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1996 Pontiac Trans Sport

1. 3 17 Compact Overhead Console FO PHI EHE 2 56 Spare eren ere Rm nn 5 33 Compass Calibration RR 2 55 Compass Biectranio 2 2 2 2 34 Control of a Vehicle E35 LR pr Convenience Net FOLIA EP 2 60 Convex Outside Mirror 2 51 CWT 6 18 Heater 2 6 cemere rece ee 2 25 E reprher di Courtesy Transportation oe ena Bw de 8 7 Cruise Control Lica wage ies 2 42 Cupholders 2 2251 2 59 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users amp 4 Customer Assistance Information B Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks 2 6 Damage Finish SHEET AYES Gace dit eke gre ee Daytime Running Lamps 2 46 Defects Reporting SEED Defensive Driving ote rc aa a a eee el 4 1 Defogger Rear Window j 8 Defogging T ore ba E 3 8 Delco LOC 3 17 Dimensions Vehicle eaa sees Bun 6 62 Dome Limps seses siete uc aar eens 2 48 Door ate Me e o EO CR 2 3 ESO
2. Felt scie eaae 6 18 Coolant Heater Pa ape aie ea A ERO a ert Coolant Level Check ERI PRICE XS MOTE 7 34 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 76 9 4 SOONG System 1 CEA MORET RICE I de e er ERR CIT UTE 6 54 7 44 Overheating 2 2 2 Ms an Rh reri Eurer Nee 5 13 Running While Parked 2 35 eet erent eer 6 62 Starting Your AA MN USE 2 24 Epgme OU sur nes e een ele 2 80 6 9 dora asia vie re E PS EE seine ee 6 10 Additives R ERLE SE Tie 6 12 BUT Te Lo Eek 6 10 cies elec es 6 13 Wisi DB oar err rrr ertt EXER TOS 6 11 TAI okie hole aren die alee 6 13 Exkaust Engine x Rr e eee 2 35 Fabric CORRE E ROC SOUS 6 46 Fan Lever Comfort Controls EXC 2 Filling Your Tank ere IAM 6 4 AE kr DU ees sed tee Cami co aee ie BINOS En 6 50 Finish Damage 6 51 s En 2 29 Flashers Hazard Warming 5 1 Bhat Tire CHEME 5 23 Capseid
3. iii Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 Seatback Reclining Front 12 222 222 iiL BEAR la m 1 3 Seats Adpstinge mana 1 13 C EE xOLUEET ERA ERI 1 51 Dump and Stow alata wa ka wll 1 9 Entry to Third Row Bucket AL Fom Way rn ns 1 1 m i Pome RENE RE Removable Rear 1 8 Removing CENTER OR LEFT Seats 1 12 Removing LEFT ONLY Seats 1 12 Removing RIGHT ONLY 5 Replacing Rear 1 14 Resiraint Syste es decals eae 1 1 Seat Controls n Rs vid kh aac oe E n 1 1 securing a Child Restraint 1 55 second Gear ee eausa errare er raa d on 2 29 service Bulletins Orderifig pea oret seepra Engine Soon Light dade e rA E ERE 2 71 Manuals Ordering 2 2 8 11 Parts Identification Label 6 54 Publications Ordering 8 11 Work Doing Your 6 Service and Appearance Care Ol Service and Owner Publications 8 11 9 10 Service Publications liso eoe 8 11 Servicing Your Air Bag Equ
4. s PAE x sera Es Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 38 D EIE Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 39 cist Scheduled Maintenance Services EET 1 3 Opener Garage Short Trip City Definition CURIE a ua ae ee essei ences en Short Trip City Intervals ecu BOGUS sers Erisa odd eed Mcr 3 Overriding Lock Delay EE 2 6 Owner Checks and Services 2 7 34 Owner Publications Ordering 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical ee 6 52 Park Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Into cr Sayer bare ears 2 31 OUO ooo e xen re oer ene kein 2 34 Parking At Night E es ERA ale PESE 2 22 Brake Mechanism Check rer 7 37 925 RPC UA Aa 2 22 Over Things That Bum 2 34 W Trao 295 4 36 Passenger Position MES 1 34 Pea a aia mine 4 11 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ved 4528 FOUND DE E E 8 1 Power Accessory Outlet Hex s
5. a reel Fi E E This switch is located to the left of the cigarette lighter in the center instrument panel console It has two positions DOOR on and OFF and overrides all interior lamps except the reading lamps The interior lamps go on each time you the doors You can turn off these lamps so that the doors may be left open without running down the battery by turning the interior lights override switch to OFF x Lx Illuminated Entry System Option This option comes with the optional Remote Keyless Entry system When you open the driver s door by itself or in combination with any passenger door or the liftgate the interior lamps will come and then gradually dim to off 10 seconds after the last door is closed If the driver s door has not opened the interior lamps will immediately dim to off When you press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter the lamps inside your vehicle will go on then gradually dim to off after 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate is opened When you turn on the ignition the interior lamps will immediately dim to off Interior Lamps Control Slide the upper lights control located to the left of the instrument panel cluster all the way up to turn on the interior lamps down to turn them off Center Dome Lamp This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and has no switch of its own It will go on cach time you open the
6. 4 29 Tilt Steering Wheel Few ouv ct gO Se aes a eh nha Hine Qo o ve rmn tiom c a Fee Tire Chin eere cli ume m 6 44 Snel naan ee ME 4 27 Driving on Grades eee emnes Tire Loading Information Label 4 27 Driving 4 33 Tires 1 a EU Hitches E eee TREO DAC PASS ose 4 32 Alignment sui Buda ecc eese cen EAD Maintenance When Towing 4 36 Buying New Puking rne kei 4 36 Dye d geb ena De EE DEUDA 6 44 Exo mr verge arr 4 32 eve She oisi sc EM Cid M E Total Weight on Tires TRU R d ON IE E ROC S 4 33 Compact Spare PEE Feu 5 33 Towing EE ER EUER Tr ur WR er ER EIN 4 29 GEST Lue ine RU OQ E s Inflation 7 34 Weight ns 4 3 Transexle Fluid Automatic 6 15 Transmitters Keyless Entry System 2 7 Transportation Courtesv 8 7 AED ENENDMIEE cn ere pee Hei ben ECL 2 7 e re ror e be nd bee eae e P 8 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 39 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 38 Turn Signals When Towin
7. cea M 1 Howto Check SAVE vates vin dcs 6 16 Whernt Check ecrire TT 6515 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 26 Shih ei es d EXEC E RELY 22 2226 Automatic Transaxle Park Mechanism Check KETUSAN 7 37 Back up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 32 PRIN 556550 PST Noe RAE RCI COR OLD ont we S AA 6 28 Jump Sunting uacua o ee rur ona har ERE 5 2 Replacement Keyless Sysl m 2 10 ARMIE ee ee etre ir eieeaimele 5 3 AutoLin 2 c oaa arare TH Hinc vane aoc ee Ro RP RECETA ETE ETE ORDRE 1 5 Folding the Seatback ES 1 3 ala ale lnm a ala Mare sasi 1 2 Pe ACG nis asics oer arx Rd wae SIRE SEE 1 6 Better Business Bureau AA Booster Seat B GG dl Brake AOE croci CEU ERE EVE CR RUM 6 28 Fitid l c 6 25 se mr menm mm mmm xem ms 6 25 PREM Octet obese eens Esa ic UE Pedal ed 6 28 Replacing System Bip c E dice a 6 28 System Warning Light 2 74 6 26 Trailer een feria eprint Rn Per erate 4 33 Transaxle Shift Iaterlock 2 34 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7 36 WHERE oe es es du WR eae ee 6 27 Brakes Anti Lock VEO
8. Fur tie 1 EAA 89 378 9 STR EROR FL VTE 14 3 Puwerluling aud xd ET Resetting the Power Sliding 2 17 SHORE ees pace Pee eae rere 2 11 Driver Position ka ces 1720 Driving Ca 4 18 one cares tiie ss xe c ARE 4 2 ima A A p at 4 19 4 25 In Foreign Countries ET 5 3 In the Rain eda a E Ee E Tes PET 4 15 Might Ka in RUN ai E EROS 4 13 CD LOT 4 8 On Grades While Towing a Trailer A On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 21 On Snow and Ice ER SEA quis pra ES DW TUN 4 23 i go oe EHE COS 4 17 ee ee lies 4 15 Loir APPETITU TREES irai tate 2 4 35 BP eer exten rc RAE sese rrr rri hem m Dump and Stow 2 2 179 Electrica Equipment Adding 2 25 3 21 6 54 Electrical ystem coi basi ee als rra RICE 6 34 Electrical System Adding Equipment TTE 1 25 6 54 Electronic Compass 2 2 54 Electronic Level Control PESE EIE 4 27 I HD MENWRTHNTIGTRIUACETRECEXCUTIIISTWTELTTSEYT 6 8 desir rt pc eiit e
9. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow elc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the circuit breaker relay 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 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its f
10. Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition 15 on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index 2 30 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal it will pop up to the release position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows What to do first to keep the trailer fom moving Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To he sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re
11. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with ane of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let vou know when there s 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 this 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 Safety Belt Reminder Light 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 safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver s belt is buckled Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag module the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index You will see this light flash a few seconds when vou turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should go out This means the system is ready AIR BAG If
12. If you experience this condition change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed 2 79 Oil Pressure Indicator Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure cause extensive engine damage Have vour vehicle serviced immediately Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could he burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Your vehicle is equipped with an oil pressure indicator NOTICE Your oil pressure indicator lets you know when you may have a problem with your engine oil pressure Damage to vour engine from neglected oil problems can costly and is not covered by When the engine is running readings within the white vour warranty area indicate the normal operating range Readings in or helow the red area indicate that the engine s oil level may be dangerously low or there may be another problem causing low oil pressure 2 80 Low Oil Level Light If this light comes on it means your engine 18 low on oil You need to check the oil level right away Driving
13. When you turn on the ignition the interior lamps will immediately dim to off Sliding Door To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle pull the front of the latch release out and then toward the rear If you slide the door all the way back it will latch in the open position 2 11 Sliding Door Lock To move the door forward you must first pull the inside or outside latch release out and then forward or the door will remain latched in the open position Lock the sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual locking lever down Unlock it by moving the lever up If you have the optional power door locks the sliding door lack has a delay feature See Power Door Locks in the Index 2 12 Power Sliding Door Option With this option you can open and close the power sliding door with switches inside your vehicle If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry system you can also operate the power sliding door with your remote transmitter See Keyless Entry in the Index Leaving young children or pets unattended in vour vehicle can be dangerous They could operate the power sliding door child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle To operate the power sliding door the power sliding door ON OFF switch must in the ON position This switch is located on the edge of the overhead console If you have the optional overhead
14. 1 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Bucket Seat 3 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 4 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions j tides will show you how for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 15 6 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the while you push down on the child restraint safety belt quickly if you ever had to 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and Larger Children If you have the choice a child should sit next to get the additional restraint a 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
15. If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting IF your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Pontiac But please use the following steps listed to do it safely On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inoperative See Power Sliding Door in the Index for more information NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables They contain gas that can explode or ignite can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching They contain enough electricity to burn you each other If they are it could cause a ground If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to of these things can hurt you start your Pontiac and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems NOTICE You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the NOTICE parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL Ignoring these steps could result in costly da
16. the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ih ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Um ul Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the i i passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Lay the flat tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down Slide the cable retainer through the center of the Wheel and raise the flat tire until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice This means the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle Replace all jacking tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and replace the compartment cover Unless you have the plastic bolt on wheel covers be sure to also store the nylon nut caps When you replace the compact spare with a ful
17. Adjusting Rear Seats 3 From behind the seat support the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from Each rear seat location has two sets of floor pins Seats the floor pins equipped with the built in child restraint option must be secured in the rear set of floor pins Seats that don t have the built in child restraint can be secured in either set of floor pins Move the position of these seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in front of seat I 3548 Replacing Rear Bucket Seats Follow the diagram on the back of the seats to replace the seats in their proper location The LEFT ONLY seats fit only in the left positions The RIGHT ONLY seats fit only in the right positions The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center position and With the entire seat tilted forward place the front in either left position hooks of the seat latch onto the front floor pins Don t try to place the seats in backward because they Firmly press the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins won t latch that way The seat should lock into position Push and pull on the seat to check that it is locked 4 Lift the upper lever and pull up on the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that it is locked 5 Check to see that you have put the seats into the proper location according to the
18. Sclect RECIRC UPPER BI LEV or LOWER when outside temperatures warm or moderate In the RECIRC mode or if you press A C when the system is in the UPPER or BI LEV modes cooled air will he directed to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead and third row air conditioning outlets If vou select A C in the LOWER mode cooled air will be directed through the rear Noor vent see Rear Air Vents later in this section unless the temperature control lever is set approximately 30 percent from the full cold setting Heated air will result with the temperature control lever setting above 30 percent from the full cold setting Temperature adjustment of the heated air is not possible Cooled air will again return when the temperature control lever setting is returned to approximately 25 percent from the full cold setting If you do not select A C in the UPPER or BI LEV modes air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be cabin temperature Select LOWER MIX or DEF when outside temperatures are cool In these modes heated air will be directed to the rear of the vehicle through the rear side window vents and the rear floor heater vent Rear Air Vents To maximize airflow through the rear heater outlet place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index The vent forward of the rear heater outlet is the cold air return vent Be sure to keep it free of obstructions
19. TRANS SPORT The 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner s Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ae TEN ME AR This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SRS system Features and Controls SPE eer yeaah This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac Comfort Controls and Audio Systems REL ELT TIE E g This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Your Driving and the Road Rd AA Rn R RERRORRRR ROROROROROA AAA amp RRRARRRSRRRRSS S 3 EE ose 4 Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road do B RP E om m om m ow w oW d B B OH HoOH B RB 5 ho m m 5 wOom m mw amp amp OR BOB OB BOB BOR B OB BOE RO WOW P oW WoW oO MOM OMOHOM 5 1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tir or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care e Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking goud Maintenance Schedule FURENT 2 ee HAC ee eee OC dd This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance an
20. or equivalent DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders d FLUID L UBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1081815 or equivalent USAGE Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Paw Lubri plate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB 7 40 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Multi purpose lubricant Superlube Hinges Rear GM Part No 12346241 Folding Seat or equivalent Fuel Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Sliding Door Track Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent ar lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters and spark plugs Part E Maintenance Record Any
21. 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would he the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Open the jack storage compartment sliding the latch down and removing the compartment cover 5 24 Remove the jack and jacking tools by loosening the The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle wing nut and retainer bar bchind the rear bumper Insert the narrow end of the shaft into the hole above the rear bumper Then attach Separate the nlastic ch the jack and remove th ies Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove the the folding wrench to the shaft jacking tools Folding wrench and shaft from the pouch Rotate the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle Slide the cable retainer through the center of the spare then place the compact spare tire near the flat tire The tools you ll be using include the jack A folding wrench B and shaft Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 If your vehicle has aluminum wheels each w
22. Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever accurs first An Emission Control Service Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 27 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 12 months whichever occurs first if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or Emission Control Service more of these conditions L Lubricate chassis components see footnote heavy city traffic where the outside or every 12 months whichever occurs first temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher n hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicl
23. If you leave 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 rom the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors 2 21 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box or lacking storage bin Lock the storage bin Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Pontiac doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Har
24. They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare RA If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or 5now What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution 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 transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index If you let your tires spin at high speed they can Rocking your vehicle to get it out explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back can overheat That could cause an engine and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear compartment fire or other damage When you re spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown the accelerator pe
25. VIN NI ECCE Ix 072675 Senn ASSEMBLY ENGINE 719963 7 PLANT CODE MODEL YEAR 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 vou 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 Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify vour engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label inside the glove box door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 6 54 e the model designation paint information and alist of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Pontiac unless you check with vour dealer first 5ome electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty 5ome add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac sce Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index
26. Vt piee M M This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one Of two ways Light Flashing misfire condition has been detected misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Put your vehicle in PARK P Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be
27. ducts at your feet At times this temperature difference may more apparent than others LOWER This setting brings in most of the air through the floor ducts and some through the defroster vents MIX This mode is particularly useful during cold or inclement weather because of your Pontiac Trans Sport s larger windshield area Press this button to direct air to the windshield and through the floor ducts DEF Press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield and side window vents Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust the temperature control lever and fan speed as desired Press the RECIRC hutton to get maximum cooling or quick cool down on very hot days ft should not be used for long periods of time because the air may become too cold and dry When the temperature outside is above freezing the air conditioner compressor will automatically condition the air when you press RECIRC the A C indicator light will glow MIX or DEF the A C indicator light will not glow 3 2 Press the A C indicator light will glow to condition the air when you press UPPER BI LEV or LOWER To turn off the air conditioner compressor in these settings press A C again the indicator light will go off Each time you turn on the ignition the air conditioner will defau
28. feature is designed to help keep you from locking your keys in your vehicle If the sliding door is open when you press the power door lock switch it will lock automatically within five seconds after you close it If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry system this feature will be replaced hy a different lock delay systern See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section With power locks when the doors are locked the inside as well as the outside door latch release cannot open the doors This safety feature prevents a door rom being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle To override this safety feature slide the locking lever to the unlock position on the door you want to open When the liftgate has been unlocked with the power door locks you won t need the key to open it Simply turn the lock clockwise until the latch releases This is also true if you use the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section sss HP s Yues s i P _ __ _ _ To lock the liftgate use the power door lock switch the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter or lock 1t manually by turning the lock counterclockwise Automatic Door Locks Option With this feature you can unlock all
29. five seconds and then 000 will appear on ihe display 11 For verification repeat Steps 6 through 11 If SEC appears on the display your audio system is secured If shows on the display your system is not secured You must restart the entire procedure again from Step 4 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps Turn the ignition on The radio should be off LOC will appear on the display Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press the SEEK right or left arrow to make the first digit of your code appear 4 Turn the TUNE knob to make the second and third digits of your code appear Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code Press the SEEK right or left arrow to make the fourth digit of your code appear Turn the TUNE knob to make the last two digits of your code appear Press BAND If the time appears the unlocking sequence was successful If the display shows SEC the digits did not match and the unit is still secured Press BAND after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show SEC indicating the radio is now operable and secure If vou lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature l 2 3 Turn the i
30. manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground dd e Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 Ibs 450 loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing a trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with vour front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use RECTRC because it only recirculates the
31. nM ee Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N 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 PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty 2 28 NOTICE AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power THIRD D This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 8 Here are some times you might choose THIRD D instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 29 e When driving on hilly winding roads e When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t
32. opener and one for sunglasses a compass and an outside temperature display The features of the optional overhead console are explained on the following pages Reading Lamps To turn on or off cither reading lamp press the switch next to it To adjust the aim of the lamps pivot the lamps in their sockets Garage Door Opener Compartiment You can store your garage door opener in the front compartment of your overhead console and operate it from this position To install your garage door opener fallow these instructions 1 Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward Remove the piece of self sticking Velcro Peel the protective backing from the Velcro und press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener a E 5 Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when 3 To make sure the button on your garage door opener you press the button is centered above the button on the compartment door use the intersecting lines on the Velcro inside the compartment as a guide Center the control button of your garage door opener over the point where the lines intersect and press the opener firmly into place Make sure the button is facing down 4 Once the opener is installed use the pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on your garage door opener when pressed Temperature and
33. threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator air hag and related hardware are all part of the air bag module packed inside the steering wheel How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel The air bag supplements the protection provided
34. vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock and the interior lamps will go on when the unlock symbol is pressed see Illuminated Entry System later in this section If pressed again within five seconds all doors and the liftgate will unlock doors and the liftgate will lock when the lock symbol is pressed If the driver s door is open and vour key is in the ignition in the OFF position you won t be able to set the door locks with the power door lock switch or the remote transmitter This security feature is designed to help keep you from locking your keys in your vehicle 28 Lock Delay This lock delay feature can be operated using either the remote key chain transmitter or the power door lock switch see Power Door Locks earlier in this section For the lock delay feature to work the ignition and the interior lamps control located to the left of the instrument panel cluster must be off If you wish to lock the doors with the interior lamps on press the lock symbol or the rear of either power door lock switch twice If any door is open when you press the lock symbol or the rear of either po
35. your trips safer and more enjoyahle Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the wipe d Soil ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to ain d patum TEE do all the work of slowing down They could get so SES hot that they wouldn t work well You would then Know how to go down hills The most important have poor braking or even none going down a hill thing to know is this let your engine do some of the You could crash Always have your engine running slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go xal ee eee downhi do a steep or lang hil and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better If you don t shift down your brakes could get so amp Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane hot that they wouldn t work well You would then roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut have poor braking or even going down a hill across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let You could crash Shift down to let your engine you stay in your own lane assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope As you go over the top of a hill alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special pr
36. 93 2 ETIETE ICE E 3 3762 0 2 4 4 6 E d ET EET NIRE ERROR era 4 5 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle Ea E faq ae RW Te 2 22 i 2 Re ae oer T Pane ree 2 34 Mei SPP a Bn a ere PoP 4 E 7 36 Bulb Replacement coccrecncecer 6 29 9 2 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 6 Capacities and 6 61 Carbon Monoxide SR 35 4 26 4 33 Cassette Deck Service 7 34 Cassette Player 3 11 3 13 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 22 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 17 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 33 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 38 Center Rear Passenger Position Bucket 1 39 Certification Iire Label SENSIT ERES 4 27 Chains Safety AE AU ne Cr a Pe inating e d SER 4 32 Chair T0871 rans upra EE Ua iE E d 6 44 Changing a Flat Tire eee cesare 5 23 Checking Your Restraint Systems Pcia i aed 1 64 Chemical Paint 6 52 CE ED E 1 53 api EE IT 1 43 Cleaning cor seas E a Game Securing in a Rear Outside Seat 1 55 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Positio
37. Compact Disc Player and Equalizer Option Playing the Radio PWR Press this button to turn the system on or off VOL Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume MUTE Press the upper knob to mute the radio or cassette lape player Press the button again to resume the sound RCL Press this button bricfly to recall the station being played or to display the clock Finding a 5tation BAND Press this button to get or FMZ allows you to preset five stations FM2 allows you to preset another five stations The display shows your selection and will indicate whether or not the radio station is in stereo Your radio has AMAX With an AMAX certified receiver your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to FM stereo AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound In addition to improved sound quality AMAX includes more stations on the AM band You don t have to do anything to your Delco GM radio because AMAX is automatic TUNE Turn the lower knob slightly to the left or right to choose radio stations If you hold the knob to the left or right will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine tune a specific frequency SEEK Press the right arrow to go to the next higher station Press the left arrow to go to the next lower radio station PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushhuttons let you return to you
38. Compass Display The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console The control switches are located to the left of the display Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON OFF switch Display the temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit English or Celsius metric by pressing the US MET switch If the vehicle has been shut off for fess than four hours the display will show the temperature reading at the time the vehicle was turned off If the vehicle has been shut off for more than four hours an immediate reading will be displayed when the vehicle is started The temperature display will be updated once the vehicle has reached 10 mph 16 km h If the outside temperature is 37 F 3 C or lower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appear briefly on the display It s there to caution the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your Trans Sport is new the compass may function erratically If it does CAL calibration will appear on the display To correct the problem drive in a complete 360 circle three times and the compass will function normally Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to ca
39. Convex Outside ied dae ache UE 2 51 Sliding Door Child Secutity 2 18 Inside Day Night Peers Ger eri Cte cet 2 49 Steering Column Lock Check ses EH Manual Remote 2 50 Low Coolant Waming Light 2 71 6 21 Power Remote Control cesarean 2 50 Low Fuel Light eee See waa teins 2784 Visor Vanity daa at 2 64 Low Gil Level Light 21 essa 2 81 6 3 Mode Buttons Comfort Controls FEE Y TII PB ETC 3 2 Lubricants and Fluids 7 39 Mountain VE Ew FOE TORO X ERE 4 21 Lubrication Service 7 35 Multifunction DEVET 2 38 Luggage 265 sida see sacks tease ea eae 2 61 N Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Record 7 1 Vehicle Break In 2 22 Maintenance Schedule ua ME VE 1 1 Night VIRD ERREUR 4 14 How Section is Organized Se SECRET Ie 7 2 Intioduction CETERO EH a ccce d Long Trip Highway Definition read ia Mp err PER Pete qe at Long Trip Highway 7 5 one np ieee rie 4 10 Owner Checks and
40. Fabric 1 a oc Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 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 clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly ssoon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge 9 Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper 10 11 towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer 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 soap If you need to use solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a 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 clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent cleaning ring Special Cleaning Problems 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution Greasy or Oily Stains teaspoon 5 ml
41. Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid 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 defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield 15 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 soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The pa
42. Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection or every 60 months whichever occurs first Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 Km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages 7 4 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip Highway Definition Long Trip Highway Intervals Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Schedule is true Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under wee first highway conditions causes engine oil to break At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every down slower 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 44 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection or every 60 months whichever occur
43. Please keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and between and under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear Rear Fan Master Control The master control for the rear fan is located below the audio system To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear area select the force of air you want from LO to HI by sliding the control to the desired setting To transfer control of the rear fan to the rear control switch slide the master contral to REAR The rear control switch will not operate when the master control is in any other position To turn off the rear fan slide the control to OFF LOW MED REAR FAN ae Rear Fan Rear Control This feature allows passengers riding in the rear seats to control the flow of air to the rear area of the vehicle The rear control is located on the armrest next to the second row seat left pasition The rear fan master control on the instrument panel must he in the REAR position for the rear control to operate Select the force of air you want from LOW to HL by turning the control to the desired setting To turn the rear fan off turn the control to OFF The rear fan can also be turned aff at the master control z SSS ee Defogging and Defrosting rapidly defrost the windshield slide the temperature control lever all the way to WARM and press DEF Adjust the fan to the highest speed To ke
44. Press this button to see what track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing elapsed time The track number also appears when the disc is inserted you change the volume or when a new track starts playing PREV Press this button to go to the start of the current track If you press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc NEXT Press this button to go to the start of the next track If you press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc RDM Press this button to hear the tracks in random order REV Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track song Release it to play the passage FWD Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track song Release it to play the passage COMP Press this button to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume Press it again to resume normal play ST PL Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on Press this button again to play the disc The disc will begin playing at the point where it had been stopped EJCT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio Theft Deterrent Feature Delco Loc is a security feature for the compact disc player It may used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If Delco Loc II is activat
45. SCE ISS DE 2 64 DOG a eee re 2 4 Option Fuses 6 55 Remote Control Mirror 2 50 E ER E EY TOT NEUTRO UC 1 2 Sliding Door Warning LAR ric eeesxkesua siet 2 81 4 8 Steering C cera AN 6 22 ci T elu d 9 8 Power Steermg Flu 6 22 WR TOROS cur Ey DE C C C n iS 6 23 CHEE ees 6 23 WETS TEE LING ers acne yr bu ae Pa 6 23 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 33 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and 8 0 UU E 5 20 Radiator Pressure 6 22 Radio Reception br ur ERU 3 20 3 9 Rain Driving ERSTE ee REG EPA TA 4 15 Lamps wes 2 49 2 52 Rear Outside Position 1 34 Seat Passengers 17M Towing le CERE xx EY C 35 11 Window Defogger C32 39 37 3 8 Windshield Washer 2 4 Rear Vents Maec passae A E 2 8 Rear Climate Control DE Td a 3 5 Con e
46. You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or acar wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems tao 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 can 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 Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in or more is low It can happen if a lot of water 15 standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of vour vehicle If you can t avo
47. Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your Pontiac Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this sectron Your vehicle s heater and air conditioner will work best if you keep your windows closed Fan Lever Slide the lever to the right to increase fan speed To decrease fan speed slide this lever to the left Temperature Control Lever Slide this lever to the right for warmer heated air For cooled air slide this lever to the left Mode Buttons OFF Press this button 1o turn the system off Press any climate control setting to turn the system on A C This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor operates in all air conditioner positions RECIRC Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle by recirculating much of the air inside your vehicle You may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle UPPER This setting directs outside air through the instrument panel outlets Adjust the temperature of the air with the temperature control lever BI LEV The BI LEV setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed through the heater
48. able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you just put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so vour electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine nol to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on
49. additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE DING SERVICED BY Maintenance Record Y Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need Pontiac Cares assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on The Pontiac Cares Program The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Y PONTIAC Reporting Safety Defects With the PONTIAC CARES program you are never more than a phone call away from having your concern taken care of Service and Owner Publications eo 68 1 The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is
50. air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index I3 Towing a trailer requires certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to he sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working 4 34 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with onc
51. ask your Pontiac dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Fuel Tank pce ieee aia ari 20 gallons 76 L Tire Pressures Sizes 22 caie a See Certification Tire label on driver s door Wheel Nut TORQUE 5 gt MER 100 16 140 N m NOTE capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual 6 61 Engine Specifications VIN EugineGCodse 1 ues wea ex uina E Ls Poe CAE EIU AIRE ESPERE VEG iu peas V6 Displacement ee celat 5 E FIGDE CREE oues ea rior eee eomm 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thermostat Temperature Specification PSSST Normal Maintenance Replacement Par s Air Cleaner Element AC Type A 974C Engine Oll Filter AC Type PF 47 FEV Valiye Type CV B92C Spark PROGR oec rtr Type 41 940 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Keyless Entry Battery 1 CR 2032 6 62 Dimensions Wh elb asS saam enn 109 8 inches 2788 mm Tread Width pees 29 2 Inches 1503 mm RGN depre e dama 61 4 inches 1559 mm LODE IET TIT C Vis 192 2 inches 4881 mm Width 714 6 inches 1894 mm E A fersicie ars 65 7 inches 1670 mm NOTES NOTES 6 64 Section 7 Maintenance Schedul
52. be sure the oil put into your engine 15 American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use th proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart 6 11 As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going F R BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers an oil SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 01 FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered hy your warranty Es x d GM Goodwrench 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 elt M 88 When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in sto
53. button to turn the system on or off VOL Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume MUTE Press the upper knob to mute the radio or cassette tape player Press the button again to resume the sound RCL Press this bution briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock Finding a Station BAND Press this button to get AM or FMZ The display shows your selection Your radio has AMAX With an AMAX certified receiver your radio can produce quality AM sound comparable to PM stereo reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound In addition to improved sound quality AMAX includes more stations on the AM band You don t have to do anything to your Delco GM radio because is automatic TUNE Turn the lower knob slightly to the left or right to choose radio stations If you hold the knob to the left or right it will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine tune a specific frequency SEEK Press the right arrow to go to the next higher station Press the left arrow to go to the next lower radio station PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five FMI and five FM2 1 Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK 2 Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever
54. carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the optional luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for tying things down These let vou load some things on top of your vehicle as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier Q GR Loading cargo that weighs more than 125 Ibs 56 kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight put it on the slats as far forward as you can Then slide the crossrail up against the rear of the load to help keep it from moving You can then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Pontiac For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened LO Your luggage carrier has release knobs set 1n the ends of each crossrail Turn the release knobs counterclockwise to unlock the crossrails Slide the crossrails forward or back as needed to accommodate 4 loads of
55. child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Bench Seat You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one a Lad Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how NE E E M __ _ 3 ee MM ee 1 57 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to he sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly 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 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 15 positioned so you would he ahle to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if vou ever had to
56. d 5 34 Sun Visors Deen St IRATUM RU CUPS E EUIS TRU 2 64 Inspection and Rotation 6 38 Sunglasses SHOPASE 2 55 Loading FEE e ER tee p Rus 4 27 ie ricer Ped ee ate Gearing ee ARAS 2 67 ell central E AI GO Cue T Supplemental Restraint SPE ta a aa 1 28 Temperature iser ae Ens 6 42 Symbols Vehicle ae abies FS EET gies at 6 41 Tres WHALE gee ee pees TIERE IIT ETT 6 41 Tachometer Sa SMe aig ere Ede Pace tere ea RC Saal 2 72 Uniform Quality Grading 6 41 Bulb Bepticement Replacement ii EATER ett 3 22 MOM oy Renee ta ner oe Temperature Control Comit 4 2 Wheel Replacement un eT E re ES 6 43 Temperature Display 2 22 2 54 When It s Time for New 6 39 S EEUU 2 21 Top Strap MR ka eq E qos E E ER 1 54 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 17 Torque Lock inre beste e 2 33 Apareta aen Soe open rore i ees rS CT e ea ee viaa 022 Torque Wheel Nut 5 31 6 61 ThirdGeor m 2 78
57. down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000 Ibs 454 kg you may prefer to drive in THIRD D instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE you need to a lower gear This will minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transaxle Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes 4 36 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine e Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let upon the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4
58. drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 41 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or vou can damage your transaxle Use THIRD D or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and THIRD D for higher speeds FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle 1s going slowly enough C ae NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill
59. drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to he replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s What to Add painted surfaces the paint finish can When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part on your vehicle If you do wash it off 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed immediately 5ee Appearance Care in container only and always clean the brake fluid the Index reservoir cap before removing it Nichil With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they not even work at all This could cause crash Always use the proper brake fluid dg cn Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later vour brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have vour vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out bra
60. filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service i Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE _ SERVICED BY ju 100 000 Miles 166 000 km _ Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Y Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below ar
61. front with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel drive A Heavy Metal Engine Part The make model and year of your vehicle B Good Battery C Dead Battery Whether you can still move the shift lever If 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 sce them To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is heing 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 J hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicles steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released vehicle can fall from car carrier if it isn t adequately 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 leath
62. front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever and iry to move the seat with your body Driver s 6 Way Power Seat Option Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the driver s six way power seat Front Control A Raise the front of the seat by To adjust the seatback rotate the knob It is easier to holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight the front of the seat off of the seatback Center Control B Move the seat forward or backward by holding the control to the front or back Raise or lower the scat by holding the control up or down But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety 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
63. hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a different turn signal flasher included in the optional trailering package The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers hehind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift
64. may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light 15 flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light HE With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light flashes when you re driving you don t have anti lock brakes and there could be a problem with your regular hrakes Pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index ie Your regular brake system may not be wor
65. needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done 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 The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero To set it to zero push the reset button located above the fuel gage a little to the right M M Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur 2 72 Warning Lights Gages Indicators This part 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 expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to Iet you know they re working If vou familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens
66. of baking soda to cup 250 ml Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe of lukewarm water polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic 4 If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be removed as follows Combination Stains l Carefully scrape off excess stain Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with llow to dry 3 Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain cool water and allow to dry if left on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be fa stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner removed as soon as possible Be careful because mh 14 the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them Cleaning Viny to spread Use warm water and a clean cloth Non Greasy Stains Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit mE juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if be removed as follows you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and i a GM Vinvl Leather Cleaner or equivalent product 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the T 1 i d soiled area with co
67. of the BTSI This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped 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 PARK To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL In this position your engine See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If doesn t connect with the argum do restart when vou re you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in alrcady moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use the Index NEUTRAL when your vehicle is being towed
68. on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam this for minute or so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD Dj If you no longer have the overheat warning vou drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you 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 tum off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide nor to lift the hood but to get service help right away When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 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 recovery tank 1s boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressu
69. or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service O Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving C Lubricate chassis components see footnote in dusty conditions Replace filter if or every 6 months whichever occurs first necessary An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of mavement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ig 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 84 000 Miles 140 000 Change engine oil and filter or every LI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 20 87 000 Miles 145 000 bn 90 000 Miles 150 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service _ Lubricate chassis components see footnote or e
70. pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot 2 31 2 Mowe the shift lever into the PARK P position Move the lever up as far as it will go like this 3 Move the ignition key to the LOCK position e Pull the lever toward you 4 Remove the key and take it with you f you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK 2 32 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P 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 out of PARK P This is called torque lock To It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift engine running Your vehicle could move inta PARK P properly before you leave the driver s suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P RE ik a out how see Shifting Into PARK P 3 in the Index with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of overheat and even catch fire You or others could PARK before you release the parking brake be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the I
71. resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often Rear Window Wiper and Washer To use your rear wiper slide the lower control to the rear window wiper symbol For a delayed wiper cycle slide the lower contral to DELAY To wash the rear window slide the lower control to the rear window washer symbol and hold it The washer and wiper will operate only as long as the control is held in that position Then the wiper will return to DELAY 2 41 Cruise Control Option Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding OFF ON RESUME V ACCEL roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous 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 E 3 CRUISE Setting Cruise Control With cruise control vou can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at s
72. return to the RUN position for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK 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 vou turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when vou re already moving use NEUTRAL only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Pontiac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 2 24 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START If it doesn t start in three seconds or starts but then stops push the acceler
73. road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re a curve speed is the one factor you can control suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease 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 posted 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 a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering be more effective than braking For example vou come over hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But
74. storage room behind the seat use the floor pins closer to the front of the vehicle See Adjusting Rear Seats later in this section 1 Place the front hooks of the bench seat latch onto the front floor pins seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked 4 Lift the seatback latch release and raise the seatback until it locks upright 5 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked Removable Rear Bucket Seats Option There are three types of rear bucket seats RIGHT ONLY CENTER OR LEFT and LEFT ONLY RIGHT ONLY and LEFT ONLY seats may be equipped with the built in child restraint option The rear bucket seats can be removed to provide extra storage Each seat that has the built in child restraint option fits in only one location in your vehicle but seats that don t have the built in child restraint can be moved to different floor locations The back of each seat has a diagram similar to the one pictured that shows where the seat must be located in your vehicle RIGHT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint fit only in the right lo
75. straighten out Always be ready for second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll 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 brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid 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 A Here are some tips on night driving e Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t s e as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your he
76. that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Aa ERR EE Control of a Vehicle 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 Braking a Braking action involves perception time and reaction tme First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with anothe
77. the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with hearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usc a new GM original equipment wheel 6 44 Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and 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 chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if vou breathe their fumes in a closed space When
78. the overhead console to the OFF position The power shding door cannot be opened from the inside when this feature 1s use If you want to open the sliding door when the security lock is on unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the door from the outside If you have the optional power sliding door slide the power sliding door ON OFF switch to the ON position Press either PWR DOOR switch You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works and how to cancel the lock If you don t adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use Canceling the Sliding Door Lock Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the security lock lever all the way down The sliding door lock will now work normally Liftgate Open the liftgate using the handle recessed above the license plate Once slightly opened the liftgate will rise by itself Lamps in the liftgate will come on illuminating the rear cargo area see Rear Interior Lamps in the Index Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as a garage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass 2 19 To close the liftgate pull down on the handle then firmly shut the liftgate Don t drive with the liftgate open even slightly Sec En
79. too close to the vehicle in front of 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 Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking 4 8 Steering Power Steering If vou lose power steering assist hecause the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort 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 il 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
80. until the end of Step 4 Shift to NEUTRAL N Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want A 19 un Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn agp Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the 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 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous 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 vehicl
81. ute T ME oia ce oe oP DE WC 2 37 Windshield Wash 2 41 Fluid tees 2 41 6 24 Fluid Level eee 7 34 co f E 2 41 Windshield Wiper SUR ER WE RENE RCM ERE RES 24 2 40 RESE bra E MEGA AGER REC R 2741 Blade Kepiscemeni 6 36 SETI ee Sa AT S Pa SAE NE mY ARS ty a 8 33 Winter Driving a E ER RR EIUS EE TE PESE at Wiring eer m 8 55 Weneh eae eee eee 5 25 1996
82. varying size After repositioning the crossrails be sure to tighten the release knobs by turning them clockwise This will lock the crossrails in place Use the adjustable tiedown loops in the side rails to help secure large loads Reposition the tiedowns by turning them counterclockwise then slide them along the side rail Turn the tiedowns clockwise to tighten them in place Tiedowns may be removed and used in the adjustable tapped plates in the crossrails You may also use these tapped plates to secure bicycle or ski racks Outboard bumper strips on the luggage carrier crossrails help to ensure a quieter ride If you wish to attach the luggage tiedowns or other equipment you will need to remove the outboard bumper strips to access the tapped plates on the crossbar After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed be sure to reinstall the bumper strips 2 63 Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirrors Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror 2 64 Accessory Power Outlet The power outlet is located in the rear compartment on the driver s side To open slide the latch down and remove the cover The power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with
83. vour vehicle e Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats zx Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in NOTICE vour vehicle When you carry something inside the Your warranty does ot cover parts or components vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you that fail because of overloading need to 4 28 Towing a Trailer If vou don t use the correct equipment and drive properly vou can lose control when vou pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your Pontiac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correcily follow the advice in this part and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle hy itself Trailering means changes in handli
84. work even with the ignition off 2 66 If the air inflator system does not turn on the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly See your dealer for service Your air inflator will automatically shut aff after about 10 minutes To reset press the ON switch again Don t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time If you do you may damage the system After 30 minutes wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator To turn off the inflator press OFF and detach the hose first from the inflated object then from the outlet Replace the protective cap Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store in the glove box Sunroof Option The sunroof has a glass panel that opens for ventilation To open the sunroof pull down on the latch release handle and then push it forward and up until the glass panel locks into place To close the sunroof pull the latch release handle forward and down then push it back and up Press firmly to lock the latch release handle into the closed position NOTICE The optional sunroof panel is not designed to be removed It is made to open and close but to remain attached to the vehicle 2 67 The Instrument Panel 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 nee
85. you press that numbered button the station you set will return 3 Repeat the steps For each pushbutton Setting the Tone EQUALIZER A five band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range It s best to begin with the levers in the middle position then adjust each lever as you like Adjusting the Speakers BAL This control behind the upper knob adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers FADE This control behind the lower knob adjusts the sound between your front and rear speakers Playing a Cassette Tape Press PWR to turn the radio on The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door the tape side goes in first Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE and BAL controls just as vou do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the battom side of the cassette are playing When the left arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing PREY Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape The tape will back up and stop at the first four second quiet spot in the tape Press PREV again or PROG to stop searc
86. you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Pontiac will reimburse you up to 30 day for any documented transportation you receive For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details The Roadside Assistance program 15 available only in the United States and Canada GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program may nat be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may he instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of cour
87. you use anything from a container to clean your Pontiac be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach e Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather 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 Do not use them on vinyl or leather are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area faring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set 6 45 Using Foam Type Cleaner on
88. your vehicle without enough oil can cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced immediately Power Sliding Door Warning Light With the optional power sliding door the sliding door ajar light will come on if your sliding door is not completely closed If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P while the sliding door is open or 1n the process of closing and the power sliding door ON OFF switch is in the ON position the sliding door ajar light will flash and a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed 2 81 Liftgate Ajar Warning Light The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panel will on if your liftgate is not completely closed If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If you manually slam the power sliding door shut when the ignition is on the sliding door ajar light may come on and stay on To turn the light off reopen and close the door using either power door switch or manually open and close the door again more slowly 2 82 Fuel Gage UNLEADED FUELONLY F Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the gage f
89. 7 38 Throttle Linkage Spee ew Leen ase Instrument Panel DUET Brightness Intensity Control ADIPE PIA p TUE Ens en Sra elses ey pees sank Pees 6 48 Cui oru a we eee be TNI 33d 319 2 70 Pus RN uere nce Ca EMILE 6 56 Intenor Lamps panno quiu s pucr Me T Interior Lights Override Switch sese 2 4 Jack Tire eRe ee ES ee ee ee WU Jump Starting Sere DUE ETE nas Bey Lock Cylinders Service 7 35 RUE RR ES Lui 2 ecd 2 mid a A a nra A 2 1 Labels Certification Tire 4 27 Service Parts Identification 6 54 9 6 Tire Loading Information 24 4 27 Vehicle Identification Number eee 6 54 oo goat ee A E ees eRe GLY ae a TORRE ERA 2 45 ET IT Y THE ACIER TERME RR 2 48 PEI keke cee RACE RU RA Siw EO NR ae eae 2 47 On Reminder 2 ee eren 2 46 E CO ERE LI CET ICA P 6 9 Leaving Your 2 2 d Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine TANE ATE 2 33 License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 32 2 19 Lihgew Apr Tight 1 1l ll 2 82 Lok icine uer d 2 21 Kurs ee cee
90. Compressor Relay DRL Module ABS Electronic Level Control Height Sensor Instrument Panel Cluster Power Sliding Door Controller Fuse LPS ABS 2 R WIPER F WIPER IGN HTR A C R BLW Usage Interior Lamps Dimming Rear Climate Control Blower Door Lock Switches Temperature and Compass Display Headlamp and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Heater A C Control Instrument Panel Cluster Illumination for Power Sliding Door Switches ABS Enable Relay Kadio Steering Wheel Controls Temperature and Compass Display Rear Window Wiper Washer Windshield and Rear Window Wiper Washer Cruise Control Switch DRL Module Heater A C Control Speedometer and Tachometer Rear Window Defogger Relay Safety Belt Reminder Chime Lamps on Reminder Key in the Ignition Warning Low Speed A C Blower Relay Rear Climate Control Blower 6 57 Circuit Breaker Relay Panel Circuit Breakers na Circuit breakers and relays are located in the circuit breaker relay panel This is located behind the panel under the glove box near the passenger s door un d 10 Usage Hazard Flashers Automatic Transaxle Evaporative Emission EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Vacuum Diagnostic Switch Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Valve Front Engine Fan Relay Heated Oxygen Sensors Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Powertrain Control Module FCM Daytime Running Lamps Canada On
91. Emission Control Service When doing frequent trailer towing C Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Uses such as found in taxi police or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or delivery service more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher If vou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 7 24 The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals Footnotes t The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper r
92. In the rearward position they will fold flush with the vehicle This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuverme your vehicle in narrow spaces 2 50 Power Remote Control Mirrors Option The control on the driver s door controls hoth outside rearview mirrors Turn the control to the left to select the driver s side rearview mirror or to the right to select the passenger s side rearview mirror Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that you just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortahle driving position Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward In the rearward position they will fold flush with the vehicle This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror 18 convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check vour inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Overhead Console Option 2 81 The optional front overhead console has reading lamps two switches for the optional power sliding door storage compartments including one for your garage door
93. 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 IH volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If vou don t it could damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area 2 26 Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your Pontiac has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the RUN position As you step on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoid
94. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailerng it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 4 37 Il III TA NOTES NOTES 38 mm Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road i a LAZA VY Ol It L br rd 1 A rnin Flashers nar Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers switch is on the steering column below the ignition switch Press the button in t turn your flashers on Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work a M Other Warning Devices
95. T bucket seat is used on the left side of the vehicle the person sitting there should use the restrained in a child or infant restraint The lap shoulder belt It works the same way as the driver s instructions far the restraint will say whether it is Smaller children and babies should always be safety belt See Driver Position in the Index the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a 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 belt 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 ea CAUTION Never hold a baby in vour arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 10 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become 240 10 110 Kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Built in Child Restraint Option Each seat that has the built in child restraint option fits in only one location in your vehicle To find out where a seat that has a built in child restrai
96. The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen il depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC 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 a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision Ata BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater 4 3 The body takes about an hour to nd itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of 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 person with even a moderate 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 especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means
97. Unbolt the retaining nut from the sidemarker lamp assembly bolt Pull the sidemarker lamp assembly forward and away from the fender Remove the sidemarker lamp socket turning counterclockwise Replace the bulb and insert the bulb socket into the bulb assembly Twist clockwise to lock in place Replace the sidemarker assembly making sure the assemhly nut is through the hale in the fender 7 Attach the nut to the bolt amp Replace the headlamp assembly License Plate Lamp 1 Remove the two serews from the lamp lens 2 Remove the lamp lens from the liftgate Twist the lamp socket counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp lens Replace with the new bulb and twist the lamp socket clockwise in the lamp lens Replace the lamp lens in the liftgate and tighten with screws Back up Lamps Remove the license plate Unscrew the two bolts and pull the housing away from the tailgate Remove the bulb from the lamp socket Replace with the new bulb and twist the lamp socket clockwise in the lamp assembly Reinstall the entire back up lamp housing and secure with the screws Replace the license plate 6 32 j Toh Center High Mounted Stoplamp 1 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 4 Reinstall the lamp assembly into the liftgate and secure with the screws 2 Pull the assembly out and away from the liftgate 4 Remove the bulbs from the
98. a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured belt must be used by only one person at a time What if a child is wearing 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 still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 1 62 Mever do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this wav in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the bell should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt forc
99. adlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase 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 4 14 have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps hut they also make a lot of things invisible You can he temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take 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 misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse hy dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
100. an air bag for that person Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there 15 an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1 29 How the Air Bag System Works Don t put anything on or attach anything to the steering wheel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between the driver and the steering wheel If something is hetween an occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel When should an air bag inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed
101. and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced 6 42 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it 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 to have the right wheel wheel bolts and whecl nuts for your Pontiac model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use
102. any electrical equipment you install When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap When using the accessory power outlet Maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps Besure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery Air Inflator System Option The air inflator kit is stored in a pouch in the glove box or in the rear if you have this option It Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator With includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage it you can inflate things like air mattresses and and nozzle adapters basketballs and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver s side To remove the cover slide the latch down and pull it towards you Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure 2 65 To use your air inflator system attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage Then attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate Remove the protective cap covering the outlet Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet Press the ON switch The ON switch will
103. ar directly under the Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each rear bumper axle inboard of the spring ee n eee Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Pontiac s instrument panel See Coolant Temperature Gage in the Index You also have a low coolant level light on your instrument panel See Low Coolant Light in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE P driving with no coolant your vehicle can be Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop vour engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If your engine catches fire because you keep badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty m Ys Msa E i 0 2 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you e Climb a long hill
104. arnings In the notice area we tell you about something that can R1 damage your vehicle Many times this damage would Also in this book you will find these notices not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell vou what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an orginal battery CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OF FLAMES These symbols arc important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle 15 driven EH A POWER These symbols have to do wath vour lights MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TA TUAN sicnats 2 Ep PARKING Lames HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS These symbols seme of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER i WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING AIR BAG FOG LAMPS are some oiher symbols vou may sec These symbols are used on Warning and indic
105. as been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell vou that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards 6 37 When 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 You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km for any signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is pr sent rotate your tires s soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
106. as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes I Loading Your Vehicle MED lY GENERAL MOTORS CORP XX x iv WR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE US FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE SERIAL NUMBER M EV MODEL amp PEET MPBY TIRE SIZE RIM COLD RE SEE OWSERS MANUAL FOR ADITIONAL INFORMATION The Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never excced the GVWR for vour vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle Electronic Level Control Option On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic level control the r
107. ator lights ENGINE COOLANT BATTERY CHARGING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BRAKES NOTES Y Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Im Eee 82 om c 5094 E See Hp Here you ll find information about the seats in your Driver s 4 Wav Manual Seat Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should nor do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them take them out put them back in and fold them up and down You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 1 1 The driver s seat can be adjusted four ways Use the lever on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or backward Pull up on the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever and try to move the seat with your body To raise the seat pull up on the lever on the right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down Manual Front Passenger Seat This seat is used in the right front passenger position To use pull up the lever on the
108. ator pedal about one quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds or until it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor Hold it there Then hold the key in START This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15 seconds and repeat this step NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index In very cold weather O F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet a
109. 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 year 36 000 miles at no expense to you Vehicle out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts Courtesy Transportation See Pontiac Courtesy Transportation section for details We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Rental vehicle 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 For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following information to give the advisor Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number e ooo o9 6 Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency ar type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasi
110. be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Pontiac dealer You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner 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 Integrated Roof Antenna NOTICE Don t mount anything to your roof or headliner such as an antenna or a luggage carrier If you puncture the roof or headliner you could damage or destroy your integrated roof antenna Have any work of t
111. c Service Manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams 7 38 holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or hinding and for damage or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect
112. cations LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint fit only in the left locations The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center location and in either left location RIGHT ONLY seats that have the built in child restraint option fit only in the rear set of floor pins in the right location of the second row LEFT ONLY seats that have the built in child restraint option fit only in the rear set of floor pins in the left location of the second row Dump and Stow Feature The second and third row bucket seats have been designed to allow them to fold fully upward and forward when the seats are anchored in the rear most position This design improves both luggage cargo capacity and tear seat entry exit To use this feature on RIGHT ONLY seats Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward Push the lower lever back and tilt the entire seat and seatback forward To use this feature on CENTER OR LEFT or LEFT ONLY seats Lift the upper lever to fold the seathack forward Push down on the rear release bar located behind the seat and tilt the entire seat and seathack forward To release the RIGHT ONLY seat from this position Push the lower lever back while you pull the entire seat back to the upright position Lift the upper lever to lift the seatback up again Push and pull on the seat and the seatback to be sure both are locked into position To release the CENTER OR LEFT or LEFT ONLY seat from this position Pu
113. cessories are sold 1 49 Storing the Built in Child Restraint 2 Unlatch the child head restraint by pulling the release strap Lower the head restraint and press it firmly into 1 Make sure that the crotch strap is held flush to the the seatback until you hear the latch click child restraint cushion with the fastener strip Also be sure the shoulder harness adjustment strap grey is folded up in the seat This will allow the cushion to fold completely into the seatback Raise the cushion I E Using as a Booster Seat 2 Lower the child restraint cushion 1 Pull the head restraint release strap and raise the head restraint until you hear the latch click The child head restraint is not for use by an adult Use of this head restraint by an adult could result in injury in the event of a collision 3 Store the five point child restraint harness behind 4 Place the child on the cushion and fasten the vehicle the removable pad The pad is held in place by lap shoulder belt around the child fastener strips 5 To release the child from the vehicle lap shoulder belt push the red button on the buckle Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on t
114. commended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 6 3 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly llammable Tt burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refucling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is hehind hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle You will notice that on the inside of the hinged door there is a place to hold the gas cap while you are adding fuel If you get gasoline on vourself and then something ignites it vou could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if vour tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from While refueling hang the cap inside the
115. console the switch is the forward most of the two power door switches To disable the power sliding door feature slide the switch to OFF When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash be sure the power sliding door ON OFF switch is in the OFF position RB open or close the sliding door press and release of two PWR DOOR switches One is mounted on the wall just in front of the sliding door The other switch 15 located between the reading lamps on the compact overhead console If you have the optional overhead console the other switch is on the side of the overhead console in the rear most position The sliding door must be unlocked for it to operate The key does not have to be in the ignition To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door disable the power sliding door by placing the power sliding door ON OFF switch in the OFF position 2 14 When the key is in the ignition in the RUN position the power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in PARK P The transaxle does not have to be in PARK P to close the door If the ON OFF switch is in the ON position and the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK a buzzer will sound and the sliding door light on your instrument panel will flash see Power Sliding Door Warning Light in the Index This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed If you sh
116. ct 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 LO Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection 18 just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery 15 much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent Towing Your Vehicle electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Try to have a Pontiac dealer or a professional towing service tow your Trans Sport They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow your vehicle without damage See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factary new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the
117. d too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative ora metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage sure the battery has enough water You don t the battery and maybe other parts too need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery 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 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 Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin Mush the place with water and get medical help immediately 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one G Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive 4 terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive 4 terminal if the vehicle has one Now conne
118. d come out only in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check vour vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held hy the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release brakes Underbody Flushing Service At 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 eee Cd Part 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 necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Pontia
119. d pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if vou pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks t the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 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 vour 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 safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 22 What s wrong with this You can be seri
120. d stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this hreaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 2 22 Ignition Positions With the ignition key 1n the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions ACCESSORY A An on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you LOCK B This is the only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and transaxle OFF C This position unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is OFF and the key is in the ignition RUN D This is an on position to which the switch returns after vou 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 the RUN position to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will
121. d to drive safely and economically Refer to the accompanying diagram of your instrument panel to locate the components listed below Ow me oom gt E Side Vents Lamp Controls Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Tilt Steering Wheel Lever Instrument Cluster Gearshift Lever Wiper Washer Controls Center Vents Storage Compartment cduwuugdmuozzmtutum t x Side Vents Glove Box Fuse Panel Audio System Rear Fan Controls Cupholders Ashtray Locking Storage Bin Lighter Interior Lights Override Switch Climate Controls Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Ignition Switch Horn Steering Wheel Touch Controls Option 2 69 Instrument Panel Cluster utmect m um mph MPH enm a2 D ront TO BHT PRD wo Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 2 70 Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in hoth miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States ar kilometers used in Canada 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 You may wonder what happens if your vehicle
122. d what fluids and lubricants to use Customer Assistance Information eT Ra a Rss d discus This section tells you how te contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 9 Index TRO T AC ad dae DE am E ARE RA TUA MEET ERR Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you want to read GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem PONTIAC the PONTIAC Emblem and the name TRANS SPORT are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation 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 For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in 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 Litho in U S A Part No 10273382 B First Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION THROUGH breve for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Wh
123. dal when the transaxle is in gear If on the speedometer that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index o HR NOTES Nr EEE NOTES is B BBE BE EEEMNEXXXLOLBLL LLDOODOVLCOIL A OILHC CIAAA oo LVEI z DAXPLHBONHLLURLHOLULLULLLOREREGOCoooozii D D ro IgjJj 5 A eee R eee M M e E SSS eae _ _ _ _ __ _ ___ MM EE EE EET MH M M A M MR tim Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Pontiac This section 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 part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your se
124. 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 result in frequent braking Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer FLUID LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean water preferahly distilled and GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index Engine Coolant USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Coolant GM Part No 36344821 or Supplement equivalent with a complete Sealer flush and refill Delco Supreme 117 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052333 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Part 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pt 1050017 1 qt
125. doors unless you turn the interior lights override switch in the center instrument panel console to OFF If you have the optional rear climate control you will not have a center dome lamp Rear Interior Lamps The dome lamp will go on each time you open the doors unless you turn the interior lights override switch in the center instrument panel console to OFF Rear Reading Lamps Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror ADRESSE Aen roy Peri ars etek eter ao rp Ed lL eared Pare The rear dome lamp has two reading lamps i i To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the leve To turn on either reading lamp press the switch next to It a e MEME ME MV DURO MR toward vou to the night position To return the mirror Rear Compartment Lamps to the day position push the lever away from you There are two lamps in the liftgate to light the rear cargo area These will come on each time you open the liftgate unless the interior lights override switch is in the OFF position 2 49 Manual Remote Control Mirrors 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 s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward
126. during sharp turns or quick stops and starts Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening the label an the net should be in the upper right hand corner Attach the lower loops to the hooks on the floor The side of the convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest to the liftgate Once you ve loaded items into the net stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it firmly in place The convenience net has maximum capacity of 100 Ibs 45 kg It is not designed to holder larger heavier loads Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle as far forward as you can When nut in use we recommend that you take down the convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity and to keep the rear exit clear Store the net in the pouch behind either front seat or in one of the optional saddlebags A a IUM Luggage Carrier Option W you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You he able to
127. e IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AMD CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements vour new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet ar your Pontiac dealer jor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep vour vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part 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 the necessary equipment you should let vour dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In irying to d
128. e To make sure the door does not slam shut turn the enable switch ON Then if the door closes it will close under the control of the power door system To manually close the power sliding door when the sliding door ON OFF switch is in the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release or the edge of the door Move the door about 4 inches 10 cm toward the closed position and release The door will close completely and latch for you To manually close the power sliding door when the ON OFF switch 1s in the OFF position pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way forward to the latch position e Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not all because of the following conditions A low voltage or dead battery Disconnecting the battery e Ifthe GAUGES TAIL or TURN B U fuse is removed or blown See Fuse Panel in the Index for more information about your fuse panel If any of these conditions occur the power sliding door will need to be reset To do this follow the directions listed here It will be easier if you read through them once hefore beginning this procedure 1 Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position 3 Turn the power sliding door ON OFF switch to OFF 4 Remove the fuse from the fuse panel Leave it out for 30 second
129. e SET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed 2 44 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the SET 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 a second Each time vou do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing 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 takes you out of cruise control Ma
130. e bin you will find a coinholder To remove the bin for cleaning open it partway then pull out and slightly up To clean the inside of the bin vacuum or wipe with a slightly damp cloth Saddlebags Option The optional saddlebags provide extra storage space They are located at the rear of your vehicle attached to the covers on the two rear compartments To replace the bin set the hinge pins one on each side of the bin at the bottom into the hinge guides one at each side of the console opening at the base then close the bin If the hinge pins are placed properly in the Rear Storage Compartments and guides the bin will close easily Cupholders Your Trans Sport h s an open storage compartment and cupholder on either side of the vehicle just behind the second row seat s 2 59 Convenience Net Option M M WR mm TUN EL E see PE at a mp e E 45 re X x SRY Ox KA 9 e XJ XX 2 2 eS XS ey pa x A XS es ah X A amp X Se OX Ses X 4 Ny x 5 Xo v a 59 LXX a P F A CY Ae The optional convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over
131. e 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 Blizzard in the Index 11 Lis Windows Manual Windows It can he dangerous to get out of your vehicle if Use the manual crank to open and close the the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the front windows parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Power Windows Option 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 PARK Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index If you have power windows the switches on the driver s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is on The left switch controls the driver s window The right switch controls the passenger s window 2 36 The driver s power window switch has two down positions Hold the rear of the switch in the first position to lower the window normally To activate the auto down featu
132. e has bucket seats someone can sit in the center position bucket seat When you sit in the center position bucket seat you have lap safety belt which has retractor l 1 40 Pick up the latch plate and in single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back into the retractor all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyone in vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies The center position bucket seat is a CENTER OR LEFT type seat Because it is the only bucket seat with a lap belt and has a buckle on only one side there are certain places CENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat should and should not be used See Seats in the Index If the CENTER OR LEF
133. e owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D A1 Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 7 54 _ At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and a
134. e right of the instrument cluster 2 40 For a single wiper cycle Press the switch marked MIST and release For more cycles press and hold the switch For pulse delay wiper cycles The pulse delay cycle system allows you to set the wiper speed as slow as 20 seconds between cycles or faster Pulse delay cycles are very useful in light rain or snow Slide the upper control to the DELAY area The lower the position the slower the cycle the higher the position the faster the cycle For steady wiper cycles Slide the upper control either to the LO or HI position depending on the wiper speed you warnt To turn the wipers ofT Slide the upper control to the OFF position Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged new blades or blade inserts 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 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield press and hold the windshield washer switch The washers and wipers will operate When you release the switch the washers will stop and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles unless your wipers had already been on In that case the wipers will
135. e this program before filing claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 PM CARES 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 General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints 1L may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prohlems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle satety from the Hotline 8 9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G 312 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS I
136. e to the child s pelvic bones in a crash M Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an 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 Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly If your vehicle has a built in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away If your vehicle has the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like torn or frayed safe
137. e traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and 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 may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and does not include cornering turmng traction 6 41 Temperature A B C The temperature grades are the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory lest 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 under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
138. e under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Li Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service LI Lubricate chassis components see footnote every 12 months whichever occurs first O Inspect engine accessory drive belt 1 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service C Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service ACTUAL ACTUALMILEAGE seRvickp By BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 67 500 Miles 112 500 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occur
139. eaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every CO Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 60 000 Miles 100 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every CO Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first n Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service CI Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace air cleaner filter An Em
140. eae tae 9006 IE uu ae rese 9005 Fog Lamps Parca gine lala erates raagis BO Front Sidemarker Lamps 194 Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamps Upper Two Positions m 194 Lower Two Positions coerceri 2057 Underhood L np suere sana es 561 6 60 INSIDE LAMPS BULB Dome Lamps E EIER dici a EU ER 561 E NE a A AH cae MM Capacities and oo cng eyes 4 5 to 5 quarts 3 751 Oil change with filter change Use your dipstick to measure Automatic Transaxle When draining or replacing torque converter more fluid may be needed Pan Removal and aes 6 quarts 5 70 L After Complete Overbaul secere eee eer km mn 8 quarts 7 60 L Cooling System With Air Conditioning eee gor cree scene mtem 2o 11 75 quarts 11 25 1 With Rear Climate Control sessa erae 13 5 quarts 12 75 L NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning Front Az oniy 2 25 Ibs 1 02 kg Pront and Rear ANCE RIA E a DOS dg ge 3 Ibs 1 36 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air system your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant used If you re not sure
141. ear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load or unload vour vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle and periodically as the system self adjusts This is normal The compressor should operate for brief periods of time If the sound continues for an extended period of time your vehicle needs service To keep your battery from being drained you may want to pull the ELC fuse in the fuse control panel until you you can have your vehicle serviced see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index 4 27 Using heavier suspension components to get added If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases durability might not change your weight ratings Ask tools packages or anything else they will go as fast your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is crash they ll keep going Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or break or it can change the way your vehicle in a crash handles These could cause you to lose control e Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Also overloading can shorten the life of to spread the weight evenly
142. easonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel Sec Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Maintenance Schedule Short Trip City Definition Follow the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 1f any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle Most trips less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing e Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle If the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 044 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000
143. eat be used by children over 40 Ibs 18 kg or whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt anchorages of the five point child restraint harness The vehicle s lap shoulder belt is used instead of the five point harness system If a child s shoulders are higher than the shoulder belt anchorages while using the five point harness the spine could be injured in a collision WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index 1 45 Using the Built in Child Restraint child head restraint is not for use by adult Use of this head restraint by an adult could result in injury in the event of a collision Pull the child head restraint release strap and raise the head restraint until you hear the latch click Id I R H Q 2 Lower the child restraint cushion Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder harness Pull the black shoulder harness
144. eature to suit your individual needs See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section With the doors closed and the ignition on press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the lock position for 10 seconds The doors will lack then unlock indicating that you have 10 seconds in which to program one of four custom modes Unlock the Driver s Door Only To program the automatic door locks system to unlock only the driver s door when the shift lever is returned to PARK P press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter once The driver s door will unlock indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed Unlock Doors To program the automatic door locks system to unlock all doors when the shift lever is returned to PARK press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter once the driver s door will unlock then press the unlock symbol again doors will unlack indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed Doors Remain Locked To program the automatic door locks system to leave all doors locked when the shift lever is returned to PARK press the lock symbol on your remote transmitter once AII doors will lock indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed Disengage the Automatic Door Locks System To disengage the automatic door locks system press the lock symbol on your remote transmitter once all doors will lock Then press the lock symbol again All d
145. ed When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside the exterior lamps will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness When it s bright enough outside the exterior lamps will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlamp switch is off Of course you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake while the ignition is in the OFF or LOCK position Then start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps Slide the lower lights control up to turn on the fog lamps down to turn them off An indicator light next to the control will glow when the fog lamps are on Your headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to go on Although your fog lamps will go off when your high beams are on high beams are not recommended for driving in fog Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Slide the upper lights control all the way up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights down to decrease the brightness Slide the control all the way down to turn them off Interior Lights Override Switch
146. ed your radio will not operate if stolen IF your vehicle loses battery power for reason you must enter your secret code again before the system will turn on 3 17 Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the Delco Loc system It is recommended that you read through all of the steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any six digit number and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position 3 Press the 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 4 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press SEEK right or left arrow to make the first digit of vour code appear 6 Turn the TUNE knob to make the second and third digits of your code appear 7 Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code 3 18 8 Press the SEEK right or left arrow to make the fourth digit of your code appear 9 Turn the TUNE knob to make the last two digits of your code appear 10 Press BAND and REP will appear on the display for
147. en the heater or the air conditioning fan is running Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle Push the outlet up or down to direct airflow to your preference Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers Opening and closing the louvers will also direct airflow from side to side Rear Fan If your vehicle is equipped with seats in the third row you will have a rear air outlet and a rear fan To maximize airflow to the rear of your vehicle place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index This uncovers the rear air outlet Please keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear The control for the rear fan is located below the audio system Select LOWER BI LEV or MIX to direct airflow to the rear air outlet and to the rear side windows Use the temperature control lever to adjust the temperature setting Select the force of air you want from LO to HI by sliding the rear fan control to the desired setting To maintain comfortable temperature in the rear area without making the front passengers uncomfortahle adjust the front fan speed first then adjust the temperature setting To turn off the rear fan slide the control to OFF V
148. en the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle ludgment Muscular Coordination e Vision Altentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 18 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults hy some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alco
149. enough room for the spare tire to fit 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a 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 hut be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if vou need to to get all the rust or dirt off Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut hy hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and rotating the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely I0 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in criss cross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If vou have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and
150. entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves This will allow the heater and defroster to work much better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HIGH for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Rear Climate Control Option If you have this option you will have a master control for the rear fan on the center instrument panel console and rear control next to the second row seat on the driver s side of the vehicle To maintain comfortable temperature in the rear use either rear fan control to adjust the force of air coming through the rear outlets See Rear Fan Master Control and Rear Fan Rear Control later in this section Select the desired climate control mode using the directional controls on the instrument panel see Mode Buttons earlier in the section The mode you choose will regulate both the front and rear climate control systems The temperature of heated or cooled air directed to the rear of the vehicle cannot be adjusted with the temperature control lever
151. ep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts press MIX When the temperature outside is above freezing the air conditioner compressor will run in these settings to help remove moisture from the air Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents located on the top of the instrument panel For additional side window defogging press the BI LEV button and adjust the fan to the highest speed Aim the side vents on the instrument panel toward the side windows For increased airflow to the side vents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger Press R DEF Rear Defog to warm the defogger grid on the rear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating The rear window 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 turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use 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 Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you ac
152. er have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Air Inflator Option Your vehicle may have an air inflator used to bring tires up to the proper pressure See Air Inflator System in the Index for more details 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 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 I Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P
153. er straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components Front Towing Do not tow with sling tvpe equipment or fascia damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may he required for car carrier equipment Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to Seo pum e vA Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes i5 TUA in the bottom of the frame rails behind the front wheels hook slots These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carner equipment i ee Rear Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 90 km h 500 miles 800 km Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels These slots are to be used when using sling type equipment or when loading and securing to equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end on each lower control arm Position the lower sling crossb
154. ertake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the lires 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 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 4 curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And im 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 ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may
155. ette tape or compact disc when the radio 15 playing MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again or other radio button to turn on the sound SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact dise is playing the player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with the down arrow PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons AM FM Press this button to choose AM or 2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play Understanding Radio Reception FM 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 or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound lo come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise 1f you ever get it Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio
156. f failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs not be covered by your warranty Ga C In Canada some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called If you use such fuels your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this happens return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contaim additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not re
157. f 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 a member of dealer management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center hy calling 1 300 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate e In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English ar 1 800 496 9993 Spanish nthe U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Inthe Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0122 In all other Caribbean countries 1 809 763 1315 In other overseas locations call GM North American Export Sales in Canada at 1 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership
158. f torque lock daes occur you may need to have another engine running unless you have to vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it Afier you ve moved the shift lever into the PARK P position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Tem eee ee C Shifting Out of PARK P Your Pontiac has Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index you step on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoid of the BTSI This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK try this l Turn the ignition key to the OFF position Apply and hold the brake
159. front of the engine compartment d1d M M Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 hrake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal hrake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up 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 brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fuid 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 If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system 595 When your brake fluid falls to low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index NOTICE e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few
160. fuel door painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index counterclockwise When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Hood Release NOTICE If vou need a new be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include l quids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto hot engine To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve
161. g Trailer 4 35 Underbody Flushing Service HIC DCPCETEY 7 37 Underbody Maintenance 6 32 Vehicle Pet a p i 4 4 Damages Warnings oes te ae tee ais iv Dimensions os je VII ay 6 62 Identification Number 6 54 I LL bis eC COE EET 4 27 6 28 Ventilation System ae alae alee ee ee Walaa a allan 3 3 MERE PME le se cle Pstie d s Utica a ta e pe P RS 3 4 Ventilation Tips RIA RR rw Visor Vanity Mirrors 2 64 OD cock sb E os eek es 2 64 het ERCRO e xem 2 74 9 12 W ci d RI RR Warning Lights Gages and Indicators re ya T Washer Fluid Windshield 6 23 Washing Your Vehicle 6 49 caus cai kei rb CE EX EK bed eee we 6 49 Wheel AGUNG 6 42 Mut qeu reet rn rmn 5 31 6 61 H placement e rome area 6 43 MEC e nece rex E REA E Viele 5 25 IRM un yd aso ee tlh a RETE A OE NUTS POWER 2 11 25 Pesach easy Sree ease at gan 2 36
162. gine Exhaust in the Index A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate 15 not completely closed see Liftgate Ajar Warning Light in the Index Z CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas come into your vehicle You can t sec or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body und the liftgate Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on BI LEV Bi Level or UPPER That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index e If vou have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index E Liftgate Lock To unlock the liftgate insert the door key and turn the lock clockwise The liftgate will automatically lock when you close it If you have the optional power door locks the liftgate will lock and unlock differently See Power Door Locks in the Index 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
163. gnition on Turn the radio off Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press the SEEK right or left arrow to make the first digit of your code appear 6 Turn the TUNE knob to make the second and third digits of your code appear T Press BAND and 000 will appear on the display again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code 8 Enter the last three digits of your code The display will show the numbers as entered 9 Press BAND after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is disconnected from a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section I 3 19 Hn Mi Steering Wheel Controls Option If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel VOLUME Press the up arrow to increase the volume und the down arrow to decrease volume PLAY Press this button to play a cass
164. have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Worl When you ride in or on anything you go s fast as it goes Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety helts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 18 UR Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can 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 1s much greater if yau are belted 0 If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they 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 a vehicle that has air bag
165. he restraint itself or in booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to he secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child 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 Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it 1 53 There s a vinyl sleeve there to get to the bracket push this vinyl sleeve aside slightly Anchor the top strap to If your child restraint has a top strap it should be the bracket If your vehicle does not have third row seats anchored If your vehicle has third row seats anchor and belts or if you need to have an anchor bracket brackets for the second row outside positions are located installed for additional passenger seat po
166. heel nut is covered with a nylon cap Use the folding wrench to remove the nylon caps from the wheel nuts before you loosen the nuts If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you cannot separate the nylon wheel nut caps from the cover Loosen them completely using the folding wrench and remove the wheel cover If the wheel nut caps have been completely loosened the wheel cover will come off easily Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench 3 Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s frame Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack vou could be badly injured or killed Never get under vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 4 Altach the folding wrench to the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches 5 Raise the vehicle by rotating the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is
167. hing for previous selections NEXT Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape The tape will stop at the first four second quiet spot in the tape Press NEXT again or PROG to slop searching for the next selection PROG Press this button to play the other side of the tape When the end of the tape is reached the other side will play This button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used Press this button when playing high bias chrome or metal tapes If you are using standard tapes make sure CrO is turned off REV Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses FWD Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances ST PL Press this button to change the tape function when the radio is Press this button again to return to the tape function EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play This system has automatic Dolby Noise Reduction to reduce background noise on tapes encoded with Dalby NR Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation AM FM Stereo with
168. his type done by your dealer If you want to add a mobile phone or two way radio to your vehicle there are special precautions you ll need to take because of your integrated roof antenna See Adding Sound Equipment in the Index Your state of the art integrated roof antenna is not visible It 15 located between the roof and headliner of your vehicle covering the entire roof area from the rear edge of the front doors to the liftgate MM P 94408 NOTES SS I B Y Section 4 Your Driving and the Road you M find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with very important safety device your Pontiac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index 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 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 wh
169. hol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking e The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a 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 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin vodka 42 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 would be close to 0 12 percent person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have somewhat lower level There is gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach higher level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at BAC of 0 10 percent a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent
170. hy safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help vou in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions 1 31 What will you see after an air bag inflates The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts After the air bag inflates it quickly deflates This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module air bag Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver which records information about the air bag system from seei
171. ic 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 20 000 km af purchase whichever occurs first Appearance Care Materials Chart Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching Also removes old waxes and polishes White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks 105020 160 0 4731 Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner and polish 32 0 946 L and Leather Cleaner stain removal Cleans grease grime and smoke film 105429 61bs 272kg Multi Ds Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats EN C 32 az 0 946 L Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze 16 oz 0 473 L Wash Wax Concentrate Protects vinyl leather and rubber Spray on wheel cleaner 8 oz 0 237 L Dry Spo Remover Armor AIL Cleaner Cleans vinyl leather and rubber see your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for pigskin suede leather See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Not recom nmended for use on instrument panel vinyl 6 53 Vehicle Identification Number
172. ich is 180 F to 200 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If its colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running e With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P 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 PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes 6 16 Then without shutting off the engine follaw these steps _ C ADD PT OR 51 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower f level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 1 The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick has a bright red loop design for easier identification Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 4 Tf the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again e p e n me s ap ue pm ues emm NEA How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in
173. id deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass anather vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index N City T 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 4 18 Here are ways to increase your safety city driving Know the hest way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time und energy See the next part 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 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 Freeway Driving a ur eost Mile for mile freeways also called thr
174. ift the transaxle out of PARK P and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door Make sure the door path is clear hefore closing the door Objects caught in the path of the power sliding door may be damaged Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door To manually open the power sliding door when the sliding door ON OFF switch is in the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release and let go the door will open fully If anything obstructs the power sliding door while it is closing the door will automatically reverse to the open iem position provided it meets sufficient resistance To manually open the power sliding door when the Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing ON OFF switch is in the OFF position pull the inside or door or stronger The force of the closing door increases outside latch release and slide the door all the way back significantly as the door approaches the latch position S dS If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade 20 or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someon
175. in the Index CAUTION For up to two minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to seriously injured if they don t wear safety helts A pregnant woman should wear lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should he worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 33 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Rear 5eat Outside Passenger Positions mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t 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 Driver Position earlier in this section Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics sh
176. ing is working properly and what to do if you have problem Kevs Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When new Trans Sport 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 you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency door key which Pontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But vou 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 5o be sure you have extra keys Front Doors Pay attention when you open or close these doors from the outside Stay clear of the uppe
177. int finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with 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 mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on B 6 49 the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Before you enter an automatic car wash if your vehicle is equipped with the optional power sliding door he sure to have the ON OFF switch in the OFF position High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Pontiac has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive pol
178. ion 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 vehicles stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll ant to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road e Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees hehind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an Overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If vou 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 hy 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 Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police tha
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180. irst indicates EMPTY E 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 problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off hefore the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner brake or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition 2 83 Low Fuel Warning Light This light will also come on when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running to show you it is working If it doesn t come on as you start your vehicle UNLEADED have it fixed right away FUELONLY F When there is between 3 gallons 11 L and 0 5 gallon 1 8 L of fuel left in the tank the warning light next to the fuel symbol will go on 2 84 NOTES 2 85 NOTES 2 86 Y Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Pontiac Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you
181. is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage LM Buying New Tires To Find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires 6 40 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels t s all right to drive with your compact spare
182. ishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Pontiac garaged or covered whenever possible Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface af your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off a
183. ission Control Service O Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service Y ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 1 16 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 66 000 Miles 110 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote amp or every 6 months whichever occurs first C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY R 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 72 000 Miles 120 000 km LI Change engine oil and filter or every Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service An Emission Contral Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 18 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 78 000 Miles 130 000 km C Change engine oil and filter
184. k 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 2 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads 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 tires 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 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 i comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain f you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency MH FS If you drive regularlv in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make
185. k as they should EC GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part NOTICE No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else When adding coolant it is important that vou use DEX COOL orange colored silicate free coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M if silicated coolant is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 00 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat What to Use warning Your engine could catch fire and you or Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean distilled and one half DEX COOL orange colored water and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze that meets GM Specification silicate free antifreeze 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use L Checking Coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered hy your
186. ke pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake calipers for movement brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications 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 UR Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return 10 normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust wear 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 is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top qualit
187. king properly if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing Driving with the anti lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road und stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stavs on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Pontiac needs service If the light is on but nat flashing and the regular br ke system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is 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 In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating i
188. l size tire replace the bolt on wheel covers or the nylon nut caps Tighten them hand tight over the wheel nuts using the folding wrench When storing the spare tire be certam to turn the spare so the valve stem is near the rear of the vehicle This will help vou to check and maintain tire pressure in the spare Push against the tire to be certain it is stored firmly Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire 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 After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where 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 longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle 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 other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires
189. label on each seat If not the seats may not latch properly and your passengers may not have the proper safety belt s e SS Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlv too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder Lo buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes be so serious 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
190. lamp socket 75 7 0 35 Taillamps 4 Pull off the entire taillamp housing For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Open the rear side windows and liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing 3 3 Undo the spring clips under the weatherstrip at the rear of the side window Pinch the lever and twist the bulb assembly one sixth of a turn counterclockwise to remove Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning one eighth of a turn counterclockwise Line up the small retainer bumps on the replacement bulb so that the lower bump slides into the deepest slot in the housing Press in and twist the bulb one eighth of a turn clockwise Reposition the bulb assembly in the taillamp housing Turn the assembly one sixth of a turn clockwise to lock in place Replace the entire taillamp housing and screws 10 11 Attach the spring clips to the taillamp housing and secure them Close the rear side windows and liftgate Test the bulbs by using vour turn signals and taillamps For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your Pontiac dealer service department 6 35 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires We don t make tires Your new Pontiac comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see y
191. lant on a hot engine _ Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 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 the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC capis recommended Thermostat The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat of the engine coolant reservoir at the back of the in thc engine coolant system The thermostat stops the engine comp artmerit flow of coalant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool 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 at the H mark Whe
192. le 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 6 13 Air Cleaner Operating the engine with the air cleaner off cause you or others be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off backfire can cause a damaging engine fire dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving The air cleaner is located at the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle to the left of the windshield washer fuid reservoir Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter and the crankcase ventilation filter Sec Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Checking or Replacing the Air Cleaner 1 Loosen the four wing nuts 2 Pull the top of the air cleaner toward the front af the vehicle and remove the air cleaner filter 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter replace the cover and tighten the wing nuts securely Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change good time to check your automatic tra
193. ll the entire seat back to the upright position Lift the upper lever to lift the seatback up again Push and pull on the seat and the seatback to be sure both are locked into position Entry to Third Row Bucket Seats To get out of the third row seats push down on the rear release bar under the seat ahead of you to tilt the entire The RIGHT ONLY seats have a lower lever to tilt the seat Forward seat forward To get into third row seats push back the lower lever on the RIGHT ONLY seat nearest the sliding door and tilt the seat forward completely To return the seat to its normal position pull the seat back holding the lower lever back Once the seat is in place release the lower lever Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that it is locked dje Removing Rear Bucket Seats Removing the RIGHT ONLY Seats 3 From behind the seat support the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floor pins 1 Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward 2 Push the lower lever back so the entire seat and du seatback tilt forward Removing LEFT ONLY and CENTER OR LEFT Seats 2 Push down on the rear release bar located behind the seat and tilt the entire seat forward 1 Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward Il p cec M
194. lt to the setting you had selected before last turning off the ignition When the air conditioner compressor is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine performance and power This is normal system 18 designed to help fuel economy while it maintains the desired cooling level The air conditioner removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice water dripping from under your vehicle when it is idling or after it has been turned off This is normal Heating Slide the temperature lever to the right to warm the air In the LOWER mode outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it The BI LEV setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough For the best results slide the temperature control lever to the middle position and then adjust it for comfort you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower your heating system will provide heat more quickly because the engine coolant is already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation System Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle wh
195. ly Power Windows Power Seat Power Sliding Door Controller Power Door Locks Rear Defogger Air Conditioning Blower Rear Blower Motor Horns Safety Belt Reminder Chime Lamps on Reminder Key In the Ignition Warning Chime Module Rear Defogger Timer 6 38 n Anti Lock Brake System ABS Junction Block Fuse Injector Fuse s a rA SENI YA Y TER You ll find this fuse under the hood in the ABS junction This fuse is located under the hood on a bracket just behind block located next to the remote positive jump the passenger s side headlamp It is mounted the face of starting terminal the bracket in the position closest to the passenger s side of the vehicle The fuse services the injectors fuel pump oil To open the junction hlock press in on both sides of gt p pressure sender and fuel pamp switch the cover To access the fuse pry back the latch with a screwdriver then pull down on the base of the unit If you need to replace the fuse be sure to use one with the same amperage Push the base of the unit firmly into the cover until the latch snaps into the lacked position 6 59 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB Back up Lampas sre 3057 Center High Mounted Stoplamp kac aod ac RT OI EP Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps 3157N A License Plate Lamp SPP 1 194 Halogen Headlamps COMAS eed ae nr ae Daya crag at er
196. mage to your vehicle that wouldn t he covered by your warranty Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio battery with a negative ground system 3 If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by vour warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands Your Pontiac has a remote positive jump starting clothing and tools away from any underhood terminal The terminal is in the red box on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery electric fan You should always use the remote positive terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on T ur a each battery o open the remote positive terminal box pull the tab and open the cover 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damage
197. more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear When It s Time for New Tires inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 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 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Rust or dirt on wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can You need a new tire if of the following statements use cloth or a paper towel to do this but be are true sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you You see the indicators at three or more places need to to get all the rust or dirt off See around the tire Changing a Flat Tire in the Index You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber e The tread or sidewall
198. mstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit 4 19 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 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 vou 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 dealers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if vou 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 Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean ires They are vitally important to a 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 outloo
199. n Lii DEL 1 57 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position Bucket Seat silos 1 59 EE TL ae RENTEN 1 54 We TP ol cr Tir qur a mre a mox rin 1 53 Cigarette ager oci rc casas ds Frau PX P das 2 57 Circuit Breaker Relay 6 58 Circuit Breakers amd FUSES 6 35 ae Peo EE No rts 6 14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6 5 Built in Child Restraint 6 48 E iva Oii peti ei eel Palam anu ia NNUS TA 6 49 Inside of Your Pontiac wea eat 6 45 Instrument Panel 6 48 wv p Mee EDEN 6 48 Outside of Your Pontiac suia ga Mri ste M EA 6 49 Special Problems 8 47 6 47 TA a rura a e ca TE 6 51 Vinyl ce ebd Wheels 6 51 Windshield and Wiper Blades SEACH aE 6 49 Climate Control System 2 2 3 1 Clock 1D KR c M rk RE CR uU dris 2 58 Comfort coru la er rre Care ond Compact Disc Care SAR Sree 3 22 Compact Disc Player HES 3 15 Compact Disc Player
200. n addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 8 10 Service and Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional qualified technicians E Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles Toll free telephone numbers for ordering information United States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 8 1 Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are fo
201. n it s cold the level should be at the C mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will operating vour vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing 6 23 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full 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 damage vour washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid e Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters 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 The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver s side of the vehicle toward the
202. n keep turning the pressure but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap You remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise 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 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL of the filler neck HOT mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap olf 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the amp Then replace the pressure cap At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine fans filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the By this time the coolant level inside the radiator OD he pressure Wbe up Hike filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintam your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ev
203. n 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 An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t zo on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they working Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from high to low beam or low to high simply pull the turn signal lever all the way toward vou Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument cluster will also he on Windshield Wipers windshield wiper and washer controls are located to th
204. n the Index M Low Coolant Light If this light comes your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat To prevent damage to your engine immediate action is required See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light SERVICE ENGINE SOON Domestic Canadian Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems eee SS er This system 1s called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Canada OBD II is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by vour warranty
205. name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern 8 3 We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Pontiac write to Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone T TY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TT Ys Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TT Y user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing 1 800 833 PONT TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is i staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who Security While You Travel 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 are
206. nce Canadian 8 6 Rocking Your Vehicle MA 34 Rotation Tires S MAREC E r 6 38 Saddlebags v rM T Safety Belt Extender 64 eet el nas sk pees ee eee eae ead RAS Lt aeRO eT Sa rire Se ere rp para 1 20 Se iy Woe eee ERE ES Cee LR CET ee eee 6 48 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 38 Center Rear Passenger Position Bucket 5 1 39 CHEREN Driver Position ren M 1 20 Extendet apes Gare et 1 64 How to Wear Properly e xn 1 20 Incorrect Usage E Cx ER nra 1 23 1 63 Lap He ee Tet 1 39 Lup Shouldir aa aaa 1 20 1 35 1 38 Children Passenger Position 1 34 Questions and Answers 000s n 1 19 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 34 Rear Seat Passengers 1734 Reminder Light 1 15 2 73 Replacing After a zi 1564 Right Front Passenger Position 1 34 Smaller Children BEE oe eee cose n A Use During Pregnancy 1 33 Why They Work sias saa ry etre tad 1 16 Safety Chains ER RII ETAT STE 4 32 Safety Defects Reporting AUS wit fal aha a g 9 Safety Warnings and Symbols
207. nchorages are working properly If your vehicle has a built in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint and anchorages are working properly Look for any ather loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If vou see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts or harness straps replaced Also look for opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges including the liftgate Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood sliding door track rear compartment glove box door and any folding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check n When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the
208. ng durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to he used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements 29 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2 000 Ibs 900 Kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 Ibs 900 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts co
209. ng Your Maintenance Schedule 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 a 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 ll find in the schedules in this section So please read this section and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Certification Tire label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on r
210. ng or from being able to steer the vehicle nor The module records information about the readiness will it stop people from leaving the vehicle of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment e Letonly qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouhle To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air hy opening a window or door NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module Do not open or break the air bag cover j Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac The air bag affects how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone 1s working on your vehicle Your Pontiac dealer and the Trans Sport Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications
211. nr set RU RT Rd 3 4 Master Control TERAPIA ME fete A T ee Luck ais 3 7 Rear COM eI EE sini au 3 7 Rear Storage Compartments UTI AA Rearview Mirror Inside Day Night 2 49 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 3 Recovery Tank scs ma Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 61 Remote Mr NI TLLA NT ET CQ I TDI TORO TEE 2 7 Power Sliding Door 2 9 Removable Rear Bucket Seats 1 8 Removing the Bench Seat 1 3 Replacement CULA 6 60 PTS La ad 6 62 Used Wheel acer err mm rmm a 6 44 Lui PD WP THESES YT 6 43 Replacing Rear Bucket Seats 1 14 Replacing Safety 2 22 2 1 64 Replacing the Bench Seat 1 6 Reporting Safety Defects 8 9 Resetting the Power Sliding Door vii 2 17 Restraints CRECEN RS 1 64 1 4 Replacing Parts Aftera Crash 1 64 citm ae te atone veau sw rax dM Eestraite Child 1 53 VETS sek cae 2 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 34 Roadside Assistamce ee bat ae cae Supa Roadside Assista
212. nsaxle fluid level 1s when the engine oil 18 changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrai When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your 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 Too much or too little fluid can damage your iransaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C Athigh speed for quite a while e In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature wh
213. nt edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on 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 two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are same 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 Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a 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 a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your a
214. nt must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If you have a rear seat with the optional built in child restraint refer to this picture to become familiar with the parts af each child seat and five point harness listed below D F G H I J K Child Head Restraint Head Restraint Release Strap Shoulder Harness Straps Shoulder Harness Clip Removable Pad Seat Belt Latch Plates Buckle Seat Belt Buckle Release Button Red Shoulder Harness Release Strap Black Shoulder Harness Adjustment Strap Grey Child Restraint Cushion EA This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 20 and 40 pounds 9 and 18 kg and whose height is 40 inches 102 cm or less and who are capable of sitting upright alone In addition the child should be one year old or more and at least 28 inches 71 cm in height It is important to use an approved rear facing infant restraint for a full year to allow the neck and spine to develop enough to support the weight of the child s head in the event of a collision To make sure that the child is tall enough compare the child s standing height to the top surface of the bucket seat which is about 29 inches 74 cm from the floor 1 44 The booster s
215. ny drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control Lamps There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased aer PE Push this switch to turn on Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps e Tallamps Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to turn off the lamps 2 45 A Push this switch to turn on the headlamps together with Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to turn off the lamps Lamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition key to the OFF or LOCK position while leaving the lamps on you will hear warning chime Daytime Running Lamps If Equipped Daytime Running Lamps ORL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset 2 46 A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when the ignition is on the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is releas
216. ny overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Minor 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 6 51 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 on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other dehris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened hefore being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Collision Repair Your vehicle was built with composite SMC Sheet Molded Compound fiberglass body panels and molded Reaction Injection Molded front fenders and bumper covers These panels require different collision repair procedures than metal paneled vehicles See your Pontiac dealer for information on collision repair 6 52 Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospher
217. o Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fran ais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario LST 1C7 Copyri ght General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and contrals for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index A good place to look for what you need 15 the Index in the back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and 5ymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell vou what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage W
218. o some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if vou have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index 7 2 Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do ta help keep your vehicle in good condition Part Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should he used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record provides a place l or you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should done In addition it 15 a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify vour vehicle for warranty repairs Part Scheduled Maintenance Services Usi
219. oblems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action RR Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have vour Pontiac in good shape for winter Youmay want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will he 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good tractian However if there is snow or ice 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 he very careful 4 23 What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condit
220. oe TETTE TT TI Vue IEEE SEI 2 51 Lights Air Bag Readiness l 29 2 73 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 75 4 6 Brake System Warning leu daas EIE 2 2774 6 26 js ee du x E exa aUa 2 47 aces acer s anao ead EIE E 2 82 Low Coolant Warning 2 77 amp 21 Line PUR CE SR CS a it vio 2 84 Low mn 2 81 6 9 Power Sliding Door Warning 2 8 Safety Belt Reminder 1 15 2 73 Service Engine Soon ceras eee eee 2 77 Loading Your Vehidl n 4 27 Lock Delay Liguria 4422 20 Locking Storage Bin AES EIE TRI ER 2 58 oorr rape Ra ea CORE ac ra Maintenance Underbody 20792 Automatic Door ae FACES 2 5 Maintenance When Trailer Towing cos 4 36 Junio RETE 7 35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 77 DOO lid cee ccu repe EA E 2 3 Manual Front Seat 1 2 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 53 Manual Remote Control MINOR essersi exiis 22 72 90 Liftgate NER TII EU TEE UTI PIRE 2 21 Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle EETAS 2 10 PM UR 2 4 56 2 49 Sliding Door fal e a i RO NOR
221. of the doors from the outside by holding the key in the unlock position for one second To unlock only the driver s or passenger s door turn the key to the unlock position and release From the inside when the ignition is on and the driver s door is closed all doors will lock each time you move the shift lever out of PARK P If the passenger door or the lifteate is open when you move the shift lever out of PARK P they will lock when closed If the sliding door is open when you move the shift lever out of PARK P or manually lock the doors using the power door lock switches a lock delay feature allows the sliding door to lock five seconds after it is closed other doors will lock again too With the automatic door locks feature you can still lack or unlock the doors at any time either manually or with the power door lock switches 2 5 Overriding Lock Delay To override the lock delay feature press the front of the power door lock switch the unlock position while the shift lever is in PARK P If you have the Remote Keyless Entry system there are three additional ways you can disable the lock delay feature see Remote Keyless Entry later in this section Press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter Return the shift lever to PARK P or Turn the ignition off Customizing Your Automatie Door Locks Feature With the Remote Keyless Entry system you can customize your autamatic door locks f
222. ol water 2 stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 6 47 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use GM Vinyl Leather Cleaner or equivalent product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather e Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning the Built In Child Restraint Pad The built in child restraint pad is attached to the seat frame with fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand wash it with mild soap and water Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and the built in child restraint harness clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built in child restraint harness If you do they may be severely weakened In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean the safety belts and the child restraint harness only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM
223. on to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we re only phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the LInited States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Pontiac strives to give you a worry free ownership of your vehicle and we realize the inconvenience of being without a car So Pontiac has come up with a way to eliminate any frustrations you might have when trying to get a ride to work or wondering how you will get home Well vour worries are over Pontiac provides no cost transportation when you bring your 1996 Pontiac in for warranty service It applies to any repair covered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 limited warranty and to any 1996 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or special policy situations For same day service you are entitled to one way shuttle service of up to 10 miles If the repairs require an overnight stay far the car you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement for a rental car up to 30 day for up to 5 days Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If
224. ontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh I0 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you re using a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer H Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicles tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification Tire label at the rear edge of the dri
225. oors will lock again indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed You can reprogram the automatic door locks system at any time If you do not program the automatic door locks system all doors will remain locked when the shift lever is returned to PARK P If you have more than one remote transmitter for your vehicle your automatic door locks system will operate as programmed with any of them There is no need to program each one individually Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Keyless Entry System Option If your Pontiac has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your liftgate from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules 2 7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your
226. otation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required _ ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY L u nnn in LLL eNeNeNM P UNUUYIELEUEGUEBHLOXILLLLLLELLLLODLLLOU LLILLSLLULELELALLLUO LLL C CRLZPCELPoIBLULLCLLLEIQSCOLG ITQ CLOSOARGLRELILERAALULLCUALLLULLALLAGIUCLERH CRA OALAEROLOU O C LEGEQGAOLUL ISAAALLLLLLLL NER Un KDCLLLILLLLILSCSCLLOLUILUOLULLLSILSLEOLLLQGLCLLG RIGSE L LLXRAIRL ___ _ 0 7 28 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 37 500 Miles 62 500 km
227. our Pontiac Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires arc dangerous e Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and serious Replacement hlades for your vehicle are 24 inches accident See Loading Your Vehicle in 61 in length They come in different types and are ihe Index removed in different ways Here s how to remove the 0 type with a release clip CAUTION Continued I Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 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 6 36 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should he checked when your tires are 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 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 Certification Tire label which ts 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 h
228. ously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way RR me M SER What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if vour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would he there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 24 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests The belt is over an armrest What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 26 You 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
229. ow that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts REO zziii Dies 0 J Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Pull up on the latch plate ta make sure it 15 secure epu Don t let it get twisted If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across Extender at the end of this section Make sure the you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back release button on the buckle is positioned so you would slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever more slowly had to ae e 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 Thi
230. p and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner If any one of these 15 true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs first If none of them is true change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 300 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower See Change Oil Indicator in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recyc
231. peeds below about If you leave your cruise control switch on when 25 mph 40 km h you re not using cruise vou might 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 When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off oo 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake 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 R A for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there 2 43 Use the SET button to reset cruise see Setting Cruise Control earlier in this section If you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until vou release the switch or apply the hrake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push th
232. press that numbered button the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each hand by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds 4 Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 3 10 Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass The middle position 15 a detent TREB Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble The middle position is a detent Ifa station is weak or noisy slide the lever down to reduce the noise Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position is detent and balances the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Option Datta Playing the Radio VOL Turn the upper knob to turn the radio on and off and control the volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume PROG RCL Press the upper knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock to swi
233. protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Bench Seat Removing the Bench Seat If you have a rear bench seat the seatback can be folded down Also the bench seat can be removed or moved to a different floor location to provide extra storage space Folding the Seathack 1 Make sure the seatback is in the upright position and that all safety belts are on the seat 2 Lift the seatback latch release while folding the seatback forward From behind the bench seat pull up the two rear levers and lift the bench seat To fold down the seatback lift the seatback latch release while folding the seathack forward To raise the seatback lift the seatback latch release 4 Remove the bench seat from the vehicle while raising the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked 1 5 Replacing the Bench Seat Push the rear hooks into the rear floor pins then push down on the two levers to lock the rear of the Don t put the bench seat in so it faces backward bench in place because it won t latch that way If you want more 3 Try to raise the bench seat to check that it is locked down
234. proved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry 1f you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will aperate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause o
235. quaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock For AM FM Stereo and AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Press SET Within five seconds press and hold SEEK down arrow until the correct hour appears Press and hold SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereos with Equalizers Press SET Within five seconds press and hold SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears Press and hold SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOL Turn this knob to turn the system on or off Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume RECALL Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock AM FM Press the lower knob to get or FM The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven and seven FM 1 Press AM FM to select the band Find the station you want uu b Press and hold one of the four numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you
236. r Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 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 so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is 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 If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances vou will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist 16 used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic b
237. r favorite stations You can set up to 5 stations five AM five and five FM2 l Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK 3 16 2 Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will retum 3 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone EQUALIZER A five band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range It s best to begin with the levers in the middle position then adjust each lever as you like Adjusting the Speakers BAL This control behind the upper knob adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers FADE This control behind the lower knob adjusts the sound between your front and rear speakers Playing a Compact Disc The integral CD player can play 8 cm single mini dises Full size compact discs and mini discs loaded in the same manner Press PWR to turn the radio on Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in If ERR appears on the display and the disc comes back out it could be that You are driving on a very rough road The disc should play when the road gets smoother The disc is upside down tis dirty scratched or wet 11 is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again While a compact disc is playing CD will appear on the display RCL
238. r jump starting instructions see Jump Starting in the Index Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if vou drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package My x s Headlamps w Lem m v 4 iN jm iji ATT AANA AAA l Remove the two black knobs 2 Tilt the bulb housing forward 6 29 3 Twist the L shaped bulb assembly counterclockwise one sixth of a turn until the flanges align with the slots in the retainer ring Pull out the bulb assembly Disconnect the bulb wiring harness from the bulb assembly by lifting the plastic locking tab Snap a new bulb assembly into the wiring harness Replace the bulb assembly by reversing Step 3 Replace the bulb housing and the two black knobs Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps ra Remove the headlamp assembly as described under Headlamps Remove the lamp socket furthest inboard by pinching the lever and turning counterclockwise After replacing the bulb line up the flanges on the socket with the slots in the headlamp capsule Push and turn the socket one sixth of a turn clockwise Front Sidemarker 3 1 Remove the headlamp assembly See Headlamps in the Index 4 2
239. r rear corner to avoid hitting your head Door Locks A CAUTION Unlocked doors can he dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is lacked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders 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 property lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There arc several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option Power Door Locks Option To lock the door from the inside slide the locking lever rearward From the inside press the front of the power door lock switch on either front door to unlock all doors and the liftgate To unlock the door slide the locking lever forward You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside by pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front door 2 4 If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry system your vehicle has a special security feature If the driver s door is open and your key is in the ignition in the OFF position you won t be able ta set the door lacks with the power door lock switch or the remote transmitter This
240. r up to increase treble and down to decrease it If a station is weak or noisy slide the lever down to reduce the noise Adjusting the Speakers BAL This contre behind the upper knob adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers FADE This control behind the lower knob adjusts the sound between your front and rear speakers Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREBLE and BASS controls just as you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the left arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing FWD Press the right arrow to rapidly advance the tape It will continue forwarding until you press STOP EJECT lightly REV Press the left arrow to rapidly reverse the tape It will continue reversing until you press STOP EJECT lightly PROG RCL Press this knob while a cassette tape 15 playing to hear the other side of the tape STOP EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or stop playing the tape and switch to the radio AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer Option Playing the Radio PWR Press this
241. raking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little You may also hear a clicking noise if you leave the ignition in the RUN position for about four seconds before starting the vehicle This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on or Hash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index 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 Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls hraking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stapping distance If you get
242. re fully press the rear of the switch then release The window will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch Side Window Latches The rear of the side windows swings open To open pull the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position To close pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel 94 Tilt Steering Wheel Option Turn Signal Multifunction Lever L E ue The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the Headlamp High Low Beam Changer highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle Cruise Control Option To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place 2 14 n 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 tur
243. re Cap C Electric Engine Fan D Electric Engine Fan Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and vou could be burned Get any leak fixed before vou drive the vehicle The coolant level should be at or above the FULL HOT mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan s are running If the engine is overheating both fan s should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service K 16 _ How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL HOT mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Yo
244. rea of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass vou as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot 4 11 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than 1t really is Iry not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t ov
245. release strap firmly At the same time pull both shoulder harness straps through the slots in the seatback as shown 1 47 4 Separate the halves of the shoulder harness clip 5 Place the child in the child restraint and put a shoulder harness strap over each shoulder Insert both seat belt latch plates into the buckle and pull up on them to make sure they are firmly latched Be sure that the seat belt buckle is free of foreign objects that may prevent you from properly latching the latch plates If an object is in the opening see your Pontiac dealer for service before using the child restraint 1 48 z 6 Fasten the two halves of the shoulder harness clip together and put it 2 to 3 inches 5 ta 8 cm below the child s chin The purpose of the clip is to keep the shoulder harness straps positioned correctly on the shoulders 7 Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap grey finmly until the shoulder harness straps are snug against the child s shoulders 8 To release the child from the harness separate the halves of the shoulder harness clip Then push the red release button in the buckle Move the shoulder harness straps to the side and remove the child If you expect that the child will sleep while riding U shaped pillow that supports the child s chin may be helpful in providing additional comfort Such devices be found in the child restraint section of major toy stores or other stores where children s ac
246. ricate if required 24 000 Miles 40 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first pare servicen 31 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 39 000 Miles 65 000 km An Emi
247. roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to sec in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 hlades 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 walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid 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 4 15 Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side
248. rs an ashtray and a lighter are located in ihe center instrument panel console The foam cupholder liners can be removed for cleaning Should the liners ever become damaged see your dealer for replacement To use the ashtray lift the lid To remove the ashtray for cleaning close the lid then grasp the rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out in rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Side Ashtrays To open the ashtray press the right side and turn it open To remove the ashtray for cleaning press the snuffer as you lift up the bottom of the ashtray If you have the optional rear climate control your side ashtray will have a flip up cover To remove the ashtray for cleaning pull up on the snuffer or the cover 2 58 Locking Storage Bin At the base of the center instrument panel console is a storage bin Use the door key to lock and unlock it To open the bin pinch the latch release Inside th
249. rvice needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Seryice and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index 6 1 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on vehicle without knowing enough ahout it e Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Im
250. s linee 6 61 Fluids and 2 2 5 gt 25 4 7 39 LAMP ssaa ne er ee ee eee 2 47 Foreign Countries OT PAIS a 6 3 Four Way Manual Seal 25 1 French Language Manual li PRONE ENERO TESTES CHIEN 2 3 Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 31 Front SURE 5 9 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 30 ee aed Pree Pree ee Ree eat 6 2 Filling Your DR c o E d 6 4 In Foreign Countries pay E EE ES 6 3 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 55 Engine Coolant fwd 2 76 Full rit I e A ME A SEER 2 83 Loire erect axo 2 71 TERI UEE NET E REX 2 72 MODEM EL Ro 2 74 Carage Door Ognener ERI XR OR 2 52 RSPR eS Os NOE ERROR ERE ER TEE 4 27 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Bx qoia arae EE E EE dela 2 56 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 27 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating TCU PE 4 27 ideen Francais Si cco sua cee pe sinn aee MH CIV WR eran icr ea open RTL ed a Pede ru C d 4 27 Hosen Bulb leve morie ee pate ese 6 29 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 1 Head Res
251. s 5 Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds 6 Move the ON OFF switch to the ON position 7 Push either of the PWR DOOR buttons to open the power shding door 8 Wait five seconds and close the door hy pushing either PWR DOOR button 9 Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 and 8 If the door does not rest in the fully open position after repeating Step 7 repeat Steps 7 and 8 again If the door still does not operate correctly see your dealer for service 2 17 Sliding Door Child Security Lock Your Pontiac is equipped with a sliding door child security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door from the inside If you have the optional power sliding door you can override the security lock by pressing either PWR DOOR switch when the power sliding door ON OFF awitch is in the ON position See Power Sliding Door earlier in the section The security lock lever 15 located on the inside of the sliding door near the rear edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the rear edge of the door as a guide Reach around the inside rear corner of the sliding door to access the lever CHILO SECURITY LOCK m 2 in p m 0 a To use the security lock move the security lock lever all the way up and close the door from the outside If you have the optional power sliding door slide the power sliding door ON OFF switch on
252. s 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 m a good driver and never drive far from home why should 1 wear safety belts You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur 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 1 19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Pontiac see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index 50 you can sit up straight Pick up the latch plate an
253. s could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the hody are best able to take belt restraining forces 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 safety belt locks if there s sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is tao loose In a crash vou would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Center Passenger Position Lap Belt Bench Seat If your vehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the center position of the bench seat you have a lap safety helt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 38 Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Lap Belt Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to If your vehicl
254. s first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 30 75 000 Miles 125 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 90 000 Miles 150 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service C Lubricate chassis components see footnote Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first or every 12 months whichever occurs first L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and 1 Replace air cleaner filter Rotation in the Index for proper rotation An Emission Control Service pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required SERVICED BY n Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and
255. s first Every 100 000 Miles 166 00 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals Footnotes t The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage 7 6 _ 3 000 Miles 5 000 km C Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 9 000 Miles 15 000 km CI Change engine oil and filter or every _ L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote amp or ever
256. sition you just above the place where the third row lap shoulder can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you If you belts meet the floor want to install an anchor bracket yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself en Securing a Child Restraint in an Outside 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder Seat Position portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions dcm m See for the child restraint If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 18 positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the
257. sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 1 80 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possihle is a good reason to practice defensive driving ut all times and wear safety belts properly 4 10 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 OFF ROAD RECOVERY LEFT APPROX OUARTER TURN If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer sa that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the paveme
258. ssion Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE BY 7 12 42 000 Miles 70 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service Ll Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary Emission Control Service Y Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate 1f required ACTUAL MILEAGE BY ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 50 000 Miles 83 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 3 months whichever occurs first if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or An Emission Control Service more of these conditions Lubricate chassis components see footnote In heavy city traffic where the outside or every 6 months whichever occurs first temperature regularly r
259. steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular hrake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check 1 ba When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on level surface Firmly apply the parking brake sec Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 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 PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service T s Steering Column Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever 15 in PARK P The key shoul
260. t you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags Noor mats anything you can wrap around yourself tuck under your clothing to keep warm 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 vou You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out 4 26 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When vou 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 your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile 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 uncornfortable from the cold But do it as little possible Preserve the fuel as long
261. t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like vour liver or spleen Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the helt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body 23 Your Pontiac has an air bag for the driver Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air hag is only a supplemental restraint That is it works with safety belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle something They aren t designe d to inflate at all in The belt should go back out of the way rear side or low speed frontal crashes Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the Everyone in your vehicle including the driver way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the should wear a safety belt properly whether or belt and your vehicle not there s
262. t o oo iriri rinira 1 29 2 73 Servicing 1 33 What Makes it 31 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 32 When Should it Inflate 1 31 Air Cleaner essen 6 14 Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 61 RRC TURE EN X EA tX aA 2 65 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 42 Aluminum Wheels 6 51 ec MITIS E 3 13 Antenna Integrated Root vierte on kbs EEE 3 23 Antifreez amp oe aks cesa ees epee rei ieee 18 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 75 4 6 Brakes rb aao Me Anti Lock Brake System Block Fuse 6 59 Appesrance gt 55 9 153 522 6 45 Appearance Care eec Li 6 53 AGE ba O rE a ee OR 2 57 2 58 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 20 Audio Equipment Adding eese ss ria Ert Jede 3 21 Audio 11 2222 24 29 Automatic Door 2 2 5 Cutie o ssn cies Tc Automatic Overdrive CELA e 2 28 Automatic Transaxle Check 121 1 35 Automatic Transaxle 15
263. t program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington WA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure hefore you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Pontiac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will he scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to us
264. tch between the clock and radio when the radio is on and to go from one side of the tape to the other when a tape is playing Finding a 5tation AM FM Press the lower knob to select or FM TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower radio station PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to vour favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM 1 Find the station you want by using TUNE 2 Press SET SET indicator will appear briefly on the display 3 Press one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the display H a LS 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds 4 Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return AUTO DNR The DNR Dynamic Noise Reduction automatically reduces background hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts and cassette tapes Setting the Tone BASS Slide this lever up to increase bass and down to decrease it TREBLE Slide this leve
265. the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5 L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 1II because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON IIT is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way 6 18 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100 000 miles 166 000 km whichever occurs first The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index 50 50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your Pontiac will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages wor
266. the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Voltmeter Your charging system gage will show the rate of charge when the engine is running The reading will change as the rate of charge changes with engine speed etc but readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in either red zone indicate a possible problem with your charging system Have your Pontiac serviced immediately When the engine is not running but the ignition is on in the RUN position the display measures the voltage output of your battery 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 both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away OCP Canadian Domestic This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem 2 74 If the light comes on while you are 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
267. though It was developed for use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 t 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a lire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 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 Th
268. to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly OTICE 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 may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may 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 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 stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If thev aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use If you notice reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player 15 at fault If this other cassette has improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may
269. traints WA rien ES 1 4 HEIDE n cannes na ma a aia Ra ena f a fa d a 2 45 Bulb Replacement u s le Rr Rn 6 29 High Low Beam VIE EX EET EAE EX RE TEN 2 39 On demi e ae IO ood err E bata wd ara di 6 55 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 3 3 High Beam Headlamps te m E 2 39 Highway Hypnosis S pan eA PRI ntl 4 2 Hill and Mountain Roads nisl Hitches ee ee See 4 32 Hood Checking Things 4 6 C Paral ger eran 6 7 Release CORTE 6 6 rir ir rper coorta Mer EAR NER 2 37 Hydroplaning corr 4 17 PEE CER TK 2 23 Hiuminated ee 2 11 2 48 Inflation 6 37 Inflator nne a 2 65 Injectpr Fuss on 5 59 9 5 Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 49 Inspections EOS Ke ERE SOOO 7 38 Exhaust Systems ee prar wei see A FACER Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot eh 1 38 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 38 Radiator and Heater Hose TTE 7 38 cae POSTEO Iri I ta eels pack pines a
270. ty belts can They may not protect a child in a crash If a harness strap is torn or frayed get a new harness right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new safety belts or built in child restraint parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps were stretched as they would he if wom during a more severe crash then you need new safety belts or harness straps If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or built in child restraint wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 64 M trols Cartures dl d L Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everyth
271. uld damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use THIRD D or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD D when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 400 Ibs 630 kg with up to six occupants in the vehicle or more than 2 000 Ibs 900 kg with up to two occupants If you have the optional trailer towing package your vehicle can tow up to 2 400 Ibs 1 090 kg with up to six occupants or up to 3 500 Ibs 1 573 kg with up to two occupants But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle 4 30 You can ask your dealer for our trailering informatian or advice or you can write us at Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One P
272. und which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins Subscriptions are available You can order an index at the toll free numbers listed previously or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin Owner Publications Owner s manuals warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information Y PONTIAC Y Section 9 Index Power a race etre reed 2 64 Adding Electrical Equipment Et 6 54 Adjusting Rear Seas 1 13 AO ER 1 28 How Does it Restrain 1 31 How it Works EA EN Aer Ra EURO poe ROCIO e Vesta des AE LE E wk 1 30 Readiness Ligh
273. ur vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With CAUTION Continued plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be hurned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL antifreeze NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL HOT mark start your vehicle It the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is coal before you do it Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and hurn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they ean come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling svstem including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap MM X mem A 0 L How to Add Coolant to the Radiatar 2 The
274. urn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or If the oi is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again to add some oil But you must use the nght kind This keeping the tip down and check the level part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range vour engine could be damaged 6 10 The engine oil fill cap is located just behind the engine oil dipstick Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you us oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front af the oil container If you have your oil changed for you
275. use if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are four fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block the circuit breaker relay panel the Anti Lock Brake System junction fuse block and the injector fuse Instrument Panel Fuse Block E E CTSY STOP HAZ TURNB U FWIPER F PUMP GALIGES AC The instrument panel fuse block is in the glovebox Usage Pull the door open to gain access to the instrument panel CTSY Automatic Door Lock Module Dome fuse block Lamps Courtesy Lamps Power Door Lock Switches Glove Box Lamp Power Mirrors Keyless Entry Receiver ELC Electronic Level Control Air Inflator Underhood Lamp HORN Horns Horn Relay Safety Belt Buzzer Lamps On Reminder Kev in the Ignition Warning 6 56 Fuse STOP HAZ F PUMP RDOIT AUX TAIL ECM TURN B U GAUGES AC Usage Hazards Rear Stoplamps Anti Lock Brake System ABS Center High Mounted Stoplamp Fuel Pump Rear Engine Fan Relay Radio Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlet Trailer Harness Heater A C Control Daytime Running Lamps DRL Module Headlamp and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch to LPS fuse Power Sliding Door Controller Powertrain Control Module Automatic Door Locks Module Back Up Lamps Power Sliding Door Alarm Module Fog Lamp Relay Power Sliding Door Controller Keyless Entry Receiver Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Front Rear Turn Lamps A C
276. use false compass readings If this happens follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location 1 Determine your location on the zone map Note your zone number 2 Press and hold both the ON OFF and the US MET switches The display will go off 3 After five seconds VAR CAL will appear on the display When it does release both buttons 4 Press US MET until vour zone number appears on the display 5 Press ON OFF to enter your zone number Your variance is now set Storage Compartment To open the rear storage compartment in the overhead console press the release button Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console press the release button Then pull the compartment down to the full open position 2 55 Compact Overhead Console If you have the optional power sliding door your overhead console will also have two power sliding door switches To operate these switches see Power Sliding Door in the Index Glove Box Your vehicle has a glove box below the dash To open the glove box pinch the latch release The fuse panel is located inside the glove box door See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index The front overhead console includes two reading lamps and a storage compartment To turn either reading lamp on or off press the witch next to it 2 56 Cupholders Ashtray Lighter Two cupholde
277. uways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway a passing lane 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 where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over vour shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move shghtly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circu
278. valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience What makes up Pontiac Cares 8 A year 36 000 mile Bumper to Bumper Warranty Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation of these elements combine to make your driving experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in ereater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed in giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Pontiac Normally any concern you may have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer Your dealer has the facility trained technicians special tools and up to date information to promptly address any issue which may arise Pontiac has empowered its dealers to make any decisions and repair vehicles and they are eager to resolve your concern to vour complete satisfaction If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concems can be quickly resolved at that level I
279. ver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here some rules to follow The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper e f you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 Ibs 900 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment 16 very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
280. very 6 months whichever occurs first Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 96 000 Miles 160 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every LI Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 22 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 100 000 Miles 166 000 km _ Change engine oil and filter or every LI Drain flush and refill cooling system 3 months whichever occurs first or every 60 months since last service An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service C Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Continued 7 23 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Continued LI Replace spark plugs In hilly or mountainous terrain An
281. warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system The engine coolant reservoir is located towards the middle of the engine compartment on the passenger s If you use the proper coolant you don t have to side of the vehicle add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can he harmful When your engine 18 cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to PULL HOT or little higher o 2 If this light comes on means you re low on engine coolant Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix ar the Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not coolant recovery tank to spill it You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coo
282. wer door lock switch a chime will sound three times This indicates that all doors and the liftgate will lock about five seconds after the last door has been closed To override the lock delay feature press the lock symbol or the rear of either power door lack switch again and the doors and liftgate will lock immediately If the sliding door is open it will lock automatically within five seconds after it is closed To cancel the lock delay feature press the unlock symbol or the front of either power door lock switch Remote Operation of the the Power Sliding Door Option If you have the optional power sliding door see Power Sliding Door later in this section your remote transmitter will have a third button that has a van symbol on it Press it to open or close the sliding door If the sliding door is locked first press the unlock symbol twice to unlock all doors then press the van symbol to open the sliding door You can operate the power sliding door with the remote transmitter only when the power sliding door ON OFF switch on the overhead console is in the ON position 2 9 Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Replacing the Battery the Remote Transmitter Each key chain transmitter 15 coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
283. when handling Next go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the the hood prop underhood release Lift the hood 6 7 Tee A Coolant Recovery Tank Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner 2 Engine Oil Fill H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 Engine Oi Dipstick I Battery E Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 6 8 Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood 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 Let the hood down and close it firmly Underhood Lamp Your underhood lamp will go on when you open the hood Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see LOW OIL Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this 1s an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine ail every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick 1s located at the front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has bright yellow loop design for easier identification T
284. y 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every _ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving or every 6 months whichever occurs first in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY SERVICED BY s 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 21 000 Miles 35 000 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lub
285. y GM brake parts in them as your Pontiac does when it 15 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 sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If vou don t your 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 Battery 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 batlery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index 6 28 EE E E E Jump Starting Fo
286. your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works l Insert a coin into the slot in the back of the it s probably time to change the battery transmitter and turn it counterclockwise to open the cover Remove the cover Remove and replace the 3 volt battery CR2032 Reassemble the transmitter wf Wf Check the transmitter operation 2 10 Illuminated Entry System Option This option comes with the optional Remote Keyless Entry system When you open the driver s door by itself or in combination with any passenger door or the liftgate the interior lamps will come on and then gradually dim to off 10 seconds after the last door is closed If the driver s door has not been opened the interior lamps will immediately dim to off When you press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter the lamps inside your vehicle will go on then gradually dim to off after 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate is opened

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