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Страница 2: ...r vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation Every 2000 Camaro under warranty is backed with the following services 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 CHEV USA ...
Страница 3: ...i 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 22619477 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved ...
Страница 4: ...al Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof Option Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Radio Personalization Feature Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Controls ii ...
Страница 5: ...ehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 iii Your Driving and the Road Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...
Страница 6: ... Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records ...
Страница 7: ... it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty Manual Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...
Страница 8: ...otors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens Vou...
Страница 9: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...
Страница 10: ...ething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...
Страница 11: ...ls have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESS...
Страница 12: ...s only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 2 2L Engine Oil Dipstick Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What s Under the Hood See Section 6 ...
Страница 13: ...ns Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 1 29 Rear Seat Passengers 1 32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 35 Center Passenger Position 1 36 Children 1 39 Child Restraints 1 51 Larger C...
Страница 14: ...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 Lift the lever under the driver s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Your vehicle will be equi...
Страница 15: ...vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever at the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position Release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Manual Lumbar Support If Equipped The manual lumbar support control is located at the front of the driver s seat t...
Страница 16: ...the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving ...
Страница 17: ...belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a nec...
Страница 18: ...entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked The right front seat of some two door vehicles makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward D Move ...
Страница 19: ...eat pull forward on the seat tab To close the seat push the seatback up to its original position Check to ensure the seatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatback Move any obstructions in the trunk compartment ...
Страница 20: ...t You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ri...
Страница 21: ...t even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it g...
Страница 22: ...1 10 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...
Страница 23: ...1 11 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...
Страница 24: ...t even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Eve...
Страница 25: ... Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller childrenandbabies Ifachildwill beridinginyourvehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehi...
Страница 26: ...ore slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unb...
Страница 27: ...e strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the b...
Страница 28: ... to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling o...
Страница 29: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...
Страница 30: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...
Страница 31: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm 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 organs like your liver or spleen ...
Страница 32: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...
Страница 33: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...
Страница 34: ...very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are suppl...
Страница 35: ...ible while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the prot...
Страница 36: ...ol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel ...
Страница 37: ...tween an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering ...
Страница 38: ...kly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the i...
Страница 39: ...f you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag D Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some ...
Страница 40: ... turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables Don t let anyone start the vehicle under any circumstances See your dealer for service Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your v...
Страница 41: ...an strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slig...
Страница 42: ... make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part ...
Страница 43: ...ld 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 able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too ...
Страница 44: ...ild restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort...
Страница 45: ... the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide ...
Страница 46: ...t lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder ...
Страница 47: ...p and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...
Страница 48: ...d nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags pl...
Страница 49: ...small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the s...
Страница 50: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...
Страница 51: ...en selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure...
Страница 52: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...
Страница 53: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...
Страница 54: ...ons for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint ins...
Страница 55: ...seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap In Canada the ...
Страница 56: ...et Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions...
Страница 57: ...lt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...
Страница 58: ...elpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...
Страница 59: ...e child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...
Страница 60: ...h down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...
Страница 61: ...ce you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move t...
Страница 62: ...lt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...
Страница 63: ...it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap s...
Страница 64: ...used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sittin...
Страница 65: ...t 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 s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...
Страница 66: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C...
Страница 67: ...le Operation 2 24 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only 2 29 Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only 2 29 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Models Only 2 30 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 30 Engine Exhaust 2 31 Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transaxle 2 32 Windows 2 33 Tilt Wheel If Equipped 2 33 Turn Signal...
Страница 68: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...
Страница 69: ...If you need a new key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery this service is not available in Canada In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent ...
Страница 70: ...rown out of 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 ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Use your key to lock and unlock your vehicle from the outside You can also use the optional remote keyless entry system to lock and unlock your vehicle See Remote Keyless Entry ...
Страница 71: ...ly that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Rear Door Security Lock 4 Door Models Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside To Use One of These Locks 1 Use a key to move the lock all the way up 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door loc...
Страница 72: ...u have lockout protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and the door is open If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition all the doors will lock and the driver s door will unlock Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and cl...
Страница 73: ...or the transmitter to work try this D Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather D Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instruc...
Страница 74: ...tem is armed you will hear a pre alarm chirp This will last for 10 seconds then the full alarm will sound This can be avoided by pressing any key fob button or turning the ignition to START If you hear three chirps when you press the UNLOCK or LOCK button on your transmitter that means your security system alarm was triggered while you were away Trunk Release The trunk will unlock anytime when the...
Страница 75: ... can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery R...
Страница 76: ... transmitter with the receiver Resynchronization Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once Normally the transmitter and receiver resynchronize automatically Ho...
Страница 77: ...n cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on any airflow selection except MAX That wil...
Страница 78: ...nd take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you take the key with you and you have an automatic transaxle it will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If ...
Страница 79: ...lock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle d...
Страница 80: ...le in OFF Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition RUN D This is a position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running But even when the engin...
Страница 81: ...r hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button Manual Transaxle The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is used To remove the key turn the key to OFF While pressing the key release button turn the key to LOCK Pull the key straight out Retained Accessory Po...
Страница 82: ...thout pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining you...
Страница 83: ...ur foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your b...
Страница 84: ...or 2 depending on temperature When the engine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your v...
Страница 85: ...et CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properlygroundedthree prong110 voltACoutlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and s...
Страница 86: ...s 4 Speed later in this section PARK P This position locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ...
Страница 87: ... damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being tow...
Страница 88: ...ph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were st...
Страница 89: ... Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D D When driving on hilly winding roads D When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND ...
Страница 90: ...going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Manual Transaxle Operation 5 Speed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transaxle FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you p...
Страница 91: ...dal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your...
Страница 92: ...on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats...
Страница 93: ... you to release the parking brake NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If y...
Страница 94: ...g Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and you...
Страница 95: ... Out of PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also release the shift lever button ...
Страница 96: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris D Repairs weren t done correctly D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is...
Страница 97: ...ge with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others cou...
Страница 98: ...ndow can be opened to the desired amount by pressing the rear of the switch to the first detent For the auto down feature press the rear of the switch all the way down The window will continue down until it is fully open To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the switch forward then release Lockout Switch Four door models also have a lockout switch Press the lockout switch to disabl...
Страница 99: ...and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your D Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator D Headlamp High Low Beam Changer D Flash to Pass D Cruise Control If Equipped ...
Страница 100: ... the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for burned out bulbs Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low...
Страница 101: ...y useful Move the stalk to DELAY then turn the inner band and choose the delay you want Turn the inner band up for shorter intervals between wiper cycles Turn the band down for a longer interval between wiper cycles If your vehicle is equipped with fixed delay you can use this function by moving the stalk to DELAY Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive ...
Страница 102: ...reezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control If Equipped 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 25 mph 40 km h When you...
Страница 103: ...imit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Enhanced Traction System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even l...
Страница 104: ...he end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing...
Страница 105: ... or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control D step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle or D move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise con...
Страница 106: ...mps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset The DRL system will make your high and low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in day...
Страница 107: ...n off the headlamp switch the regular lamps will go off and your high and low beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps If Equipped Use your fog lamps for better vision in fogg...
Страница 108: ...ddition if your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry the light will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an additional 20 seconds before fading off The lamps will also fade to off when the key is inserted and turned to RUN of ACCESSORY or the lock button on the key fob is ...
Страница 109: ...e interior lamps either D The ignition must be turned on D the activated lamp switch must be turned off then on or D a front door must be opened The battery saver feature will also be activated when any door is left open Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you move the lever toward you to the night position Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mi...
Страница 110: ...r vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you co...
Страница 111: ...of the center console in front of the shift lever There are also cupholders for the rear seat passengers located under the center console lid Open the center console lid all the way to uncover the rear cupholders Convenience Net If Equipped Yourvehiclemayhaveaconveniencenet You llseeitinside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from fall...
Страница 112: ...can be placed in the rear cupholder for the rear seat passengers to use NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Accessory Power Outlet If Equipped The accessory power outlet is located in ...
Страница 113: ...re Convertible Top If Equipped The following steps explain the proper operation of your convertible top NOTICE D Remove any items from the convertible top storage area before you lower the top Even small items in the storage area can damage the top or other parts of the system D Don t raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 20_F 7_C The cold can cause cracks and other dama...
Страница 114: ...L N 2 Turn the ignition to RUN 3 Lower the side door windows completely to avoid wear to the weatherstrips 4 Push the button in the latch handle and turn the handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes over the windshield 5 Pull the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully lowered ...
Страница 115: ... the locked position Installing the Three Piece Boot 1 From inside the vehicle pull the tab on the rear seat to fold down the seat See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 2 Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers Leave the trunk open ...
Страница 116: ... in the trunk lid opening aligning the eyelet C over the boot snap ball stud D Repeat this step for the opposite side boot cover 4 Attach the two snaps on the inside flap of the side cover to the side of the quarter trim panel Attach the front snap E first and then the rear snap F The rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation Repeat this step for the opposite side boot cover ...
Страница 117: ...nd the lowered top 6 Go to the rear of the vehicle Place the boot center cover flap along the trunk lid opening Align one snap on the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push forward Repeat for the other snap 7 Close the trunk lid 8 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched ...
Страница 118: ...de the vehicle fold down the rear seatback See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 4 Go to the rear of the vehicle Pull the snap knobs rearward to disengage the rear center cover Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback Make sure that the center cover is not covering the rear seatback latch Tuck the end of the center boot rearward to keep it away from the rear seatback hinge ...
Страница 119: ... ball stud D Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab A from the slot B in the quarter trim panel Do the same on the other side 7 Store both boot side covers in the trunk 8 Close the trunk 9 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched Ensure that the rear seatbelts do not become trapped behind the rear seats ...
Страница 120: ... the trunk open The boot attachments for the one piece boot are the same as the boot attachments for the three piece boot at the quarter trim panel and the trunk lid opening The boot attachment for the one piece boot is unique at the rear seat back 3 Gently pull the boot flap and place it over the striker which is located near the center of the rear pass through opening 4 Close the trunk lid ...
Страница 121: ... inside the vehicle fold down the rear seatback See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 4 Gently pull the boot flap away from the rear seat striker The one piece boot is detached the same as the three piece boot at the quarter trim panel and the trunk lid opening 5 Store boot in the trunk 6 Close the trunk 7 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched Ensu...
Страница 122: ...L N 2 Turn the ignition to RUN 3 Lower the door windows completely to avoid wear to the weather strips 4 Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the handle down 5 Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully raised and the latch pins are all the way in the holes above the windshield ...
Страница 123: ...hicle loses power or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically you may need to raise the top manually This will allow you to safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top repaired Raising the convertible top manually should only be done in an emergency and requires two people Before you do these steps check to make sure that the bypass switch in the trunk is s...
Страница 124: ...side in the trunk 5 Remove the top boot as described in Steps 1 through 9 in Removing the Boot earlier in this section 6 Lower the door windows completely If the power windows do not work leave the doors open 7 Position one person on each side of the vehicle Carefully lift the top by grasping the front corners of the top not the linkage NOTICE Do not attempt to force the top up if it does not move...
Страница 125: ... the top so the pins are even with the holes 9 Pull down on the top and turn the latch handle up to lock the convertible top Be sure the top is securely latched on both sides 10 Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL OPERATION position 11 Close the trunk ...
Страница 126: ...2 60 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...
Страница 127: ...function Lever C Hazard Warning Flashers Switch D Ignition Switch E Windshield Wiper Washer Controls F Audio System G Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger H Shift Lever I Parking Brake Lever J Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlet K Tilt Steering Wheel Lever If Equipped L Hood Release Lever M Fuse Panel ...
Страница 128: ...luster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically U S Cluster Shown Canada Similar ...
Страница 129: ...et 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 Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last reset the trip odometer to zero Your trip odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running To view it when the ignition is off press the trip odometer button located near the disp...
Страница 130: ...xpensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this s...
Страница 131: ...fety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if the...
Страница 132: ...ould flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working Then it should go out when the engine is started If it stays on o...
Страница 133: ...nd stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If th...
Страница 134: ... brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If Equipped United States Canada With the Enhanc...
Страница 135: ...ol system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released your vehicle needs service Enhanced Traction System Active Light United States Canada When your Enhanced Traction System ...
Страница 136: ...f this condition exists See Check Gages Light later in this section for more information If you have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on your ...
Страница 137: ...tem is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty NOTICE Modifications made to the eng...
Страница 138: ...he amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If ...
Страница 139: ...uipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in ...
Страница 140: ...show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away D If you re idling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off D If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If...
Страница 141: ... turn the key to START If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index On vehicles equipped with the remote keyless entry system when the ignition is off and the security system is armed the light will flash to indicate that the security system is active If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there ma...
Страница 142: ...ted States Only Check Gages Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If it comes on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are low on fuel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Fuel Gage in this section for more information ...
Страница 143: ...ut None of these show a problem with your fuel gage D At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up that the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage moves a little when you turn a corne...
Страница 144: ...k for Systems with Radio Data System 3 9 AM FM Stereo 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 24 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 33 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios If Equip...
Страница 145: ...ounterclockwise to decrease fan speed To turn the fan off turn the mode knob all the way counterclockwise to off In any other setting the fan will run continuously Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob has several se...
Страница 146: ...f the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents Some of the air goes to the floor ducts Climate Control System with Air Conditioning If Equipped Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want Turn the knobclockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decre...
Страница 147: ...rects it two ways Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents DEFOG This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defrost...
Страница 148: ... use BI LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle and the A C button pushed in The system will bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor d...
Страница 149: ... aim the side vents toward the side windows For increased airflow to the side vents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger If Equipped The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the button to turn the defogger on It will turn itself off after about 10 minutes If you turn it on again the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off...
Страница 150: ...ning Ventilation Tips D 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 chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of s...
Страница 151: ... for two seconds Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears AM or PM will appear on the display Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off The clock symbol will appear on the display in time set mode To set the clock to the time of an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold HR and MN at the same ti...
Страница 152: ...until you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only PRESET SCAN Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds Press and hold...
Страница 153: ...u find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the display when the trebl...
Страница 154: ...ppear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the display when the the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FA...
Страница 155: ...s for two seconds until you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only PRESET SCAN Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seco...
Страница 156: ...d the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the display when the treble lev...
Страница 157: ...between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position select the desired speaker control Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To set all of the tone controls and speaker cont...
Страница 158: ...e cassette player is in PREV mode Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next selection on the tape NXT will appear on the display while the cassette player is in NEXT mode Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection...
Страница 159: ...OOSE TAPE sensor Press and hold the TAPE button for two seconds with the radio off and the vehicle on CAS will flash on the display showing the TIGHT LOOSE TAPE sensor has been disabled The feature will remain disabled until the tape is ejected EJECT Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the...
Страница 160: ...nsated Volume SCV With SCV your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level shou...
Страница 161: ...f the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until the PSCAN icon and the preset number appear on the display You will hear a double beep Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station PRESET SCAN will only scan the six presets that are ...
Страница 162: ... the factory for use with talk radio but it can be preset to a different tone Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergenc...
Страница 163: ...e is completed To see the parts of the message faster than every three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received PROG TYPE This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY select The P TYPE icon will appear on the display and the SELEC...
Страница 164: ...nnouncement is finished ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will n...
Страница 165: ...n t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem 1 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential ...
Страница 166: ...owing CD TIME will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player CD AUX With a compact disc in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a compact disc Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening The CD icon will appear on the display when a...
Страница 167: ...called Speed Compensated Volume SCV With SCV your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX Each choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The...
Страница 168: ...RESET SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until the PSCAN icon and the preset number appear on the display You will hear a double beep Use PRESET SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK...
Страница 169: ...ammed for use with talk radio but it can be preset to a different tone Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and...
Страница 170: ...e is completed To see the parts of the message faster than every three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received PROG TYPE This button is used to turn on and off Program Type PTY select The P TYPE icon will appear on the display and the SELEC...
Страница 171: ...nnouncement is finished ALTERNATE FREQUENCY This feature allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will n...
Страница 172: ...play the tape won t play because of an error TIGHT TAPE is displayed when the tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure you...
Страница 173: ... many times The number of selections to be skipped will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SCAN to work Use SCAN to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a ...
Страница 174: ...to insert a CD when the ignition is off first press the CD eject symbol or the RCL knob Inserting a CD with the radio off and the ignition on will start auto play Note that when the disc is inserted the CD symbol will be displayed If you select an EQ setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display If CHEC...
Страница 175: ...election Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN and the track number will appear on the display RCL Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time i...
Страница 176: ...o settings will automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver All vehicles are shipped with this feature on This feature can be disabled by your dealer if desired Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios If Equipped THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the rad...
Страница 177: ...e loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile tel...
Страница 178: ...ape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When ...
Страница 179: ...y not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the cassette eject symbol or EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN or CLN indicator The radio will display CLEANED or to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade...
Страница 180: ... radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the driver s side front door speakers To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton six with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will be displayed on the radio To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold the pushbutton six again The...
Страница 181: ...ng 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 25 Winter Driving 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 32 Loading Your Vehicle 4 34 Towing a Trailer Models with 2 4L L4 Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Trans...
Страница 182: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...
Страница 183: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...
Страница 184: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving sk...
Страница 185: ...l in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...
Страница 186: ...e Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 1...
Страница 187: ...t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a b...
Страница 188: ...driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too c...
Страница 189: ...ul in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin United States Canada This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin See Enhanced Traction System Active Light i...
Страница 190: ...system off if you prefer To turn the system on or off press the ETS button on the located on the left side of the instrument panel near the instrument panel brightness control When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off the warning light will ...
Страница 191: ...curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Enhanced Traction System in the In...
Страница 192: ... apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a fu...
Страница 193: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...
Страница 194: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...
Страница 195: ...the acceleration skid If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready fo...
Страница 196: ... roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older 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 a...
Страница 197: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driv...
Страница 198: ...lems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplan...
Страница 199: ...p puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t igno...
Страница 200: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start t...
Страница 201: ...e into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your t...
Страница 202: ...ve it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip D Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside D Wiper Blades Are they in good shape D Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Hav...
Страница 203: ...e the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road...
Страница 204: ...N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool y...
Страница 205: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...
Страница 206: ...ation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand cre...
Страница 207: ...nti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index D Allow greater following distance on any slippery road D Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an othe...
Страница 208: ...summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing t...
Страница 209: ...sh the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel re...
Страница 210: ...he ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel See Ignition Positions in the Index 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Release the parking brake Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 4 Speed Automatic and 5 Speed Manual Transaxles Without a Dolly You may tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground if you have a four speed a...
Страница 211: ... N 4 Release the parking brake NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear All Transaxles NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty ...
Страница 212: ...his 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 label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never ex...
Страница 213: ...ehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly If you have fold down rear seats you ll find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads They re not strong enough for heavy things however so put them a...
Страница 214: ...pped as stated above do not tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has t...
Страница 215: ...ine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts D Do not tow when the ambient temperature is above 100_F 38_C D Do not tow more than 1 000 miles 1 600 km per year Three important considerations have ...
Страница 216: ... may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer ...
Страница 217: ...to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety 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 road if it becomes se...
Страница 218: ...ing Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can...
Страница 219: ...trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades NOTICE Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 km Extended higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift d...
Страница 220: ...he curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular bra...
Страница 221: ...nd them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating in the Index Towing a Trailer Except Models with 2 4L L4 Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Tr...
Страница 222: ... that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Engine Overheating 5 11 Cooling System 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 19 Changing a Flat Tire 5 27 Compact Spare Tire 5 28 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...
Страница 223: ...ignal lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...
Страница 224: ... t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow h...
Страница 225: ...xle in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by you...
Страница 226: ...get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a heavy...
Страница 227: ... t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getti...
Страница 228: ...ith the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery ...
Страница 229: ...ICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipment Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed See Road...
Страница 230: ... it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damag...
Страница 231: ... the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for four speed automatic or DRIVE D for three speed automatic transaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning c...
Страница 232: ...ou decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 2 2L L4 Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2 4L L4 Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan ...
Страница 233: ... and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system ...
Страница 234: ...n adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your n...
Страница 235: ...p is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for ...
Страница 236: ...d get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains e...
Страница 237: ... pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it ...
Страница 238: ...cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark ...
Страница 239: ...t to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear...
Страница 240: ...el place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the othe...
Страница 241: ...equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the tire cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare ...
Страница 242: ...n lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove the jack and the wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B ...
Страница 243: ...ove the decorative nut caps using the wheel wrench 2 Thenusethewheelwrenchtoloosenallthewheelnuts Don t remove them yet 3 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in The front notch is 9 inches 23 cm back from the front wheel well The rear notch is 8 inches 20 cm forward from the rear wheel well As shown by the diagram if your vehicle has flared side moldings both fron...
Страница 244: ... your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove a...
Страница 245: ...ere the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 8 Reinstall the ...
Страница 246: ...CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m ...
Страница 247: ...our compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION ...
Страница 248: ...he inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where yo...
Страница 249: ...our vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they ...
Страница 250: ...around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a manual transaxle between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE R spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will caus...
Страница 251: ...2 Engine Oil 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three Speed Only 6 22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Four Speed Only 6 22 Manual Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Hydraulic Clutch 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 27 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 29 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 33 Bulb Replacement 6 39 Tires 6 47 Appearance Care 6 47 Cleaning the Inside of ...
Страница 252: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...
Страница 253: ...ar unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emissio...
Страница 254: ...service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service To provide cleane...
Страница 255: ... that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad ...
Страница 256: ... gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted su...
Страница 257: ...k and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only into ...
Страница 258: ...CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the driver s side under the instrumen...
Страница 259: ...hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked PROP ROD Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the prop rod Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are 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 the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches 20 ...
Страница 260: ...ant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap Dipstick D Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped F Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick If Equipped G Engine Air Cleaner Filter H Battery I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ...
Страница 261: ... you ll see A Coolant Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir F Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped G Battery H Engine Air Cleaner Filter I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ...
Страница 262: ...rder to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check the oil here if you have a 2 2L L4 engine 2 2L L4 Engine 2 4L L4 Engine Check the oil here if you have a 2 4L engine The dipstick s handle will be a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual ...
Страница 263: ...kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged This is where you add oil if you have a 2 2L L4 Engine ...
Страница 264: ...urst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for g...
Страница 265: ...h the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM GoodwrenchR oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20_F 29_C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier co...
Страница 266: ...ance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin f...
Страница 267: ...ear the battery To check or replace the filter remove the screws that hold the cover on and lift the cover Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and reinstall the cover tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index ...
Страница 268: ...ays have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three Speed Only When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions D In heavy city traffic where the outside tempe...
Страница 269: ...hen outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180_F to 200_F 82_C to 93_C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to drive longer...
Страница 270: ... red ring Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way ...
Страница 271: ... add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid rech...
Страница 272: ...d and filter do not require changing NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss I...
Страница 273: ...ne Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOLR engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOLR extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in...
Страница 274: ...ixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper ...
Страница 275: ... and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment ...
Страница 276: ...hould be at the FULL COLD mark If the low coolant light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant See Low Coolant Light in the Index Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn ...
Страница 277: ...e from overheating When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired ...
Страница 278: ...o the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area wh...
Страница 279: ... Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver s side of the engine compartment It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level d...
Страница 280: ...e fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule Always clean the brake flu...
Страница 281: ...n wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have yo...
Страница 282: ...for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few ...
Страница 283: ... be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Bulb Replacement The following procedure tells you how to replace the bulbs for your vehicle For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulb changing procedure no...
Страница 284: ...ewdriver to pull up the center of the fastener Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place 2 Remove the bolts that anchors the headlamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly 3 Twist the bulb retainer one eighth of a turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb assembly out ...
Страница 285: ...following 1 Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf 2 Remove the bulb socket by twisting it in either direction then pull down 3 Remove the bulb and replace 4 Reinstall the new bulb and socket into the CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp Models With a Spoiler To change the bulb do the following 1 Use a TORXR screwdriver to unscrew the bulb assembly from the spoiler 2 Gently pul...
Страница 286: ...hout a convenience net pry the fastener loose On vehicles with a convenience net remove the net and unscrew the fastener Then pull down the trunk trim 2 Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 3 To remove the bulb pull it out 4 Push in a new bulb 5 Reverse all steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly ...
Страница 287: ... bulb in the socket by aligning the tabs and turning it clockwise Dome Lamp with Integral Reading Lamps To replace a bulb do the following 1 Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the lens 2 With the screwdriver push the tab rearward to release the lamp lens 3 Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the front of the lens 4 Gently remove and replace the bulb s 5 Reverse the...
Страница 288: ...for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Shepherd s Hook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by revers...
Страница 289: ... a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a ...
Страница 290: ...e overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pock...
Страница 291: ...ys use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can m...
Страница 292: ...location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed...
Страница 293: ...he wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Gr...
Страница 294: ... to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel ...
Страница 295: ...he kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be 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 equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong r...
Страница 296: ...d conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If you have other tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the prop...
Страница 297: ...quer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some 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 uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic a...
Страница 298: ...roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soile...
Страница 299: ...ft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid...
Страница 300: ...cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with ...
Страница 301: ...ish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered w...
Страница 302: ...strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on any wheels other than chrome plated wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To ...
Страница 303: ...ey 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 should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fa...
Страница 304: ... plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...
Страница 305: ...s and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint infor...
Страница 306: ...ped Vehicle in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses Should your headlamps fail to function have your headlamp fuses checked right away Windshield Wipers Fuse The windshield 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 overload is caused by some electrical problem...
Страница 307: ... have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse pan...
Страница 308: ...l Pump Fuel Injectors Fuse Usage AIR BG Air Bag CRUISE Cruise Control Switch ABS Anti Lock Brake Ignition Blank Not Used RFA BATT Remote Keyless Entry System MIRROR Power Mirror LT HDLP Left Headlamp RDO INTLP Radio Interior Lamps RT HDLP Right Headlamp CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster EXT LP Exterior Lamps CIG Cigarette Lighter Diagnostic Link Connector FOG Fog Lamps HORN Horn Blank Not Used Blank ...
Страница 309: ...Used Blank Not Used O2 HTR O2 Sensor Heater HVAC Climate Control System WIPER Windshield Wiper BCM Body Control Module AMPL Amplifier PWR WDO Power Windows Sunroof Convertible Top Circuit Breaker DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment Lift the cover to check the fuses ...
Страница 310: ...A C Blower BLO Heater and A C Blower PCM Powertrain Control Module A C A C Compressor Replacement Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Back Up Lamps 912 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Sedan Carpet Covered 1141 Coupe Spoiler 912 Halogen Headlamps High Low Beam 9007 Tail Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3057 Dome Reading Lamp If Equipped Base Model 912 Up Level Model 168 906 Sunroof Model 912 Dome 212 2 Mirror Convertible M...
Страница 311: ...and Refill 2 0 quarts 1 9 L Cooling System 2 2L 10 3 quarts 9 7 L 2 4L 10 7 quarts 10 1 L Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood Fuel Tank 14 3 gallons 54 1 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as ...
Страница 312: ...p 0 050 inch 1 27 mm Windshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type Left Side 22 inches 56 cm Right Side 17 inches 43 cm Vehicle Dimensions Length All Models 180 3 inches 458 0 cm Width All Models 75 4 inches 191 5 cm Height Coupe 53 2 inches 135 1 cm Sedan 54 9 inches 139 4 cm Convertible 53 9 inches 136 9 cm Wheelbase All Models 104 1 inches 264 4 cm Front Tread All Models 57 6 inches 146 3 cm Rear...
Страница 313: ...y dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 6 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 30 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 35 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 37 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 39 Part E Maintenance Record ...
Страница 314: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...
Страница 315: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...
Страница 316: ... you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repair...
Страница 317: ...cle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty con...
Страница 318: ...7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 M...
Страница 319: ...item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System...
Страница 320: ...An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTU...
Страница 321: ...ter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever o...
Страница 322: ...ion Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAG...
Страница 323: ...additional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspectio...
Страница 324: ...onths whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An ...
Страница 325: ...lso see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle un...
Страница 326: ... An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE AC...
Страница 327: ...pect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 63 000 Miles 105 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTU...
Страница 328: ...ote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 72 000 Miles 120 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index fo...
Страница 329: ...m j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever o...
Страница 330: ...es 145 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tire...
Страница 331: ...sion Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILE...
Страница 332: ...inous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant ...
Страница 333: ... item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake Syste...
Страница 334: ... in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional info...
Страница 335: ...on pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see f...
Страница 336: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional inf...
Страница 337: ... or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires Se...
Страница 338: ...tion See footnote Also see footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire...
Страница 339: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern...
Страница 340: ... See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the I...
Страница 341: ...nous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant i...
Страница 342: ...l and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...
Страница 343: ... damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Manual Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Manual Transaxle Fluid in the Index It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level Check for leaks A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transax...
Страница 344: ...ps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake 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 PARK P or NEUTRAL ...
Страница 345: ... to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position D With an automatic transaxle the key should turn ...
Страница 346: ...ng your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only D To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed...
Страница 347: ...or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Co...
Страница 348: ...rakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure As ne...
Страница 349: ... and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent DO...
Страница 350: ...on Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR...
Страница 351: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...
Страница 352: ...7 40 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...
Страница 353: ...ion Procedure 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 5 Customer Assistance Offices 8 7 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 8 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 8 9 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 10 Courtesy Transportation 8 11 Warranty Information 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Страница 354: ...nts are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience ...
Страница 355: ...perience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfa...
Страница 356: ... in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative D Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel ...
Страница 357: ... program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TT...
Страница 358: ...Customer Communication Centre 169 007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone 905 644 4112 Fax 905 644 4866 Caribbean Numbers 1 800 496 9992 English Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Puerto Rico 1 800 751 4135 English Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Dominican Republic 1 800 496 9994 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 389 0009 Bahamas 1 800 534 0122 Bermuda Barbados Antigua B V I I...
Страница 359: ...free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483...
Страница 360: ...e number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you D Fuel delivery D Keys l...
Страница 361: ...mber of your location D Vehicle model year and color D Mileage of vehicle D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security wh...
Страница 362: ...ated If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconveni...
Страница 363: ...imited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtes...
Страница 364: ...annot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area 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 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...
Страница 365: ...008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner s manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number ...
Страница 366: ...on about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year a...
Страница 367: ...0 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM PON ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S...
