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3. Locks 22 4 i a gee ach als e addis eie d Im mia aca n MUR 2 4 Drive Position Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Driver Information Center 2 77 Deer PHSUNA Louie sais eua a ua SE RI 1 10 Driving a OUST Cee Re tea a wie 4 20 EHREUR cele dial bese E 4 2 Drunken btt era red 4 3 POUR aaa Tail Ma dd Aa aja aa 4 2 COE a aioe aie TE ETTVETISTATITTITT 4 27 In Foreign Countries DUCIT BEERTITESTEENRTZTTTCTEETEZIPTETTTER E cif Hh lai sped ae eet tare inate ata 4 15 CM CUES uoo pr EErEE riae E T 4 10 Driving Continued On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 37 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 On Snow and hte 121 ll ku eio EI ER 4 26 RUMI WOMBAT 4 19 T ED Cini a TA acri re EAE rct ead 4 17 4 25 4 35 Drunken Driving s prae ten tr 4 3 E tectrical Equipment Adding 3 28 6 58 Electrical System ele E 6 58 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 49 Electronic Climate Control lie eee esee 3 3 Electronic Compass SM 2 79 Electronic Level Control lt lt lt 4 31 sent
4. 6 17 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels 6 54 Exterior tampa ra dla a alia qoc 6 53 Rae aoa os ase WIS Ea so Fee ee eA 6 50 Glass A aM NUN nate E Inside of Your Walde ce eccl 6 40 instrument Pasel 6 51 Interior Plastic Components OTT ETE 6 51 E Wala leew de dina da 6 51 Outside of Your Vehicle 6 52 Special Problems eser et eee epee ov GOD NIIT pew at ered bat 6 50 rai EAE ee viable dads ra red E OK DC Da 6 54 OBL os 9 eo ec poe trie pi ius a ee 6 50 buco isin singers CIR posses 6 94 Windshield and Wiper oes cess ee ee ss 6 32 Climate Control Standard 322 Climate Control System Sa a ETE 3 2 Clock Setting E 3 9 Comiat Comtrade baie cle pase dun 3 1 Cont Disg SIE wee mene ai ne nen nE epee 3 29 Compact Disc Player 3 20 3 22 V 44 EROR ee At 3 29 cae TI 3 20 3 23 Compact 2 Ll 5 37 Compass Eleetr pic suse ica aa 2 79 Computer Command Ride 2 28 Console Storage af Vel
5. Re 8 5 e Qut ror pee 2 61 veas LELE Stains ip A TUAE E 6 50 Starter Switch Check 7 33 Starting Your Engine MEN LIA TI Dar SE why EXE VIEN dV FEE VI 5 15 wee Saale 4 10 I PIR ces erecting xe wre 4 11 Magnasteer ee Reale as 4 10 FOWEE 2 TUA d TES CPE OE 4 10 Keri Won aii ed d ETE ER DRE Ic CENTS 4 10 a eR ee ia 2 36 Wheel Touch Controls ERAS 3 26 storage 72 Vel hag no es sada sake he nade T 6 32 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 38 SUE VEM loccrecckbr ka cae ad ee UE FERE 2 53 Sunglasses Storage 2 5 KR 2 55 Supercharged Engine silere hh n mo 6 13 Supendaiper eee eek ed A 0719 Supplemental Restraint System ESO IC ess 18 Symbol bis ssa bya ajar eal ati a oa alan naa Part deal a v 9 10 PRR TE ER TET ERIT T 2 62 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 PIavat Care cereos eo rem 3
6. oe see eters yy 2 14 9 11 Wheel TTT rant a DURS 6 47 Nut Torque rye eater 5 33 6 65 RODA yal eae A Nee EN 6 47 eam Y RR 5 27 WONG reas 2 35 Expres Don 2 222 1 te ar en s Quads rra 1 35 DIS TEE TOES 2 45 Windshield Washer 2 19 FII ER M 6 27 Leetl Check 1 een see eae alt s o 7 3 WIDE aae e n eicere mes 2 38 oP awe 6 52 Blade Replacement 6 40 DER TERES EDDIE pepe Td 6 58 E r ee eee EA De eene nr 4 25 Wiper Blade Chock aie aie D a DE 7 32 Wiper Blades Cleaning eee enn ne 6 32 Wiring Headlamp eoo erem tna 6 58 Wrecker Towing lees ace eue ee CE aora ER Ea a ed 5 8 Whai 5 27 9 2 Wearing a safety belt correctly is of the most important things you and your passengers can do This section contains very important information about safety belt usage air bags and child restraints One of the first things you ll pol want to do when you get in your new vehicle is adjust the seats Depending on your vehicle you may either be able to do thi
7. 1 40 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2527 Security Feedback eor uH 2 12 Security 2 78 2 18 6 2 Bulletins Ordering Pe eee ene Ue i aaa amp 13 Manuals Ordering T TERI IEEE B 13 Parts Identification Label PURGE MUSS RS DER cde 57 Publications Ordering creer 8 13 Work Doing Your Own eren 2 Service and Appearance Care bl Service and Owner Publications 8 12 Service Publications 4 aos OF l2 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 24 Sheet Metal Damage os eee amp 54 RITU RT EISE NIST wv 4 29 2 3 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 5 2 24 IMG PARKE PI nonu EROR EXE 2 29 eat ye PU CB Le A 2 32 d e th Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 12 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 35 Sipiallug Rr rn ERE 2 37 MEE 10 deld Sound quipment Adin ges rl eae Spare Tire Ba Specifications and epee dias 6 65 Specitiestions Engine eee ee rnt 6 66 Speech Impaired usto AAEE
8. 98 owner s manual P d P d PETS UU WE ARE ORIVING EXCITEMENT Y The 1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner s Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SRS system Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort contrals and how to operate your audio system Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives vou information Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Index 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 PONTLAC Emblem and the name BONNEVILLE a
9. SERVICED BY i Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 1 Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 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 See footnote 67 500 Miles 112 500 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 3 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL EE MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 27 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 75 000 Miles 125 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months which
10. aee eoe IN ITIN IS UE RA 6 50 Fan Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 3 Filling a Portable Foel Container 4 9 Filing Your Tank 5 asia err vs We EE 6 6 Filter Alt eae Serie Rees EY CP 191959 YF 6 17 STE T a ima m E TN 6 53 Finish Damage c cessent rn 6 55 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2227 Flashers Hazard Warning 5 22 Flash to Pass Feature 2 38 FiM Tuc CRAG os araara nae tine nes 3 25 Flut Cu coax ual aA E 6 65 Fluids and Lubricants 7 37 Ps Twa alin 2 45 Foreign Countries Fuel v French Language Manual eas Front Towing 5 12 9 4 Here UR INE 6 3 Pee RETR Fes Sareea ace eS Biv di a 6 4 e nb aiid see Pan 6 58 Door iss sacs aie n Ia Ex ee Eee 6 6 Head Up Display Venter kenn dtl Door PRESE o crar aisi Lg mw 6 ah Sw bee 6 8 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Filling a Portable E Bean uv Ai NEA xd DEB e ainsi Ra EGER HR 3 6 Filling Your Tank ensanse aaraa mS RS 6 6 High Bouu Headlemps 2 o nm mmm 2 3
11. 8513 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 REY 5 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 You may select stations during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE FWD 6 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 You may select stations during FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE Press this button to play the radio when a tape is 1n the player TAPE PLAY Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active To return to playing the radio press the AM FM button EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play ETECT be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette T
12. 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 while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front Visor Vanity Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover You can adjust the brightness of the lamps by moving the switch up or down 2 53 Air Inflator System Option 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 The air inflator comes with a kit that includes a 20 foot 6 1 m hose and an air pressure gage as well as instructions and special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress or basketball Some vehicles have an air inflator for use in maintaining proper air pressure for the tires The air inflator is located in the trunk The ON switch will work only with the ignition on Accessory Power Outlet models with the overhead console there is a 12 volt ignition fed outlet Slide the cover aside to access the outlet Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and n
13. system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to 10 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 when it inflates Avoid 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 vou is qualified to do The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough When you sit in center seating position you have a lap see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Make sure the release button on the buckle ts positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers Lap Shoulder Belt It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder Accident statistics show that unbelted people i
14. Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored 1 39 If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder obtain a kit with anchor hardware and mstallation portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The around the restraint The child restraint instructions dealer can then install the anchor for you In Canada will show you how this work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraimt Secure the child
15. into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with can come in easily NEVER park ina garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others 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 P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Express Down Window When the driver s window switch is held rearward for more than half a second the window will lower completely The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately Power Windows To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch again then release To raise the window hold the switch forward Horn Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the steering wheel is an active ho
16. 6 56 2 52 2 53 OROoRO ee omo 9 3 26 2 5 2 24 7 32 6 20 2 24 2 26 7 34 2 21 2 79 6 37 2 48 Belt Engine Accessory 6 67 Better Business Bureau Mediation een amp 0 Blizsard Ii 9 ue spe eee 4 27 Boost ro 2 74 Brake Adiusteenit ane a ea dete eed eee aime 6 31 oy owe EIS ERIT CNET ROT RII T C 6 28 Master Cylinder EAT URS 6 28 Parking io oss seals EE Vie Ela CR HD ers 2228 Pedal Trivel eor virer rime 6 31 Replacing System Parts aad aad res ua as 6 31 System Warning Light PEPPER SUN FIT 2 65 THREE VULTIS UOLUIT LUCERE dd uU Raid xls ard RR 4 35 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check rennes 2 32 7 33 L S RISE IE ISI rn EE DEMENS 6 30 Brakes Anti Lock oc mA Brukini 20 2 22h ct ene EHI E Tar e gradi 4 6 Braking in Emergencies SURGIR EE em 4 10 Break In New Vehicle 2 19 Brightness Control 6 cee ecran nnn 2 46 BTS Check Meere e aaa Mi UE M a fu n d va 1 32 1 33 Bulb Replacement SMC ICO DX IEEE 6 32 Canadian Roadside Assistance essen 8 7 Capacities and Specifications eee 6 65 Carbon Monoxide alae 2 33 2 7M 4 28 4 34 Cardholder Sere M Cassette
17. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child very young child s hip bones are so small that regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries 5o be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint 1 32 Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can he distributed across the strongest part of the infant s body the back and shoulders A baby should be secured in an appropriate infant restraint This 15 so important that many hospitals today won t release newborn infant to its parents unless there is an infant restraint available for the baby s first trip in motor vehicle Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at on
18. Base Fog Lamps 6 61 Fuse AD 9D IE JE 4E 5E 6E TE SE 9E Usage Not Used Radio Not Used Not Used Air Bag System PASS Key Not Used Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Non OBD Engine Miscellaneous Wipers Washer Not Used Passenger s Side Fuse Block Additional fuses are located in the relay center on the passenger s side below the instrument panel You must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger footwell to replace these fuses Since replacing these fuses is difficult We recommend that you see your dealer if you need one replaced Door Locks Trunk Release RAC Horns 1 2 3 Fuse Usage LIE LJ ILE Mot Used 4 6 63 au 5 g E 5 3 E 5 uj m E o E EB B 6 TEET SSES 35 58895 LS EZZ 7 2 LIT COCO O LJ LIII DEJCLEJEISJCL eee i ag c os DNE MNT ee i 1 Ca j L 1 CJ Ca e a Replacement Bulbs Outside Lamps Bulb Front Parking Turn Lamps 3157NA Halogen Headlamps Low Beam 1 073 zv 9006 High Beam 9005 ires Rear Tullamps EM Back Up Lamps SOBRE Sui usura dis Ley fric A TUE DOCE CR aoe stare mata RT 1156 6 64 Lamp Monitor Me
19. Locate your zone number on the previous map If your number is different than the one shown when you turn the key on follow the steps to change your zone number If you live on the line you can pick the zone area you ure most likely to drive in In Alaska use Zone 9 ar 10 In Hawaii use Zone 7 Changing Your Zone Number Calibrating the Compass 1 Press and hold the MODE button until zone and the electronic compasses need to know the magnetic zone number appear profile of your car This is called calibration and is done ut ag 4 y ey 2 Release the MODE button automatically by your compass Bul the feature is available if you would like to manually calibrate Press the MODE button until your number appears Ina few seconds the zone number and ZONE turn off and the new zone number is remembered by the compass 2 81 Sometimes strong magnetic fields can affect the compass If the CALIBRATE light comes on as shown above try calibrating the compass as follows l Press and hold the MODE button until the 2 Drive the cur to an open flat area CALIBRATE light reappears Release the MODE button The heading display will start to rotate Drive the car in small circles Don t drive faster than 10 mph 16 km h Drive in circles until the CALIBRATE light goes out It usually takes one to five circles Your compass should be calibrated You will know this when th
20. See footnote L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ACTUAL under one or more of these conditions MILEAGE n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Continued Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Continued Inhilly 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 52 500 Miles 87 500 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 7 26 DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE
21. Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions Inheavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If vou do not use vour vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service ACTUAL 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 syste
22. Trunk Lid It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on ECON or VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle 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 Kev in the Ignition 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 With the ignition off and the driver s door open you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehi
23. you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until vou want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 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 accelerate briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember that if you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A 2 41 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push in the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed e Move the cruise switch from ON to Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small
24. 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 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 Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 The transaxle fluid dipstick top is round red loop and 15 next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fuid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 22 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 l 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 does
25. 6 27 Brakes NOTICE Brake Fluid 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 und damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in vour windshield washer lt can damage Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled vour washer system and paint with DOT 3 brake fluid 6 28 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 brake 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 fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work
26. ERU RICE c n ATONE p urea ra d 2 11 Personalization Features 2 11 Resynchronization SA Ew tale E ca Ta AAT 2 11 Security Feedback A 2 gt riala Opp er aT ee E a rie 2 2 La rae ohne pas eee es eiae lala mee rea a 4 30 Service Parts Identification 6 57 Tire Loading Information 4 29 Vehicle Identification rase 6 57 A 2 43 JUNE lor succi ks TCR E ILICE T Der 2 46 Monitor Message 22 cece seve 278 Ou Remeras Valete wel vg 2 43 9 6 Leaving Your Venice le e eee rrr 2 9 Leaving Your Vehicle with the POS Running 2 31 Level Control Electronic 4 31 Light Sensor Twilight Sentinel UN PIT neath 2 45 ORNE aa kie EE EEEE EE AAE PEEHI 2 53 Lights Air Bag Readiness 1 20 2 63 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 56 4 7 Battery Waming 2 64 Brake System Warning lere nn n n 1 65 Check 44 SC 2 68 CO de T7 Oe ESE ES 2 72 a ete wate Lu er S GeV ed 2 46 Low Coolant Warning e n nn 2 67 Low Washer Fl id siosaia anaa aaa h a ala oe 2512 Oil Level Waming rh
27. Lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch down Power Lumbar Controls Option d Reshapes the lower hack area of the seat ad Reshapes the middle back area of the seat af Reshapes the upper back area of the seat Adjustable Support Seat Option some models you ll find the controls on the center console Slide the selector switch to L or to choose the front seat you want to adjust af Adjusts the seat forward or back laf Adjusts the seat up or down ed Adjusts the seatback to an upright or reclined position bs Adjusts the position of the seatback side bolsters wW Tilts the rear of the seat up or down ae ra t ad Tilts the front of the seat up or down Reclining Front Seathacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position 1 3 But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up vour 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
28. Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote L Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote Replace air cleaner filter 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 See footnotet Li For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnoteY DATE SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote E Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE Mi LEACE SERVICED BY MILEAGE SERVICED BY Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first
29. 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 e Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips e Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often soft bnish may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire urea immediately or it will set 6 49 Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 6 7 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whol
30. 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 if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectahle 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 adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what vou 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 Electronics 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 5o before adding sound equipment check with vour dealer and be sure to
31. Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 12 ACTUAL DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 48 000 Miles 80 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km O Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher hilly or mountainous terrain Continued ae BY J ACTUAL ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 13 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Continued When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police
32. explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in vour eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately tn b Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 5 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 5 6 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does
33. sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or local recycling center for help 6 17 After detaching the hose from the throttle body and disconnecting the electrical connector pull back the entire rear portion of the air cleaner by pulling upward and rearward 2 Remove the air intake hose that is fitted over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the engine D 3 Disconnect the electrical 5 Replace the air filter connector which is attached to the air e Reinstall the rear section of the air cleaner temperature sensor 7 Reconnect the electrical connector located in the hose amp Reattach the air intake hose This will allow you to lift the rear portion of Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to the air cleaner replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 18 Operating the engine with the air cleaner off cause vou or others to 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 careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the
34. tires with size and type tires on all wheels nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 It s all right to drive with your compact spare or to some limited production tires though It was developed for use on your vehicle 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 TPC standards If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle 6 45 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 2 times as well on the government course as tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled co
35. 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape If you hold the button the player will continue moving forward through the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence hetween each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolhy 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 REV 5 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 You may select stations during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE FWD 6 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 You may select stations during FWD operation hy using SEEK or TUNE Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPE PLAY Press this button to change to the tape function when
36. 28 Temperature Control Climate Control System 22 372 3 3 Theater Dimming ss yeeo cece anth rm 2 47 oe cleus paler vir Ee alee Oe re ees 2 13 Theft Deterrent Alarm System Sy D arazsca hus ad 2 16 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 24 THRFILOCI T viec ea Wee CEN Os 3 24 EPP ee 6 26 Tilt Steering Wheels sa Pes aes ice asians 2 36 Tune Setting ile ace yee tao so eo ede sie eee 3 9 e d est v ERES ASAP cal AP 6 48 jin PU UD ET SRI 4 29 Tire Loading Information Label 4 2 TREE ene ra Helix Ep ra X RUSSE RIS DOE CREE UR 6 41 Alignment and Balance sees 6 47 Hurma NEW rho domm be a o oo elon 6 44 LARUM Lucero ake THe EX eT Y nera 6 48 Changing a Flat ii oe ee AD TUTOR oie ex SIENTE PIS wi nee ME SERE eI 6 54 Compact 3 37 falta cone EE 6 41 Inflation Pesca ia s 453 Inspection and Rotation 6743 LONE Scie cancers ese wees er Sew ela sii cao ra 6 41 E ae a Das 6 46 RRO oues rd E E13 6 46 T 55 A EA CR ER 6 46 Uniform Quality og 6 45
37. 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved 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 for premium is at least 91 at least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane is less than 87 you may get heavy knocking naise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage vour engine 6 4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control 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 operate 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 of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopen
38. 322 3 3 Air Inflator System 2 54 Alarm Universal Theft Deterrent 2 16 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 47 Aluminum Wheels x Cleaning UCTEICSILTSOO IIIA 6 54 Antenna Fixed ARTIS AP Lr Antenna Power TRIN UT ERI EMI EE EN ag eg OEE ane Andfreerk 50 te oh es es G23 Anti Lock Brake System Light EN E 2 66 4 7 Brakes Pale ale cue m o ELE 4 7 Anti Lockoul Feature Va Hen an Has Se wee wi 2 9 rere Appearance Care Appearance Care Materials Arbiteradon Progr m s a ee acne ke rm s a 8 9 cll seca leu zie dua a Ria aa E Maia AR Ashtrays ase Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control Audio Equipment Adding ALR TSUN cy T ee RIDERE 3 9 Automatic Door Locks E Transaxle Pi b mE eee eee BOR ROR d Booth 4 BOR obo oA mom OB m Rh R h Rod bom d ob RR OR 5 BOR 4 A mm Park dove Check Starting Your Engine LE d oB d B m A ox oa b A m hh O4 4 4 Back up DUD oo occus FOER Er Lamp Bulb Replacement 5 3 29 13 Replacement Remote Keyless Entry re ee ee p ppa gt oe Rod Warming Lighi BBB Auto Line 6 Hm d eh Hu Eb M b b o5 oR S 9 B od
39. 36 VIN Engine Code croco eer x TUBE E OR E28 3 V6 Displacement oo osc ases 4 8 Liters HORSEPOWER sees rates iam 205 hp Piring 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 91 3800 Series II Supercharged Engine 1 67 VIM EngiD i IUE TAROT ER SEDES ES OP SERES V6 Displacement 5078 FIOUSDOWOT cerae str nna als 240 hp Firing Order e rire dr RISE BR Ia a L 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 91 C Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1096C Engine Oil Filter rmx AC Type PF 47 Transaxle Filter GM Part No 8651909 Spark Plugs casas cee ese es AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blades vs EAE E A eoe ree Pin RB oo eras eas A eH eae 22 inches 56 cm Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 110 8 inches 281 4 Tread Width Front 60 4 inches 153 4 cm sse sss MA inches 153 2 Length sero 201 9 inches 512 8 ees 74 6 inches 189 5 cm Height exea rea 55 7 inches 141 5 em 1 36 Engine Accessory Belt 1 67 Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 L67 engine uses two accessory drive belts The inner belt drives the generator
40. 4 37 PINE etna 6 66 Safety Chains 4 35 Identification Number 6 57 Tongue Weight DC Yep rem Ie 4 33 Loading D 4 29 Total Weight on TIES cissi od Towing AD CUL eren ses M31 Ventilation siu asse unm rn ee eee hm rm on 3 6 Tum Signals 4 37 Visor Vanity Mirrors 0000 ues acess es eed eee e 2 53 Ce icio psy gt Tm teh 4 33 Visors Sun 2253 Transaxle Fluid Automatic aie aisi saree palsies REIP 7 54 Transmitters Matching to Your Vehicle 2 12 ipee mt Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 2 10 Transportation Courtesy 8 amp Warning TRSVICBEL Su eek pA bh ale 5 3 Trip Odometer Orato Poe ALPI a ar 2 61 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators ve 2 02 Trunk Warranty Information centre 8 10 Aju cee a Se sees 2 78 Washer Fluid Message sese mnn 2 78 LOOK one neice tases ERA ERR ee 2 14 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 27 Release Lockout Remote 2 14 Washing Your Vehicle 1 seas O52 R molB ao oaa ee ey ee eee eee 2 14 Weatberstripi chee ee EA tes 6 52 Security Override
41. 68010 Glass Cleaner Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Wash Wax Concentrate E Cleans and lightly waxes Tg Protects leather wood acrylics Plexiglas plastic 7 1 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L Armor AIL Protecrant bber and vinyl 8 oz 0 237 L apture Dry Sr T Attracts absorbs and removes soils 12345002 16 oz 0 473 L Armor Cleaner Cleans and shines variety of surface types 12345721 Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching Tren 03841 Silicone Tire Shine Spray on ure shine 1237794 Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants 12377006 eee Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish 132377084 047310 Surface Cleaner Removes contaminants blemishes and swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Nor recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 56 Vehicle Identification Number VIN UL 5 AMPLEAU XWMO072675 ENGINE 1998 4 ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and regist
42. Check Oil Level Warning Light in the Index WASHER FLUID This message means your washer fluid tank is less than about 30 percent full The windshield portion of the vehicle outline will also glow If these come on see Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index e LOW COOLANT This message means your coolant level has fallen to about half full If it comes on see Engine Coolant in the Index CHECK GAGES If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your gages for fuel coolant temperature oil pressure or battery voltage SECURITY You ll get DOOR AJAR message if a door is not fully closed The vehicle outline will show you which door it 15 You will also get HOOD AJAR or TRUNK message if the hood or the trunk isn t fully closed The vehicle outline will also show you these are ajar 2 78 LAMP MONITOR Whenever you try to use one of the following lamps the LAMP MONITOR will tell you if bulb is out Headlamp Low and High Beam Turn Signal Parking Stop Parking Lamp Sidemarker Brake Lamp and Center High Mounted Stoplamp Back Up Lamp e Taillamp Turn Sidemarker License If a bulb is out you will see a message such as PARK LAMP and you will also see where the problem is on the vehicle outline The message stays on until the problem is fixed See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for bulb details If a burned out bulb is replaced the warning light will stay on until the
43. Erben AUT eorr Fie 2 54 Guide Frangais Din aia vata IU ii Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 48 JOR ES Cre CoO ANA ee Eee T 4 30 1 53 Goals ruine ber b EE pci n URP AERE AREA ROUES 7 36 Engine Cooling System esee 7 35 Ha B PONE ERICIERICR X YO TITRE 6 E Exiit Tess QNUM Pn QUEE 7 35 i Warning Flashers 3 2 Front Drive Axle Boot 7 35 Hees PEERS RP E CR TR a 1 5 Front Drive Axle Seal o 1 35 diate alae wid ad a a dle ae np d dns 2 43 tee og Sa a sae Rakha eee tae ees Bulb Neplacement 6 32 Suspension ccceccvcoeeceryeeesneseneas 1 35 High Low Beam Changer 2 48 gee aie yt Friese cy Sa Inspections Continued Throttle ae ie e d Caliper Riche iesen E aaa e a 736 morent naa pany ce EEEE RERA EGIA 4956 Brightness Control 2 46 PEEN A 6 51 Che resur 2 58 2 59 2 60 TAE alee wae siete ata eat 2 46 eerie eee eye 5 27 Jump Starting EE 5 3 Key Lock Cylinders Sene 5 9 32 Key Reminder Warning Rae ep ec bee
44. GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass 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 6 51 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look 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 6 52 six months During very cold damp weath
45. Service Sec footnote For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 7 15 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km LJ Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 72 000 Miles 120 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp 7 16 DATE MILEAGE SERVICED BY LR UE ELI BY ACTUAL MILEAGE _ 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection
46. 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 tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight tao See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity Ss rr 43M If you re using weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have 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 proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply moving some items around in the trailer 4 34 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure vour vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information label located at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle 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 few reasons why you ll ne
47. air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools vou should let vour dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance When to Check Check oil level every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or every 36 months whichever occurs first What Kind of Oil to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index and use only the recommended oil 6 19 How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine cool two to three hours after running If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it 2 Remove the oil fill plug using a 3 16 inch Allen wrench 3 The ail level is correct when it just reaches the battom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Torque to 88 Ib in 10 N m 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 0
48. check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units 3 28 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape plaver Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon s possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see 1f it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette 15 available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your
49. checked and when It also explams what vou can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record provides a place for 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 be done In addition 11 15 good idea to Keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using 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 vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks
50. clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions If you have the standard system use DEFOG and adjust the fan speed to your comfort level Use DEFROST with the temperature toward the red area and the fan control toward high If you have the electronic system press the DEFOG button and adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down to your comfort level you select DEFROST from AUTO the system will control the fan speed Adjust the temperature to your comfort level by pressing the TEMP up or down button 3 8 Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press the button to start warming your window If you have the standard system a light will glow in the switch while the defogger is working After 10 minutes it will turn off by itself or press the button during the heating cycle to turn it off If you need additional warming time push the button again The system will then operate for five minutes before going off by itself Do not attach temporary vehicle license or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the defogger grid The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system
51. earlier in this section 1 49 NOTES Y Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Option Trunk Theft Universal Theft Deterrent Option PASS Key II New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Computer Command Ride Option Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust i i i i 1 BE un P Ge tag Le l Running Your Engine While You re Parked Windows Hom Tilt Wheel Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Air Inflator System Option Sunroof Option Instrument Panel Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Head Up Display Option Driver Information Center Option Electronic Compass Option 2 1 Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the ve
52. if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 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 Climb a long hill 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 try this for a 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 N atherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE i2 or DRIVE D 5 16 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower For about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning 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 turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide
53. in the child restraint when and 3 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed as the instructions say If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or l Put the restraint on the seat neck put it behind the child restraint 1 40 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint f you re using safety belt quickly if you ever had to a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it 18 secure 1 41 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 larger child passenger A child in a child restraint in the center front seat Securing a Child Restraint in the Center can be badly injured or killed by the right front Rear Seat Position passenger air bag if it inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the fr
54. inches 20 cm forward from the injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack rear wheel well lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you 5 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the right clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is 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 balts 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 wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to pet 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 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface 9 Replace the wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Make sure each wheel 10 Lower the
55. ire EIE AE 6 11 6 12 Accessory Belt S dle amare 6 2 Coolant Heet 21s luu ia vasis in wr ED Coolant Level Check EUER LUN 7 31 Coolant Temperature Gage PE OCH n e aT o gn 2 68 aTa o ee rer va nervus 2 15 2 33 2 34 4 28 Pose Block Driver s 8ide 6 60 Fuse Block Passenger s Side 6 62 Identification SIC EI ENIM Ol Level Check rette ttr rr 7 31 Overheating XR o A S E ROCA Running While Parked Ge patna 2 34 Specifications Sel T inei 6 66 ep tress 2 21 2 22 SURNAME i mao na Edna 613 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4 38 atrae ae s ase 6 13 Adding ese UTRAM 6 14 TEC ER 6 16 ec Prts ope dr a 2 7 Ed T rry aes enr 6 17 Whit Kind to Use 6 15 WEEN CONE vice o Hn ERROR REY 6 16 See Sate 6 5 Exhaust Engine 2 15 2 33 2 34 4 28 Exit Lighting Express Down Window recrear hn 2 35 Express Open Sunroof oer eroe esee 2 55 ANC
56. 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 When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With the wrong kind of fluid in vour brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause crash Always use the proper brake fluid 6 29 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Dise brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake P ads are worn and new pads are needed The sound drops of mineral based oil such as engine iem come and go or be bead all the time your vehicle oil in your brake system can damage brake is moving except when you are pushing on the brake system parts so badly that
57. 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 condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on slippery road Even though your vehicle has traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index If you don t have the traction control system 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 vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see patch of ice ahead of you brake befo
58. ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly amp Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle amp When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Electronic Level Control Option This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It is automatic you do not need to adjust anything Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could he seriously injured You may also damage vour vehicle the resulting repairs would noi be covered by your warranty Full a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle 4 31 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you shoul
59. nmn 2 72 Safety Belt Reminder ccc sea ees 1 6 2 63 Traction Control System Warning 2 66 4 9 Traction Off Warning 2 66 4 9 Loading Your Vehicle 4 4 29 ONE PETER AUR A DIO OE Y 2 4 Anti Lockout Feature 2 9 DOO os poser e e tme 22055 DOE eV des eae e a Re Rd RES a SC 1 2 4 55 Donp E NEN EAT 6 6 ys Transaxle Lock Check 7 34 y Lock Cylinder Service 7 32 Power Door E EAE 2 5 Rear Door 2 8 AYUUK soe a iinet ep ein ae du d ECKE 2 14 Automatic Door Customizing 2 6 Low Coolant Message lesse sess rr 2708 Low Coolant Warning Light esses 2 67 Low Washer Fluid Light Parent Salata tie 2 72 N t Canveli lica ecce ne 0580 Lubricants imd Fluids 2 12 1 e aad uo eden ees 7 37 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 25 Lubrication Service Body 7 32 New Vehicle Break In celere 2 19 Lumbar Controls MO ACER EE EN 1 3 ES X OR 4 16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 66 Mi gnasteer PE AERE E een e ee HERSELF a 4 10 O Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 66 hiss gle ie e scales
60. not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When vou decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see An electric engine cooling 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 is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Fans 5 17 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can 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 you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by vour warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine 15 overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE i I
61. number which you have written down Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code E bh EA 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your cade 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let vou know that vou need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code U Press and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Note that with the ignition off the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash indicating secured radio Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 5 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display Let Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM 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 you enter the wrong code eight times INOP will appear on the display You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try When you try again you will only have three more chances eight tries per ch
62. or delivery service If vou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 51 000 Miles 85 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 54 000 Miles 90 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 14 ACTUAL _ AGE m ICED BY EHE SERVICED BY ACTUAL E BY MILEAGE ACTUAL SNNT m MILEAGE SERVICED BY 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service CO 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
63. power steering pump coolant pump and air conditioning The outer belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the supercharger oil level Have your dealer check the oil level in the supercharger The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A Power Steering D Crank B Generator E Coolant Pump C Air Conditioning F Idler I Front Belt Crank 2 Back Belt D Supercharger A Generator E Coolant Pump B Power Steering Pump F Air Conditioning 6 67 NOTES Y Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 35 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 4 A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 37 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 3 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 39 Part E Maintenance Record IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan RECOMMENDED Protection Plan supplements vour new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or vour Pontiac d
64. service see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating a5 a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold 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 Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile 1 6 km 6 41 NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat e Tire overloading e Bad wear e Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too m
65. 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 prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle h s a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P 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 P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 Shift to NEUTRAL Start t
66. spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire later in this section See the storing instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly 5 36 nA tA p Jack Wheel Wrench Wing Bolt Tire Cover Bolt 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 speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where 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 When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit yo
67. speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Bose speaker system and an amplifier Please see your dealer for details Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this knob to recall the station frequency 3 11 Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station Be Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton 3 12 Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever to the right left to increase or decrease bass TREBLE Slide the lever to the right
68. t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The traction control system warning light should go off Braking in Emergencies 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 10 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning vou can steer but it will take much more effort Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides ease when parking vet a firm solid feel at highway speeds Your steering can be adjusted for an easier or more firm setting See your dealer for information Steering Tips Driving on Curves Its important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tum 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
69. the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seathack 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 15 closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in crash On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also 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 vou 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 he seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of
70. the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow vou to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index This light should come on briefly when you start the engine If it stays on or comes on while you are driving there s a problem with your traction control system TRACTION OFF See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start vour vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 4 9 To turn the system off press the TRACTION CONTROL button located on the console next to the gear shift selector The traction control system warning light will come on and stay If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the warning light will come on but the system won
71. the hood release handle inside the vehicle It is next to the parking brake pedal near the floor 6 10 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the secondary hood release Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 3800 Series IT Engine 1 36 Code When you open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder Recovery Tank E Engine Oil Fill Cap Air Cleaner B Battery E Automatic Transaxle Windshield Washer C Radiator Pressure Cap Fluid Dipstick Fluid Reservoir 3800 Supercharged Engine 1 67 Code 1 If Equipped When you open the hood you ll see Engine Coolant D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder Recovery Tank E Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner B Battery Automatic Transaxle Windshield Washer C Radiator Pressure Cap Fluid Dipstick Fluid Reservoir 6 12 Supercharged Engine If Equipped Your vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged engine The supercharger is a device designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use This air mixed with fuel creates increased engine power Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt increased pressure 1s available at all driving conditions The Powertrain Control Module PCM works with a vacuum control to regulate the in
72. the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load 15 too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away 6 58 Maxifuse Relay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center turn the two knobs one quarter turn to the left counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover Then remove the cover The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay 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 damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If ihe band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure vou replace a had fuse with new one of the identical size and rating It vou ever have a problem on the road and don t have spare fuse vou can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse b
73. the radio is on The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active To return to plaving the radio press the AM FM button EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset 3 17 CD Adapter kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on vour tape player To activate the bypass feature use the following steps 3 4 Turn the ignition to RUN ACCESSORY Turn the radio off Press and hold the TAPE PLAY button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature 15 active Insert the adapter while the tape symbol is flashing It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until is pressed 3 18 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equ
74. the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Children Everyone m vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province savs children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle
75. 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 debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first 6 55 Appearance Care Materials Chart DESCRIPTION 994954 23 in x 25 in Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 16 oz 0 473 L T Road Oil Remover Removes tar road oil and asphalt Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome stainless steel nickel copper and brass 16 oz 0 473 L White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops 1050427 23 00
76. the way to remove the center nut There are two nuts on the driver s side two on the passenger s side and one in the middle 3 Remove the five nuts that hold the assembly in place 4 Lift up on both plastic side flaps at the same time drivers side shown and lift the assembly out Carefully let go of the decklid and let it raise completely The assembly will still be connected to the wiring harness but now you will have access to the bulbs 6 the bulb assembly to the left counterclockwise 7 Pull aut the taillamp bulb to remove it to remove it 5353 9 f Y 8 If you are replacing the back up bulb it must turned and pulled out to be removed 9 Reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with release hole 6 40 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield Insert a small screwdriver into the hole A and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm H Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm For the proper windshield wiper blade replacement length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain
77. 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 way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When vou put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear clicking sound 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 NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index 6 7 Fuel Door Manual Release Option 6 5 If your vehicle has a fuel door lock the fuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure Open the trunk The release mechanism is on the driver s side of the vehicle at the top of the trunk compartment Pull the tab rearward to release th
78. to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations 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 air bags Wearing vour safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags even reduced force air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed CAUTION Continued frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants reduced force air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person 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 This is true even with reduced force frontal air bags Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Al
79. to the United 8 3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure States Government 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the TTY Users Canadian Government 8 6 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 11 Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8 8 Pontiac Courtesy Transportation in Canada 8 9 GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Pontiac Cares The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and 15 dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety security comfort and convenience With PONTIAC CARES you are never more than a phone call away from having your concern taken care af What Makes Up Pontiac Cares A 3 vear 36 000 mile 60 000 km Bumper to Bumper Warranty Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation of these elements combine to make your driving experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner s manual Pontiac 15 focusing the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ow
80. unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY Turn the radio off Press and hold the TAPE PLAY button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds tad 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette while the tape symbol is flashing 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature 1s active again 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 on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette 15 nat recommended After you clean the player press and hald EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure 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 dir
81. use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Remove and replace the battery Replace it as the instructions inside the cover indicate 4 Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter tan Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds You must be within range af the vehicle When the transmitter has been resynchronized the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once 2 13 Trunk Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn it Remote Trunk Release Option If you have this option press the trunk release button located below the driver s door armrest to release the trunk lid The ignition may be on or off and the transaxle must be in PARK P The system also works with the remote keyless entry system 2 14 Remote Trunk Release Lockout Option The trunk release lockout switch in the trunk allows you to secure items in the trunk By pressing the left side of the valet switch the remote trunk release button below the driver s door armrest will be disabled Push the right side of the valet switch to enable the remote trunk release button to work again Trunk Security Override Option Pressing the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter opens the trunk even if the remote trunk release lockout switch 1s activated
82. would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 14 Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply ioo much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like vour liver or spleen Whats wrong with this You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash vou wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask vour dealer to fix it The belt is twisted across the body Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it vou can damage both the belt and yo
83. 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 be 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 court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes 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 Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite SO Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address vour Vehicle Identification Number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors 8 9 We preter you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any
84. your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly 5 9 Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia fog lamp damage will occur Use wheel tift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 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 vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 5 10 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 11 Front Towing SE Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when using sli
85. 00 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 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 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 sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle 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 e When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C Athigh speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
86. 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Lj Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 1 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Continued ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ACTUAL PODER MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 23 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Continued 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service
87. 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 4 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet 2 2 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column 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 2 24 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 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 P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK range before starting the engine Your vehicle has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in an on position If you cannot shift out of PARK ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and also r
88. 8 NE visi wies e air RE A KT AA 2 73 Highway ye ce ele eae PEE In Foreign ee Senin eer ac 6 5 Hill and Mountain Roads rn 4 23 Fuses and Circuit Breakers dere EXER erases 6 29 Bitches Trier ni 5 ie a eee eee aa 4 34 Hood Ga ges Checking Things 6 9 ix LE d 6 10 Boos soree aa rete ete E 2 74 Hood 2 78 Engine Coolant Temperature 2 68 i MS eere 2 35 RNC ro ARAM mek Lee Vin ERTS Tre i AERE 2 61 rex ERAT 4 19 Tachemeter ee ee 2 62 CIPRO E mesi uad 4 30 Positions 2228 POR RESI RS ER 2 20 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 24 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 34 BOX p ea EE EHE doc Rd 2 51 Entre cases ie ee 2 47 Graphic Equalizer E HIER ES ac NORA del Inadvertent Load Protection 2 48 Gross Axle Weight Rating CORR EISE A DA acce E EIE Rl 4 30 TR 22i e Lili laeua 6 41 Gross Vehicle Weight math LEITET its es Pe 4 30
89. AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 3 5 Air Conditioning If Equipped 3 6 Heating 3 2 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and 3 6 Ventilation System Equalizer 1f Equipped 3 8 Defogging and Defrosting 3 24 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 8 Rear Window Defogger 3 26 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped 3 9 Audio Systems 3 27 Understanding Radia Reception 3 9 Setting the Clock for Stereo 3 27 Tips About Your Audio System 3 9 Setting the Clock for Systems Except 3 28 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo 3 29 Care of Your Compact Discs 3 10 AM FM Stereo 3 29 Care of Your Compact Dise Player 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 30 Fixed Mast Antenna If Equipped 3 30 Power Antenna Mast Care 3 15 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Your vehicle also has flaw through ventilation system described later in this section Standard Climate Control System Fan Knob The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of air you want Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed and to the left to decrease fan speed The fan will always run unless the right control knob is turned to OFF The fan must be on to run the air con
90. BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a 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 The body takes about an hour to rid 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 A 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 that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking 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 a 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 a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a V
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92. Deck Service 7 31 TN EINE M ib Na CON Eee cate wanes DU ta alata is rq E rS Ot ETE 3 28 Errors CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 2 9 2 Center Passenger Position se 1224 Certification Label 1 4 4 orm o 430 Certification Tire Label leo 4 30 Chains Safety A am Chains aay ain 6 48 Changing a Flat Tire a sibs ain eve nnn 049 Check Engine Light 8S 2 68 Check Light sas tee 2 72 Check Gages Messages 2 78 Check Oil Level Message Check Oil Level Warning Light 2 72 Check Washer Fluid Message 2 78 Checking Your Restraint 1 49 Chemical Paint Spotting ZU WE V 6 55 Child Restraints oak oe ee aire wa eee beens nn 1 34 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 40 Securing in the Center Rear Seal Position ale A 1 42 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1244 Top SWAD iiusesio seria ekprusebecrverrsa d 1 39 Wh tr PUR DIDA RYE EE es 1 38 Chrome Wheels Cleaning 57504 Cigarette Lighter UE 2 53 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 59 Cleaner Air
93. GINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system hefore any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 1 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 as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty 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 malfunction in one of two ways e Light Flashing misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady n 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 vour vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towin
94. HER GRADE NOT RECOMMENDED 6 15 As shown in the chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures 6 16 Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule 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 stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a tra
95. If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time 3 20 FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed AM FM Press this button to play the radio when disc is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player CD PLAY Press this
96. NG INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address below SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 PONTIAC OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Porttolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRI
97. OM ES Np 2 32 Maxifuse Relay Center Pakar 58 00700000 Lira uu eyo ETAT T 6 5 At Night E 2 15 MEI ser 2 48 En P 2 50 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview s dcn Inside Day Night Rearview 2 48 Over Things That Burn 2 33 Manual Remote 1 ea 2 49 With a Trailer 4 37 Power Remote Control si o dM aute ee Viucr sea DIC MEET EUR CoL M nme 6 4 Performance 8 2 27 Mountain Rondi 4 23 periodic Maintenance Inspections 1 35 9 7 m Personalization Features Automatic Door Locks oec n n 2 11 Delayed Locking eer 2 11 Security Feedback ovate CE E E 2 12 Pontiac Cares Information ees B72 Power Accessory Outlet ssoi 2 55 Antenna Mast Care i ccc eee Rh mnn 3 30 Antenha ae morat the 7 31 Seek e KO D 2 5 Option Fuses er ero M LENS 6 58 Control Mirror 6 5 ois 2 50 E heh rc 1 2 RBS
98. Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires 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 outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the 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 a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently Ifyou 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 n e
99. SHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let vou return to your favorite stations You can set up to l4 stations seven AM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5 Press one of the four numbered pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the
100. TO button will display the requested temperature fan speed and air delivery mode for five seconds then change to display the outside air temperature Be careful not to put anything over the sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield or over the sensor in the grille above the radio These sensors are used by the automatic system to regulate temperature The exterior temperature display sensor is in front of the vehicle near the radiator The displayed temperature 15 most accurate when the vehicle is moving During stops or while idling the display shows the previous driving temperature for best system control 3 4 To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on outside air temperature engine coolant temperature and time since the engine was last started Pushing the fan button will override this delay and change the fan to a selected single speed If you leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting the next time you start your engine Manual Operation You may also manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed v HEAT Manually selecting HEAT by cycling through the MODE settings will deliver air to the floor outlets Ww pU DEFOG Manually selecting DEFOG by cycling through the MODE settings will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets yd BI LEVEL Manual
101. Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don tovertake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn i 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 tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked 4 14 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 vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the traction control system remember It helps avoid only the a
102. UTO and adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down button You may also adjust the electronic system manually by pressing MODE button and selecting HEAT Again adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down button With each system outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor outlets The heater works best if you keep vour windows closed while using it Ventilation 5ystem For mild outside temperatures when little heating cooling is needed use VENT on the standard system to direct outside air through your vehicle Air will flow through the middle instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it s moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice except the rear window defogger and any fan speed Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the Ventilation Tips 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 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work better reducing the chance of fogging your windows When you enter a vehicle with the stan
103. Wear Indicators retire der acad PRA 6 44 Wheel Replacement 6 47 When It s Time for New 6 44 Top Siap eai t 39 TTY Rata 8 5 Toe Lock 1 a e 2 32 Turn Signal and Lane Change DL 2 37 Torque Wheel n n 0e 5 33 6 65 Turn Signal On Chime 2 37 Towing Trailer J ccc keiner 4 31 Turn Signal On Message sous escoisen n mm ees 2 79 Towing Your Vehicle 2e 5 98 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 2 36 Traction Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 37 Control System Warning Light 2 66 4 9 Twilight Sentinel Am 2 45 Off Waming Light ee ees 2 66 4 9 Underbody Poing 7 34 els ele 4 35 Underbody Maintenance Estee a rd Driving an Grades ar Universal Theft Deterrent System 2 16 Driving with esee 4 35 Engine Cooling When Towing 4 38 Vehicle D cn e S EK 4 34 Control 4 6 Maintenance When rowing etr eae va Ur 4 38 Damage iu BS meee iv Parking on Hills se
104. a 5ervice Clean power antenna mast See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 7 31 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed 7 32 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 Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood rear compartment glove box door console door and any folding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required wh
105. aced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for 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 Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you 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 6 31 Battery Every new Pontiac has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for new battery we
106. age the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and huff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection 654 Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense 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 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion mist can occur on
107. alent DOT 3 Brake Fluid your dealer Parking Brake Chassis Lubricant GM Part Cable Guides No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB 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 Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid GM System Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 I quart or equivalent Automatic DEXRON III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid Engine Oil in the Index Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Key Lock Multi Purpose Lubricant Cylinders Superlube GM Part No 1234624 or equivalent Supercharger Supercharger Oil GM Part Mo 12345982 See Supercharger Oil in the Index 7 37 USAGE Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubncation Windshield Washer Solvent 7 38 FLUID LUBRICANT Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubricant Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515
108. also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged missing resistor pellet the starter won t work The SECURITY light will flash But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key See your dealer or locksmith who can service the PASS Key II to have a new key made lf you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key II system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key II system If you lose or damage a PASS Key II ignition key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Kev II to have a new key made In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at I ROU ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the fir
109. amounts move the switch to R A briefly and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will ga about mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button Reducing 5peed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it Toslow down in very small amounts push the button briefly Each time you do this you ll go mph 1 6 km h slower 2 42 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 lakes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or e Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Mem
110. ance to enter the correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio atf 3 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM 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 15 incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power 15 removed and later applied to 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 3 25 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower radio station and stay there If a cassette tape is playing press the up arro
111. and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emixsion Control Service 1 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or ever
112. 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 7 4 The praper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary 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 Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits usc the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules 15 right for vour vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Maintenance Schedule Short Trip City Definition Follow the Short Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 This is particularly import
113. ant when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving iri stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use carrier on top of your vehicle e if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if vou 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 44 km Chassis Lubrication tor 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 Km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 Km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8L Code engine only Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 44 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System service or every 60 months whichever occurs first These intervals only summarize maintenance services B
114. anything between an occupant and air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 424 When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed 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 hag i5 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 air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation 1s determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a c
115. ape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the hypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature use the following steps Turn the ignition to RUM or ACCESSORY Turn the radio off Press and hold the TAPE PLAY button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter while the tape symbol is flashing It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed 3 14 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this knob to recall the station frequency Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the u
116. arance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle has 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 Machine compounding or aggressive polishing 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 on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After ninsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could dam
117. arking brake pedal will follow it to the release position 2 28 If you try to drive away with the parking brake on the Shifting Into PARK P brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake NOTICE 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 Driving with the parking brake on can cause vour rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and vou could also damage other parts of vour vehicle you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured be sure vour vehicle won t move even when vou re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 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 Ec keep the trailer from moving Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 29 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Move the lever up as far as it will go Pull the lever toward you 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 28 40 Console Shift Lever Lea
118. ase ar decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them 3 19 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The compact disc symbol will appear on the display If the ignition and the radio are on the dise will begin playing CD will appear on the display next to the compact disc symbol If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is off first press EJECT The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single discs Full size compact discs and the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and E error and number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down It is dirty scratched or wet The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer
119. at zero psi every time the engine is started Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point Changes in ambient pressure such as driving in mountains and changing weather will slightly change the zero reading 2 74 Head Up Display Option If If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it mav take you more time to see things you need to see when it s dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view you have the optional Head Up Display HUD you can see some of the driver information also available on vour instrument panel cluster The information may be di splayed in English or metric units and appears s reflection on the windshield The HUD shows Speedometer reading Turn signal indicators High heam indicator symbol CHECK GAGES message for low oil pressure high coolant temperature low oil level and low fuel Low fuel warning symbol When you sit straight in your seat the HUD image will appear slightly to the right When the ignition key is turned to RUN all possible HUD images will come on then the Head Up Display will operate normally CHECK GAGES If you never look at your instrument panel vou may not see something important such as a warning light So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD NOTICE HUD shows these images when th
120. 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 sitting in rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index 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 lap belt 1 47 Never 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 way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in crash 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 T
121. bols are used on an original battery ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID j SPARKS OR FLAMES These symbols ure mnportzni for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven These symhols These symbols hase to do with are am some of your lamps your controls MASTER WINDSHIELD LIGHTING WIPER SWITCH i PLN a i unis gt memo cT PARKING HAZARD WARNING IA REAR WINDOW POWER DAYTIME L F RUNNING O LAMPS FOG LAMPS x 0 These symbols are used warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT F BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM me ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTLLOCK ws Here are some other symbols may see P ucureg UA HORN SPEAKER NOTES vi Y Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you ll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should nor do with air bags and safety belts um 1 1 5 1 1 10 1 10 1 17 1 18 1 18 1 24 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System SRS Center Passen
122. bulb is used Message Hi Beam Lamp Head Lamp Tum Signal BackUp os sieeve TER 22 e urs Brake Lamp Park Lamp Bulbs Monitored Both Headlamp High Beams Both Headlamp Low Beams Front Left Turn Park Front Right Turn Park Rear Left Turn Rear Right Turn 22225 2 Back Up Lamps 4 Tail Only 4 Stop Tail 2 License Plate Right Rear Sidemarker 1 Left Rear Sidemarker 22s 4 Rear Stop Tail Turn Center High Mounted Stop per 2 Front Park Right Sidemarker Left Sidemarker Electronic Compass Option Some vehicles are equipped with an electronic compass As with all compasses this unit senses the earth s magnetic field to show the direction the car is pointing OY The earth s magnetic field is not always the same direction as true north as we know it So you must enter a zone number to tell the compass the difference between magnetic and actual north This tells the compass where in the country you are driving The compass shows the zone number in use each time you turn your key on This is above the compass The number 15 turned off after a few seconds The compass remembers your zone you only have to change it if you drive to a new zone on the map The compass adjusts only a small amount for each zone so you may not notice difference if you drive from one zone to the next one until you cross several zones Choosing Your Zone Number
123. button to change to the disc function when the radio is on EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio will work with the radio off AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped S M Taya Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock If you press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds 3 21 Finding a Station Press this button to switch between AM and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station AB Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps fo
124. cceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if 1t occurs Of course traction 15 reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions 11 is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stapping 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 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason 15 that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fat
125. ce 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 Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasion 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 United 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 worry free ownership of your vehicle and we realize the inconvenience of being without a car 50 Pontiac has come up with a way to eliminate any frustrations you might have when tryi
126. cle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in storage area or take them with you 2 15 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 If possible park in a busy well lit area Put your valuables in storage area like your trunk or glove box Be sure to close and lock the storage area Close all windows Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you 2 16 Universal Theft Deterrent Option If your vehicle has this option it has a theft deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITY light will flash as vou open the door if your ignition is OFF This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent systern when leaving your vehicle SECURITY Activating the system 2 Open the door Lock the door with the power door lock switch while the door is open or use the remote keyless entry transmitter The SECURITY light should come on and stay on Close all doors The SECURITY light should go off after about 30 seconds and the system will then be armed If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on the security system has detected a problem with itself See your dealer for service If a door or the tru
127. comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at TT S x the FULL COLD mark or a little higher When vour Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine is warm the level should be up to the FULL engine and radiator are hot can allow steam HOT mark or a little higher 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 6 25 You 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 Radiator Pressure Cap 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 sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck 6 26 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reac
128. creased pressure required during specific driving conditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the supercharger is pumping 15 routed through a bypass of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on it means YOL need to check your engine oil level night away For more information see Check Onl Level Light in the Index CHECK OIL LEVEL You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Its a good idea to check your engine oil 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 is B located behind the engine fans and in front of the engine oil fill cap The top of the dipstick 1s round yellow loop Turn 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 6 13 Checking Engine Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 6 14 When to Add Engine Oil lf the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at leas
129. d and all the glass on vour vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse 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 roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it 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 blades arc 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 windshield wiping equipment in goo
130. d for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables 7 35 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake ete Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text your vehicle may require additional brake service Refer to the appropnate GM Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure As necessary caliper pins and knuckle brake pad abutments should be lubricated at every other tire rotation Also see your GM dealer s service department or qualified service center for additional information 7 36 Part D Recommended Fluids FLUID LUBRICANT and Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name GM Part No 12377967 or part number or specification may be obtained from equiv
131. d read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part 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 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit resirictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will he 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 sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other pa
132. d 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 17 Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply vour brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally NN oT et zz ii E io RC Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 18 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually nde 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 do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplani
133. dard system in cold weather select HEATER to supply air through the floor outlets Then turn the fan on high for a few moments before driving away This will blow moist air from the intake outlets toward the floor not the windshield It reduces the chance of fogging your windows If you have the electronic system the AUTO setting will do this for you Manual operation of the electronic system in the HEAT mode will also supply air through the floor outlets e Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle e When the engine idles for a long time the exterior temperature sensor may cause the system to blow air If you have the rear seat passenger outlet its attached to that is too cool Once the vehicle is moving again the the back of the console You can adjust the airflow system will try to maintain the set temperature inside toward either seating area the floor or upward Turn the your vehicle end knobs up and down to direct airflow Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by adjusting the lever between the two rear vents up or down Open and close the louvers to direct airflow from side to side e When you start your vehicle and the EXT TEMP display flashes electronic system only for some time the system may need repair See your Pontiac dealer __ sw MI Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows
134. dio is on EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJECT will work with the radio otf Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated vour radio will not operate 1f stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine 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 three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the radio off Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code
135. ditioning compressor 3 2 Temperature Knob The center control regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn it toward the blue area for cooler air Turn it toward the red area for warmer air Mode Knob The right control has settings for air conditioning and non air conditioning modes The mode control allows you to choose the direction of air delivery MAX This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work MAX recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly The air is directed through the instrument panel outlets A C This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs 1t through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor operates im all air conditioner positions g wy BI LEVEL This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways Cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the middle instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor a ff VENT This setting directs airflow through the middle instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor 15 not working when VENT is selected V HEATER This setting directs warmed air through the floor outlets Some warm air is diverted to the windshield to minimize fogging Ww v4 DEFOG This setting directs air to the HEATER outlets and toward the windshield UP DEFROST This setting directs most of the air toward the windshield Elec
136. e fuel door NOTICE Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damage it Use the remote fuel door manual release located in the trunk Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important underhood parts Never a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to vou and others 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 Dispense gasoline only into approved containers not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete e Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 6 9 Hood Release To open the hood first pull
137. e change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrows just stay as you signal a turn or a Jane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If you have the Driver Information Center it will tell you if you have a burned out bulb See Driver Information Center in the Index If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse and for burned out bulbs See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position 2 37 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam to low beam pull the signal lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel will also be on Flash To Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you a little but not so far that you hear a click If your headlamps are off or on low beam vour high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the
138. e direction bars are on and the CALIBRATE light is off Compass Accuracy Your compass may show different headings around bridges power lines large metal objects and steep hills This is normal and is true of compasses in general If you put large metal objects like golf clubs in the trunk they could affect accuracy If the accuracy is close the compass will adapt to these objects over time If you use an antenna with a magnetic base it is best to mount it away from the center of the trunk near the rear window The rear defog system can affect accuracy and the compass corrects for the rear defog However if the rear defog is turned on while making sharp turns the accuracy may be off When you turn the rear defog off again the accuracy returns to normal Do not turn on the rear defog if you are trving to calibrate The system will not allow the calibration You will hear the chime and CALIBRATE will flash for few seconds Be aware that metal objects are sometimes buried in the ground They can affect accuracy and you may not know they are there an example many concrete roads have metal reinforcements inside NOTES 3 NOTES 2 84 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 vehicle Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle 3 2 Comfort Controls 3 18
139. e edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing 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 vou 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
140. e interior door to access the trunk Convenience Net Option Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space just inside the back wall af the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops For heavier loads store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will flat when you re not using it 2 52 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To use a lighter just push the center in all the way and let it go When it 15 ready the center will pop back by itself Pull out the entire unit to use it NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with vour hand while it is heating If vou 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 Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling on the snuffer On models without a console there s an ashtray cupholder under the instrument panel To clean the ashtray lift it out by pulling up on the tabs on either side It snaps back into place To open the rear ashtrays lift the cover 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
141. e sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages 7 5 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8L Code engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 Km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first These intervals only summarize maintenance services He sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages The services
142. e trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly S soon as you ve cleaned the section use sponge to remove the suds Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 2 6 50 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water Ifa stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 4 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 250 ml of lukewarm water Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things li
143. e vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options z 7 4 29 BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Giross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176 Ibs 80 kg in your trunk 4 30 Do noi load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of vour vehicle NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If vou put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If vou have to stap or turn quickly or if there is a crash they
144. ealer for 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 All 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 your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section 1s 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 your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do vour own maintenance work only if you 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 See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be
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146. ect sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc 15 soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping fram 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 Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism 3 29 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast ts still tightened to the fender Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to To clean the antenna mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent 3 Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe drv with a clean cloth 5 Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on 6 Repeat if necessary 3 30 NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an aut
147. ect 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 when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on th driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques could save vour life 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 vear Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle e Judgment 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 rece
148. ed the right hitch Here are some rules te fallow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide 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 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 Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes 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 wor
149. eded However if you notice unusual tire wear ar 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 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 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 mounted the same way as the one it replaces li you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for vour 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 vour 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 the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement 6 47 The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odom
150. ehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle 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 af your vehicle 4 6 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 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 icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in sp
151. el Covers Wheel Nut Caps To remove the wheel or nut cap covers for your particular vehicle if you have steel wheels with full plastic wheel covers loosen each nut cap using the wheel wrench Please note that nut caps will not remove from the cover completely 5 28 If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps remove them If you have aluminum wheels and a center cover hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench to pry it off Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could become scratched or damaged Do not use a hammer or mallet on this type of cover Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2 Rotate the wheel wrench to the right clockwise to raise the jack lift head until it fits under the vehicle Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don t remove them s 29 Getting under vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTCHES B 20 cm 10 25 em Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even 3 Put the jack head into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well The front notch is 10 inches 25 cm back from the front wheel well make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal The rear notch is 8
152. elease the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting Out of PARK P later in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out af snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL NJ In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed 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 vour engine is racing NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE W This position is for normal driving you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 m
153. ement copy from the manufacturer 1 38 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 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before vou do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in the rear seat A child in child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air hags Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat
154. en exposed to corrosive environment Starter Switch Check Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does vou or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room l Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle around the vehicle It should be parked on a Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking level surface Brake in the Index if necessary and the J Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake regular brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts immediately if the vehicle begins to move Try to start the engine in each gear The starter 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 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 BTS needs service 7 33 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set tr
155. en 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 Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages Sec Driver Information System in the Index 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 satety belts The safety belt light will also come on and stay on FASTEN for about 70 seconds If the BELTS driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows 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 modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air hag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engi
156. er more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it aften 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 You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index 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 the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appe
157. ery 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 4 EN SERVICED BY E TUAL SERVICED BY 7 9 21 000 Miles 35 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 24 000 Miles 40 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote amp Rotate tires Sce Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 10 o ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY AC EV SERVICED BY MILEAGE M BY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an
158. esired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation The driver s door will unlock when UNLOCK ts pressed The fuel door will also unlock when UNLOCK is pressed if you have the optional fuel door lock If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds all doors will unlock Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps See Illuminated Entry in the index doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the trunk symbol is pressed when the ignition is OFF The trunk symbol will also work when the ignitio
159. est number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone 1 10 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 vehicle 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 a 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 so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on Don t let it get twisted the hips just touching the thighs In 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 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure would apply force at your abdomen This could cause the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt serious or even fatal injuries The sh
160. estraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and the instructions say TA T MES 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air f T TW aam 1 j our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never bag always move the seat as far back as it will go put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how A child in rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has CAUTION Continued If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 44 raft Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Larger Children 6 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back into the
161. esult In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 6 23 What to Use Lise a mixture of one half clean water preferably NOTICE distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture If you use an improper coolant mixture your you don t need to add anything else engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other If you have to add coolant more than four times a year liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper have your dealer check your cooling system coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture 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 burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use the proper coolant vou don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful If this light
162. eter 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 far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 6 48 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 vou 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 Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside
163. ever occurs first See footnote C Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote J 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 7 28 ACTUAL MILEAGE E eee SERVICED BY en SERVICED BY Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 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 See footnote _ For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See
164. ever use anything requiring more than 15 amps NOTICE Sunroof Option Your vehicle may be equipped with an express open sunroof Press the control switch rearward and release it to open the E glass panel and sunshade If you want to stop the sunroof in a partially open position lightly press the switeh again To completely open the sunroof press the switch rearward again The sunshade can also be opened by hand To close the sunroof press and hold the control switch forward to close the glass panel Then close the sunshade by hand When the sunroof is in the closed position press the control switch forward to the vent position Open the sunshade by hand Press the switch rearward to close the rear vent The control switch will work only when the ignition is on or during retained accessory power if you have that option See Retained Accessory Power in the Index 2 55 Instrument Panel 1 Twilight Sentinel Headlamp Switch 7 Air Outlet 2 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 8 Climate Control System 3 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 9 Glove Box 4 Instrument Cluster Gages 10 Audio System 5 Audio System Steering Wheel Controls 11 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 6 Ignition Switch 12 Hood Release LST Instrument Panel Clusters Your instrument panel clusters are 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 man
165. ey are lighted on the instrument panel Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle do not use it as a parking At 70 miles per hour 113 km h the speedometer may aid The HUD was not designed for that purpose display a variance of 3 miles per hour 5 km h from the If you try to use it that way such as in a parking HUD This condition is normal lot you may misjudge distance and run into something UP DISPLAY Hi IMAGE The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering column 1 Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all the way up The brightness of the HUD image is determined by whether the headlamp switch is on or off and where you have set the HUD dimmer control 2 76 Adjust the seat if necessary before setting the height control Slide the IMAGE image height control all the way up raising the image as far as possible Then slide the HUD image height control down so the image is as low as possible but in full view 3 Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is nio brighter than necessary To tum the HUD off slide the HUD dimmer control all the way down It the sun comes out or i becomes cloudy or if vou on your headlamps you may need to adjust the HUD brightness using the HUD dimmer control Polarizing sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to sec Clean the inside of the windshield as needed
166. f you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL the engine radiator heater core and other parts engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Use the recommended coolant and the proper Engine Coolant in the Index for more information coolant mixture In cold weather water can freeze and crack Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture 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 burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant You can be burned if you spill coolant 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 the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system 15 cool before you it Steam and scalding liquids from hot cooling system can b
167. ft Deterrent System PASS Key Il Performance Shifting Computer Command Ride Power Remote Control Mirrors Sunroof Head Up Display Driver Information Center Steering Wheel Controls Automatic Transmission 4T65E Crankcase Engine Oil with Filter Change Engine Cooling System Fuel Tank
168. g or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTY s 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 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 8 6 Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you Fuel delivery 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 Tire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Poli
169. g 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 Find safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still Mashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service 2 69 If the Light Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently 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 A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your 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 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 not to ru
170. g lamps to work At night you can tum off all extenor lamps when vou are in PARK P by moving the twilight sentinel control all If your fog lamps are on when you use your the way to MIN If it was on MIN move the control to the Hash to pass feature the fog lamps will be disabled right to turn it on then back to MIN The lamps will come while the Mash to pass feature is being used back on when you turn the knob toward MAX 2 45 Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps for up to three minutes to light your way when you leave your vehicle To operate twilight sentinel turn the control to MAX for the three minute delay Turn it the other way to reduce the delay Turn the control to MIN to turn twilight sentinel off Also it s possible thal your headlamps may go out if you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a lighted parking lot If this happens turn on your headlamps with the regular headlamp switch 2 46 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Brightness Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights by turning the headlamp switch Turn the switch to the right to hrighten the instrument cluster lights and displays Turn the switch to the right all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps Turn the switch to the left to dim the instrument cluster lights and displays and to turn off the courtesy lamps Delayed Illumination When you open the door to enter your vehicle
171. ger Position 1 26 1 29 1 31 1 34 1 46 1 49 1 49 1 49 Kear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After Crash Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seathacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat 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 vou or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Pull up on the control bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 2 Power 5eat Option To adjust the power seats on some models Front Control A Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down Center Control B Move the seat forward by pressing the control forward or backward by pressing the control backward Move the seat higher by holding the control up Lower the seat by holding the control down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up
172. has been designed operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco Electronics 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 iL Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK down arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press und hold MIN until the correct minute appears There will he a two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode and the colon on the display will blink while in this mode AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio PWR VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To turn the radio on and to increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume and to turn the radio off RCL Press this knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM and 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 and stay there PU
173. he vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want qu Uh Take your vehicle to an authorized service center as soon s you can Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO 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 amp 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 vou ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust Drive it only with all the wind dow parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park dois ium Bonne cnc blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 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 Idling the engine with the climate control system 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
174. her 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 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Fut the shift lever in PARK 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end 5 25 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover to the left counterclockwise t remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Remove the spare tire from the trunk The box that stores the jack and wheel wrench is located on the passenger side trunk wall Open the box and then remove the wing bolt by turning it to the left counterclockwise Remove the jack and wheel wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 27 Removing Whe
175. here 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 slightly 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 circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply 4 21 The exit speed 1s 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 vou re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it 4 22 Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid 1s the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil
176. hes a preset lemperature Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then 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 The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full
177. hicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When new vehicle is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner However the ignition key may not have a plug If the ignition key doesn t have a plug it will have a bar coded key tag Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs or the tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag If you need a new key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code Remember to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery In an emergency call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into vour vehicle if you ever lock your kevs inside You may even have to damage vour vehicle io get in So be sure you have extra keys Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unloc
178. hift lever e i 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 see them 5 8 To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead A vehicle can fall from a 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 hefore it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather 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 When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to OFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have
179. high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to turn the high beam headlamps off 2 38 Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you trom seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle for less than a second The wipers will clear the window and either stop or return to your preset speed For more wa
180. ial ace 2 61 Maintenance Record 4 7 39 Odometer Trip OE R IV YR p 2 61 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Off Road Recovery cee ard ain 4 12 Long Trip Highway Definition 7 6 QIL Engine rernm e Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 6 Oil Level Waming Light Owner Checks and 8 7 3 l Supercharger ouis vr 6 19 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 35 Overdrive Automatic Transaxle seee 2 26 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 22 7 37 Overheating Engine 3 15 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Owner Checks and Services lesen n nne 7 31 Short Trip City Definition 7 5 Owner Publications Ordenng 813 An Top MEE virer EY 1 5 Underbody 1 0 6 55 i Chemical E n Maintenance When Trailer TOWERS domm rS 4 38 E BUCHT OE 7699 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 68 Automatic Transaxle ice eee n e 2 2 Minmial Front rere macer sime 1 2 Shifting Ino ton dn Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 49 Shifting of RO
181. icle 5 2 22 der har ee a 4 6 Convenience Net EEO bes 2 52 Convex Outside Mirror 2 50 CODI oa rri tura me RARE PE 6 23 Heater e rre rr sca 2 23 SOCOM ERE accu TIR nr tmm 5 19 Coolant Temperature Gage eee 2 68 Cooling System T Tee Ta 5 17 Courtesy Transportation iodo i is nnn B B CHE OMAR SER ee Cupholder Canter CONTIN ss a apap eee ee erp ORE not tae vai la weep 4 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 5 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 3 Fish cereos eruere 6 55 Damage Sheet Metal rr 6 54 Daytime Running Lamps eee nns 2 43 Dead BRE ale gee EN 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window d 8 DEGERIR 3 8 are bea k s E UM Delayed Illumination 1 2246 Locking 2 1 ela aura edu Gi ids Hed ela ie 2 77 Dimensions 6 66 Dolby B Noise Reduction eee 3 13 3 17 Door Ajar Mesinge
182. ift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power Performance Shifting Option but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough me Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds increasing acceleration performance An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shifting is in operation NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in 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 Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of accelerator application while you re in the PERFORM SHIFT mode Press NORMAL SHIFT to have the transaxle shift at lower engine speeds increasing fuel economy indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shifting is in operation 2 27 Computer Command Ride Option Vehicles equipped with computer c
183. igue are some tips night driving Drive defensively e Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see 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 headlamps 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 can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut 4 16 down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can temporarily blinded approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshiel
184. iler 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 is 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 use the long trip highway Air Cleaner maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever The air cleaner and filter are on the driver s side of the occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine compartment engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products l Remove the screws on the air cleaner housing cover Used oil can he a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be 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
185. ime will also come on until you release the parking brake If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem 2 65 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system the light s will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes 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 vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to 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 2 66 Traction Control System Warning Light Option This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine TRACTION OFF If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If it stays on or comes on whe
186. ing The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter 15 coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If transmitter 15 lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with vou when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry 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 it s probably time to change the battery For battery replacement use one Duracell battery type DL 2032 or a similar type NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring Turn the coin to the left to separate the two halves of the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter 15 separated
187. ing your vehicle 2 47 Rear Reading Lamps These overhead lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors To turn on the reading lamp when the door is closed slide the switch up Slide it down to turn off the lamp Inadvertent Load Protection This feature automatically shuts off the interior lamps if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off or a door is left open This will keep your battery from running down Mirrors Inside Day Night Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you Push the tab forward for daytime use pull it back for night use 2 48 A A Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror If Equipped Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic day night rearview mirror When this feature is turned on the mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror face senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror wil
188. ion switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine 15 not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position vou will hear a warning tone when you open the driver s door Retained Accessory Power If Equipped If you have this option after you turn the ignition off and even remove the key you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to 10 minutes Power is turned off if you open a deor Always leave your key in LOCK If you leave your key in any other position than LOCK your battery will discharge prematurely Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Pontiac is moving If you do y
189. ipped d r URUS a E L Jib FACI Your vehicle may be equipped with a Bose speaker system and an amplifier Please see your dealer for details Plaving the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob When the radio is plaving press this knob to recall the station frequency Finding a Station Press this button to switch between AM and 2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band Tune in the desired station uw Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass TREBLE Slide the lever to the right ar left to incre
190. ire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after 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 use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but he sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 43 When It s Time for New Tires Onc 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 You need a new tire 1f any of the following statements are true You see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall 15 cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage 6 44 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehic
191. ish Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0122 In all other Caribbean countries 809 763 1315 In other overseas locations call GM Overseas Distribution Corporation in Canada at 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 name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Pontiac address your inquiry to Pontiac Customer Assistance Center 31 E Judson Street Pontiac MI 48342 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concem 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 concem Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearin
192. k well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you 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 driving is now good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is hy 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 be 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 35 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 to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the traile
193. ke tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained 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 Spravs 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 Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner
194. ked 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 a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle de From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option With your door key turning the key toward the rear of the vehicle will lock the door and turning the key toward the front of the vehicle will unlock it If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is activated unlock the doors only with the key or remote keyless entry system This will avoid setting off the alarm To lock the door from the inside slide the locking lever rearward To unlock MI the door slide the locking J lever forward Power Door Locks With power door locks you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle using the driver s or front passenger s door lock switch The switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors this is a safety feature Programmable Automatic Door Locks Option Close the doors and turn on the ignition Every time you move the shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move the shift lever into PARK P and tu
195. l return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced Mirror Operation To turn on the automatic dimming feature press AUTO To turn off automatic dimming press OFF The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active Time Delay The automatic mirror has time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back t the day position This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in 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 2 49 Power Remote Control Mirrors Option control lever on the driver s door controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn the lever to the left to select the driver s side rearview mirror or to the right to select the passenger s side rearview mirror Then push the lever in the direction of the desired movement to adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of the vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position 2 50 Convex Outside Mirror Yo
196. ld upright to face forward in the vehicle These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 em in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat A booster seat F G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 Tbs 18 to 27 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window 1 37 When choosing child restraint 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 the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructions are important so If either one of these is not available obtain replac
197. le when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way vour vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by driving If vou mix tires of different sizes or types tread wear traction and temperature performance This radial and bias helted tires the vehicle may not applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The handle properly and you could have a crash grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger Using tires of different sizes may also cause car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same apply NM e E epost 4 space saver or temporary use spare tires
198. locks in your vehicle the driver s side and passenger s side fuse blocks ng sy Driver s Side Fuse Block V 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 The driver s side fuse block is to the left of the steering Wheel under the instrument panel snap off the cover to reveal the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide D end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it aut i Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled Spare on the follawing chart When finished replace the cover by snapping it back up inte place 6 60 6A IB m Usage Circuit Breaker Power Sunroof Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS Key Spare Not Used Not Used Automatic Control Base Cluster Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Not Used Turn Signal Back Up Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Spare Not Used Not Used Fuse 6B 7B 5B 9B Le 2C 5 6 7 ID 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D Usage Anti Lock Brake System Computer Command Ride Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Interior Lighting Cigarette Lighter Air Bag System Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans Transaxle Parking Lamps Interior Lamps Not Used Not Used Battery Radio Cluster Ignition Run Crank Chime Cluster Spare Heated Mirror Not Used
199. low out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a litile they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system 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 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 22 l You can 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 A hiss means there is still some pressure left 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4 coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck COLD mark See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant Jevel inside the radiater filler neck may he lower If the level is lower add
200. ly 25 mph 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become 240 Ib 110 force vour arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints Q What are the different types of add on child restraints Add on child restraints are available in four basic types When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size hut also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in motor vehicle Ir s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the infants head rests toward the center of the vehicle 1 34 A rear facing infant restraint B positions infant to face the rear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable forward facing child restraint C E positions chi
201. ly selecting BI LEVEL by cycling through the MODE setting will deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets OFF Press this button to turn the system off Fresh air will continue to flow through the vehicle and the system will try to maintain the previously chosen comfort setting The outside temperature will show in the display when the system is off A C Press this button to the air conditioning on and off The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle In the AUTO mode the display will show that AJC is active but the air conditioning compressor only operates when the system determines it is needed RECIRC Press this button to limit the amount af fresh air entering your vehicle You may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle Press RECIRC to change to a manual MODE and air will recirculate until the RECIRC button is pressed again RECIRC will show on the display and then return to EXT TEMP display Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or under high humidity conditionis may cause moisture to form on the inside of the windshield If this condition occurs press the RECIRC button again DEFROST Press this button to clear the windshield The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO F C Press this button to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius Air Conditioning On hot days
202. m and pressure cap An Emission Control Service SERVICED BY MILEAGE 7 30 Part Owner Checks and Services Listed below are 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 At Each Fuel Fill It is important for vou or a service station attendant te perform these underhood checks at each fuel 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 DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See 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 Power Antenn
203. me will sound Have your vehicle serviced immediately 2 64 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle 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 This light should come on when you turn the key to START If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light and chime come 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 may take longer to stop I the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See 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 after vou ve pulled off the road and stopped carcfully 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 you try to drive off with the parking brake set ch
204. mergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor hraking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let vour engine assist vour brakes on steep downhill slope 4 24 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and vour vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in y
205. more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until level reaches the base of the filler neck Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this un If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if vou should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear 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 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 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid furt
206. n 15 on but only while in PARK P Instant Alarm When the button with the horn symbol on the key transmitter is pressed the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to minute This can be turned off by pressing the instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition to ON If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Theft Deterrent feature you may also turn off the alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key See Universal Theft Deterrent in the Index Resynchronization If only the instant alarm button works the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about eight seconds You must be within range of the vehicle When the system has been resynchronized the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once The system should now operate properly Personalization Features The following list of features that are available on your vehicle can he programmed to each driver s preference for each of the key transmitters Programmable Automatic Door Locks This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and out of PARK P Security Feedback This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle When all door
207. n Emission Control Service 6 000 Miles 000 O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Sce footnote amp _ Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 4 9 000 Miles 15 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL oonu ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service O Lubricate chassis components or ev
208. n 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 turi on If you experience one or more of these conditions 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 29 lt aAS _ Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If per square inch when the you do your engine can become so hot that it engine is running Canadian catches fire You or others could be burned vehicles indicate pressure Check your oil as soon as possible and have your in kPa kiloPascals vehicle serviced Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty NOTICE A reading i
209. n t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill l NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON IIL 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 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant 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 9 6 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may r
210. n the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries vou may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Y Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle 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 6 2 Service 6 41 Tires 6 3 Fuel 6 49 Appearance Care 6 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 49 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 6 Filling Your Tank 6 51 Care of Safety Belts 6 9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 52 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 9 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 54 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels 6 13 Engine Oil If Equipped 6 17 Air Cleaner 6 54 Sheet Metal Damage 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 56 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 57 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 58 Electrical System 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 64 Replacement Bulbs 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 65 Capacities and Specifications 6 28 Brakes 6 65 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 32 Battery 6 66 Engine Specifications 6 32 Bulb Replacement 6 66 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 66 Vehicle Dimensions 6 1 Ser
211. n the rear belts Here s how to wear one properly seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions l Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks 1 26 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle 15 positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The safety belt locks if there s a sudden or a crash You can be seriously hurt if vour 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 lap part of the belt should be wom 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
212. n the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure On vehicles with the optional DIC the CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound if you have this option Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage 2 71 Check Oil Level Warning Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key 15 turned to the RUN position If the light doesn t turn on have your vehicle serviced CHECK OIL LEVEL If the engine oil is more than one quart 0 95 L low and the engine has been shut off for at least eight minutes the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will turn on for about one minute and will then remain off until the next time you start the vehicle If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on the engine oil level should be checked at the dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your windshield washers working and the WASHER FLUID fluid container is tess than one third full Check Gages Warning Light Option This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine lf the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your gages for fuel coolant temperature oil pressure or voltage This light will stay on if your engine is not ru
213. n you re driving there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the center console the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more information li there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down Ifthe traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned vour vehicle needs service Low Coolant Warning Light If Equipped If you have this light and it comes on your system may be low on coolant and the engine may overheat Check to see if the level is low at the recovery tank and add coolant if necessary If the level is not low have your low c
214. nditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the 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 and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not ne
215. ne or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will he ready to warn you if there is a problem 2 63 Battery Light If Equipped This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle as a check to show you itis working then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a generator problem or another electrical system problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and climate control system Some clusters with gages do not have a battery warning light They have a CHECK GAGES warning to indicate a problem Voltmeter You have a voltmeter unless you have the supercharged engine When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings outside the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range Readings in the red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system On vehicles with the optional DIC the CHECK GAGES light will also come on and a warning chi
216. nership 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 Pontiac dealers have the facilities tramed technicians and up to date information to promptly address any concerns you may have However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer 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 In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the 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 Brit
217. ng to get a ride to work or wondering how you will get home Well your worries are over Pontiac provides no cost transportation when you bring your 1998 Pontiac in for warranty service It applies to any repair covered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km limited warranty and to any 1998 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 LO miles 16 km If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs you re entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement for a rental car up to 30 day for up to five days Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Pontiac will reimburse you up to 30 day for any documented transportation you receive In Canada please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP 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
218. ng type equipment or when loading and securing to car carrier equipment 5 12 Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting bottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control arm Rear Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 90 km h 500 miles 800 km Attach T hook chains t slots in the bottom of the TA floor pan directly ahead of rear wheels on both sides A A x 4 wood beam is not needed Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and at Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end lower edge of rear bumper cover of each lower control arm 5 14 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your vehicle s instrument panel See Coolant Temperature Gage and Coolant Temperature Warning Light in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 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 you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine
219. ng 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 your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another 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 4 19 City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and 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 clea
220. ngs In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate 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 1 23 your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water such as water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the carpet you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air
221. nk is opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter or if the door key cylinders are damaged the alarm will go off It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged Your vehicle s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for one minute then will go off in order to save battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch while the door is open or the remote keyless entry transmitter Avoid setting off the alarm by accident Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote keyless entry system transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter Get out of the close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out 4 Then reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the hom works The horn f
222. nm rh ha 2 10 Trunk Relegsb ones a ase ha ieee or 2 14 Trunk Release Lockout eee n eee 2 15 Keyless Entry Instant Alarm CL wA Keyless Entry Personalization Features see Keyless Entry Resynchronization 2 11 Keyless Entry Security Feedback 2 12 Replacement eile gies xr es 6 64 exa 6 67 M PURI Replacing Safety Beli Steve cia EORR 1 49 Reporting Safety Defects ne 8 1 Restraints ee rests 1 49 1 34 i P 1 5 Replacing Parts After Crash 1 49 System Check roiie serere paray enr scare ees 7 32 Retained Accessory 1 14 2 21 0 8 Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 25 Right Front Passenger Position 1 18 Roadside TIE CTS 8 6 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 7 Rocking Your Vehicle rese 5 38 Paare DIDER ale CACHE eae Pees 6 43 Safety Belt Extend 1 49 Siete Bela tite Adnllg OE 1 10 ENIM A MC 6 51 Center Passenger Position 1 24 ois
223. nning with the ignition 2 72 Fuel Gage UNLEADED UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL ONLY Cluster with Gages Cluster with Compass and Gages When the ignition is on your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left When the gage reads in the yellow band a warning chime will sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will go on if you have this option Here are some things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL e riakes 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 tum a corner speed up or make a hard stop The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition Ifyou have the large span 220 gage the needle moves more for a given amount of fuel This does not indicate excessive fuel consumption and is normal 2 73 Boost Gage Option 100 280 Vehicles equipped with the supercharged engine have this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle The gage displays the air pressure level in psi going into the engine s combustion chamber The gage is automatically centered
224. nt go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 em away from the dead battery bul not near engine parts that move The electrical connection 15 just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery 15 much less A Heavy Metal Engine Part 1 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run B Good Battery the engine for a while C Dead Battery Dead Battery 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service un LI Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle See Roadside Assistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything tum on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That if you have the SSE model your vehicle cannot be towed from the front with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the s
225. nt years over 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by 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 alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight e The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 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 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 or vodka It s the amount of alcoh
226. o the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat I the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape If you hold the button the player will continue moving forward through the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display
227. o 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 Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But 1f the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster need to be replaced If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system
228. of the chocks n2 m ow 4 38 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 overtill engine oil belt s cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these 1s covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering 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 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating in the Index y NOTES 4 3 NOTES Y Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 17 Cooling System 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 25 If a Tire Goes Flat 243 Jump Starting 3 25 Changing Flat Tire 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 37 Compact Spare Tire 5 15 Engine Overheating 5 38 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow Hazard Warning Flashers 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 5 2 Pre
229. of the cover with the valve stem Start the nut cap by pushing it onto the lug nut with the wheel wrench Tighten the plastic caps snug using the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn Do not over tighten When re installing the decorative nut caps on aluminum wheels tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench Then continue tightening one quarter turn for plastic caps or one cighth turn for steel caps Do not over tighten When re installing the center cover do not use a hammer or mallet as they could damage the cover Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible Store the jack and wheel wrench in their box in the trunk on the passenger s side Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact
230. ol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquer 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 a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men 4 4 Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC 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 a BAC of 0 10 percent In 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 The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving 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
231. omatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit NOTES 0 NOTES Y Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving 4 2 Defensive Driving 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 20 City Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 21 Freeway Driving 4 6 Braking 4 22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 10 Steering 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 13 Passing 4 25 Winter Driving 4 14 Loss of Control 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 15 Driving at Night 4 31 Towing a Trailer Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving ts Drive defensively Please start with a very Important safety device in NOUT Pontiac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index 4 2 Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways 1t means always exp
232. ommand ride provide improved passenger ride comfort under a variety of road and driving conditions For normal driving conditions press the TOURING RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride When driving conditions require improved handling press the PERFORM RIDE button to get a firm ride This mode minimizes how much the passenger compartment leans in turns and decreases the up and down motion of the front and rear of the vehicle during acceleration or braking Even in the TOURING RIDE mode the system will adjust to rapid cornering acceleration or braking If the computer command ride detects a problem in the system the lights on the TOURING RIDE and PERFORM RIDE buttons will both come on If this happens have your vehicle serviced Parking Brake Your vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on and a single chime will heard If you start to drive with the parking brake set chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled approximately 30 feet 12 m To release the parking brake use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When you lift your left foot the p
233. ont of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS 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 both rear wheels 4 8 The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer 15 programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too 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 firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works
234. ont passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 42 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure if is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger reduced force frontal air bags This is because Securing Child Restraint in the Right the back of a rear facing child restraint would be Front Seat Position very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child r
235. oolant warning system serviced See Engine Coolant in the Index The LOW COOLANT warning light will also come on when you turn on the ignition but your engine is not running as check to show you it is working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed right away After the bulb check the light will go out for 20 seconds If the light comes back on after 20 seconds the system may be low on coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index 2 67 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 On vehicles with the optional DIC the CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound 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 the section Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 2 68 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is 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 The CHECK EN
236. oors will remain locked if delayed locking is now in the non active mode To change modes cycle the headlamp switch once more A locking action will confirm the new mode Release the power door lock switch This procedure must be completed within 10 seconds of pressing the power door lock switch To turn the feature off repeat the previous procedure Rear Door Security Lock b Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGED position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Dothe same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Anti Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the key is lef
237. open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best If you have the standard system for quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob in the blue area If this setting is used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too cold and dry For normal cooling on hot days use A C with the temperature knob in the blue area This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the instrument panel outlets If you have the electronic system press the A C button to turn the system on The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle Also while in AUTO mode the system will use RECIRC as necessary to cool the air On cool but sunny days with the standard system or through manual operation of the electronic system use BI LEVEL to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets To warm or the air delivered push the TEMP button up or down When the air conditioning system is in AUTO mode the A C light will always be on When the ambient temperature outside the vehicle reaches 40 F 4 C the compressor will remain on continuously Heating If you have the standard system on cold days use HEATER with the temperature knob in the red area If you have the electronic system press A
238. or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops night in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 4 11 emergency like this requires close attention and quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 4 12 Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY Siwy Os H 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 sleer so that your vehicle straddles th
239. or equivalent FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant a Superlube GM Part 1234624 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Weatherstrip Conditioning Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on date odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from Owner Checks and is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY READING DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Y Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects 8 2 Pontiac Cares 8 10 Warranty Information 8 3 What Makes Up Pontiac Cares 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects
240. or left to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the left or mght speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them 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 BASS and TREB 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 down indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error e Eli The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub t
241. ory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps Headlamps Pull the switch to the first stop to turn on the TWILIGHT Parking Lamps SENTINEL Sidemarker Lamps e Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch out all the way to turn on the Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch in all the way to turn all the lamps and lights off Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door while leaving the headlamps or parking lamps switch on and the key is removed from the ignition you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier For others to see the front of your vehicle during the DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and twilight sentinel so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off and The transaxle is not in PARK P 2 43 When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel
242. ou could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 2 2 Starting Your V6 Engine 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 time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 22 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories vou could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with vour dealer If yo
243. oulder belt should go Extender at the end of this section over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the Make sure the release button on the buckle is body are best able to take belt restraining forces positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash safety belt quickly if you ever had to Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move 1t down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you 1 12 Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body The shoulder belt is too loose won t give nearly as much protection this way What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt
244. our lamps goes out So when you have trailer lighting system plugged in be sure to check vour vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out Driving On Grades speed and shift to lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on 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 a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P 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 5 Release the regular brakes 4 37 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 Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake Let up on the brake pedal Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
245. our own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like stalled car an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Winter Driving Include an ice scraper a smal brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will he driving under severe conditions include small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand a piece of old carpet or couple of burlap bags your trunk to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Have your vehicle in good shape for winter Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or 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 be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when
246. p or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio Press AM FM to select the hand Tune in the desired station e rn Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will retum 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton setting the Tone EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to hoost or down to reduce frequency range s 3 15 Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them 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 and BAL controls just as you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of
247. p to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes T The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the Californian 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 7 22 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule If you drive in a highly corrosive environment your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service at every other tire rotation See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection under Periodic Miuntenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 7 500 Miles 12 500 km L Change engine oil and filter or every
248. ph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as vou go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way vour vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have vour vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE for higher speeds DRIVE D This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 2 26 Here are some times you might choose DRIVE D instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer there 15 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 vou would also want to use your hrakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 5 miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or DRIVE D as much as possible Don t sh
249. r each pushbutton Setting the Tone EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range 3 22 Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in Lf the ignition and the radio are on the disc will begin playing If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is off first press EJECT The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single discs Full size compact discs and the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner If you re driving very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and E error and a number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down e lt is dirty scratched or wet The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number
250. r 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 Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to 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 may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Pontiac dealer The green 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 green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus vou may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Your vehicle has bulb warning lights When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicles lighting system its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of y
251. r what you need 15 the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where vou ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find 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 you what to to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If vou don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You Hl also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example these sym
252. rash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the 1 22 steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by 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 15 not toward those air bags 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 What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will he some smoke and dust coming from
253. ration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle 6 57 Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some 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 vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker 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 hy an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If
254. rclockwise to remove the bulb assembly Remove the bulb from the assembly Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 2 Slide the headlamp assembly outward to the left 3 Tip the assembly and the bulb assembly to the and lift it out left counterclockwise to remove iL 6 34 5 Rear Quarter Tail Stop Turn Signal Sidemarker Lamps For the proper bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 4 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly 1 Remove the plastic nut holding the carpeting in place 2 Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk 3 the bulb socket assembly to the left counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly Turn the bulb one quarter turn to the left counterclockwise to remove it from the socket 6 36 4 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly Trunk Mounted Taillamps and Back up Lamps For the proper bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 2 Pull the push pin with your fingers to remove it There are four pins altogether two on the driver s side and two on the passengers side Pushin on the center of the plastic push pin with a The push pin should eject with a 10 mm socket Pull the carpet up and out of
255. re 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 vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner use il Litho in U S A Part No 10296287 B First Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUAT ART TECHNICIAN CERTIRCATION THROUGH Haamea AUTOMOTIVE SEAYVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1577 Meyerside Dr Mississauga Ontario LST 1B9 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 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 controls 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 fo
256. re you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe e Tum on your hazard flashers 4 27 e Ticared cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow e Puton extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing 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 you You can t see it or smell it so vou might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking vour 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 You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 28 Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When yo
257. recommend an ACDelco 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 remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep vour 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 Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your vehicle dealer s service department Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and cun burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and fallow the instructions on the bulb package If you go through a high pressure car wash or it is very humid your headlamps may fog up This is normal The lenses should clear by themselves in time Headlamps For the proper bulb type see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 6 32 Driver s Side Replacement Passenger s Side Replacement 1 Reach behind the headlamp assembly and turn the Remove the two bolts with a 10 mm socket bulb assembly to the left counte
258. red the intersection or may be running the red light 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 20 Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the nght Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flaw Treat the left lane on a freeway as 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 your shoulder to make sure t
259. retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restramt as you tighten the belt Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different T directions to be sure it Is secure If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicles eet the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 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 ar larger child passenger 1 46 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in Never do this a crash Here two children are wearing the same belt The Children who aren t buckled up can strike other helt can t properly spread the impact forces In a people who are crash the two children can crushed together and seriously injured belt must be used hy only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Mowe the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder
260. rn switch Press anywhere on the pad to sound the horn Switches on the driver s door panel control each of the windows when the ignition is on or when retained accessory power is active In addition each passenger door has control switch for its own window Tilt Wheel Turn Signal Multifunction Lever A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering The lever on the left side of the steering column wheel before you drive includes your You can also raise it to the highest level to give your Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle i E Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place Flash To Pass Feature Windshield Wipers and Washer Cruise Control 2 46 B Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the tum or lane change To signal lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lan
261. rn the ignition OFF the doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not in PARK P have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again Overriding Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK P just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You can program the automatic door locks feature to change to the following modes Mode 0 2 6 Operation No automatic door lock or unlock All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK P No automatic door unlock All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK P Only the driver s door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK and the kev is turned to OFF doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK P doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3 If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry use the following procedure to change modes l Close all the doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the LOCK position through Step 4 Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter The automatic door lock
262. rs To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT lf 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 In 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 Customer Assistance Center 3 E Judson Street Pontiac MI 48342 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Custamer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1 800 668 5539 8 11 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERI
263. rts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow 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 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts 3 A Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg But even that can he 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 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 In Canada write ta General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it
264. s have been closed the doors will lock automatically after five seconds For more detailed information and programming instructions refer to the Index for each individual feature listed above 2 11 Security Feedback This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter The following modes may be selected Mode 2 12 Security Feedback No feedback when locking or unlocking vehicle No feedback when locking headlamps and parking lamps flash when unlocking vehicle Headlamps and parking lamps flash when locking no feedback when unlocking vehicle Headlamps and parking lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle Headlamps and parking lamps flash and horn chirps when locking no feedback when unlocking vehicle Headlamps and parking lamps flash and horn chirps when locking headlamps and parking lamps flash when unlocking Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5 To change to another mode 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Press and hold LOCK on the driver s power door lock switch located on the door panel Press the trunk button on the transmitter The transmitter will remain im its current mode 4 Press the trunk button again Each time the trunk button 15 pressed the transmitter will advance to the next mode 5 Release the power door lock switch Ld This procedure changes the mode far only the transmitter used to change this sett
265. s manually or with power controls Read through these pages to learn more about how to use the heating cooling defogging and defrosting features in your vehicle To set the clock on your cassette and CD radio press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears To set the clock on the AM FM radio press the SET button Press and hold the SEEK down arrow to set the hour and press the SEEK up arrow to set the correct minute The location of the controls you will use are noted here Refer to the pages for information about Power Door Locks Power Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Turn Signal Lever Changing the High Low Beams Windshield Wipers and Washer Cruise Control Turning on Headlamps and Other Lamps Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Rear Window Defogger Included in this section is picture of the overall instrument panel page 2 56 a A Pape 2 5 i j vate AM FM Stereos with Cassette Tape Player Compact Disc Player Theft Deterrent Feature Although we hope you ll never run into trouble on the road refer to the fallowing pages for help with some of the most common problems that may occur How to turn on your hazard warning flashers How to jump start your vehicle How your vehicle should be towed e What to do if your engine overheats How to change a flat tire Remote Keyless Entry RKE The
266. s will remain in the current mode Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again Each time the transmitter s LOCK button is pressed the mode will advance by one going from 3 to 1 to 2 etc Note The door locks will cycle according to the mode entered while customizing the memory door Mode 0 has no feedback Release the power door lock switch The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry use the following procedure to change modes 1 Close all doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure po Press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the LOCK position through Step 3 3 Cycle the shift lever starting in PARK P through the gear selections to advance by mode for each cycle After the first cycle vou will hear a door locking action which identifies the current mode 4 Release the power door lock switch Delayed Locking Option This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle When the power door lock switch 15 pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver s door open a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active When all doors have been closed the doors will lock automatically after five seconds If any door is opened before this the five second timer will reset itself once all the doors ha
267. service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once procedures to perform these services may found in a service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front 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 holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditiomng condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding an
268. sher cycles push and hold the paddle 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 models have a WASHER FLUID warning that indicates if the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the Index 2 39 Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off 2 40 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding 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 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may tum the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when
269. 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 The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes 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 suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage good time to check your brakes 15 during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule If you drive in a highly corrosive environment your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service at every other tire rotation See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first A
270. ss the bution in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning Nashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind vour vehicle Jump Starting lf your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the steps listed to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can he dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If vou don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Remember that ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach bu
271. ssage PARK LAMP TURN SIGNAL HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM LAMP TAILLAMP BACK UP LAMP BRAKE LAMP TURN SIGNAL LAMP Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Automatic Transaxle Overdrive Pan Removal and Replacement 6 quarts 6 1 L Complete Overhaul quarts 10 4 L Cooling System 13 quarts 12 3 L When draining or replacing torque converter mare fluid may be needed Cooling System T3 quarts 12 3 L Engine Crankcase 4 5 quarts 4 3L Oil change with filter change Fuel Tank lt 18 gallons 68 L Tire Pressures See Tire Loading Information label on the driver s door Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 Nem R 134a Air Conditioning uro ru are See refrigerant charge label under the hood All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant ts used If you re not sure ask your dealer 6 65 Engine Specifications 3800 Series Engine 1
272. st 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking 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 19 Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions ACCESSORY A In this position you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you 2 20 LOCK B The only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and transaxle OFF C 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 0 This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running But even when the engine 15 not running you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignit
273. st reset MONITOR MILES ir in or oh To set it to zero On vehicles with the Driver Information Center press the button labeled TRIP On vehicles with the LAMP MONITOR the button is next to the trip odometer Push and release in a smooth continuous motion until all zeros appear 2 61 Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area Warning Lights Gages and 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 an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury 2 62 Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with ane of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on wh
274. t Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things vou might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3800 engine VIN Code K use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher If you re using fuel rated at the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear 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 6 3 If you have the 3800 Supercharged engine VIN Code 1 use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher With the 3800 Supercharged engine in an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane s low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you are using 91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service At a minimum the gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB
275. t be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P before setting the parking brake Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into rhe cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If vou leave your radio on it could 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 clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Using a match near battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if 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
276. t in the ignition with the driver s door open You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds unless the engine 1s running Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out and clase the door You may also use the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter after shutting the doors If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system see Universal Theft Deterrent in the Index 2 9 Remote Keyless Entry Option If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 18 subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 10 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation 18 subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und
277. t one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is behind the engine oil dipstick and engine fans Be sure to 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 Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine 15 American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE 209 50 DR OT
278. tadieny manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States now required to contain 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 paris 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 recommended in the previous te
279. the interior lamps will come on When you close the door with the ignition off the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on position Please note that locking the doors with the power door lock switeh will override the delayed illumination feature and the lamps will turn off right away Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off Exit Lighting With this feature the interior lamps will come on for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition This will give you time to find the door pull handle or lock switches as you exit the vehicle Illuminated Entry Option When you press the unlock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter the lamps inside your vehicle will go These lamps will off after about 25 seconds or when you start your engine Pressing the lock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter will turn the lights immediately off If a door is left ajar your interior lamps will turn off after 10 minutes to save your battery Front Reading Lamps These front reading lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed press either switch Press it again to turn the lamp off To avoid draining your vehicle s battery be sure to turn off the reading lamps when leav
280. the tape is playing When the down indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error e El The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub to the left with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly E11 The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this hutton or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation 3 16 NEXT
281. they ll have to be pedal firmly replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few Sia i aq an T ies fluid The brake wear warning sound means thal seon s iy SUPE Ty WERE is i your brakes won t work well That could lead to immediately See Appearance tare in an accident When vou hear the brake wear the Index warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair 6 30 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 See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect 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 immediately 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 brake pads repl
282. time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be 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 use this program before filing claim with 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 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information 8 10 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 it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become invalved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Moto
283. to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image Spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe the HUD lens gently then dry it Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner fluid could leak inside the unit if you do If you can t see the HUD image when the ignition is on check to see if The headlamps are on The HUD unit is covered The HUD dimmer control is adjusted correctly The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height e A fuse in the fuse panel may he blown See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the HUD image is not clear it could be too bright Mowe the HUD dimmer control further downward You may need to clean the windshield and HUD lens Your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever have to have new windshield be sure to get one designed for HUD If you don t the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus Driver Information Center Option CHECK Dii LEVEL WASHER FLUID Low COOLANT If you have the Driver Information Center it gives you important safety and maintenance facts When you turn the ignition on the entire center lights up for few seconds Then it goes to work FUNCTION MONITOR This lets you know if you are low on fluids or have a problem with a vehicle function CHECK OIL LEVEL This message could mean your oil level is low If it comes on for more than three seconds see
284. to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate 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 he 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 vou 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 you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot 4 13 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 it really 15
285. tronic Climate Control System Option Bel Fan Button The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed Temperature Button The TEMP button changes the temperature of the ait coming through the system Press the up arrow for warmer air and the down arrow for cooler air Mode Button Press this button to deliver air through the floor middle or windshield outlets The svstem will stay in the selected mode until the MODE or AUTO button 15 pushed Press the up arrow to cycle through the available modes Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO sensors will control the air delivery mode Air will come from the floor middle and windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting To find your comfort zone start with 75 F 24 C temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Press the TEMP button up or down to adjust the temperature setting if necessary If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate the fan speed If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 33 C the system will remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate the fan speed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster Pressing the AU
286. u don t vour engine might not perform properly If vou 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 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 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 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine from moving engine parts If you don t it could coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and be damaged better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle 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 5 trying to list everything here we ask that you contact To Use the Engine Coolant Heater your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your 1 Turn off the engine vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that
287. u 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 a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle El TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4 51 28 SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIDNAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called th
288. uch air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards 6 42 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pockel 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 rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 O00 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as 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 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 tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T
289. under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 28 There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a I Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away the seatback and the interior body to remove the from the neck and head guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic 3 Be sure that the belt 1s not twisted and it lies flat The cord must be under the belt Then place the guide elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into on top the slots of the guide 30 7M 4 Buckle position and release
290. ur compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 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 If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer 5 38 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 vou can destroy vour transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If vour vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly o
291. ur passenger s side mirror is 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 are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box open lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door Card Holder Option The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for convenient storage of business cards or parking lot ticket stubs The card holder has space for up to five regular business cards Center Console Cupholder Option Press the button at the front edge of the armrest to open the storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc A cupholder flips forward for use Overhead Console Sunglasses Storage Compartment Option Some models have a storage compartment for glasses in your overhead console Press the release button to lower the door Place your glasses inside the door To close the door raise it and press it into position Door Cupholder The front doors provide space for holding a cup or soft drink 2 51 Rear Storage Compartment Your vehicle has a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass through feature Pull down th
292. ur vehicle A pregnant woman should wear lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancv The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If vou ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again If vour vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint 5ystem SRS or air hag system Your vehicle has Next Generation reduced force frontal air bags one air bag for the driver and another uir bag for the right front passenger 1 18 Reduced force frontal air bags are designed
293. urts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This 1s a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally hut 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 15 used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a 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 a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road 15 wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in fr
294. use may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle s lamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center 2 17 PASS Key Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key II is a passive theft deterrent system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle agaim or uses another key 2 18 during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again If the starter still won t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may
295. ve been closed again Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds will override this feature Personalization Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each driver s remote keyless entry transmitter Vehicles are delivered with each remote keyless entry transmitter defaulted with delayed locking off If your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system do the following to turn the feature on 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the LOCK position throughout this procedure AII the doors will lock Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter The lock delay is still off and all the doors will remain locked 3 Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter again Lock delay is now active and all the doors will unlock 4 Release the power door lock switch To turn this feature off repeat the previous procedure This procedure changes the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter 2 7 If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry the delayed locking feature can be turned on or off by using the following procedure 1 4 With the ignition on press and hold the driver s power door lock switch All doors will lock Cycle the headlamp switch four times On the third cycle the doors will unlock to confirm that the feature has been turned on Your d
296. vehicle hy rotating the wheel wrench bolt is centered in each to the left counterclockwise Lower the wheel hole while jack completely tightening the nuts Tighten each nut hy hand until the wheel is held against the hub 11 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in CFISSCTOSS seg uence Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib 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 the wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare vou could damage the cover or the spare When you re install the full size wheel and tire you install the wheel cover or nut caps at this point 5 33 When re installing the full plastic wheel cover align the valve stem symbol which is molded into the back side
297. vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing A new system will include air bag modules and or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop possibly other parts The service manual for your people from leaving the vehicle vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment This dust could cause breathing problems for Let only qualified technicians work on your people with a history of asthma or other air bag system Improper service can mean that your breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the air bag system won t work properly See your dealer vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so lor service If you have breathing problems but can t get out NOTICE of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coveri
298. ver more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q A Won t I he trapped the vehicle after an accident if l 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 is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions 1 9 If Im a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I 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 be 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 great
299. vice Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service 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 Genuine Parts Goodwrench 6 2 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should 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 You be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience 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 hur
300. ving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if vou leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake If vou have to leave your vehicle with the engine 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your DET parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After G ayer i 3 r 5 Held it on the Heer you ve moved the shift lever into the PARK e Push the lever all the way toward the front of position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if the vehicle you can move the shift lever away from PARK P 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK without first pulling it toward you or if you have the 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can console shift lever without first pushing the button If leave vonr vehicle with the ignition key in your you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked 4 x e ul a 3 hand your vehicle is in PARK into PARK P 2 31 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t
301. w to search for the next selection on the tape Press the down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape If a compact disc is plaving press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If less than eight seconds have played press the down arrow to go to the previous track 3 26 Press this button to select AM FM2 The band selected will show on the digital screen The frequency will also be displayed and if the station is in stereo the stereo indicator will also be displayed If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the tape or disc will stop playing and the radio will play PRESET Press this button to hear the radio stations that are set on your pushbuttons a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape If a compact disc is playing press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press this button again to turn off random play VOLUME Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume PLAY Press this button to play cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again or any other radio button to turn on the sound Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night
302. ways wear your safety belt even with reduced force air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Children who are up against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger s safety belt There 15 an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1 20 How the Air Bag 5ystem Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel If something is between an occupant and air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put
303. wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Traction Control in the Index 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 vou need to reduce your speed as you approach 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 can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere
304. whichever occurs first See footnote O Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service L Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions Inheavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher 7 20 d SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Usessuch 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 150 000 Miles 240 000 km O 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 cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service DATE MILEAGE Imm BY The services shown in this schedule u
305. won t be lighted either BEN TINE When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full hrightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and your low beam headlamps change to the At night you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK P by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to MIN reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off shift the transaxle into PARK The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK If it was on MIN move the control to the right to turn it on then back to MIN The lamps will come back on when you put the transaxle in gear Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes to light your way when you leave your vehicle See Twilight Sentinel later in this section to learn how to operate this feature As with any vehicle you should tum on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps Twilight Sentinel The fog lamps switch is in the front of the front reading lamps Push in the headlamp switch to turn your headlamps off TWILIGHT Turn the twilight sentinel SENTINEL MIN knob located behind the headlamp switch toward Pd An indicator light in the switch will glow when the fog lamps are on Your low beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on for your fo
306. write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREY 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is playing The dise will stop but remain in the player CD PLAY Press this button to change to the disc function when the ra
307. xt 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 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontano LIH 8 7 6 5 Fuel Door Lock Option a model equipped with the theft deterrent system the fuel door is locked and unlocked together with the driver s power door lock Therefore to unlock the fuel Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns filler door you may use the outside door key lock the violently and that can cause very bad injuries inside power door lock button or the remote keyless Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling entry transmitter To unlock the fuel door unlock the your vehicle Keep sparks canes g driver s door materials away from gasoline Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of While refueling hang the tethered cap on the hook on your vehicle the inside of the fuel door 6 6 To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right If you get gasoline on yourself and
308. y 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 18 ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL aT MILEAGE SERVICED BY ESS MERAL SERVICED BY Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote C Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 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 See footnote L For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed ar every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote 1 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTHAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 19 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 96 000 Miles 160 000 km L Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service L Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months
309. y damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote L For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 4 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL An Emission Control Service DATE ETOM SERVICED BY MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 11 36 000 Miles 60 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 4 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km O Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contral Service 42 000 Miles 70 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote O Rotate tires See
310. y other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 1200 d eel Cluster with Gages 2 58 amp 85COCOCJ QC Cluster with Compass and Gages Cluster with Compass and Boost Gage 2 60 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the Driver Information Center on vehicles so equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the gage cluster it has tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know thal someone has probably tried to turn back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But il it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old milcage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since vou la
311. y to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should tum to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P The key should come out only in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check your 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 7 34 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 s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all 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 collect Part 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 dealer s service department or other qualified
312. your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as reminder to WI y hi r 5 her y Tae eo i wat zc ASTEN buckle See Safety ien you ride in or on anything vou go as fast as BELTS Belt Reminder Light in it goes 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 A lew crashes are mild and some crashes can 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 have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts m vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In areal vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safery belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop o

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