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1. 30 REUS Fr Uds ra du 5221 Lares Chen CURA Ce US 2 28 Salet Belt Lusia cec err Oe OC Replacing Safety Belts After a 41 Seats amp Safety Belts m Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints 10 Manual Front Seat CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the lever under the ront 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 1s lacked into place Reclining Front Seatback To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the scatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position Don t have a seatback reclined however if your vehicle is moving CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be LS dangerous Even if you buckle up your s
2. 19 lil Lees 17 gape alae ante Cre 137 EINE a rar TERRE TIS 143 Controlling a Era 136 Defensively 122 Drunken Vorne eL 123 FIBER ooo eam eee eae 144 Mountain Lew EE qug B 148 In Foreign Country 4193 In Fog Mist and Haze 142 In BB 139 Long 146 Lass of Control 125 136 C CES sr ri neo eis 132 i ui ad Rd 134 Through Deep Standing Water 55 Winter Driving I51 Drum Brakes Rear 130 Drunken Driving 123 12 Electrical Equipment Adding 55 108 241 Emergencies Emergencies on the Road 157 Emergencies Steering in 133 Emergency Starting 159 Emergency 163 Engine Block Heater 55 202 Engine Coolant see Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light see Coolant Engine Identification Engine Oil Rene meee eT AG 199 Additives 201 Adding 199 244 246 270 Checking enn n 199 Check Oil Light 95 Crankcase Capacity 244 Disposing of Used Oil 202 Energy Conserving 201 es 202 250 Pressure Gage 94 Warning Light
3. 1 1 dentification Number BR OO RID TTC 53 240 Idling Your Engine 64 67 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 186 Ignition erg 46 51 Key Release Lever 52 Illuminated Entry 49 Indicator Lights see Warning Lights Infant Restraint see Child Restraints Inflation Tires 185 225 Inside Rearview Mirror Instrument Poeh uui 88 235 Instrument Panel Clusters 90 Instrument Panel Gages Instrument Panel Warning Lights 92 J ack Tire Jump Starting 159 Key Release Lever 52 RE E 46 Change Indicator 69 Lap Shoulder gees crei 19 FU oe ste nk 9 dr 24 Use by Children 29 38 Latches Seatback 12 84 Lights Daytime Running Lights 76 Fog Lights erede 78 Headlights eno rs 74 Illuminated Entry 49 Inside Lights e 248 Interior Courtesy 77 Lights On Reminder 75 Parking 74 Removing amp Replacing Bulbs 219 220 221 222 247 Replacement Bulbs 247 Tallighis fics ae aes 221 Tura Signal is eee er s 69 Upshift Indicator 62 98 Warning Lights 92 Lights On Reminder T Loading Your Vehicle 222 D
4. Fres NOTE Form Numbers tor individual Product Service Publications may be found in the PSP Index Prices are 4 00 for the first PSP and 2 00 for aach additional PSP the same order PSP Bound Bulletin Book Complete Year Bulletins Year Description Form Number Price 1991 AIPSPS 5 91 P5P 4 1500 1890 All PSPS 5 90 P5P4 1500 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical stear ing bady etc Form Number Price 1983 Pontiac Sunbird 58 98105 43 00 Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write information in the Form Number column For example Turbo Convertible OWNERS INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to pro vide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models 1993 Pontiac Sunbird Owner s Manual In Portfolio includes Portfallo Owners Manual and Warranty Booklet 1993 Pontiac Sunbird In Portholio 10222123 51500 Without Portfolio Includes Owners Manual 1993 Pontiac Sunbird Without Portfolio 10202156 11 00 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past modal Pontiac wehicles To request an order form please specify
5. 94 When to Change 202 Engine Overheating ria MO Engine Specifications 249 Engine Starting Automatic Transaxle 53 Cold 55 Manual Transaxle 54 Ethanol in Gasoline 192 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in 66 153 Parking with the Engine Running 64 67 Expectant Mothers Use of SAR Belts 23 Expressway Driving 144 Index Extender Safety Belt 40 Exterior Appearance see Appearance Care abric Cleaning see Appearance dde Fan Warning Ue 161 196 Filling the Fuel Tank 194 Filter Air Cleaner 203 250 ER Mee 250 Flashers Hazard es 158 Fist DEB s v uua Eae 177 Flooded Engine 54 Fluid Brake oes 216 246 270 Capacities NS 246 Hydraulic Clutch 209 246 270 Power Steering 215 245 246 270 Transaxle Automatic 204 244 246 270 Manual 207 244 246 270 Windshield Washer 216 246 271 Fluids amp Lubricants 246 270 Fog 142 For Lights 78 222 Foreign Operation 193 Freeway Driving 144 French Language Manual 2 Fall dua 191 Alcohol in 192 Capacity oe nr 191 245 Exhaust Warnings 66 153 Filling
6. NUMBER 9 OF DRINKS picture 4 Drunken Driving The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other countries it s lower than that The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour 484 100 120 140 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS Drinking that Will Result in a BAC of 05 in the Time Shown 160 3180 200 220 240 Of course as we ve seen depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a of 005 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour for a 180 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chances are twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of co
7. ee 216 Outside of Your Pontiac 236 Adding 211 244 246 270 Engine Coolant 211 213 5 235 Checkig 211 244 246 Engine Oil Level 5 199 Special Problems 234 Low Coolant Warning Light 93 Hydraulic Clutch 209 Underbody Maintenance 239 Proper Mixture to Power Steering Fluid 5 Vil Says sae bes Xa 234 Uses ccce cae 171 210 246 270 Safety Belt Systems 40 Warnings 231 232 233 Radiator Pressure Cap 2M Things Under the Hood 195 235 237 239 Safety Warnings 93 169 170 Transaxle Fluid Weatherstrips 23 I7 172 212 2n Aunomatie 204 White Sidewall Tires 237 Temperature Gage Fauna d 93 oc Ies 207 Windshield and Wiper Blades 236 214 Courtesy Lights T7 Cruise Coni olor lile 70 Holdem e 84 Curves Driving on EN 132 Customer Assistance Information 275 Dus Running Lights 76 Dead Battery What to Do 159 Defensive Diiving 122 Defogger Rear Window 107 Defogging Your Windows 04 106 Defrosting Windows 106 Door Locks ee heer ss 47 Doors Headlight 75 Downshifting 62 148 Driver
8. Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust 66 Child Restraints Clock Setting Cargo Anchors Trunk 86 Children and Safety Belts 29 38 Clutch Hydraulic Cassette Tape Player Cigarette Lighter B4 Adding Fluid 209 246 270 see Audio Systems Circuit Breakers amp Fuses 241 Checking Fluid wie 209 Center Console Compartment 83 City 143 Comfort Controls Center Console Cleaner 203 250 Air Conditioning System 105 Mini Compartment 83 Cleaning Climate Control System 104 Center Position 28 Aluminum Wheels Hear Gy 104 06 Chains Tire sor 185 231 Prio ns a aS TU EIE 14 Ventilation TTE ETUR 104 105 107 Changing a Flat Tire 178 Cassette Player and Tapes 113 Compact Disc Player Charging System Warning Light 95 Compact Discs li4 see Audio Systems Check Engine Warning Light order RR ER 233 Compact Spare 185 225 Check Gages Light 0 iesus rr 235 Control of a Vehicle 125 Check OI 95 Inside of Your Pontiac 232 Convex Mirror Outside ssaa Bil Checking Instrument 235 Coolant E E EET 210 Brake Fluid
9. 229 Types T Tue rr eb 244 MAN 270 Winter Driving and Fuses amp Circuit Breakers 24 TU OPE EGO 151 231 Service Parts Identification Top Strap 2M Tonque Lack EM Vehicle Identification Number Towing Your Pontiac 163 VIN 22 reis DES 53 240 Traffic Lights 120 Temperature Warning Gage 93 Trailer 155 Transaxle Automatic see Automatic Transaxle Transaxle Manual see Manual Transaxle Transmission Automatic see Automatic Transaxle Transmission Manual see Manual Transaxle Trip Odometer 91 TRUE Y x ner 49 Remote Trunk Release 2 2 49 Turn Signal Indicator 69 Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever 69 Cruise Conil 70 Headlight High Low Beam Chanper i a Rn T Turn Signal amp Lane Change Indfxsiir 5 cc eee eee e 69 Unteaded Gasoline 19 Upholstery 233 Urban Driving 143 Vias Capacity Weight 222 Vehicle Identification Number VIN oo sodes 53 240 Vehicle Loading 222 Vehicle Storage 0 esc eee ees 218 104 105 107 VEN EIU Que 53 240 Visor Vanity 83 VOEE eect graces Ee EE DeXanes 96 Warning Flashers Hazard 158 Warning Lights
10. 156 Outside Spoiler RET Ce RATED LEN ME EE 577 umide Convertible hx nana 889 Halogen Headlights LE SE Composite Low inti rie ee 9006 High Beam Fa Ge eats ee eae M NA 9005 GT Sealed Beam UH BORN ale Ra LS RA ERES TOEIC ORIS CERO H4703 ceto Er nU mme nixus os rupes mare READ Front Side Marker Lights eee VIAE 194 Rear Side Marker Lights 5 24 DN CO Ce Rc RC 2057 Trunk SAdall 105 Coup Convertible eR E EN race Rn 912 Rear Turn Signal Lights ME fxs Catania nasi 1156 COANE a C ae ac cree E eee eres Service amp Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs cowr INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Plin E ETE 194 LES ii S 168 Dome T 562 Hester amp Control erresa rrr 194 Higli Beam Indicator 194 Indicator Lights Brake Oil Turn Signals 194 Charge Check Engine Fasten Safety Belts 3 4 39 168 Hir 194 H T i L4 V6 Displscesnent iii 2 0 Liters 3 1 Liters 1 92 1 88 1 1 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 91 195 91 C
11. Service amp Appearance Care Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element o eru TEXTU AC Type A II72C htt bee Aie RS ca AC Type A I098C Engine Oil Filter ABL IA BET 3L VS PEAS Valve 2B D er TT UR C E AC Type CV 869C Ad WI ITA RIP NRI SUR COS AC Type CV 892C Spark Plugs SOL TA oe AC Type RA3XLS Gap 1 14 mm 0 045 inch 2 AC Type R44 CSM Gap LH mm 0 045 inch Notes IMPORTANT Part KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER Maintenance Schedule LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 254 This part covers the maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment 254 required for your Pontiac Your How This Part is Organized 255 vehicle pd r A Scheduled Maintenance Services retain na safety Using Your Maintenance Schedules 256 Se Selecting the Right 256 SCTE Do OLLI eL E CRI COE REO ETE u rS X I nee POP INI Explanation of Scheduled Services EI eu Edere Kg 262 Protection B Owner Checks amp Services Plan At Each Puel Fill ais s
12. ll Restraints Child 29 38 Rost SEDE Lernen rtm CMO suec 19 gt gt gt 120 Traffic Lighis oe eens ea Your Own 121 Roads Hill and Mountain 8 Rocking Your Vehicle 187 Smek If Yu Are 186 Rotation 6 essa iiri 226 AP Aris L p ya eaa 18 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt 19 Center Rear Lap Belt 26 Checking Pere eres 40 2 1 29 38 Child Restraints 31 Child Restraints How to Install FEN o anaa 3l Child Restraints Where to Put 3 CBE araa 235 Driver Position 19 ul IE x 40 How to I8 29 Passenger 23 Pregnancy Use During 23 Questions amp Answers 17 21 39 4l Rear Safety Belts 24 4l Right Front Adult Passenger 23 Smaller Children and Babies 30 Top Strap xsv EFIE 3l 4 TIENE rique sca TT d 22 Vehicles First Sold in Canada 19 Warning 18 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts coc Sere 13 Safety Defects Reporting 280 Scheduled Maintenance HCM ULL acce SUCEDE 256 Seat Adjustment 10 Seat Belts see Safety Belts Seat Controls 10 TEI eee cce ome eee 12
13. Place the shift lever in P Park with the parking brake applied With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes 2 OL LA Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Then Without Shutting Off the Engine Follow These Steps 1 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 where it should be push the dipstick back in all the way 3 1L V6 Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid gt Manual Transaxle Fluid How To Add Fluid When to Check Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Transaxle Fluid A good time to have it checked is when determine what kind of transaxle fluid to the engine oil is changed However the use See the Index under Fluids luid in your manual transaxle doesn t Lubricants If the fluid level is low add require changing only enough of the proper fluid to bring How to Check the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick It doesn t take much fluid generally less than pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONIIE because fluids with th
14. Bui Anti Lock Brake System 97 BONY 95 BIS Lu eet ne ee 96 Charging System 95 Check Engine Light 98 Check Gages 1er n 99 Check Oil ressa MUTET ERA LOW GOCE recor 93 94 Upshift Indicator 62 98 Washer Windshield 80 216 246 271 Weight Gross Axle Rating GAWR 222 Gross Vehicle Rating GVWR 222 Wheel Alignment amp Tire Balance 229 Wheel Covers How to Remove 181 Wheel NUM 2 ev ect mtr 180 Wheel Nut Torque 183 245 Wheel Replacement 229 Windows ee SOC ROCIO tage 68 243 aundAY lcs pe ax a 67 Windshield Washer 80 216 246 271 Fl 81 246 271 Windshield Wipers 78 79 243 oi e 236 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Winter Driving 151 231 Driving on Snow or Ice 152 If Your Car is Stuck in Deep Snow 154 If You re Caught a Blizzard 153 Wrecker Towing 163 Service Station Information Windshield Washer Fluid See Page 216 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 218 Transaxle Fluid Automatic See Page 204 Manual See Page 207 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire Loading Information label on the driver s door See Page 225 Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420 kPa See Page 185 304 Hood Helease Cooling
15. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious like being hit by a train that 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 be badly hurt or killed adr Why Safety Belts Work 2 When the bike hits the block it 3 Take the simplest car Suppose When you ride in or on anything you stops But the child keeps going it s just a seat on wheels go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child 15 Seats amp Safety Belts Aper Why Safety Belts Work CONT 5 Get it fo spent Then stop tie 4 Put someone on it car The rider doesn t stop 7 or the instrument panel 16 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle dees You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehic
16. The air conditioner compressor doesn t close the center vents for increased air run in the VENT and HTR settings flow to the sides This reduces engine load resulting in improved fuel economy If either setting fails to keep you comfortable or causes your windows to fog up slide the upper lever to one of the A C positions or to DEF Defrost Defrosting The DEF setting directs most air through the defroster vents and some through the heater ducts 106 Hear Window Defogger OPTION The rear window defogper uses warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Push the m hutton up to turn on the defogger The defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turn the defogger off by pushing the button down or by turning off the ignition Do not attach temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Flow Through Ventilation System Your Pontiac s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running 107 Comfort Controls
17. 34 F 37 Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights work s they should CAUTION What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill Also use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant change If you use these you don t need to add anything else If you have a 2 0L L4 engine your engine coolant system will have a coolant recovery tank If you have a 3 1L V6 engine your engine coolant system will have a coolant surge tank There are important differences hetween these two cooling systems Read this section carefully NOTICE mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The cost ldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts r LEES i Adding Coolant 2 0L L4 Engine To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher 15 z m b p he DT Es E E Er Tres E RS
18. Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked dnare can E There are several ways to lack and From the Inside dangerous unlock your vehicle To lock the door pull the sliding Passengers especially children From the Outside locking lever backward can easily open the doors and fall Use your door key You can lock or To unlock the door push the sliding out When a door is locked the unlock all af the doors by holding the lever forward inside handle won t open it key in the turned position for a few seconds Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in 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 47 Features amp Controls Power Door Locks You can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or passenger door lock switch On 4 door models push the front portion of the switch to lock vour doors Push the rear portion of the switch to unlack your doors The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature eer On 2 door models push the switch down to lock your doors and up to unlock them Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition If you have an a
19. ird nr Headlight Bulb Replacement GT MODEL 2 Remove the four Torx screws from 3 Separate the headlight from the back For the type of bulb see the ndex under the corners of the frame around the plug by pulling the plug straight Replacement Bulbs headlight back 1 If you have semi concealed 4 Push the plug into the back of the headlights you must raise the doors new headlight poor Sec Do not remove the two Torx screws eadlight Doors from the upper and middle of the headlight frame These screws are for headlight alignment only If you adjust them or remove them your headlights will not be properly aligned See your Pontiac dealer for realignment Taillight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the ndex under 4 Press the bulb housing release lever 5 To remove the bulb push in and Replacement Bulbs and turn the housing turn rotate 1t counterclockwise 1 Pull the carpet away from the rear of counterclockwise to remove it 6 Reverse all steps to reassemble the the trunk taillight housing 2 Remove the three wing nuts 3 From outside the vehicle gently pull E back on the taillight housing e Baa Service amp Appearance Care 2y Fog Light Bulb Replacement Pontiac recommends that you don t change your fog light bulbs unless you have the proper aiming equipment See your Pontiac dealer if you have any further questions Replacement blades come i
20. A Very Important Reminder These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Pontiac Service Publications You can get these by using the following order form Pontiac Division service manuals are intended for use by professional qualified technicians Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly 1993 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The lollowing ions covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling aut the Service Publications Order Form publications in this book and mailing it with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address listed balow CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Product Service Publications PSP s are bulletins letters and articles published for trained dealer sarvice personnel See Service Publica tions listed previously this section A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year The indexes list all PSP s published by Pontiac in the model year PSP index Year Form Number Price 1883 8 Free 1992 PSPI B2P Free 1881 amp Free 1900
21. CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could significantly increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body zt oa m Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt CONT Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place CAUTION 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 PO What s wrong with this The shoulder belt 1s worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times CAUTION You can 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 Q What s wrong with this The belt is twisted 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 take impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix i
22. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Wheel Alignment and Warning The temperature grade for Tire Balance this tire is established for a tire that is The wheels on your vehicle were properly inflated and not overloaded aligned and balanced carefully at the Excessive speed underinflation or factory to give you the longest tire life excessive loading either separately or in and best overall performance comimnanon cause het buildap In most cases you will not need to have and possible tire failure your wheels aligned again However if Those grades are molded on the you notice unusual tire wear or your sidewalls of passenger car tires vehicle pulling one way or the other the While the tires available as standard or alignment may need to be reset If you optional equipment on General Motors notice your vehicle vibrating when vehicles may vary with respect to these driving on a smooth road your wheels grades all such tires meet General may need to be rebalanced Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safery requirements in addition to these es Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts
23. Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Like candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry f a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Just use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and solvent type vinyl leather cleaner Cleaning the Top of the Care of Safety Belts Glass Instrument Panel Keep belts clean and dry Glass should be cleaned often GM Use only mild soap and water to clean Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 the top surfaces of the instrument panel CAUTION or liquid household glass cleaner will Sprays containing silicones Waxes normal tobacco smoke and dust may cause annoying reflections in the Seats films windshield and even make it difficult to Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass E see through the windshield under certain because they may cause scratches Avoid conditions placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogge
24. Head Restraint ll Manual Front Seat Manual Reclining Seatback Reclining Seatback Seatback Latches Seat Split Fold Down Rear Service Information Service Parts Identification o wow mo ox 4 m m s 4m a m ok oua i am m n b d d m k amp a oa k m d d Rod 4 o Rod o4 ad Service Publications Service Publications Order Service Station Information Setting the Clock Setting the Trip Odometer Sheet Metal Damage Shift Light smit Speeds loses Shifting Into P Shifting Out of P Park shifting the Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Manual Transaxle Signaling Turns Signs Road Skidding Snow or Ice Driving On 8 Tomo B odor os Stee Book wm m Index Snowstorm If You re 153 Sound Equipment Adding 108 Sound Systems see Audio Systems Spare Tire Compact 185 Spark Plugs yes se ere eee 250 Specifications amp Capacities 244 Speed Control see Cruise Control Speedometer amp Odometer 90 Trip Odometer 91 Stains Removing 234 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle 53 Cold Starting 2 298
25. If you have the surge tank be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Haw to Add Coolant to the 2 0L L4 Engine at the Thermostat Housing or How to Add Coolant to the 3 1L V6 Engine at the Coolant Surge Tank later in this section NOTICE 177 CAUTION CAUTION When the coolant in the coolant Gan SSS recovery tank or coolant surge tank is Mode rd liquids You can be burned if you spill at or above FULL COLD start your a hot cooling system can coolant on hot ain pare vehicle If the overheat warning blow out and burn you badl y They Coolant contains ethylene glycol continues there s one more thing vou are under pressure and if you turn and it will burn if the engine parts can try if you have a 2 0L L4 engine the thermostat housing or coolant are hot enough Don t spill coalant You can add the proper coolant mix Surge tank pressure cap even a on a hot engine directly to the thermostat housing but little they can come out at high he sure the cooling system is cool before speed Never turn the cap when you do it the cooling system including the thermostat housing or coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and thermostat housing or coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the cap uar How to Add Coolant to the 2 0L 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap 3 Pul
26. They are vitally important to safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps the Road Unless you are the only driver it is good to share the driving task with others Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles 160 km or two hours ata sitting Then either change drivers stop for some refreshment like coffee tea or soft drinks and some limbering up But do stop and move around Eat lightly along the way Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy On two lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access you ll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways Examples are stop signs and signals shopping centers with direct access to the highway no passing zones and school zones vehicles turning left and right off the road pedestrians cyclists parked vehicles and even animals Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the ti
27. chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care CAUTION Cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything in a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner e Turpentine Benzene e Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Gasoline Service amp Appearance Care m Appearance Care Cont NOTICE Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses they will damage your vehicle Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Always read the instructions on the Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Here are some cle
28. especially if it comes from dirty road So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 10 CAUTION Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car AN washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road might not be aware of hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant contact with the road You could find out the hard way when you have to slow turn move out to pass or if you get hit by a gust of wind You could suddenly find yourself out af control Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple
29. the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it 18 raining and be careful Some Other Rainy Weather Tips e Turn on your headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Look for hard to see vehicles coming from behind You may want to use your headlights even in daytime if it s raining hard Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when vou pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray If the road spray is so heavy you are actually blinded drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowly is better than having an accident Use your defogger if it helps Have good tires with proper tread depth See the Index under Tires 14 Your Driving p i rd Driving in Fog Mist and Haze Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hundred feet meters Or it might be so thick that you can see only a few feet meters ahead It may come suddenly to otherwise clear road And it can be a major hazard When you drive into a fog patch your visibility will be reduced quickly The biggest dangers are striking the vehicle a
30. 3 Brake Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 or equivalent Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM Part No 12345349 or equivalent Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 12345881 or equivalent Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine ail or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Solvent Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Maintenance Schedule Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants Cont Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring a Engine oil Anchor b Release Paw b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 light door assemblies 1f equipped rear compartment lid hinges rear folding seat Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters valves and
31. Bad handling e Rough ride e 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 pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture gas Service amp Appearance Care When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See the Index under Wheel Nut Torque You can see the indicators at three places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is c
32. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicla Climate Control System Air Conditioning System Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Radio Cassette Tape Player Compact Disc Player Pant Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Understanding Radio Reception e rad reci C CE DE ga Care of Your Cassette Tape Player of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna 104 105 109 109 113 113 14 14 103 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems ula cv VENT B L HTR m Climate Control System With this system you can control the VENT Use when the outside DEF Defrost This setting directs ventilation and heating in your vehicle temperature is mild and little heating or most air through the windshield Your vehicle also has the flow through Cooling is needed Air flow is through defroster vents and some through the ventilation system described later in this the instrument panel outlets Set the heater ducts Stra lower lever to the temperature desired Lever Controls The upper lever B L Bi Level Use on cool but sunny Defogging Windows changes the functions of your system days This setting brings in the outside To defog the windshield slide both The lower lever changes the temperature air but directs it in two ways The cool levers to the far right and move the fan of the air coming th
33. Best 113 Setting the Clock Automatic Door Lock 48 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt see Safety Belis Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid 207 244 246 270 Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 57 Checking 204 Shiftine is roi rri rael 56 Starting Your Engine 53 Torque Lock 151 d SCR ace Eo or 159 218 Charging System Light SLICE Yan Yi 95 Jump Starting 159 ETIE 159 161 Battery Warning Light Blizzard CaughtIna 153 Block Heater Engine 55 202 Blowout Tu ia ois es sie bial ews 177 Brake Adjustment LB e E 129 130 Eid 216 246 270 Mamet C DIE ed IE eT a POETE 63 Pedal Travel pe eo ee E 130 Replacing 218 Warning Light 96 Wear Indicators Front Brakes 129 Brake System Warning Light 96 Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 57 Bibi ne 65 26 Braking Emergencies BI Braking Technique 126 Break In New Vehicle 51 Buckling Up see Safery Belts Bulb Replacement Fog Lipid ieee e nnn Headlight 219 220 247 Inside 248 Taillight a pace es 22 248 Index amp Specifications 244 Chemical Paint Spotting 239 Climate Control System
34. Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See the Index under Appearance Care Your Pontiac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat NOTICE Machi i aggressive polishing ed basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Service amp Appearance Care Identification Number This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration z Eu Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section barito Meets lies hod Hn 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 Your VIN lis model designation Paint information A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle
35. EJCT button will function even when the ignition is off Understanding Radio Reception Stereo FM Stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level AM Stereo Your Delco system may be able to receive C Quam stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C Quam to produce stereo though some do not C Quam is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C Quam signals your stereo indicator light will come on when you are receiving it Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the ta
36. Fuses amp Circuit a Add On Electrica Equipment NOTICE The wiring circuits in your vehicle Look at the silver colored band inside protected from short circuits by a the fuse If the band is broken or Don t add anything electrical to combination of fuses circuit breakers melted replace the fuse Be sure you your Pontiac unless you check with and fusible thermal links in the wiring replace a bad fuse with a new one of the your dealer first Some itself This greatly reduces the chance of identical size and rating equipment can damage you fires caused by electrical problems vehicle and the damage The fuse panel is located on the lower be covered by your warranty Some left side of the instrument panel To of it can just keep other things open pull the handle marked FUSE from working as they should down and forward To identify and check fuses refer to the Fuse Usage chart ear Service amp amp pp DS Care Fuse Rating Circuitry 10 Fuel Pump PWR ACC 30 Door Locks Rear Defogger Breaker RDO I0 Radio amp Cruise Power Feed INST LPS 5 Instrument Panel Lights WDO 30 Power Window Breaker CTSY 20 Courtesy Lights Horn Power Locks Rear Compartment Courtesy Light Audible Warning System Check Oil Light WIPER 25 Windshield Wipers Washer GAUGES 10 Gages Warning Indicator Audible Warning System Rear Window Defogger Torque Converter Clutch Brake Transaxle Shift In
37. ON to RESUME ACCEL 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 RESUME ACCEL for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower ing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake 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 To Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off
38. On Electrical Equipment M ERI 241 Fuses amp Circuit s 28 Capacities amp Specifications 244 Fluids amp Lubricants 246 Replacement Bulbs 247 Engine Specifications zz 249 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts T 250 189 Service amp Appearance Care bes 5 Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it service work you ll want to get the Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own CAUTION We hope you ll go to your dealer for all proper Pontiac Service Manual Ii your service needs You ll get genuine tells you much more about how to service GM parts and GM trained and your Pontiac than this manual can To supported service people order the proper service manual see the We hope you ll want to keep your GM Index under Service Publications vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have You should keep a record with all parts one of these marks receipts and list the mileage and the dave of any service work you perform See the Index under Maintenance Record 490 NOTICE F nf NM EEFE Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at If it s bad enough it can damage your If you try to do your own service 87 octane or higher It should meet engine work without knowing enough about specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S t you re using f
39. Parking Lights Fog Lights 0 Flow to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols cowr These symbols are on some of your controls Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Hear Window Delogger Ventilating Fan Power Window E These symbols are used on warning and are some other symbols you may indicator lights sce SE m d Engine Coolant Fuse Temperature Trunk Release Battery Charging Fuel Lighter T5 Horn Engine Oil Pressure Speaker Brake Anti Lock Brakes E r Hood Release 11 Notes Notes you ll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts Part 71 Seats amp Safety Belts Seats and Seat Cnh Oe E CE ER EE E ERR ETC 10 Thu TRAIN eror Perr Roe oe are 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 18 Derer POSEY rx RODEO IE RENE KC TUAE OE SU TEE OR ER 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 2 2 2 22 222 23 Right Front Passenger Position i Rear Seat PIAS serere terream am E IRE Ex 24 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 26 Center Passenger Position 28 Smaller Children and
40. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate Leave the latch plate on the special belt 2 Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt 3 Put the belt away in safe place in your vehicle so it won t fly around in a crash and injure someone 4 Remember to reattach the automatic belt again once the child restraint is removed Be sure it int twisted 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 shoulder belt and get the additional restraint shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 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 Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt is still 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 so small that the shoulder belt 15 still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the
41. Rental vehicies or taxis Police fire department or hospitals In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac s comprehensive warranty However when other services are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become obsessive in frequency or type of occurrence In Canada please consult your GM dealer regarding availability of Roadside Assistance I Customer Assistance Information m Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Cont For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following information to the advisor Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle e Vehicle identification number Vehicle license plate number While we hope that you never have the Occasion to use our service it is added security while travelling for you and your family Remember we re only phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance I 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 m Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the District of Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4536 kg In Canada information
42. Sidewall Tires Weatherstrips IF SO EQUIPPED Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White These are places where glass or metal Your aluminum wheels have a protective Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a meets rubber Silicone grease there will coating similar to the painted surface of stiff brush with it make them last longer seal better and your Pontiac Don t use strong soaps not squeak Apply silicone grease with a chemicals chrome polish or other clean cloth at least every six months abrasive cleaners on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective coating Service amp Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage Foreign Material Finish Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires Calcium chloride and other salts ice Any stone chips fractures or deep sheet metal repair or replacement make melting agents road oil and tar tree sap scratches in the finish should be sure the body repair shop applies anti bird droppings chemicals from repaired right away Bare metal will corrosion material to the parts repaired industrial chimneys and other foreign corrode quickly and may develop imoa or replaced to restore corrosion matter can damage your vehicle s finish major repair expense protection if they remain
43. System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery or coolant surge tank only when the engine is cool The fluid should be at or slightly above the FULL COLD mark See Page 210 Engine Oil Capacity 15 2 U S Gal 57 5 1 Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 191 Na neki tne talk uli AWITOMO TIVE SEAVICE EXCELLENCE ns m
44. a forward gear or with a manual transaxle between 1 First or 2 Second accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle 15 in gear If that i doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Tf you do need to be towed out see the Index under Towing tour Pontiac 187 m you will find information about the care of your Pontiac This part begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearance care Part Service amp Appearance Service 190 FUSE 191 Hood Release slicks gtr ata SAT READ na al SS I 195 Ergine cate REIR a 199 neck Done ero EARS fein hava ER Transaxle FRU aan P esa deve e UE Cron 204 Engins Cool aT aa ie ala alee ala wd Weel Sa ae OR P dra d 210 Power Steering Poil oes poet Sia eae a ses slaves Eua Fe Xon wars ir Red 215 Windshield Washer Fluid EE eii 4416 Brakes 216 Battery iu 218 Bulb Replacement site plete eta Ras 219 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement sere RUE ae F Loading Your Vehicle e Tires n 222 224 Appearance Care run oe e eS ipic i Vehicle Identification Number VIN 240 Add
45. amp Audio Systems m Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Pontiac and how to get the best performance from them Please read about the system in your vehicle NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment Flow Through Ventilation System may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or CONT other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may Ventilation Tips interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units 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 CAUTION When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too Tan to EL late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that a few moments before driving off seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by This helps clear the intake
46. and wheel nuts should be replaced the wheel leaks air out replace it If except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the 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 you have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for vour Pontiac model Service amp Appearance Care CAUTION The wrong wheel can also cause Tin problems with bearing life brake vhe cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper dar height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Heplacement Wheels CAUTION AO Tire Chains NOTICE If your Pontiac has PI95 70RHA PI93 65R15 P205 60RI5 size tires don t use tire chains they can damage your vehicle If you have other tires use tire chains only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the
47. and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service m Starting Your Engine your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See the Index under Fehicle Identification Number Follow the proper steps to start the engine Automatic Transaxle Engines start differently The 8th digit of 1 Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Don t try to shift to P Park if your Pontiac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped Features amp Controls Manual Transaxle Both Transaxles 1 Shift your gear selector to N Neutral 2 Don t push the accelerator pedal 4 If your engine won t start or starts and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal 15 not all the way down that s safety feature before starting your engine In some other vehicles you might need to do this but because of y
48. center seat LUN the one that has only a lap belt a Seats amp Safety Belts Larger Children CAUTION 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 Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten Now and then make sure all your belts around you you should use it The buckles latch plates retractors automatic lap shoulder belt has plenty of anchorages and reminder systems are extra length built in so it will fasten working properly Look for any loose around almost all people parts or damage If you see anything that But if a safety belt isn t long enough to might keep a restraint system from fasten your dealer will order you an doing its job have it repaired extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as the
49. deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you camt avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly I1O volt outlet Features amp Controls Engine Block Heater 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 properly grounded three prong 0 volt outlet If the cond won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps NOTICE After you ve used the block heater be sure to store the cord as 1t was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the block heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area m Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats There are several different positions for your shift lever In this manual these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below Park Rev
50. ducts of adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your snow and moisture and reduces the hearing adapts to it chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats To help avoid hearing loss or damage 1 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting clear of objects This helps air to 2 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly circulate throughout your vehicle 408 Setting the Clock No matter which audio system you have in your vehicle setting the clock is easy 1 With the ignition on and the radio on or off press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 2 You must begin to set the clock to the correct hour and minute during those five seconds by depressing the SEEK and SCAN buttons For some radios SEEK will set the hour for others it sets the minute For some radios SCAN will set the hour for others it sets the minute AM FM Stereo Radio The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other radio functions ON OFF Press to turn the radio on and off when your ignition is VOL Volume Press the left of this button to decrease the volume or the right to increase it The volume level will be displayed on the screen TUNE Press the left of this
51. er time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty places If one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first See the ndex under Check Oil Light l none of them is true change the oil every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that See the Index under Check Oil Light Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oi be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services CAUTION N NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 2 0L L4 Air Filter Replacement Air Cleaner
52. exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Road Mississauga Ontario LST Published by Pontiac Division The word Pontiac the Pontiac emblem and the General Motors Corporation name Sunbird are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation The word Deleo is a registered trademark of the General Motors Corporation Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation Pontiac Division All rights reserved Flow to Use this Manual Using Your 1993 Pontiac Owner s Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly There are nine parts with color tabbed pages in this manual Each part begins with a brief list of contents so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the color tabs that help you find Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly Part 2 Features amp Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Pontiac Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems This part tells vou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Par
53. for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults f your vehicle does not have comfort guides you may ask your dealer to order and install them for you The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat You will find them tucked in between the seat back and the interior body about half way down the edge of the seat back Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder helts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from hetween the edge of the seat back and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted The elastic cord must be under the and it lies flat The elastic cord must belt Then place the guide over the be under the belt and the guide on belt and insert the two edges of the top belt into the slots of the guide Seats amp Safety Belts 4 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults CONT Buckle the belt around the child and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See the Index under Safety Belts To remove and store the comfo
54. glass the glass release tab located inside panel locks into place the latch release handle 2 Lift the panel up and out The air deflector will automatically pop up Features amp Controls Sunroof CONT CAUTION 3 Store the glass panel in the special 4 If you have the optional fold down Don t try to remove the sunroof panel while the vehicle is moving Trying to remove the sunroof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control or it could fly off and strike another vehicle You or others could be injured Remove the sunroof panel only when the vehicle is parked storage bag in the trunk CAUTION If the sunroof panel is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in crash or sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Whenever you store the sunroof panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the special storage bag in the trunk rear seat secure the storage bag containing the glass panel to the trunk anchors using the straps provided To Install the Sunroof Glass Panel 1 Center the glass panel upright on the weatherstrip Then line up the hinges on the panel with the slots in the roof opening 2 Push forward on the rear edge of the glass while lowering the panel Do not force a hinge if it binds in a slot Reposition the glass panel and start aga
55. hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME ACCEL for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there CAUTION If you hold the switch at RESUME ACCEL longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at RESUME ACCEL 71 Features amp Controls To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move the cruise switch from
56. iE rs RUE ULT Sey Ie 265 At Least Once a Month 265 Have you purchased the At Least Twice a Year 26 riescono At Least Once a Year vehicle C Periodic Maintenance Inspections swiss See your Pontiac dealer for details D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants Mee atte Hels E MM dt E Maintenance 253 S Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it You may drive very short distances only few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules in this part So please read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper v
57. is always r th white letters P eae rad ena CANOEING TAMMING Brown signs point out recreation areas A triangle pointed downward indicates A triangular sign also is used on two or points of historic or cultural interest Yield It assigns the right of way to lane roads to indicate a No Passing traffic on certain approaches to an Zone This sign will be on the left side intersection of the roadway s Your Driving and the Road 3c KEEP LEFT RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROLSH DARY Shape of Road Signs CONT Symbols on Road Signs Rectangular square or oblong signs There are many international road signs show speed limits parking regulations in use today give directions and such information as distances to cities NO U NO NO TURN PARRING BIC TCLES The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do aseo Traffic Lights We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to proceed with caution yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles Some traffic lights also use red arrows to sig
58. is no curb when you re parking uphill turn the wheels to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill on the left side of a one way street your wheels should be turned to the left Torque Lock AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever aut of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see the Index under Shifting Into P Park When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur vou thay need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct Snow tires can help in loose snow but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow but may have to travel over ice you may not want to switch to snow tires at all You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk or rear area Inc
59. kg in your convertible s trunk NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 223 Service amp Appearance Care Loading Your Vehicle CONT CAUTION A Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or Tires in a crash We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by Put things in the trunk as far leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and forward as you can Try to their warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac If your spare tire is spread the weight evenly If you different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each have fold down rear seats you ll of these manufacturers find four anchors on the back CAUTION wall of your trunk You can use Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous these anchors to tie down lighter loads They re not strong enough Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See the Index under Loading Your Vehicle Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overlo
60. level be sure your vehicle is on a level surface and bring the engine oil up to the proper level if necessary See the ndex under Engine Oil 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 If it stays on or comes on while you are driving vou may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Features amp Controls Voltmeter OPTION When your engine 15 not running but the ignition is on in the Run position the gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have your vehicle serviced immediately Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need bot
61. may seem to be further away CEPR For 2 thing following again and wait for another opportunity from you than it really is too closely reduces your area of If other cars are lined up to pass Try not to pass more than one vehicle vision especially if you re following a slow vehicle wait your turn But take at a time on two lane roads larger vehicle Also you won t have care that someone isn t trying to pass Reconsider before passing the next adequate space if the vehicle ahead you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle suddenly slows or stops Keep back a vehicle Remember to glance over Don t overtake a slowly moving reasonable distance your shoulder and check the blind vehicle too rapidly Even though the When it looks like a chance to pass is spot coming up start to accelerate but stay 9 Check your mirrors glance over your in the right lane and don t get too shoulder and start your left lane close Time your move so you will be change signal before moving out of the increasing speed as the time comes to right lane to pass When you are far move into the other lane If the way is enough ahead of the passed vehicle to brake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn f you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the night 135 Your Driving and the Road Loss of Control Let s review what drivi
62. misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights If there is a line of opposing traffic make occasional glances over the line of headlights to make certain that one af the vehicles isn t starting to move into your lane Once you are past the bright lights give your eyes time to readjust before resuming speed High Beams If the vehicle approaching you has its high beams on signal by flicking yours to high and then back to low beam This is the usual signal to lower the headlight beams If the other driver still doesn t lower the beams resist the temptation to put your high beams on This only makes two half blinded drivers On a freeway use your high beams only in remote areas where you won t impair approaching drivers In some places like cities using high beams is illegal When you follow another vehicle on a freeway or highway use low beams True most vehicles now have day night mirrors that enable the driver to reduce glare But outside mirrors are not of this type and high beams from behind can bother the driver ahead Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass surfaces very filmy and can be vision hazard if it s left there Dirty gla
63. mph 30 km h 145 Your Driving and the Road Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways there are still many made on regular highways Long distance driving on freeways and regular highways 15 the same in some ways The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared you drive at higher than city speeds and there are longer turns behind the wheel You ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape Here are some tips for a successful long trip 448 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have 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 Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires
64. name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of problem In order to give your inquiry prompt attention please call the toll free number listed above However if you wish to write Pontiac write to United States Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 A listing of all Pontiac Zone Offices and offices outside the U S which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet When contacting Pontiac please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a problem Customer Assistance For the Hearing or Speech Impaired To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Pontiac has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices the Deaf equipment in its Custome Assistance Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional for T teletypewriter TT Y can communicate with Pontiac by dialing 1 800 TDD PONT TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Information GM Participation In Better Business Bureau Mediation Arbitration Program experience has shown that the Customer Satisfact
65. pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Pontiac products Pontiac monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all the PSP s issued by Pontiac for all models in the model year you can buy individual PSP s such as those which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP s It provides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What You ll Find in
66. spark plugs Section E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date ar Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond to the odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed Also you should retain all columns indicated When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I convenient place to store them Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont Part Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 00 cee bbe dee ee 276 you will find out how to Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech 277 contact Pontiac if you need BBB Mediation Arbitration Program 278 assistance This part also tells you Reporting Safety Defects 280 how to obtain service publications Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program o 281 and how to report any safety defects Service Publications corona m vad ta be SERE E CESAR RR 2 20 282 ge zen Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Pontiac Normally any problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle wi
67. the switch forward for less than one second When the switch is held for more than one second and released the window will go down all the way To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the switch forward or rearward then release To raise the window press and hold the switch rearward BB Controls You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel Tilt Steering Wheel OPTION A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit 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 m Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High Low Beam Changer Cruise Control Option Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise
68. toward the edge of the lane Be prepared to delay your move Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night Leaving the Freeway When you want to leave move to the proper lane well i in advance Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit At each exit point is a deceleration lane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and then do your braking before moving onto the exit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes are long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through lane and if there is traffic close behind you you can allow a little addition to your turn signal as extra extra time and flash your brake lights in m warning that you are about to slow down and exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are For example 40 mph 65 km h might seem like only 20 mph 30 km h Obviously this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for 20
69. wes m How to Wear Safety Belts afety Belt Warning Light mero Properly Adults When the key is turned to Run or Start a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s salety belt is buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about a minute If the driver s belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on ur safety belt light ev This section is only for people of adult nafterthe f size CAUTION First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position mw Vehicles First Sold in Canada Was your Pontiac first sold when new in Canada If it was a sticker on the driver s door will say conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc If so then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle To learn how to use your safety belts please read the Owner s Manual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Pontiac first sold in Canada Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called automatic because you don t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle 19 Seats amp ery ree Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt CONT And you don t have to unbuckle when you get out Just get into your vehicle Then close and l
70. work well or at all With address for advice Just tell us where imi can help clean the air especially in continuous use spark plugs can get you re going and give your Vehicle those parts of the country that have high fouled the exhaust system can corrode Identification Number VIN ozone levels and your engine oil can deteriorate General Motors of Canada Lid You should ask your service station quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor International Export Sales operators if their gasolines contain will be damaged of that means PO Box 828 detergents and oxygenates and if they costly repairs that wouldn t be covered Oshawa Ontario LIH 7NI Canada have been reformulated to reduce by your warranty vehicle emissions 78 3 wm Service amp Appearance Care Filling Your Tank While refueling hang the cap inside the CA UTION fuel door If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can Gasoline vapor is highly get one for you If you get the flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad CAUTION wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged N If you get gasoline on you 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 injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames a
71. year and model name of vehicle Address all inquiries to HELM INCORPORATED Box 07130 Detroit 48207 Credit Card Orders ONLY 1 800 782 4356 For information and inquiriescall 313 883 1430 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE Please complete form below Print or Type and MAIL TO Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48207 ORDER TOLL FREE Minimum Credit Card Order 10 00 NOTE For Credit Card Holder Orders Only y er information Is needed write Helm or call 313 883 1430 1 800 782 4356 d ORDER INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name and also the of the person to whose attention the shipment shoe shou be For purchases outside U S A please write to ihe above address for quotation USA gt 4 anat Pug i CUSTOMER NAME TENTION RAN ETREET ADDRESS 50 BOX NUMBERS NO Acoount T E eom DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE aa bo chan ea hear ae without issuing o NOTE RA Canaria resins ans ji mae checks in U S funds A nat ani tos ae ba fee er arid are 1 inclu 052 cr ona postage sd Pang for printed French should bulletin numbers These eie Vorrei inam i rg Your be directed in Conatan General Motors isn
72. you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced 129 Your Driving the Road Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something 15 wrong with your brakes 130 Hear Drum Brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Braking In Emergencies Power Steering Every time you make a moderate brake Use your anti lock braking system when If you lose power stee
73. 1 Pull up on the locking lever Then 4 If the fluid level is where it should pull out the dipstick and clean it with be push the dipstick back in all the or paper towel way Be sure to push the locking lever down fully 208 How to Add Fluid Here s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See the Index under Fluids amp Lubricants Remove the dipstick Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick Push the dipstick back in all the way Be sure to push the locking lever down fully The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self adjusting When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cvlinder reservoir and what to add See the Jander under Owner Checks amp Services and Fluids amp Lubricants How to Check The proper fluid should be added if the level is at or below the ADD mark on the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap ri 209 Service amp Appearance Care Engine 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 the ndex under Engine Overheating The proper coolant for your Pontiac will Give freezing protection down to
74. E Flu Your engine also has thermostat housing with a pressure cap This cap and the thermostat must be taken out to add coolant Service amp Appearance Care Adding Coolant 2 0L L4 Engine CONT To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the thermostat housing but only when the engine is cool CAUTION le 1 When the engine is cool remove the thermostat housing pressure cap and the thermostat Without pressing down on the pressure cap turn it slowly to the left until it reaches a stop If you hear a hiss it means there is still some pressure Wait for the hiss to stop Then press down on the pressure cap and continue turning it to the left Remove the pressure cap Take the thermostat out of the housing CAUTION GENIL Adding Coolant 3 1L V6 Engine ETTET 2 Add the coolant mix to the thermostat To Check Coolant CAUTION housing until the level reaches the When your engine is cold the coolant thermostat housing cap seat level should be at FULL COLD or a ME 3 Put in the thermostat Be sure it is little higher fully seated 4 Put on the thermostat housing pressure cap When it s tight the arrows on the pressure cap should line up with the radiator inlet hose on the thermostat housing enu Service amp Appearance Care Adding Coolant 3 1L V6 Engine Radiator Pressure Cap CONT To Add C
75. It s a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even belore you have a chance to read it 78 STOP DO NOT WRONG ADVANCE MARA NO PASSING ENTER wit CROSSING BRIDGE Color of Road Signs Yellow indicates a general warning Red means Stop It may also indicate Slow down and be careful when you see that some movement is not allowed a yellow sign It may signal a railroad Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong Crossing ahead no passing zone or Way some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross HOSPITAL INFORMATION Green is used to guide the driver Green Blue signs with white letters show signs may indicate upcoming freeway motorists services exits or show the direction you should turn to reach particular place LOW WORKERS FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD AHEAD Orange indicates road construction or Shape of Road Signs A diamond shaped sign is a warning of maintenance You ll want to slow down The shape of the sign will tell you something ahead for example a curve when you see an orange sign s part of something too i steep hill soft shoulder or a narrow ihe road may be closed off or tom up TUUS MIT bridge And there may be workers and An octagonal eight sided sign means i it is always red wi letters vehicles around Stop It
76. Manual 54 Starting Your Car if the Battery is Dead see Jump Starting Steering In Emergencies 133 Off Road Recovery 133 Titties tees eee 132 Steering Wheel Tilt 68 Stereo Sound Systems see Audio Systems Storage Center Console Compartments 3 Cup Holders 2 2 2 22 TNR a es ieee ee 30 Glove eru 50 Thermostat 173 214 TEM nne 49 Tilt Steering Wheel 68 Storing Your Pontiac 218 Time Setting the mS 109 rari ar bya TIERE r EE i Esrar aS 224 SUR WARNS oi 22325 5 82 Buying New 227 ber E 85 231 T Flat Changing 178 achomesr co clu SETA gi Inflation 185 225 Taillight amp Headlight Inspection amp Rotation EI Removing and Replacing 219 220 PE AT 222 225 221 247 EET ICE E 225 Tape Player see Audio Systems Quality Grading 227 Technical Facts amp Spare Compact 185 225 Bul ers ene peace 247 Wear Indicators 226 228 Electrical Equipment Wheel Alignment amp Tire Add On 55 108 241 229 249 Wheel Replacement 229 Fluid Capacities amp When to Replace Wheels
77. ORR 47 Long Distance Cr 146 Loss of 136 Low Battery 2 2 222 159 Low Oil Pressure Warming g4 Lubricants amp Fluids 246 270 M aintenance Record 273 Maintenance Schedule 253 Malfunction Indicator ied 2 98 Manual Front Seat Manual Sunroof 85 Manual Transaxle Adding Fluid 209 244 246 270 Index Checking Fluid 207 paca ca coon Res M Starting the Engine 53 Master Cylinder Brake 216 Methanol in Gasoline 192 Mileage Indicator see Odometer amp Speedometer Mirrors Inside Manual Day Night 81 Manual Adjust 82 Manual Remote Control 82 Outside Convex amp Mountain Driving 148 New Vehicle Break In Requirements 51 Night 137 Requirements see Fuel Odometer amp Speedometer 90 Oil Engine 199 244 246 270 1 244 Level Check Light 95 Pressure 94 QUMMY rins rok cen 200 Thickn kR concu ern 201 ON Tu ru ace en 202 Warning Light 22 When to 202 Oil Warning Light 94 Operation of Lights 74 Outside Rearv
78. POS 1993 PONTIAC Sunbird OWNER S MANUAL 1993 Owner s Manual Pontiac Sunbird Table of Contents Introduction How to Use this Manual 3 Pert 4 Seats amp Safety Belts 9 MEN Part 3 Features amp Controls a5 A Part Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 103 Pert 4 Your Driving and the Road 117 m Pert E Problems on the Road 157 Part amp Service amp Appearance Care 189 i Pert 7 Maintenance Schedule 253 a Part Printed in USA Part Customer Assistance Information 275 a Includes Reporting Safety Defects on page 280 Index PERS der eos E Service Station Information Last Page 10202156 A First Edition Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac 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 This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un
79. To check or replace the filter remove the two wing nuts and lift the cover 3 1L V6 Air Filter Replacement To check or replace the filter remove the three wing nuts and lift the cover Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See the ndex under Scheduled Maintenance Services How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Wait at least 30 minutes before checking To get the right reading the fluid should the transaxle fluid level if you have been be at normal operating temperature Too much or too little fluid can driving which is to 200 F 82 C to e When outside temperatures are above 99 C 90 F 32 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving At high speed for quite a while about 15 miles 24 km when outside d temperatures are above 50 F 10 If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer n heavy traffic especially in hot wcather Service amp Appearance Care Automatic Transaxle Fluid icowr Check the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place
80. Your Tank 194 Fuels with Alcohol 192 et 92 In Foreign Countries 193 Requirements 1 Fuses amp Circuit Breakers 241 Cages Check Gages Warning Light 99 Coolant Temperature 93 Biel ate 92 Qil Pressure 94 91 WHINE eosam rmt 96 Gasoline LZ 191 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 194 245 Gas Station Information Gear Positions see Shifting the Transaxte Gearshift Lever see Shifting the Transaxle Glove Box Lock Headlight amp Taillight Removing and Replacing 219 220 221 247 Headlights 74 Headlight Doors 75 High Low Beam Changer TT Instrument Panel Intensity Control 77 On Reminder 75 Replacement Bulb 219 220 247 E a a eae 243 Head Restraint Heater see Comfort Controls Heater Engine Block 55 202 High Beams 77 138 Highway Hypnosis 147 Hill and Mountain Roads 148 Hills Parking 57 149 160 Hood Release 195 Warning Overheated Hope ac 167 Hor M 68 Hot Engine Safety Warni 93 167 169 196 Hydraulic Clutch 2 209 246 270 Hydroplaning
81. aded 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 cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure lor heavy things however so put them as far forward as you can in the trunk Never stack heavier things like Suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heal Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear
82. adian owners refer to your warranty booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Some states may require that you file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE before resorting to state operated procedures including court 279 8 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Reporting Safety Defects to the Reporting Safety Defects to If NHTSA receives similar complaints Canadian Feel geli nad it may open an investigation and if it dna finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However If you live in Canada and you believe In addition to notifying NHTSA or that your vehicle has a safety defect vou Transport Canada in a situation like should immediately notify Transport this we certainly hope you ll notify us Canada in addition to notifying General Please call us at 1 800 PM CARES or NHTSA cannot become involved in dm 5 individual problems between you your Motors of Canada Limited You may write dealer or General Motors write to Pontiac Division To contact NHTSA you may eit
83. afety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The 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 Head restraints are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others Slide an adjustable head restraint up ar down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also quctt Seats amp Safety Belts Front Seatback Latches 2 DOOR MODELS In 2 door Pontiacs the front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat Your seatback will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the
84. akes to NOTICE If you skip more than one gear when you downshift or if you race petwar NIE Mat DUC them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle the engine when you downshift you can damage the clutch or transaxle If You are on a Hill See the Index under Parking on Hills That section shows how to turn your front wheels B3 Features amp Controls _ Shifting Into P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Leaving Your Vehicle With the 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park Engine Running CAUTION position like this Hold in the button AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE It is dangerous to get out of on the lever and push the lever all your vehicle if the shift lever the way toward the front of your CAUTION is fully in P Park with the vehicle It is dangerous to leave your spe 3 Move the ignition key to Lock vehicle with the engine y Erg m Ace 4 Remove the key and take it with you deus predios Sim HEN If you have left the engine running f you can walk away from your suddenly if the shift lever 1s not the vehicle can move suddenly vehicle with the ignition key in your fully in P Park with the parking You or others could be injured To hand your vehic le is in P Park brake firmly set And if you leave be sure your vehicle won t move 2 the vehicle with the engine when you re on fairly level ground running it could overheat and ev
85. all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your Your modern Pontiac doesn t need valuables out of sight Put them in a an elaborate break in But it will you can turn the switch to five positions storage area or take them with you perform better in the long run if Accessory An on position in which Parking Lots If you park in lot where you follow these guidelines you can operate your electrical power someone will be watching your vehicle Don t drive at any speed accessories Press in the ignition switch it s best to lock it up and take your keys fast or slow for the first 500 as you turn the top of it toward you But what if you have to leave your miles 804 km Don t make full Lock The only position in which you ignition key What if you have to leave throttle starts can remove the key This locks your something valuable in your vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the steering wheel ignition and transaxle Put your valuables in a storage area first 200 miles 322 km or so Off Unlocks the steering wheel like your trunk or glove box Use the During this time your new brake ignition and transaxle but does not send remote trunk release lockout feature if linings aren t yet broken in Hard electrical power to any accessories Use so equipped See Remote Trunk stops with new linings can mean this position if your vehicle must be Release earlier in this section premature wear and earlier pushe
86. and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before vou drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Cooling System 3 1L V6 Engine When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant surge tank with pressure B Electric engine fan CAUTION N An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing 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 189 Poems on the Road Engine CONT The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION qp Both Engines If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service to Add Coolant to the Coolant CAUTION Recovery Tank or the Coolant Surge AN Tank If you haven t found a problem vet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add 50 50 mixture of clean preferahly distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank or coolant surge tank
87. aning tips Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set cleaner label Clean up stains as soon s you can before they set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt e Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t mb it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with an air hose hair dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild If you need to use it then e Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a
88. at label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid Transaxle Fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Because ibis operation can bow difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Service amp Burt Manual Transaxle Fluid CONT The manual transaxle dipstick is located 2 Push it back in all the way and NOTICE on the driver s side near the rear of the remove it Too much or too little fluid can transaxle case 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and damage your transaxle Too much Check the fluid level only when your read the lower level The fluid level can mean that some of the fluid engine is off the vehicle is parked on a must be between the ADD and could come out and fall on hot level place and the transaxle is cool FULL marks Note Fluid may engine parts starting a fire enough for you to rest your fingers on appear at the bottom of the dipstick sure to get an accurate reading if the transaxle case even when the fluid level is several you check your transaxle fluid Then Follow These Steps pints low
89. ating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 15 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A The temperature grades 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 specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the
90. button to manually tune radio stations lower on the AM or FM band or the right to tune in stations higher on the AM or FM band AM FM Press this button to change between the AM and FM bands BAL Balance Adjusts the left right and front rear speaker balance to your individual taste When you change either adjustment the bottom of the digital screen will display the point of balance you have selected For the normal setting preset at the factory press the center of the balance control TREB Treble Press the left of this button to decrease treble or the right to increase it For the normal setting preset at the factory press the center of the button BASS Press the left of this button to decrease bass or the right to increase it For the normal setting preset at the factory press the center of the button 109 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems AM FM Stereo Radio cowr SCAN Press to listen for a few seconds ta the next station on the AM or FM band the scan will continue every few seconds until you press SCAN again to stop on a particular station Ju TT if 17 HI ul il SEEK Each time you press SEER you Cassette Tape Player OPTION will tune in the next station on the AM or FM radio band To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons under the digital display can be used to preset up to 10 radio stations five AM and five FM radio stations 1 Tune in the d
91. clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth e When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE gus Service amp Appearance Care Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Like grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Then follow the solvent type instructions earlier in this section Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed soon s possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed Non Greasy Stains Like catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water f a stain remains follow the foam type instructions earlier in this section If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water
92. ction assembly for damage or leaks replacement intervals for your driving conditions Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required tan Emission Contro Service The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will nor nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicared intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record Section B Owner Checks amp Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your safety dependability and emission control performance of vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in your vehicle Section D At Each UE CE odes cial sli MNA IR to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See the Index under Engine Oil for further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank or surge tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See the Inde
93. d or towed but never try to push Lock the glove box replacement Follow this start your vehicle warning chime will breaking in guideline every sound if you open the driver s door time you get new brake linings when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you E31 mw em Features amp Controls Ignition Switch Run An on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instru ment panel warning lights Start Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving Note that even if the engine 15 not running the positions Accessory and Run are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio Key Release Lever MANUAL TRANSAXLE The ignition key cannot be removed manuz from the ignition unless the key release ing th lever is used CAUTION To Remove the Key Turn the key to the Off position Press the key release lever while turning the key from Of to Lock Keeping your finger on the lever pull the key straight NOTICE If your key seems stuck in Lock
94. e inh see aoe de problem Windshield RC E ja ER PW AMSG TEMPTED cca por eR Rh EE ATA Re DE Mirrors ER VIT A te OCC PRI A Storage Compartments Aare al ay cae Uil TETTE ek ea 83 Ashtrays and LIMET doe xar Sunroof EFAA OEE IE od Instrument Panel OPEM S MON IE RC gt Warning Lights Gages and Indicators gra etie d q5 Features amp Controls F Y za The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other lacks When a new Pontiac is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys vou ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs NOTICE Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys
95. e right lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane If you are on a three lane freeway treat where you expect to blend with the flow If traffic is light you may have no problem But if it is heavy find a gap as The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed mast of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane 444 you move along the entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move along and glance over your shoulder as often necessary Try to hlend smoothly with the traffic flow the right lane as the slower speed through lane the middle lane as the higher speed through lane and the left lane as the passing lane Before changing lanes check your rearview mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot If you are moving from an outside to center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes make sure another vehicle isn t about to move into the same spot Look at the vehicles two lanes over and watch for telltale signs turn signals flashing an increase in speed or moving
96. e fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system NOTICE 5 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle Don t use it e Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral hased oil such as engine CAUTION ail in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced When your brake fluid falls to a low Brake fluid can damage paint so level vour brake warning light will be careful not to spill brake fluid come on See the ndex under Brake on your vehicle System Warning Light What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only 217 4 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle 15 to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Pontiac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new g
97. e in driving This indicates that oil 1s not kPa Oil pressure may vary with engine going through your engine quickly speed outside temperature and oil enough to keep it lubricated The engine viscosity but readings above the red could be low on oil or could have some warning zone indicate the normal other oil problem Have it fixed right Operating range away A reading in the red zone may be caused g by a dangerously low oil level or other N OTICE proie oil adl Have Damage to your engine from your serviced nnmecdtalery neglected ail problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty The oil light could also come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but the engine is nat running the light will come on as a test to show vou 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 problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may blink on and off This is normal f you make a hard stop the light may come on for moment This 15 normal Check Oil Light 2 0L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE This light should come on hriefly while you are starting your engine If the light doesn t come on have it repaired If the light comes on while starting and stays on your engine oil level should be checked Check your oil
98. ecovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway If the shoulder appears to be about four inches 100 mm or more below the pavement this difference can cause problems If there is not enough room to 733 Your Driving and the Road Off Road Recovery cowr pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop then follow the same procedures But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement do not steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the accelerator and steering input straddle the pavement once more then try again 434 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing 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 e
99. ed on the digital screen on the CD player RCL Recall Press this button once to see which track is playing Press again to see how long your selection has been playing The track number will be displayed when the volume is changed or a new track starts to play SCAN Press this button to sample ten seconds of each track Press again to stop scanning 11 7 7 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Compact Disc Player IRAK Press to play track again Press it more than once to play earlier tracks Press TRAK and release to go to the next selection before the current selection has ended Press it more than once to advance to higher tracks COMP Compression Pressing this button makes soft and loud passages more equal in volume Press again to resume normal play 112 When Finished with the Compact Disc Player If you press the ON OFF button or turn off the ignition the disc will stay in the player and start again when you turn on the ignition or power switch The disc will begin playing at the point where it had stopped earlier STOP Press to stop the disc player the radio will play Press again to play the disc the player will start playing the disc where it was stopped earlier STOP will appear in the CD player display when this function is selected EJCT Eject Press to eject the disc the radio will play The disc will start at track one when you reinsert it The
100. ehicle 158 Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may To Jump Start Your Pontiac want to use another vehicle and some 1 Check the other vehicle It must have jumper cables to start your Pontiac But Ignoring these steps could result in 12 volt battery with a negative please follow the steps here to do it costly damage to your vehicle that ground system safely wouldn t be covered by your ore NOTICE CAUTION Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle And if you have an automatic transaxle it won t start that way If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 159 Problems on the Road Jump Starting cowr 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the 3 Turn off the ignition on both 4 Open the hoods and locate the jumper cables can reach but be sure vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t batteries the vehicles aren t touching each needed and radios This will avoid other If they are it could cause a sparks and help save both batteries CAUTION ground connection you don t want And it could save your radio You wouldn t be able to start your Pontiac and the bad grounding could NOTICE damage the electrical systems If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs CAUTION wouldn t be cov
101. ehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have Ihe necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs CAUTION If are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manual See the Index under Service Publications Section B Owner Checks amp Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s ser
102. el See the Index under Fuel Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here is how to decide which schedule to follow Schedule Schedule Il Is any one of these truc for your vehicle Follow Schedule II only if none of the above conditions is Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km Te e Most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas a If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow Schedule 1 257 Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Cont Schedule Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions When most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km Xe When most trips less than 10 miles TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM den and perdues See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles kilometers or Months remain below freezing Services following Schedules I and whichever occurs first When most trips include extended idling and or frequent low speed operation as in stop and go traffic When operating in dusty areas Schedule I should also be followed if 9 Tire and Wheel Inspection amp kondo Ar 6 000 Mi CN the ve
103. en use the steps that follow If you are catch fire You or others could be parking on a hill also see the injured Don t leave your vehicle Index under Parking on Hills with the engine running unless you have to 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake ses Gel If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into the P Park position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pushing the button Tf you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Shifting Out of P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Your Pontiac has a brake transaxle shift imerlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the Run position See the Index under Automatic Transaxle If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn the key to Off 2 Ap
104. enuine GM replacement parts If you don t vour brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts ma Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days ar more take aff the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Jump Starting For jump starting instructions see the Index under Jump Starting Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods 3 Disconnect the bulb base from thc socket by lifting the plastic locking Replacement Bulbs tah 1 Turn the bulb assembly counter 4 Snap a new bulb into the socket clockwise turn until the flanges 5 Replace the bulb assembly by align with the slots in the retainer reversing steps 1 3 ring 2 Pull out the bulb assembly Service amp Appearance Care Y MIN a ull Tm Ju 9 JR
105. equipped with fog lights you can turn on the interior courtesy lights by sliding the instrument panel intensity control all the way up Instrument Panel intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by sliding the INT Interior control up or down Features amp Controls Dome Light Bulb Change It may not be obvious how to change your dome light bulb Here s how Grasp the center Iront and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently The housing should pop off If this doesn t work you may need to use a small flat head screwdriver under the side of the housing unit to help pry it off 7B Fog Lights OPTION Use your fog lights for better vision in foggy or misty conditions The fog light switch is located below the instrument panel intensity control To turn fog lights on push the switch up Push the switch down to turn them aff When using fog lights the parking lights and or low beam headlights must be on Fog lights will go off whenever the high heam headlights come on When the high beams go off the fog lights will come on again Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by sliding the switch marked WIPERS up or down For a Single Wiper Press the MIST switch Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle For more cycles hold the MIST switch down longer For Steady Wiper Cycles S
106. ered by your warranty Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 1580 CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fTuid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged toa Before you connect the cables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 161 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal o
107. erse Neutral Drive Second First mU P Park This 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 15 dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park 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 have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See the Index under Stuffing into P Park If you are parking on a hill also see the Index under Parking on Hills Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Pontiac has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run position If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever See the Index under Shifting Out of P Park Beret N Neutral In thi
108. esired station 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While the SET indicator is displayed press one of the five pushbuttons Whenever you press this button again the preset station will he tuned in 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each of five AM and five FM stations 790 Press ON OFF to turn the radio on Then push a cassette into the cassette door the tape side goes in first Do not use tapes that are longer than 45 minutes on each side FWD Fast Forward Press to advance the tape rapidly press again to play KEV Reverse Press to reverse the tape rapidly press again to play SEEK Press to light this button When the light is on the FWD and REV buttons will function as a music search stopping the tape at the next selection on the tape There must be at least a three second gap between selections on the tape REPT Repeat Press this button to repeat the selection just played There must be at least a three second gap between selections on the tape PROG Program Press to change the side of tape being played When the arrow pointing up is lighted the selections listed on the top side of the tape are played When the arrow pointing down is lighted selections listed on the bottom side of the tape are played The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape This audio system has automatic X Do
109. esult in frequent braking NOTE A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the brake system See the ndex under Brake System Warning Light If your anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See the ndex under Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light Miaintenance Schedule Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service 5G Energy Conserving II oils of the proper viscosity The SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SG CC SG CD or SF SG CC etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see the Index under Engine Oil A 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M _ Delco Supreme Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT
110. event unauthorized entry into the trunk when the vehicle is unattended The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the right To turn the lockout off slide the switch all the way to the left When the lockout is on the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key Glove Box Lock CONVERTIBLE Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pinch the handle Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Pontiac has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Pontiac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transaxle taking your key out also locks your transaxle And remember to lock the doors New Vehicle NOTICE Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close
111. f the vehicle with the dead battery Use remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 162 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one B Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don 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 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection 1 just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Towing Your Pontiac Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Pontiac The usual towing equipment is A Sling type tow truck B Wheel lift tow truck C Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items l
112. ff the ground so nearest the flat tire Put the compact the vehicle or may allow the there is enough room for the spare spare tire near you vehicle to fall aff the jack Be sure tire to fit to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 10 Remove all of the wheel nuts and if you have a wheel cover use your fingers to carefully pry the wheel cover from the wheel Then take off the flat tire CAUTION NOTICE Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire 11 Remove any rust or dirt from the 13 Replace the wheel nuts with the CAUTION wheel bolts mounting surfaces or rounded end of the nuts toward the Rust or dirt on the wheel or spare wheel wheel Tighten each nut by hand on the parts to which it is 12 Place the spare on the wheel until the wheel is held against the fastened can make the wheel nuts mounting surface hub become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change CAUTION N Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where 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 usc a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off nuts might co
113. ffee or number af cold showers will speed that up be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with lugher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself 15 higher for drinking drivers CAUTION You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle 125 Your Driving and the Road Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your fo
114. formation The officer s signals govern no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say The next section discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter un in Your Driving and the Fload Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Pontiac Buckle up See the Index under Safety Belts Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars often followed by other children Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic Watch for movement in parked cars someone may be about to open a door m m m Expect other drivers to run stop signs when you are on a through street Be ready to brake if necessary as you go through intersections You may not have to use the hrake but if you do you will be ready If you re driving through a shopping center parking lot where there are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot Pedestrians can be careless Watch for them In general you must give
115. ge your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Inside Manual Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever toward you to the night position Convex Outside Mirror OPTION Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION 1 Features amp Controls Manual Adjust Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror lor you The driver side outside mirror should be adjusted with the control lever on the driver s door so that you just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirrors SE AND GT MODELS To uncover the visor
116. gs that will burn onto a hot engine 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 Then just let the hood down and close it firmly 496 2 0L L4 Engine cove When you open the hood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick if equipped 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 6 Windshicld Washer Fluid Reservoir T Battery 8 Air Cleaner 9 Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap 10 Thermostat Housing Pressure Cap D 197 Service amp Appearance Care 0 Q 9 3 1L V6 Engine cove When you open the hood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick if equipped 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 6 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir T Battery B Air Cleaner 9 0 P 499 Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick 9 8 ay Engine Oil 2 0L L4 Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil When to Add Oil every time you get fuel In order to get ee If the oil is at or below the ADD line an accurate reading the oil must be then you ll need to add some
117. h parts working well If the warning light goes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem This light will also come on when you set your parking brake and will stay on i your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and 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 the Index under Towing Your Pontiac CAUTION C Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti lock this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for five seconds or so That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the key off Then start the engine to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Pontiac needs service Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on you will still have brakes but not anti lock brakes If the regular brake s
118. 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 the ndex under Anti Lock Brake System Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe e Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap 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
119. he indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle ITEM NO SERVICE 3 Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See the Jndex under Tires Inspection amp Rotation Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you sec irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also 4 NO SERVICE Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and proper tension Replace as needed Cooling System Service Drain flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See the Index under Coolant This provides proper freeze protection corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Tighten screw type hose clamps Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressu
120. he restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child very young child s hip bones are so small that regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the helt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint see 30 CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg haby will suddenly become a 240 pound kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Continued CAUTION Continued Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1111 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions 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 eome with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are
121. head or being struck by the one behind Try to read the fog density down the road If the vehicle ahead starts to become less clear or at night if the taillights are harder to see the fog is probably thickening Slow down to give traffic behind you a chance to slow down and the Road Everybody then has a better chance to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead A patch of dense fog may extend only for a few feet meters or for miles kilometers vou can t really tell while you re in it You can only treat the situation with extreme care One common fog condition sometimes called mist or ground fog can happen in weather that seems perfect especially at night or in the early morning in valley and low marshy areas You can be suddenly enveloped in thick wet haze that may even coat your windshield You can often spot these fog patches or mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they can be waiting for you as you come over a hill or dip into a shallow valley Start your windshield wipers and washer to help clear accumulated road dirt Slow down carefully Tips on Driving in Fog If you get caught in fog turn your headlights on low beam even in daytime You ll see and be seen better Use your fog lights if your vehicle has them Don t use your high beams The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you Use your defogger In high humidity even a l
122. her 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 Shift Speeds MANUAL TRANSAXLE This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy Acceleration Shift Speeds Ist to 2nd 17 mph 27 km h 2nd to 3rd 30 mph 48 km h Jrd to dth 39 mph 63 km h dih to Sth 45 mph 72 km h If your speed drops below 20 mph 32 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance The parking brake lever is located To Release the Parking Brake If you skip more than one between the bucket seats Hold the brake pedal down Pull the gear when you downshift you To Set the Parking Brake parking brake lever up until you can could lose control of your vehicle And you could injure yourself or Hold the brake pedal down and pull up others Don t shift from 5 to 2 or on the parking brake lever If the 410 1 Ignition ts the brake system warning light will come on press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear br
123. her call air ens Canada Customer Assistance Center the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at OUS Ontario KIG 3J2 One Pontiac Plaza 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Rene Pontiac MI 48340 Washington D C area or write to In Canada please call us at NETSA 1 800 263 3777 English or U S Department of Transportation 1 800 263 7854 French Or write Washington D C 20590 General Motors of Canada Limited You can also obtain other information Ce fou e NEU TUN IR Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free 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 at no expense to you e Vehicle out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealer for warranty e Change a flat tire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending your needs Hotels e Glass replacement
124. hicle is used for delivery service UT RC RUPEE The US Environmental Protection Agency _ codo and Ri has determined that the failure to perform this RE ER e STEERS EET maintenance item will nor nullify the emission sr ol yr d EXCLUT completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be Bo SUFRE MINE PO T RR recorded in Section E Maintenance Record 258 The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles 80 MM km are to be Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services oon Schedule Il Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply ITEM TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM See Explanation of Scheduled Maimenance Miles kilometers or Months Services following Schedules and fwtichever occurs first Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km or 12 Months Engine Accesory Drie Belts Ispution se Mi S0 00k or 24 Mot ant rvice Transaxle Service Suc Scheduled Moinaesincr Seridcer i The US Environmental Protection Agency following Schedules Land tan Emission Control Service has determined that the failure perform this maintenance iter will nor nullify the emission warngety or limit recall Habili prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Moto
125. ho was drinking and driving Over 25 000 motor vehicle related deaths occur each year because of alcohol and thousands of people are injured Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s too much It can be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 4 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level Your Driving and the Fload
126. iac earlier in this section Also be sure to use the proper hook up for your particular vehicle 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes at the bottom of the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels wm 1656 Engine Overheating If Steam is Coming from Your Engine If No Steam is Coming from Your You will find a coolant temperature gage Engine on your Pontiac s instrument panel CAUTION If you get the overheat warning but see T heated or hear no steam the problem may not 1 burn dh be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you If your engine catches fire because l you keep driving with no coolant Climb a long hill on a hot day e Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods in traffic your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 187 Problems on the Road Engine Overheating If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If you have an air conditioner turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning c
127. iew Mirrors 8l Overheated 167 Overheated Engine Coolant Gage 93 Rx Shifting 64 Parking On Hills ok oa eir 37 149 Over Things That Burn 66 With the Engine Running 64 67 Parking Brake 63 Passenger Belts see Safery Belts RR Rn 73 134 Polishing and Waxing see Appearance Care Power Door 106 48 Power Steering Fluid 215 245 246 270 Power Windows 68 243 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts ped OS Oe 23 Publications see Service Publications Overheating see Overheated Engine Radiator Pressure Cap 173 212 214 Radio see Audio Systems Rear Brake Drums 130 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 26 Rear Seat Split Fald Down 13 Rearview 8l Rear Window Defogger 107 Reclining Seatbacks 10 Remote Trunk Release 49 Replacement Bulbs 247 Replacement Parts 250 Replacement Windshield Wiper 222 Replacing Brakes 218 Replacing Puses 242 Replacing Headlights amp Taillights 219 220 221 247 Replacing Safety Belts 41 Replacing Tires 226 Replacing Wheels 229 Reporting Safety Defects 280 Restraint
128. ight buildup of moisture on the inside of the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility Run your windshield wipers and washer occasionally Moisture can build up on the outside glass and what seems to be fog may actually he moisture on the outside of your windshield Treat dense fog as an emergency Try to find a place to pull off the road Of course you want to respect another s property but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles space trees telephone poles a private driveway anything that removes you from other traffic If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road turn vour lights on start your hazard warning flashers and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely Even then be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead If other vehicles try to pass you make it easy for them City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a city map and plan your trip into an unk
129. igorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If You re Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it See the ndex under Rocking Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer 155 Notes He you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Part E Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Saning oi cee nn Towing Your Pontiac Engine Overheating Ira Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire 2 Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ten or Snow ERU OS E Malice eee 158 167 v Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you Press the button in to make your front To turn off the flashers pull out the warn others They also let police know and rear turn signal lights flash on and button you have a problem Your front and rear off When the hazard warning flashers are turn signal lights will flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no on your turn signals won t work matter what position your key is in and p even if the key isn t in Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles vou can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your v
130. ike fog lamps skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever e f there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to sec them 183 Problems on the Road To help avoid injury to you ar others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a vehicle Never use 7 hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel sheuld be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must It the vehicle must be towed on the fro
131. ild restraint in the right front seat If an adult or older child uses it the belt won t provide protection and may even increase injury in crash Seats amp Safety Belts Us 2 m F Securing Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat cowr 2 Snap one hook of the infant child seat 3 Put the belt s special latch plate into Once the special hardware is installed attaching belt near the floor at the the vehicle s safety belt buckle please follow the instructions with it door side of the seat and these steps 1 Unbuckle the automatic lap shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle It will stay on the door ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older children 4 You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt 5 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 6 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 7 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 8 Put the hook on the free end through the slot in the latch plate 9 To make it tight pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint If the belt won t stay tight switch it end for end 10 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure J7 re Seats amp Safety Belts To Remove the Infant Child Seat Restraint 1
132. in Finally push the glass release tab engage the latch with the striker and close the panel CAUTION Features amp Controls amp 9 2 9 9 OFF eer 8 OC The Instrument Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically The main components of your instrument panel are 1 Light Controls 2 Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever 3 Instrument Cluster 4 Ignition Switch 5 Wiper Washer Controls and Rear Window Defogger 6 Audio System 7 Center Vent 8 Side Vents 9 Glove Box 10 Climate Controls 11 Audio System 12 Ashtray 13 Parking Brake Lever 14 Gearshift Lever 15 Lighter 16 Hazard Warning Flashers 17 Hom 18 Fuse Panel 19 Hood Release 20 Side Vents Features amp Controls STANDARD CLUSTER 0100100010 m Instrument Panel Clusters Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which include indicator warning lights and pages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle 01010010010 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how fa
133. ion Procedure described earlier in this part has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction However if you have not been substantially satisfied Pontiac wants you to be aware of GM s voluntary participation in a no charge mediation arbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus It can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure However you may file claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing a claim you may also write to BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington WA 22203 In order to file a claim you will have to provide your name and address the vehicle identification number VIN of your vehicle and a statement of the nature of your complaint BBB staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation mediation is not successful or if you do not wish to participate in mediation eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator at an informal hearing The arbitrator will render a decision in yo
134. k only when the shift lever is in P Park e With a manual transaxle the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in R Reverse On vehicles with a key release lever try to turn the key to Lock without pressing the lever The key should turn to Lock only with the key lever depressed On all vehicles the key should come out only in Lack 267 Mlaintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks amp Services cont At Least Once a Year Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P Park Mechanism Check CAUTION N Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and the transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Then release all brakes Al least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your GM dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any
135. ked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time lor evasive action steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available n 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 full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to controlled stop Depending on your speed this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel The fact that such emergency situations are always possible 15 a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement r
136. l the thermostat out of the Engine at the Thermostat Housing but now push down as you turn it housing 1 You can remove the thermostat Remove the pressure cap 2 housing pressure cap when the cooling system including the thermostat housing pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop hiss means there is still some pressure left 173 j EN 1 D a J gt rera J Engine Overheating cowr 4 Fill the thermostat housing with the 5 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to proper dns up to the base of the FULL COLD filler neck B Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the thermostat housing pressure cap off T Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan B By this time the coolant level inside the thermostat housing filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more af the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 9 Replace the thermostat making sure it is properly inserted then replace the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this How to Add C
137. lacing torque converter more fluid be needed Manual Transaxle Complete Drain and Refill RITE PU PCM PIU UE 2 0 quarts Cooling System ess 11 7 quarts SHEER ESPERTI SER Ice GUI E NEM Cop SES DE FAISSE 14 2 quarts 1 91 p ee REN See refrigerant charge label under hood Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealer Fuel Tank VEU MEET IM 15 2 gallons 57 51 Power Steering Pari OO essere tested 0 50 L Complete ran 2 25 pints 1 25 L Tire Pressures See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door Wheel Nut Torque 100 pound feet 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Service amp Appearance Care Fluids amp Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Year round antifreeze for Ethylene Glycol Base coolant 2 1052753 gal 3 8L Chassis Lubricant General chassis lube etc 1052497 14 397g Grease Gun In
138. lby B NR to reduce background noise Dolby encoded tapes Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the CO symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation This button sets tape bias When playing high bias chrome or metal tapes press the button to turn the button light on When playing standard tapes press again to turn the light off EJCT Eject Press to have the cassette tape ejected the radio will then play The EJCT button will function even if the ignition is off Compact Disc Player OPTION Many of the controls for the radio also have functions for the compact disc player as explained here Don t use mani discs that are called singles They won t eject Use only full size compact discs 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power 2 Insert a disc part way into the slot with the label side up The player will pull it in Within a few seconds the disc should play If the disc comes back out and or Err appears on the display e The dise may be upside down The disc may be dirty scratched or wel Ru Pets e There may be too much moisture in the air wait about one hour and try again The player may be too hot or the road may be too rough for the disc to play As soon as things get back to normal the disc should play While a disc is playing the CD indicator is display
139. ld be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will tell you how to 1 Pull the carpeting from the floor of 3 If your vehicle is equipped with a use the jack and change a tire the trunk spare tire housing lid hook pull the The equipment you ll need is in the 2 Turn the center retainer nut on the front of the lid up and hook it to the a trunk compact spare tire housing rear upper edge of the trunk counterclockwise to remove it then lift the tire cover You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover 175 Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire CONT 4 Remove the wing bolt securing the compact spare tire spacer and wheel wrench by turning it counterclockwise Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire 5 Remove the bolt securing the jack by turning it counterclockwise Then remove the jack 480 6 Remove the band around the jack Tum the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches Using the wheel wrench remove the plastic cap nuts and loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet 8 Position the jack under the vehicle NOTICE Raise the jack head until it fits firmly Raising your vehicle with the jack 9 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the into the notch in the vehicle s frame improperly positioned will damage vehicle far enough o
140. le after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt 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 Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts A Air bags or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should 1 wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if vou re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents accur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone 17 Raia
141. lide the WIPERS switch to either LO or HI depending on the wiper speed you want To Turn Wipers Off Slide the switch to OFF Controlled Cycle Windshield Wipers OPTION If your vehicle has controlled cycle windshield wipers you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can he very useful in light rain or snow Slide the switch to DELAY and adjust it to choose the delay you want The closer to LO the shorter the delay time between wiper cycles CAUTION For fast steady cycles slide the switch to HI You can also press MIST for a single wiper cycle Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Features amp Controls Windshield Washer Standard Wipers To wash your windshield push the button one time When you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will keep going in LO until you slide the switch to OFF CAUTION Controlled Cycle Windshield Wipers If you have controlled cycle windshield wipers after each wash cycle ends the wipers will resume the delay speed you were using before If you had no speed selected the wipers will stop NOTICE e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and dama
142. ll be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Complaints can aften be quickly resalved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling I 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 254 17 86 In Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 416 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address telephone number Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership
143. lude an ice scraper 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 warming 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 151 Your Driving and the Road Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or icc between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive 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 and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there 452 Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a
144. maximum cooling This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it maximizes your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy NORM Normal Use for normal cooling on hot days This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Use on cool but sunny days This setting brings in the outside air but directs it in two ways The cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the instrument panel outlets but slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster vents At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others The air conditioner compressor operates in all positions and in DEF Defrost when the outside temperature is higher than about 40 F 45 C Ventilation Slide the upper lever to VENT Air flow is through the instrument panel outlets Set the lower lever to the temperature desired 105 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Heating Defogging Windows with Sliding the upper lever to HTR Heater Air Conditioning System To Defog the Side Windows and the lower lever to the right will send To Defog the Windshield Set the upper lever to B L Bi Level atr heater ducts and Slide both levers to the far right and and the fan control to HI Aim the side some through the defroster vents ecu hf E vents toward the side windows You
145. me loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 14 Lower the vehicle by rotating the 15 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in wheel wrench counterclockwise criss cross sequence as shown Lower the jack completely Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire CONT Don t try to put a wheel cover on your 16 Store the flat tire in the compact compact spare tire It won t fit Store the spare tire compartment and secure wheel cover and plastic cap nuts in the with the wing bolt and extension trunk until you have the flat tire repaired Store the jack and wheel wrench in or replaced their compartment also CAUTION Wheel covers won t fit on your N compact spare f you try to put a wheel cover on your spare you could damage the cover or the spare 184 The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you See Compact Spare Tire next in this section Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa The compact spare is made to go up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last lo
146. much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine Features amp Controls Forward Gears 1 First Gear This position gives you 7 V6 Engine even more power but lower fuel your t wheels can t rotes ERU MET economy than 2 You can use it on very don t try to drive This might eium anne ooo 2 steep hills or deep snow mud If happen if you were stuck in very improper operation the selector lever is put in 1 the deep sand or mud or were up transaxle won t shift into first gear until against a solid object You could the vehicle is going slowly enough damage your transaxle you stop when going Also if uphill don t t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into P Park to hold i vehicle in position on a hill 2 4 R m Shifting the 5 Speed 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into 3 4 and 5 the same This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transaxle Manual Transaxle There are seven different positions aaa 1 First Gear Press the clutch pedal shift into L put the shift lever in N Neutral and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into 1 2 Second Gear Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerat
147. n different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification CAUTION label found on the rear edge of the AN driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you spread it out Don t carry more 132 Ibs 60 kg in your sedan s trunk 124 Ibs 56 kg in your coupe s trunk or 115 Ibs 52
148. nd smoking materials away from pU spray ean happen if your tank is i nearly full and is more likely in The cap is behind a hinged door on the hot weather Open the fuel filler right side of your vehicle cap slowly and wait for any hiss To take off the cap turn it slowly to the noise to stop Then unscrew the left counterclockwise cap all the way When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the HOOD Then go to the front of the vehicle and handle inside the vehicle release the secondary hood release 195 Service amp die sro Ceara X h d in TN sE EN Ili TH UPEAA 1 EIL Hood Release cowr f Lift the hood release the hood prop CAUTION CAUTION from its retainer and put the hood prop An electric fan under the hood N Things that burn can get on into the slot in the hood can start up and injure you hot engine parts and start even when the engine is not fire These include liquids like running Keep hands clothing and gasoline oil coolant brake fluid tools away from any underhood windshield washer and other electric fan fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill thin
149. necessary repairs are completed at once INSPECTION INSPECTION Steering Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts and Front Wheel Drive signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper Axle Boot and Seal hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for Inspection damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken Inspection 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 the Index under Engine Exhaust Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Inspection Replace parts as needed Brake System Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks Inspection cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions r
150. ng experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger wm 136 Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Pontiac s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide as when you tum a corner a wet snow or ice covered road ease your foot off the accelerator pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start to slide Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle will straighten out As it does straighten the front wheels Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll
151. ng lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go 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 turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one af your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow the manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Fuel Gage When the ignition is on your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left When the indicator nears E Empty you still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F Full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank wa
152. nger and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with compact spare See the Index under Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare Problems on the Road If You re Stuck In Sand Mud ice or Snow CAUTION What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution 186 NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and
153. nify that you must stop before turning on red REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY Many city roads and expressways and even bridges use reversible lane traffic control during rush hours red X light above a lane means no driving in that lane at that time A green arrow means you may drive in that lane Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in effect NO PASSING ZONE Pavement Markings Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means Don t Cross Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others too It s not only more polite it s safe to let other drivers know what you are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turn and Lane Change Signals Always signal when you plan to turn or change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Left arm straight out for a left turn down for slow or about to stop and up for a right turn Slowing Down If time allows tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance of slowing or stopping This warns the driver behind you Disabled Your four way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard See the Index under Hazard Horning Flashers Traffic Officer The traffic police officer is also a source of L important in
154. nown part of the city Just as you would for a cross country trip e Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving 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 to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Obey all posted speed limits But remember that they are for ideal road weather and visibility conditions You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor e Pull to the right with care and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules Entering the Freeway At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine Driving on the Freeway 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 If you are on a two lane freeway treat th
155. nt wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 50 mules 80 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t properly secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Towing ron the Front Vehic Hook Up 2 Position a 4 4 wood beam across 4 Attach a separate safety chain around Before hooking up to a tow truck be sling chains contacting the bottom of the outboard end of each lower sure to read all the information in the radiator support just behind the control arm Towing Your Pontiac earlier in this air dam section 3 Position the lower sling crossbar just 4 Attach T hook chains into the slots in ahead of the air dam the bottom of the floor pan just behind the front wheels on both sides 185 Towing from the Rear Vehicle Hook Up 2 Position lower sling crossbar directly 3 Attach a separate safety chain to each Before hooking up to a tow truck be below and to the rear of the rear side of the axle inboard of the spring sure to read all the information in bumper Towing Your Pont
156. o not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in N Neutral push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service BES WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Brake Transaxle Shift Me Interlock BTSI Automatic Transaxle N 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the Run position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the key should turn to Loc
157. oad surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed 1 432 While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then vou suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control What should you do if this ever happens Let up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the pasted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway When you drive into a curve at night it s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights This is one good reason to drive slower There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over hill and find truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out fr m nowhere or child darts out from between par
158. ock the door Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see the Index under Seat Controls The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as possible In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt Lf 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 a crash It s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door That can happen if the door was slammed shut very hard Just close the door all the way then slowly open it that doesn t fix it then your Pontiac needs service We hope you ll always keep your automatic belt buckled However you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency To unbuckle the automatic belt just push the button on the buckle To Reattach the Automatic Belt 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see the Index under Seat Controls 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across vou Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way
159. oil But warm and the vehicle must be on level you must use the right kind This ground section explains what kind of oil to use Turn off the engine and give the oil For crankcase capacity see the Index few minutes to drain back into the oil under Capacities and Specifications pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level NOTICE To Check Engine Oil Don t add too much oil If your Pull aut the dipstick and clean it with a engine has so much oil that the oil paper towel or cloth then push it back z level gets above the cross hatched in all the way Remove it again keeping 3 1L V6 Checking Engine Oil area that shows the proper the tip lower operating range your engine could be damaged 199 Service amp Appearance Care What Kind of Oil to Use Engine Oil Just fill it enough to put the level Look for Three Things somewhere in the proper operating 5G SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CD SE SG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute APT levels of quality NOTICE If you use oils that don t have the SG designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting s lect the lowest SAE visco
160. on painted surfaces Use Minar chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur bn the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection Ar 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 vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20000 km of purchase whichever comes first Finish
161. on t do this could damage your vehicle Don t let this happen IN 11 S In the blue notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it In the yellow caution area we tell you could be costly But the notice will tell what the hazard is Then we tell you you what to do to help avoid the what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt aa damage When you read other manuals you might see CALITION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words and colors that Pontiac has used for years You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same colors and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery Caution Possible Injury AN Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames amp Vli Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door Lock Unlock These symbols have to do with your lights O rd Master Lighting Switch Turn Signa Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight High Beam z 5
162. ont wheel pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If you have your foot on the brake pedal this check won t happen until the vehicle goes about 4 mph 6 km h or until you take your foot off the brake pedal 488 and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and You can steer around the obstacle while To Use Anti Lock rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have iml braking hard As you brake your Don t pump the brakes Just hold the built in wear indicators that make a computer keeps receiving updates on brake pedal down and let anti lock work high pitched warning sound when the wheel speed and controls braking for you When you start your vehicle brake pads are worn and new pads are pressure accordingly suut bacino dts seit av notice needed The sound may come and go or that eer Kenks aedi d disi hem Dee be heard all the time your vehicle is your brake pedal moves a little i i CAUTION while this is going on A brief moving except when you are pushing mechanical noise is normal This is the 9 the brake pedal firmly ABS system testing itself You also may hear a clicking noise as you accelerate CAUTION after a hard stop Anti lock doesn t change the time
163. ontinues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away 488 If there s still no sign of steam vou can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away If you have a 2 0L L4 engine your engine coolant system will have a coolant recovery tank If you have a 3 1L V6 engine your engine coolant system will have a coolant surge tank There are important differences hetween these two cooling systems Read this section carefully Cooling System 2 0L LA Engine When you decide it s safe ta lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Thermostat housing pressure cap C Electric engine fan CAUTION If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD 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 CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do vou can be burned Don t run the engine if there is leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire
164. oolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the surge tank Your radiator cap is a 15 psi T 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with tik car the filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure an pressure cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an thermostat is recommended 2 0L L4 Engine Checking Power Steering Fluid What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use Sec the Index under Fluids amp Lubricants Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level should be near the H mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be near the C mark NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cau
165. oolant to the 3 1L V6 Engine at the Coolant Surge Tank 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop hiss means there is still some pressure left 175 Problems on the Fload Biase Overheating 2 Then keep turning the cap but now 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the push down as you turn it Remove the proper mix up to FULL COLD pressure cap 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD eee 776 Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this m f a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out A rear blowout particularly on a curve while you re driving especially if you acts much like skid and may require maintain your tires properly If air goes the same correction you d use in a skid out of a tire it s much more likely to In any rear blowout remove y
166. or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on 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 green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see the Index under Fuses amp Circuit Breakers and for burned out bulbs Features amp Controls m Cruise Control orron TTN With cruise control you can maintain speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or Cruise control can be more without keeping your foot on the dangerous where you can t accelerator This can really help on long drive safely at steady speed trips Cruise control does not work at So don t use your cruise control speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h on winding roads or in heavy When you apply your brakes or the quine clutch pedal the cruise control shuts Cruise control can be dangerous off on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch ON when you re not using cruise you might
167. or pedal and shift into 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal way you do for 2 Slowly let up on the and shift into 1 Then slowly let on clutch pedal as you press the accelerator 2 Socal Gear the clutch pedal as you press the pedal 3 Third Gear accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal 4 Fourth Gear You can shift into 1 when you re going 3nd press the brake pedal Just before S Fifth Gear less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal R Reverse come to a complete stop and it s hard to 2nd the brake pedal and shift to N Neutral N Neutral Use this position when you start or idle your engine R Reverse To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into R Reverse Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal E71 8 Features amp Controls m Shifting the 5 Speed Manual Transaxle Cont NOTICE Shift to R Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle Also use R Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Light MANUAL TRANSAXLE If you have a manual transaxle you have a SHIFT light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fucl economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weat
168. ot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 4 of a second But that s only an average It might 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 part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency 50 keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important Don t ride the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface af the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes with Some however overwork the braking system with poor driving habits Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking NOTICE NN Tf your engine ever stops while you re Riding the brakes wears them driving brake normally but out much faster You would need pump your brakes If you do the
169. our foot leak out slowly But if you should ever from the accelerator pedal Get the have blowout here are a few tips vehicle under control by steering the about what to expect and what to do way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can create a drag that pulls the vehicle still steer Gently brake to stop well toward that dide Take your foot off the aff the di if possible accelerator pedal and grip the steering If your tire goes flat the next section wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane shows how to use your jacking position then gently brake to a stop well equipment to change a flat tire safely out of the traffic lane If a front tire fails the flat tire will 377 Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Shift a manual transaxle to 1 First or R Reverse 4 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That wou
170. our to shift down to a lower gear The terrain If you drive regularly in steep engine assist your brakes on a lower gears help cool your engine and country or if you re planning to visit steep downhill slope transaxle and you can climb the hill there here are some tips that can make better your trips safer and more enjoyable Stay in your own lane when driving on Keep your vehicle in good shape two lane roads in hills or mountains Check all fluid levels and also the CAUTION Don t swing wide or cut across the brakes tires cooling system and Coasting downhill in center of the road Drive at speeds that transaxle These parts can work hard N Neutral or with the let you stay in your own lane That on mountain roads ignition off is dangerous Your way you won t be surprised by a Know how to go down hills The most brakes will have to do all the work vehicle coming toward you in the important thing to know is this let af slowing down They could get same lane your engine do some of the slowing so hot that they wouldn t work It takes longer to pass another vehicle down Don t make your brakes do it well You could crash Always when you re going uphill You ll want all Shift to a lower gear when you go have your engine running and your to leave extra room to pass If a down a steep or long hill That way vehic le in gear when you go vehicle is passing you and doesn t have you will slow down without excessive downhill enough room slo
171. our vehicle s computer systems you don t 3 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 but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 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 fuel injection system 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 vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle Sec the Index under Towing Your Pontiac Driving Through Deep Standing Water In very cold weather F I8 C or If you drive too quickly through Engine Block Heater option colder the engine block heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fucl economy during engine warm up To Use the Block Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and umwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded NOTICE
172. own especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead n remote areas watch for animals f you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest 44377 en Your Driving and the Road Night Vision 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 affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible that should remain visible such as parked cars obstacles pedestrians or even trains blocking railway crossings You may want to put your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly lighted service refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road But be sure to remove your sunglasses before you leave the service area You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with
173. pe or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player mw Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out hy hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Fl you ll find information about Road Signs n hmmm RR hh dri
174. pedal costly brake replacement much may get harder to push down If your sooner than normal and it also engine stops you will still have some reduces fuel economy 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 CAUTION If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life 127 Your Driving and the Road Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic After an ABS stop you may hear a Here s how anti lock works Let s say braking system that will help prevent clicking noise the next time the vehicle the road is wet You re driving safely skidding goes about 4 mph 6 km h Suddenly an animal jumps out in front This light on the instrument panel will If there s a problem with the anti lock of you go on when you start your vehicle brake system the anti lock brake system You slam on the brakes Here s what When you start your vehicle and begin warning light will stay on or flash happens with ABS to drive away you may hear See the Index under Anti Lock Brake computer senses that wheels are momentary motor or clicking noise and System Warning Light slowing down The computer separately you may even notice that your brake works the brakes at each fr
175. ply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to N Neutral 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn You might have exhaust coming in if MANUAL TRANSAXLE Your exhaust system sounds Before you get out of your vehicle put CAUTION strange ar different your manual transaxle in R Reverse Things that can burn could Your vehicle gets rusty underneath and firmly apply the parking brake touch hot exhaust parts under Your vehicle was damaged in If you are parking on a hill see the your vehicle and ignite Don t park collision Index under Parking on Hills over papers leaves dry grass or Your vehicle was damaged when road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle v Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any and Have it fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Windows CAUTION On a vehicle with man
176. r grid Service amp Appearance Care Windshield and Wiper Blad and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soakex in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton The paint finish on your vehicle towel to avoid surface scratches and provides beauty depth of color gloss water spotting retention and durability High pressure vehicle washes may cause Washing Your Vehicle water to enter your vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing non detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with Aluminum Wheels White
177. r your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada A273 Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Pontiac has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true OPTIONAL CLUSTER You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer OPTION The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To set the trip odometer to zero press the knob to the right of it 112133 Tachometer OPTION The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Features amp Controls m Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warni
178. racked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord ar fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well hecause of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires 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 Spee number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow CAUTION If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires m 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 Service amp Appearance Care Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative r
179. raint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or out ward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint different directions to be sure it 1s secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice 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 MN Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat To use a child restraint here you will need a special infant child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it See the Index under Top Strap if the child restraint has one Your dealer can get these and install the hardware for you It s free The special belt is GM Part No 12340286 Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog CAUTION Don t use the special infant child seat attaching hardware in another vehicle If you do it may not work well and the child may not be protected properly in a crash The special hardware is for your vehicle only Also don t use the special belt for anything but securing a ch
180. re cap Transaxle Service For manual transaxles fluid doesnt require changing For automatic transaxles change both the fluid and filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions ITEM NO SERVICE n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher e n hilly or mountainous terrain Uses such as found in taxi police car or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under of these conditions change both the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 160 000 km Spark Plug Replacement Replace spark plugs with the proper type See the ndex under Replacement Parts Spark Plug Wire Inspection Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the coils and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System Inspection 2 01 LA Code engine Conduct the EGR system service as described in the service manual purchase a service manual see the Index under Service Publications IVlaintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services cont ITEM ITEM NO SERVICE NO SERVICE 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every 11 Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection 30 000 miles 50 000 km or more often under Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper and inje
181. res on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time This can help you avoid a fixed stare Wear good sunglasses in bright light Glare can cause drowsiness But don t wear sunglasses at night They will drastically reduce vour overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing power you have f you get sleepy pull off the road into rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency in any driving situation keep pace with traffic and allow adequate following distances 14 CAUTION If you don t shift down your a i xs brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You Hill and Mountain Roads would then have poor braking or Driving on steep hills or mountains is even none going down a hill You Know how to go uphill You may want different from driving in flat or rolling could crash Shift down to let y
182. restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly CAUTION Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you have a convertible don t use a restraint like that in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly You shouldn t use this type of restraint without anchoring the top strap If your vehicle is not a convertible and you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put one in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it a Seats amp Safety Belts eC n a ee Krma Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the the instructions for the child release button faces upward or restraint outward so you ll be able to un 2 Secure the child in the child restraint buckle it quickly if you ever need to as the ins
183. ring assist because stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you need to With anti lock you can the engine stops or the system fails to you rarely make a moderate or heavier steer and brake at the same time In function you can steer but it will take stop then your brakes might not adjust marry emergencies steering can help much more effort correctly If you drive in that way you more than even the very best then very carefully make a few braking 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 times 1 31 Your Driving and the Road Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the r
184. rough the system air is directed to the upper portion of control lever to HI your body through the instrument panel outlets but slightly warmer air is directed aly through the heater ducts and defroster want move the lever Move the lever to enis At times this temperature difference OFF to turn off the system may be more apparent than others HTR Heater This setting brings heated air through the heater ducts and some through the windshield defroster vents 104 A C C d Een A 4 OFF MAX NORM B L VENT HTA DEF LI T m Air Conditioning System OPTION The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later this section Lever Controls The upper lever changes the functions of your system The lower lever changes the temperature of the air coming through the system 3 Sets the fan speed To select the force of air you want move the lever The fan is always running unless the upper lever is moved to OFF coa be A Air Conditioning The upper lever has three air conditioner settings On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the amount of work your air conditioner s compressor will have to do which should help fuel economy MAX Maximum Use for
185. rror 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 Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time e Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Tf you suspect that the driver of the clear to pass you will have a running see its front in your inside mirror vehicle you want to pass isn t aware of start that more than makes up for the activate your right lane change signal your presence tap the horn a couple distance you would lose by dropping and move back into the right lane of times before passing back And if something happens to Remember that your right outside Do not get too close to the vehicle you Cause you to cancel your pass you mirror is convex The vehicle you just want to pass while you re awaiting an need only slow down and drop back passed
186. rs however urges thar all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals the maintenance be Every 00 Mns kml recorded in Section E Maintenance Record The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75 000 km are to be performed afer 45 000 miles at the same intervals Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Cont Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule ITEM NO SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change Always use 5G Energy Conserving II oils of proper viscosity The SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SG CC SG CD or SF SG CC etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 5W 30 or SAE 10 30 see the Index under Engine Oil Chassis Lubrication Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage Lubricate the front and rear suspension and steering linkage Emission Control Service The L S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior te the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at t
187. rt guides just perform these steps in reverse order Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seat back and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position 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 L m Children To make the belt shorter pull its free Everyone in a vehicle needs protection end as shown until the belt is snug That includes infants and all children Buckle position and release it the same smaller than adult size In fact the law way as the lap part af a lap shoulder in every state and Canadian province belt says children up to some age must be If the belt isn t long enough see the restrained while in a vehicle Index under Safery Belt Extender Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to Seats amp Safety Belts Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in child or infant restraint The instructions for t
188. s half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to E when you turn off the ignition For your fuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual Engine Coolant Temperatur With the ignition in the Run position this gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine 1s too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See the Index under Engine Overheating Er Low Coolant Warning Light 3 1L V6 ENGINE If this light comes on and stays on your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat See the Index under Engine Coolant and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you Features amp Controls Oil Pressure Gage OPTION CAUTION Oil Warning Light The oil pressure gage shows the engine If you have a problem with your oil this psi pounds per square light may stay on start your inch when the engine is running engine or come on when you are Canadian vehicles indicate pressur
189. s position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicle is being R Reverse Use this gear to back up Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to R Reverse only after your vehicle To rock your vehicle back and forth to pet out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see the Indes under f You re Stuck In Sand CAUTION Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine Is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of P Park or N Meutral while your engine is racing NOTICE to your transaxle caused Damage by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Forward Gears D Drive This position is for normal driving 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed 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 2 Second Gear for more than 5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use D as
190. se leaks and damage hoses and seals SEEN LE 3 1L V6 Engine Checking Power Steering Fluid 2165 NOTICE a eter 2 When using concentrated washer Windshield Washer Fluid fluid follow the manufacturer s Brake Master Cylinder To Add instructions for adding water Your brake master cylinder is here It is Open the cap labeled WASHER Don t mix water with ready to filled with DOT 3 brake fluid FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until use washer fluid Water can There are only two reasons why the the bottle is full cause the solution to freeze and brake fluid level in your master cylinder damage your washer fluid tank might go down The first is that the and other parts of the washer brake fluid goes down to an acceptable system Also water doesn t clean level during normal brake lining wear as Well as washer fluid When new linings are put in the fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only level goes back up 3 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brak
191. seatback will fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 42 Easy Entry Seat 2 p00R MODELS The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat When you push down on the rear latch and tilt the right front seatback fully forward the whole seat will slide forward e After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front seathack to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks To get out again tilt the seatback fully forward CAUTION Split Fold Down Rear Seat OPTION To Open Pull forward on the seat tab To Close Push the seathack up to its original position Push seatback solidly up against the hack plate to ensure inertial latch will hook m Safety Belts CAUTION They re For Everyone cT This part of the manual tells you how to N use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts Seats amp Safety Belts m Safety Belts They re For Everyone Cont This figure lights up when you turn the key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn t buckled and you ll hear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work 44 You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one
192. sert Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Brake System and Clutch Master Cylinder 1052535 16 0 5 1 DEXRONC Automatic Transaxle 1051855 320z 1 01 Transmission Fluid 12345881 1 gal 3 8L Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Manual Transaxle 12345249 320z 1 0L GM Hydraulic Fluid Clutch Master 12345347 l6oz 0 5 1 EHI Engine lubrication See the Index under Engine Oil GM Engine Oil Supplement See your dealer for advice 1052367 l6oz 0 5L EOS Engs Qil oiia eae aa aa Hood trunk and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent Windshield washer fluid Power Steering Fluid Power Steering System 1050017 3202 LOL 1052884 l6oz 0 5L silicone Grease 12345579 loz 28 Spray A Squeak Silicone Lubricant General purpose silicone lubricant weatherstrips 1052276 aerosol 4 502 127 1052277 12 oz 0 35 L Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Back Up ow ER ERR es ease CER ORARE RE 5 Front Parking Turn Signal Lights DK 2057NA Center High Mounted Stoplight Inside Inside Pedestal Mount
193. sity grade oil for the expected temperature range T HOT WEATHER SAE 5W 30 shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE I0W 30 if it s poing to be O F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE I0W A0 ar SAE 20W 50 Energy Conserving Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that display the logo GM Goodwrench Oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added 201 Service amp Appearance Care When to Change Engine Oil Engine Block Heater What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is true for you engine block heater can be a big CAUTION Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km help if you have to park outside in very It s below freezing outside and most Cold weather 18 C or colder If ume trips are less than 10 miles 16 km your vehicle has this option see the VI ine i ex under Engine Block Heater The engine is at low speed most af the Index under Engine Bloc
194. ss makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights 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 Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people 138 Your Driving and the Road Driving in the Rain cowr walking Road spray can often be worse for vision than rain
195. ssion control system working MTBE is fine for your vehicle damage plastic and rubber parts properly It s good for your vehicle and That damage wouldn t be covered you ll be doing your part for cleaner air y on under your warranty And even at Many gasolines are now blended with Properly blended fuel that is no more 5 or less there must be materials called ics Geet than 10 ethanol is fine for your cosolvents and corrosion aerei hs xis that ou msn vehicle ecomum M um preventers in this fuel to help avoid gasolines with these blending materials ethanol is methyl or wood alcohol these problems such MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels Fuels in Foreign Countries In addition some gasoline suppliers are If you plan on driving in another To check on fuel availability ask an auto now producing reformulated gasolines country outside the U S or Canada club or contact a major oil company These gasolines are specially designed unleaded fuel may be hard to find that does business in the country where to reduce vehicle emissions General Do not use leaded gasoline If you use YOWU be driving Motors recommends that you use even one tankful your emission controls You can also write us at the following reformulated gasoline By doing so you won t
196. strument Panel Lights a wm 7 Lights On Reminder If you open the driver s door while leaving the lights on you will hear warning chime Headlight Doors MODEL The headlight doors are designed to open when you turn on the headlights To close them turn the headlights off The headlight doors should he left open when driving in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing shut in a closed position You should also leave the headlight doors open when you wash your vehicle to help clean the headlights If You Need to Open the Headlight Doors Manually If the headlight doors do not open automatically you can open them yourself 1 Open the hood 2 The retractor knobs are located on the front panel above and behind each headlight Turn these clockwise until the headlight doors are fully open The effort needed to turn each knob will increase as the door opens yo Features amp Controls Daytime Running Lights DRL Indicator Light CANADA If your vehicle was first sold when new in Canada you will have this light on the instrument panel It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are Daytime Running Lights CANADA ONLY The Canadian federal government has decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new
197. t Safety Belt Use Durin 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 throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See the Index under Driver Position Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see the under Seat Controls Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the vehicle that is called the toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash Seats amp Safety Belts IE mU 5 ut DES Hei es m Rear Seat Passengers ear Seat Outside Passenger It s very important for rear seat Positions Here s How to Wear One Properly passengers to buckle up Accident The positions next to the windows have 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the statistics show that unbelted people Jap shoulder belts belt across you Don t let it ge
198. t the rear seat are hurt more often in twisted ires iid those who are wearing 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it If the belt is not long enough see the Index under Safety Belt Extender Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it 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 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the 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 Seats amp Safety Belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions cowr The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash CAUTION To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
199. t 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if vou have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Part 6 Service amp Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good Part 7 Maintenance 5chedule This part tells vou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to usc Part 8 Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects Part 9 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something vou want to read Service Station Information This is a quick reference of service information You can find it on the last page of this manual Fc fee How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings You will find a number of safety You will also find a red circle with Also in this book you will find these cautions in this book We use yellow slash through it in this book This safety blue notices and the word CAUTION to tell you symbol means about things that could hurt you if you NOTICE were to ignore the warning Don t eomm ing that CAUTION D
200. t ja fia Product Senine Putlication casis 4 DO each additinnal PSP posts 2 00 Pinasa Meque tne for postal serica es Fuel Economy Record TOTAL COST i 9 3 ODOMETER READING Fuel Economy Record Notes gea Index Ass Anti Lock Brakes 128 Adding Brake Fluid 217 246 270 Electrical Equipment 55 108 241 Coolant 211 244 246 270 Engine Oil 199 244 246 270 Hydraulic Clutch 209 246 270 Power Steering 215 245 246 270 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 207 244 246 270 Manual 209 244 246 270 Windshield Washer 216 246 27 Air Cleaner Filter 203 250 Air Conditioner 105 Alcohol Driving Under the Influence 123 Alcohol in Gasoline 192 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 2 i Renpoving 181 eser a 114 Antifreeze 168 210 244 246 270 Anti Lock Brake System 128 Waming Light ise 128 Appearance Care 231 Ashtrays amp Lighter 84 Audio Systems UE TA 108 AM FM Stereo Radio 109 Care of Audio Systems 1I3 Cassette Tape Player 110 Compact Disc Player 13 Radio Reception For the
201. terlock Multi Port Fuel Injection HTR A C 25 Heat A C Daytime Running Lights Canada Anti Lock Brake System 15 Parking Side Marker License Plate Lights RDO 10 Radio Memory Digital Clock TURN B U 20 Turn Signal Flashers Back Up Lights FOG I5 Fog Lights CIG 15 Cigarette Lighter Glove Box Light S LP 20 Stop Lights Hazard Flashers ECM 10 ECM Injectors Wiring Windshield Wipers he headlight wiring is protected by a The windshield wiper motor is protected ircuit breaker in the light switch by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the lectrical overload will cause the lights motor overheats due to heavy snow ete go on and off or in some cases to the wiper will stop until the motor remain off If this happens have your cools If the overload is caused by some ight system checked right away electrical problem have it fixed Circuit breakers i in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Service amp Appearance Care Capacities amp Specifications Engine COND ME cocos S eerie np he RE Rd TEC a E n na 4 quarts When changing filter up to 1 quart 1 liter more oil m y be needed Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul 6 9 quarts When draining or rep
202. the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have manual transaxle OR Move the cruise switch to OFF To Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Features amp Controls Operation of Lights Light Controls Although your vehicle s lighting system Parking Lights Headlights headlamps parking lamps fog lamps Y side marker lamps and tail lamps meets Push the DE switch to turn on Push ihe switch to turn all applicable federal lighting Parking Lights Headlights requirements certain states and Side Marker Lights Parking Lights provinces may apply their own lighting Tuillichts Side Marker Lights regulations that may require special e Taillights attention before you operate these Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to turn off the lights lamps For example some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower Pull the switch to turn off the lights beam lamps with fog lamps at all times or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations In
203. the Index A list of all PSP s published by Pontiac in a model year 1990 or later PSP s covering all models of Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same index Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP s you may want Price information for the PSP s you may want to buy Customer Assistance Information How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most of the PSP s which could potentially apply to the most recent Pontiac models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index if you are interested in buying PSP s pertaining to a current model vear car or truck some PSP s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years and these would be listed in the later year s index When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Check the order form for indexes for earlier model years Cut out the order form fill it out and mail it in We will then see to it that an index 1s mailed to you There 15 no charge for indexes for the 1990 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional order form for an index just call toll free and we ll happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123
204. tructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed See 1f the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s face or neck If put it behind the child restraint 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint Securing a Child Restraint in the amp Push and pull the child restraint in Center Hear Seat Position different directions to be sure it is When you secure a child restraint in a secure center seating position you ll be using To remove the child restraint just the lap belt See the earlier section unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let about the top strap if the child restraint it go back all the way The safety belt has will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Seats amp Safety Belts Securi Center a Child Restraint in the Seat Position cowr 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through 7 Push and pull the child restraint in 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 Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say or around the restraint The child rest
205. ual windows use 3 the window crank to open and close Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could allow dangerous each window exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier CAUTION under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See the Index under Blizzard It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park 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 could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park If you are parking on a hill also see the Index under Parking on Hills B7 Features amp a4 Power Windows OPTION With power windows switches on the center console control each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition in 4 door models each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window The driver s window switch has an Auto Down feature The driver s window can be opened a small amount by pushing
206. uel rated at 87 octane or it your vehicle could be damaged and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These higher and XA still hear heavy fuels should have the proper additives knocking your engine needs service 5 so you should not have to add anything But don t worry if you hear a little to the fuel pinging noise when you re accelerating In the U S and Canada it s easy to be or driving up a hill That s normal and sure you get the right kind of gasoline you don t have to buy a higher octane unleaded You ll see UNLEADED fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy right on the pump And only unleaded constant knock that means you have nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler problem neck Fuel Capacity 15 2 U S Gallons 57 5 L Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 Use unleaded fuel only If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive 191 Service amp Appearance Care Fuel CONT NOTICE Gasolines for Cleaner Air What about gasoline with blending Your use of gasoline with detergent materials that contain oxygen such as Fuel that is more than 5 additives will help prevent deposits from MTBE or alcohol methanol is bad for your vehicle forming in your engine and fuel system MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl Don t use it It can corrode metal That helps keep your engine in tune and ether Fuel that is no more than 15 parts in your fuel system and also your emi
207. under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it was in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially amy that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep out 1563 a Your Driving and the Road If You re Caught in a Blizzard CONT Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push 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 vour headlights Let the heater run for a while 154 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 really uncomfortahle from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly v
208. ur case which you may accept or reject If you accept a valid arbitrator decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaint to the time a decision is rendered or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealer or Pontiac We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts We believe it offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it 15 fast free of charge and informal lawyers are not usually present although you may retain one at your expense if you choose Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity and are not required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying state or federal law If you wish to go to court however we do not require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may be remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BEB AUTO LINE you can still go to court because an arbitrator s decision is binding on GM but not on you unless you accept iL Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors For further information concerning the program call the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 You may also call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Can
209. utomatic transaxle all of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of P Park or N Neutral If you have a manual transaxle all of the doors will lock when the vehicle goes about 8 mph 13 km h Each time you close your doors and turn on the ignition the doors will lock automatically only once If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual ar power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Illuminated Entry Exit System When you lift the handle of either front door the lights inside your vehicle will po on These lights will go off after about 40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on If the ignition has heen off for less than two minutes the lights inside your vehicle will stay on for about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn it LL E ERN Pull upward on the remote release a Bb e Remote Trunk Helease OPTION handle located on the floor near the left side of the driver s seat to release the trunk lid m o Remote Trunk Release cowr Lockout Feature The remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature to help pr
210. vanity mirrors lift up the mirror covers Center Console Compartment OPTION To Open Pull the lift lever up and the lid back To Close Push the lid down until it clicks Center Console Mini Compartment This compartment can be used to store small articles To open pull up the lid Features amp Controls PJ1023 Cup Holders 2 DooR MODELS Ashtrays and Lighter Cup holders have been built into the To use the lighter just push it in all the To clean the center console ashtray pull door trim of your vehicle near the front way and let go When it s ready it will up on the snuffer of both the driver and the passenger pop back out by itself doors NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking If you do it won t be able to back materials could set them on fire away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element causing damage Sunroof oPTION The sunroof includes a glass panel that opens for ventilation and is completely removable and an air deflector that assures a smooth flow of air 1015 To Open the Sunroof To Remove the Sunroof Glass Panel Pull down on the latch release handle 1 With the sunroof open press up on and then push it forward until the
211. vehicles sold in Canada The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness or if you have fog lights they will come on in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The parking brake is released When you turn on your headlights the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on When you turn off the headlights the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again Or if you have fog lights the exterior lights will go out and the fog lights will come on when you turn off the headlights The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL are on This light means that only the DRL are on When you turn on your exterior lights this light will go out Of course you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake Headlight High Low Beam Changer To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on blue light on the instrument panel also will be on Interior Courtesy Lights If your vehicle 15 not equipped with fog lights you have a switch labeled INT Interior Slide it up to turn on the interior courtesy lights If your vehicle is
212. vice department or another qualified service center should perform Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants lists same products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products ar their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this section This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it 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 These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See the Index under Loading Your Vehicle are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits e recommended unleaded fu
213. ving on different kinds of roads Diving Calan ee eee es 122 and in varying weather conditions Enken ce ee A Oe LE Ee 123 We ve also included many other Cer a Ven no EC RR RETE SN 125 useful tips on driving Braking 4 34780 126 PIE CA DISSE Ls ly sw Vr a kd 128 Steering SOMERS uide p re ap Me tig an aaa 132 Serm n EXITPEDCNEE uec coc Feces AR ET EEEE DC 133 I VI te Slate err Aa KI Vente erret EE 134 Devi st NIBBE S S Silla rra ducerad dd xa Fa ce wu do Pica a wise V dis 137 mn the BN ORO EA OR eS 139 Driving in Fog Mist and Have oor e m xs 142 LAPEER E TTE de UICE ES 143 Fieewi DEVE qa wk dua bale wap e v e wr E Dr elg 144 Driving Long Distance opsie iep es cid ee es o aan we cee ee a Hill and Mountain Put OMM Ua a STE LT 149 Dam ho ee eee AQ paved CE a 151 DT LL rera uy ECCE veu EXE EIN EE PER ESO NAUES REO CE END 417 m Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color and shape
214. w down to make it use of your brakes easier for the other vehicle to get by As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or ari accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter driving can present special problems See the Index under Winter Driving Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular Parking Downhill aie aues d you Turn your wheels to the right stop if you decide to look at the view or E 2 2 ake pcre Lookierpuafkar YO don t have jum your ires agains parking areas provided for scenic braid viewing contact 15 all you need Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake see the Index under Parking Brake But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic Here s how 148 Your Driving and the Road Parking on Hills CONT Parking Uphill If you re going uphill on a one way If there is a curb turn your wheels to street and you re parking on the left the left if the curb is at the right side of side your wheels should point to the your vehicle right 150 If there
215. want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Steer the way you want to go Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving e Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangerous time e Don t drink and drive See the Index under Drunken Driving for more on this problem Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you e Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles It s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just by looking at its taillights e Slow d
216. way to pedestrians even if you know you have the right of way Rear end collisions are about the most preventable 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 Here s a final hit af information about defensive driving The most dangerous time for driving in the U S is very early on Sunday morning In fact GM Research studies show that the most and the least dangerous times for driving every week fall on the same day That day is Sunday The most dangerous time is Sunday from 3 a m to 4 a m The safest time is Sunday rom 10 a m to ll a m Driving the same distance on a Sunday at 3 a m isn t just a little more dangerous than it is at 10 a m It s about 134 times more dangerous That leads to the next section Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy Tt s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone w
217. x under Coolant for further details Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid Fluid Level if if necessary See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details At Least Once a Month 1 Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver s door Sec the Index under Tires for further details Miaintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks amp Services Cont At Least Twice a Year CHECK rT Hydraulic Clutch Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See the Index under Hydraulic Clutch A fluid loss System Inspection in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once At Least Once a Year CHECK Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood headlight door assemblies if equipped fuel door trunk glove box door console door and any folding seat hardware Section D tells you what to use Starter Switch CAUTION 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see the ndex under Parking Brake if necessary and the regular brake NOTE D
218. y would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn CAUTION 2T Notes Part Features amp Controls LOCER V eae we ape A 50 lw aT E e AE RAE TE IR RI eral etal uM Starting Your Engine uu Xu eer you can learn about the tob hari He cc oue eec vr rte atero many standard and optional features shifting the Transaxle 56 on your Pontiac and information Parking Brake Seen starting shifting and braking Also Shifting Into 6 explained are the instrument panel Windows Sed and the warning systems that tell Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever Max e epe PI EP TI OD you if everything is working properly Chus Com esee cmt a cbe eR Ea read acre P and what to do if you have a Light Cottrela 7 iii ies es cede et
219. ystem warning light is also on scc Brake System Warning Light carlicr in this part If the anti lock brake system warning light ever flashes your anti lock brake system is still working but needs service Features amp Controls Shift Light MANUAL TRANSAXLE Malfunction Indicator Lamp This light comes on when you need to Check Engine Light shift to the next higher gear See the A combats monins Bf uir If you keep driving your vehicle Index under Manual Transaxle f el and sien with this light on after a while the systems This light should come on emission controls won t work as when the ignition is on but the engine well your fuel econamy won t be is not running as a check to show you il as good and your engine may not is working If it does not come on at all run as smoothly This could lead to have it fixed right away If it stays on or costly repairs not covered by your it comes on while you are driving the warranty computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon Check Gauges Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light cames on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones Notes 400 Pan 1 this part you ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Pontiac

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