso there is enough room forthe spare tire to fit 8 Remove all of the wheel nuts and carefully pry the wh...

Страница 191: ...use a clothor a paper towel to do this but be sureto use a scraper or wire brush later i fyou need to t o get all the rust or dirt off 9 Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel mounting surface 10 Place thespare on the wheel Never use oilor grease on e b studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident I 11 ...

Страница 192: ...me loose and even comeoff This could lead to anaccident Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts If you have to replacethem be sure to getthe right kind Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100pound feet 140 Nom Don t try to put a wheel coveron your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover and plasticcap nuts in the trunk until you have the ...

Страница 193: ...to go up to 3 000miles 5O00 km so you can finish yourtrip and have your full sizetire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare witha full size tireas soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on whenyou are driving with a compact spare See theI d e x under Anti L...

Страница 194: ...f You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want todo 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 CAUTION I AIf you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could beinjured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an enginecompar...

Страница 195: ...eering wheel left and right That will clear thearea around your front wheels Then shift back and forth betweenR Reverse anda forward gear or with a manual transaxle between1or2andR Reverse spinning the wheels as littleas possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t getyou out aftera few tries you may...

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Страница 198: ...e Care Service 198 Fuel 199 HoodRelease 205 Engineoil 209 Aircleaner 214 TransaxleFluid 216 Engine Coolant 221 Power Steering Fluid 224 Windshield WasherFluid 224 Brakes 225 Battery 227 BulbReplacement 228 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 230 Loading YourVehicle 230 Tires 232 Appearancecare 239 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 247 Add on ElectricalEquipment 248 Fuses Circuit Breakers 248 Capaci...

Страница 199: ...ce your Pontiac than this manualcan To order the proper servicemanual see the Index under Service Publications You should keep a recordwith all parts receipts and listthe mileage andthe date of any service work you perform See the Index under Maintenance Record bUU I IVN You can be injured if youtry h to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sureyou have sufficient knowle...

Страница 200: ...her It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 i n the U S and CGSB 3 5 92in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have 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 llsee UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane isat ...

Страница 201: ...icle ldentijicationNumber Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher Youmay use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehiclemay not accelerate as well The gasoline you use should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s ...

Страница 202: ...hol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that isno more than 1 0 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol I Fuel thatis more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system andalso damage plastic and rubber p...

Страница 203: ...ese gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends thatyou use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help cleanthe air especiallyin those partsof the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operatorsif their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in ...

Страница 204: ...e fuel filler door release can help keep yourfuel tank from being siphoned Always besure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling To open the fuel door on the right rear quarter panel pull the fuel access handle onthe floor by the driver s seat Wing Your Tank A Gasolinevapor is highly and thatcan cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasolineor refueling your vehicle Keep s...

Страница 205: ...ot weather Open the he1 filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise t o stop Then unscrew the cap all the way When you put the cap backon turn it to the right until you heara clicking noise 204 I y IICIC If you need a new cap besure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type itmay not fitor have proper venting and your fueltank and emissions system might be d...

Страница 206: ...irst pull theHOOD release handle inside the vehicle I 1 Then go to the frontof the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood release thehood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in thehood 205 ...

Страница 207: ... running Keep hands clothing and windshieldwasher and other tools away from any underhood fluids and plastic or rubber You or otherscould be burned Be carefulnot t odrop or spillthings thatwill burn ontoa Rot engine I Before closing the hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return t...

Страница 208: ...see 1 Automatic TransaxleDipstick 2 Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 Air Cleaner 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap EngineOil 9 Engine Coolant SurgeTank if equipped if equipped Dipstick ...

Страница 209: ...pen yourhood you ll see 1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Air Cleaner 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Coolant SurgeTank if equipped ...

Страница 210: ...t not showthe actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth then pushit back in all theway Remove it again keeping the tip lower 2 3L Quad OHC and Quad4 Checking Engine Oil 3300 V6 Checking Engine Oil 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 kin...

Страница 211: ...back in when you rethrough 2 3L Quad OHC and Quad4 Adding Engine Oil 3300 V6 Adding Engine 0 1 1 What Kindof Oil to Use Look for Three Things SG SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC SG CD SF SG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality m m 210 ...

Страница 212: ... the viscositychart SAE5W 30 is best for yourvehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30if it s going to be0 F 18 C or above These numberson an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE 20W 50 211 I ...

Страница 213: ...E 5W 30 These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE 2OW 50 212 Energy ConservingI I Oils with these words on the container will helpyou save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on mostoil containers to helpyou select the correctoil You should look for this on the oil container and useonly those oils that displ...

Страница 214: ...ailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these istrue for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and fdter every 3 000miles 50oO km or 3 months whichever comes first See the Index under Check Oil Light If none of them istrue change the oil every 7 500 miles 12500 km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil chang...

Страница 215: ...n the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects usedoil If you havea problem properly disposing of your usedoil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Sewices CAUTION ...

Страница 216: ...OHC and Quad 4 Air Filter Replacement 1 Unsnap theclip on the housing cover and pull the cover back 2 Remove theair cleaner filter 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly 215 D D D ...

Страница 217: ... Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed Referto the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See theIndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow a...

Страница 218: ...an a level place Place the shift lever inF Park with With your foot on the brake p e d a l the parking brake applied move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for aboutthree seconds in each range Then position the shift lever i n P Park five minutes Let the enginerun at idle for three to Then Without ShuttingOMF the Engine Follow These Steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a cl...

Страница 219: ...r your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON IIE is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty After addingfluid recheck the fluid level as described under How tu Check When the correct fluid levelis obtained push the dipstickback in all the way Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked iswhen the engine oil is changed However the fluidin your manual t...

Страница 220: ...t the dipstick and clean it with a rag or paper towel remove it 2 Push it backin all the way and 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be between the ADD and FULL marks Note Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid levelis several pints low 4 If the fluid level is where it should be push the dipstick backin all the way 5 Be sure t...

Страница 221: ...ULL mark on the dipstick 3 Push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place 2 2 0 Hydraulic Clutch MANUALTRANSAXLE The hydraulic clutch in your vehicleis self adjusting When to Check and Whatto Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and what to add See the Ind...

Страница 222: ...ifreezethat meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminumparts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming toGM Specification1825 M with acomplete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION I A Adding only plain water ta Lp u r coolingsystemcanbe dangerous P l a i nwater or some otherliquid like alcohol can boil b e b e the proper co...

Страница 223: ...r parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine iscold the coolant level should be atFULL COLD or a little higher 3 To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the surge tank but only when the engine iscool I I Turningthe surge tank Lpressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow sbeam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burnyou badly Never turn the surge ta...

Страница 224: ... on a hot engine Surge TankPressure Cap When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostatin the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolantthrough the radiator until the coolant reaches a presettemperature When you replace yourthermostat an AC thermostat is recommended ...

Страница 225: ...the fluid levelon the dipstick When the enginecompartmentis hot the level should be at theH Hot mark the level should be atthe C Cold mark When the enginecompartmentis cool What to Add Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determinewhat kindof fluid to use See the Index under Fluids Lubricants Windshield Washer Fluid To Add Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is fu...

Страница 226: ...evel goes back up The other reason is thatfluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake systemfixed since a leak means thatsooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid whenyou get ne...

Страница 227: ... brake system partsso damage your vehicle Don t use it I 1 badly that they qeplaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Itsmany parts havetobeof top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM...

Страница 228: ...more take offthe black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down I ABatteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See the Index under Jump Starting for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact yourdealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods YalogenBul...

Страница 229: ...Bulbs 1 On the driver s side only unscrew the butterfly fastener Then lift the plate 2 2 8 Both Sides 2 Twist the bulb assembly counter clockwise 6 turn and pull out the bulb assembly 3 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 4 Reversesteps 1 3 to replacethebulb assembly and headlight housing I ...

Страница 230: ...astic taillight brace in while pulling the brace toward the frontof the vehicle 3 Gently wigglethe bulb out of the 4 Replace the bulb 5 Reverse the steps toreassemblethe socket taillight Fog Light Bulb Replacement Don t change your foglight bulbs unless you havethe proper aiming equipment See your Pontiacdealer if you have any further questions ...

Страница 231: ...mended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also givesyou important information aboutthe number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight thatyou can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification sticker also on the rear edge of the dri...

Страница 232: ... anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stopor turn quickly or if there is acrash they ll keep going A CAUTION Things you put inside your I vehicle can strike andinjure people in a sudden stop or turn or i n a crash 0 Put things in the tnuik of your vehicle Ina trunk put themas far forward as you can T r y tu spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like s...

Страница 233: ...g Your Ehicle Underinflatedtirespose the samedanger as overloadedtires The resulting accident couldcause serious injury Check all tires fiquently t o maintain the recommended presswe Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tiresare more likely t obe cut punctured or broken by a sudden impacts such as when you hit apothole Keeptires at the recommended pressure tires hav...

Страница 234: ...our tires have valve caps be sure to put them backon They help prevent leaks by keeping outdirt and moisture lire inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommendedin the Mainte nance Schedule See the Index under Scheduled MaintenanceSewices Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflatio...

Страница 235: ... tire has a bump bulge or split later ifyou need t o to get allthe The tire has apuncture cut or other rust ordirt off See the Index damage thatcan t be repaired well undkr h g i i n g a 2 i af Ere because of the size or location of the I damage 234 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need lookat the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when i...

Страница 236: ...c Safety Administration which grades tiresby treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example atire graded 1 5 0would wear one and a half 1 times as well on the govern...

Страница 237: ...d excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance onthe laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tireis established for a tire that is properly...

Страница 238: ...t some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired Seeyour Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel shouldhave the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset andbe mounted the 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 equ...

Страница 239: ...an accident If you have to replace a wheel use anew GM original If your Pontiac has P195 70R14 P195 65R15 or P205 55R16 size tires don t use tire chains they can damage your vehicle If you have other tires use tire chains only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that arethe proper size for your tires Install themon the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends se...

Страница 240: ...tiac be sure to follow the instructions And always open yourdoors 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 k more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many...

Страница 241: ...don t saturate the stainedarea clean the entire area immediately or it will set If a ring forms after spot cleaning Using Barn Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove Always clean a whole trim panel or any loose dirt section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply ...

Страница 242: ... asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Then follow the solvent type Shoe polish wax crayon tar and instructions earlier in thissection asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because thecleaner will dissolvethem and may cause them tobleed Non Greasy Stains Like catsup coffee black egg fruit fruitjuice milk soft drinks wine vomit...

Страница 243: ...g theTopof the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and waterto clean the top surfacesof the instrumentpanel Sprays containingsiliconesor waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield and even make it difficultto see through the windshield under certain conditions art of Safety Belts leep belts clean and dry Do not bleachor dye safe belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash the...

Страница 244: ... chatterswhen running waxor other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM WindshieldCleaner Bon Ami Powder GMPart No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beadsdo 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 c...

Страница 245: ...vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle 244 Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your Pontiacmay be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See the I d a under Appearance Care Your Pontiac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat AluminumWheels...

Страница 246: ...et Metal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repairor replacement make sure the body repairshop applies anti corrosion material tothe parts repaired or replaced to restorecorrosion protection Fbreign Material Calcium chloride andother salts ice melting agents roadoil and t a r tree sap bird droppings chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys andother foreign matter can damageyour veh...

Страница 247: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system cando this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weatherand atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallo...

Страница 248: ...icates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VINis the engine code for your GM engine This code will help you identify yourengine specifications and replacementparts in this section Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this labelon your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On thislabel is Your VIN Its model designation Pai...

Страница 249: ... circuitsby a combination of fuses and circuit breakers The main fuse panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel To access the fuses open the fuse panel door Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the correct size ...

Страница 250: ...ar Window Defogger Relay Chime Gages ABS BTSI Daytime Running Lights Dm Canada Horn Chime Interior Lights Passive Restraints Radio Clock Memory Heater Air Conditioning ABS DRL Canada Engine Block Heater Radio Cruise Control VariableEffort Steering Turn Signals Power Door Locks Exterior Lights Fog Lights Instrument Panel Lights DRL Canada Power Windows Circuit Breaker Windshield WipedWasher Engine ...

Страница 251: ...shield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overloadis caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker o...

Страница 252: ... needed PanRemoval and Replacement 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul 6 quarts When drainingor replacing torque converter more fluid may be needed Manual Transaxle 5 Speed Complete Drain and Refdl T5550 2 1quarts Isuzu 2 0 quarts 2 3L QuadOHCandQuad 4 10 4 quarts 3300V6 10 8quarts CoolingSystem 3 8 L 3 8 L 5 5 L 2 0 L 1 9L 9 8 L 10 2L I 251 ...

Страница 253: ...refngerant be sure the proper refrigerant isused I f you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealer Fuel Tank 15 2gallons 57 5 L Power Steering Pump Only 1 OOpint 0 50 L Complete System 2 25 pints 1 25 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s WheelNutTorque 100pound feet 140 Nom door NOTE All capacitiesareapproximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as ...

Страница 254: ...ant mixtures 1052753 General chassis lube etc 1052497 Brake System and Clutch Master Cylinder 1052535 Automatic Transaxle 12345880 12345881 SIZE 1 gal 3 8 L 14 oz 397 g 16 oz 0 5 L I 16 oz 32 oz OS5 1 0 L L I ManualTransaxle 12345349 32 oz 1 O L Clutch Master Cylinder 12345347 16 OZ 0 5 L Engine lubrication See theIndex under Engine Oil See your dealer for advice 1052367 16 oz 0 5L I Hood anddoor ...

Страница 255: ...hts FrontParking TurnSignalLights LicensePlateLight Center High Mounted Stoplight Halogen Headlights Low Beam HighBeam Front Rear TrunkLight FogLights SideMarker Lights Stop Tail TurnSignalLights BULB 2057 2057 NA 194 912 9006 9005 194 NA 24 3057 562 9442876 m m m 254 ...

Страница 256: ...t 168 RearReadingLight 168 Underdash Light 194 Heater A CControl 161 High Beam Indicator 161 Indicator Lights Charge Oil FastenSafetyBelts ABS Upshift Low Coolant 74 Brake Turn Signals MalfunctionIndicator Lamp Service EngineSoon CheckGages 161 E 255 ...

Страница 257: ...4 Displacement 2 3 Liters Compression Ratio 9 5 1 Firing Order 1 3 4 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 91 C Quad 4 2 3L DOHC D L4 2 3 Liters 9 5 l 1 3 4 2 195 F 91 C 3300 V6 Quad4 2 3L High output A N LA V6 2 3 Liters 3 3 Liters 10 0 1 9 0 1 1 3 4 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C 195 F 91 C 256 ...

Страница 258: ... 47 3300 V6 AC TypeCV 899C PCV Valve Spark Plugs 2 3L Quad OHCand Quad4 AC Type FR3LSK Gap 0 035 inch 389 mm Gap 0 035 inch A89 mm Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm 2 3L Quad High Output AC Type FR2LSK 3300 V6 AC Type 41 600 These spark plugs aremade with special thread plating and spark plug boot release agents thatmay help prevent damage to your aluminum cylinder head and spark plug wiring 257 ...

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Страница 260: ...w vehicle warranties See your Pontiac dealer for details Introduction A Word About Maintenance 260 Your Vehicle and the Environment 260 How This Part is Organized 261 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 262 Selecting the RightSchedule 262 Schedule1 264 ScheduleII 266 Explanation of Scheduled MaintenanceServices 268 A Scheduled Maintenance Services B Owner Checks Services AtEachFuelFill 271 At Least O...

Страница 261: ...e read thispart and note how you drive If you have anyquestions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer the place many GM owners choose tohave their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon touse proper parts and practices Your Vehicleand the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps...

Страница 262: ...s and how to get them in this manual See theIndex under Service Publications SectionB Owner Checks Servicestells you what should be checked wheneveryou stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehiclein good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsexplains importantinspectionsthat your Pontiac dealer sservice departmentor another qualified service center ...

Страница 263: ...pported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehiclesthat carry passengers anti cargo within recommended limits You will find these limitson your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See theIndex under Loading Your Elzicle limits Fuel are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving use the recommended unleadedfuel See theIndex under Se...

Страница 264: ...engine is at low speed most of the time asin door to door delivery orin stop and go traffic 0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas Youtow a trailer With some models you shouldn t ever If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow tow a trailer See theIdex under Towing a Trailer ScheduleI ScheduleI Follow ScheduleIT only if none of the above conditionsis true 2 6 3 ...

Страница 265: ...ngin dusty areas ScheduleI shouldalsobe followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications An Emission Control Sewice R e US Environmental Protection Agency has determinedthatthe failure to performthis maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completiono fvehicleusejkl lije General Motors however ur...

Страница 266: ...The servicesshown in this schedule up to 48 OOO miles 80000 km are to be performed after48 000 miles at the same intervals 265 ...

Страница 267: ...aintenance services be per ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED See planation o f Scheduled Maintenance Services followingSchedulesI and II ITEM No WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whicheveroccursfirst 2 I Chassis Lubrication 1 Every 7 500 Miles E500 km or 12 Months Tire andWheelRotation Inspection At 7 500 Miles ...

Страница 268: ...servicesshown in this scheduleup to 45 000 miles 75 000 km are to be MILES 000 1 performed after 45 000 miles at the same intervals Ill 7m5 15 22 5 30 37 5 45 KILOMETERS 000 1 1 12 5 1 25 37 5 50 I 62 5 75 ...

Страница 269: ...mine your engine s displacement and code see theIndex under Engine Identijication ITEM NO 2 3 4 SERVICE Chassis Lubrication Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage Lubricate the front and rear suspension steering linkage and fuel filler door and striker plunger Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque 3300 V6 Code N engine Check the torque of...

Страница 270: ...7 Transaxle Service For a manualtransaxle fluid ITEM NO SERVICE For an automatic transaxle change both the fluid and filter every15 000miles 25OOO krn if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90 F 32OC or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing With some models you sh...

Страница 271: ... assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuelcap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is not required AnEmission Control Service n e US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that thefailure tope orrn this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty limit recall liabilityprior to the completionof vehicl...

Страница 272: ...e Oil Level IEngine Coolant Level I IWindshield Washer Fluid Level Check theengineoil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See the Index under Engine Oil for furtherdetails Check theenginecoolant levelin the surge t a n kand addthe proper coolant mixif necessary See the Index under Coolant for further details Check the windshield washerfluid level inthe windshield washertank and add theproper ...

Страница 273: ...start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see the I d a under Parking Brakeif necessary and the NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it Starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter worksin any other...

Страница 274: ...n t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park yourvehicle s BTSI needs service While parkedandwiththeparkingbrake set trytoturnthe keyto Lock ineach shift lever I position With an automatic transaxle thekey should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift lever position With a manu...

Страница 275: ...lar brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake setthe parking brake To check the parking brake Withthe enginerunning andthe transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove footpressure from the regular brakepedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s ho...

Страница 276: ... connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in thefloor pan or could let exhaustfumes into the vehicle See the I d e x under EnRine Exhaust Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace partsas needed Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc br...

Страница 277: ...referred viscosityfor your vehicle s engine is SAE 1OW 30 However you can use SAE 5W 30if it s going to be60 F 16 C or below See theIndex under Engine Oil A 50 50 mixture of water preferablydistilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM PartNo 1052753or equivalent conforming toGM Specification 1825M oran approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M Delco Supreme ll ...

Страница 278: ...2346003 or GM PartNo 1052497 or equivalent Engine oil Engine oil Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 12346003 or GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Washer Solvent GMPartNo 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB GMPart No 12346003 or GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Engine oil orL...

Страница 279: ...nance charts which correspond to the odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed Also you should retain all columns indicated When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule convenient place to store them ...

Страница 280: ...rvice publications and how to report any safety defects Customer Assistance Information CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 280 CustomerAssistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 281 BBB MediatiodArbitration Program 282 Reporting Safety Defects 284 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 285 ServicePublications 286 279 ...

Страница 281: ...ontacting a member of DealershipManagement it appearsyour 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 GMof Canada CustomerAssistance Center 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 76...

Страница 282: ...previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if youwish to write Pontiac write to United States Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 Canada General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 A listing of all Pontiac Zone Offices and offices outside theU S which can assist you can als...

Страница 283: ...cedure However you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll freenumber 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing aclaim you may 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 vehicle i...

Страница 284: ...rst file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preferencemay be remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE you can still go tocourt because an arbitrator sdecisionis binding on GM but not on you unless you acceptit Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage andother factors For further information concerningthe program call the BBB ...

Страница 285: ...or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 2 8 4 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle hasa safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Youmay w...

Страница 286: ...ntiac dealer W e will providethe following services for 3 years 36 OOO miles at no expense to you Vehicle outof fuel 0 Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealer orw a r r a n t y Change a flat fire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Rentd vehicles or taxis Police fire department or hospitals In ma...

Страница 287: ...mbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than l 0 O O O pounds 4536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Pontiac products Pontiac monitors p...

Страница 288: ...dividual PSP s such as those whichmay pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSPs It provides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What bu ll Find intheIndex 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 Orderi...

Страница 289: ...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 forthe 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want anadditional order form for an index just call toll free andwe ll be happy to sendyou one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 A Very Important Reminder...

Страница 290: ... All PSP S S 91 PSP 4 15 00 1990 All PSP S S 90 PSP 4 15 00 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1993 Pontiac Grand Am S 9310 N 43 00 Please specify special body or engine types onorder form Write info...

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Страница 292: ...de dealer or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation CUSTOMER NAME STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO CITY E DAYTIME TELEPHONENO CODE TOTAL MATERIAL 0Check or Money Michigan Purchasers Order payable to add 4 sales tax Helm Inc USA Handling Charge I funds only do not...

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Страница 294: ... Audio Systems 118 Delco LOC I I 116 Radio Reception Forthe Best 117 Settingthe Clock 107 Automatic Door Locks 46 Automatic Lap ShoulderBelt see Safety Belts Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid 218 251 253 Checking Fluid 216 Shifting 57 Starting Your Engine 52 B B B Hot Line 282 Battery 171 227 Jump Starting 171 Battery Rundown Protection 78 Warning 173 Voltmeter 96 Blizzard If You re Caught In a 157...

Страница 295: ...eaner Air 214 257 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 244 Antenna 119 Cassette Player and Tapes 118 Compact Discs 119 Fabric 240 Finish Damage 246 Foreign Material 245 Glass 243 Inside ofYour Pontiac 240 Leather and Vinyl 242 Outside of Your Pontiac 243 Safety Belts 242 Sheet Metal Damage 245 SpecialProblems 241 Top of the InstrumentPanel 242 Underbody Maintenance 246 Using Solvent Type Cleaner 241 Warnings ...

Страница 296: ...d Haze 146 In the Rain 144 Long Distance 150 Loss of Control 140 On Curves 136 Passing 138 Skidding 141 Through Deep StandingWater 55 Winter Driving 156 With a Trailer 164 Driving on Snow or Ice 156 Drunken Driving 127 Easy Entry Seat 11 Electrical Equipment Adding 55 107 248 Emergencies Braking 135 Emergencies on the Road 169 Emergencies Steering in 137 Emergency Starting 171 Emergency Towing 175...

Страница 297: ...icants 253 276 Fog Driving in 146 Fog Lights 77 229 FreewayDriving 148 Fuel 199 Alcohol in Fuel 201 Capacity 201 ExhaustWarnings 66 67 Fuels with Alcohol 201 Gage 92 In Foreign Countries 202 Remote Fuel Filler Door 203 Requirements 199 Fuse Usage Chart 249 Fuses Circuit Breakers 248 French Language Manual 2 Filling YourTank 203 252 304 Gages Coolant Temperature 93 Fuel 92 oil Pressure 95 Tachomete...

Страница 298: ...it System 46 Indicator Lights Infant Restraint Inflation Tires 232 252 304 Inside Rearview Mirror 81 Inspections Owner 271 InstrumentPanel 86 InstrumentPanel Warning Lights 91 see WarningLights see Child Restraints Jack Tire 187 Jump Starting 171 K e y Release Button 51 Keys 44 Lane Change Indicator 69 Lap Shoulder Safety Belt 18 Front 18 Rear 23 Use by Children 27 36 Latches Seatback 11 Lighter 8...

Страница 299: ...Remote Control 82 Convex Outside 81 Power Remote Control 82 Mountain Driving 152 N e w Car Break In Requirements 50 161 Night Driving 142 Night Vision 142 octane Requirements see Fuel Requirements Odometer Speedometer 90 Off Road Recovery 138 Oil Engine 209 Pressure Gage 95 Quality 210 Thickness 211 Used Oil 214 When toChange 213 Oil Warning Light 93 Operation of Lights 74 Outside Rearview Mirrors...

Страница 300: ... 123 Symbols 124 Traffic Lights 124 Traffic Officers 125 YourOwn Signs 125 Roads Hill and Mountain 152 Roadside Assistance Program 285 Rocking Your Vehicle 194 Rotation Tire 233 Safety Belts 12 Adults 17 Center Rear Lap Belt 28 Checking 30 Children 29 38 Child Restraints 30 Child Restraints How to Install 30 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt 18 Child Restraints Whereto Put 30 Cleaning 242 Driver Positio...

Страница 301: ...cities 251 Speed Control see Cruise Control Speedometer and Odometer 90 Trip Odometer 90 Stains Removing 241 Starting Your Engine 52 Automatic Transaxle 53 Manual Transaxle 53 2 3L Quad 4 Engine 53 3300 V6 Engine 54 is Dead seeJump Starting InEmergencies 137 Off Road Recovery 138 Tips 136 Steering Wheel Tilt 68 Stem Sound Systems see Audio Systems Storage Armrest 83 seeAudio Systems Starting Your ...

Страница 302: ... seeAutomatic Transaxle Transmission Manual seeManual Transaxle Trip Odometer 90 Trunk 49 Trunk Light 78 Trunk Release Remote 49 Turn Signal Indicator 69 Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever 69 Cruise Control 70 Headlight High Low Beam 76 Turn Signal Lane Change Indicator 69 Underbody Maintenance 246 Unleaded Gasoline 199 Upshift Indicator Light 62 98 Upholstery Care 240 Urban Driving 147 VariableEffo...

Страница 303: ...heel Nuts 188 Wheel Nut Torque 191 252 Wheel Replacement 237 Windows Defogging 103 105 Power 68 Standard 68 Windshield Washer 80 224 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 230 WindshieldWipers 79 250 Cleaning 243 Controlled Cycle 80 Windshield Washer Fluid 224 253 Winter Driving 156 Driving on Snow or Ice 156 If Your Car is Stuck in Deep Snow 159 193 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 157 Wrecker Towing 1...

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Страница 305: ...ge 218 Cold TimP m u m Loading Information labelon the driver s door See Page 232 Spa TirePressure Compact Spare 60psi 420 Wa See Page 192 Tire Check and add coolant only at the surge tank The fluid should be at or slightly above theF ULL COLDmark See Page 221 lFuel Capacity 15 2 U S Gal Use unleaded gas only 87 octaneor higher For Quad4 HO use 9 1 SeeFage199 57 5 L octane or higher 304 ...

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