Page 3 This section tells what to do 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
Page 4 Division whenever appears in this manual, Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it, Litho in U.S.A.
Page 5 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 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.
Page 6 Vehicle Damage Warnings 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 your damage vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be But the notice will tell you what to do to avoid...
Page 7 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, are important these symbols for you and are used on an your passengers original battery: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY...
Page 9 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. learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Controls...
Page 11 6-Way Power Driver’s Seat (If Equipped) This switch is designed to mimic the movements of your seat cushion. It is located the left side of the driver’s seat cushion. To move the seat forward or rearward, push the switch forward or rearward. To raise or lower the seat, push the switch up down.
Page 12 2-Way Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) The knob that controls this feature is located on the right side the driver’s seat, about half of the way down the seatback. Turn the knob clockwise to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease lumbar support.
Page 13 Heated Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option, the switch is on the center console, just behind the open storage bin, Press LO to warm the seat to a lower temperature. Press to warm the seat to a higher temperature. To turn this feature off, place the switch in the center position.
Page 14 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, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it wonst be against your body.
Page 15 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) On two-door models, the right front seat make it easy to get in and out of the rear seat.
Page 16 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone of the This part manual tells you how to use safety belts also tells you some things you should not do properly. It with safety belts. explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear safety belt properly.
Page 17 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 18 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stup the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10...
Page 19 or the instrument panel The person keeps going until stopped by something. in a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-11...
Page 20 or the safety belts ! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts...
Page 21 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.
Page 22 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 Pontiae, the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 23 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 24 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-DOOr Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-16 To move it down, squeeze the release lever and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 25 &: 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. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 26 &: What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 27 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 woul'd increase the chance head and neck injury.
Page 28 &: What's wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width If a belt to spread impact force's. make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 29 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, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 30 Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Pontiac has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. 1-22...
Page 31 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
Page 32 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
Page 33 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any air bag covering.
Page 34 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. bags distribute the force the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper bady, stopping occupant more gradually.
Page 35 Do break the air bag covers. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your Pontiac should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 36 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. 1-28 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retra'ctor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 37 Buckle, position and release it the same way the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 38 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how wear one properly. 1-30 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull you very quickly.
Page 39 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it back all the start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 40 there’s a The safety belt locks if sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Yon can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 41 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 shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 42 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 43 Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you take them out from the guides.
Page 44 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. 1-36 Smaller Children adult size.
Page 45 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much 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 only 25 mph (40 km/h), will suddenly become your arms.
Page 46 Built-in Child Restraint (Option) If your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in child restraint in the center rear seat position. This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This child restraint is designed for who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds (10 and 27 kg) between 33.5 and 51 inches (850 whose height 1 295...
Page 47 &: should I use for my Which slots With the child seated the child restraint cushion, use the pair of slots that is at or just above the top of the child’s shoulders. For the child shown here, the harness should go through the middle pair of slots (B).
Page 48 Adjusting the Harness Height 2. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separate them. 1. Lower the child restraint cushion. 1-40...
Page 49 4. Pull down the seatback part the pad the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, unlatch it by (D). pushing the button on the buckle. 1-41...
Page 50 6. Feed a small amount of harness slack back into 5. Select one side of the harness. Add some slack to the shoulder part by pulling up on the lap part. You’ll the slot. keep most of this slack until you finish Step 7.
Page 51 8. Move the harness up or down to the correct slot. The correct slot is the one that will be at or just above the top of the child’s shoulder. 9. Twist the hamess slightly to ruute it through the correct slot.
Page 52 12. Move the pad back against the child restraint seatback. Make sure the harness goes through the slots i n the pad that match the height adjustment slots being used. Press the upper edge of the pad against the fastener strip. Securing a Child i n the Built-in Child Restraint Now that the harness is adjusted to the correct height for your child, you’re ready to use the child restraint’s...
Page 53 the left and right halves of the shoulder harness 2. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, unlatch it by 1. If clip fastened together, separate them. pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Place the child on the child restraint cushion. 1-45...
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Page 55 7 . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull on both latch plates to make sure they are secure. A green indicator will show in each latch plate window (G). If the harness locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let the harness go all the way back so it will move freely again.
Page 56 8. Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip together. The indicator window (H) on clip will show green when the fastened together. The purpose of this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on th’e child’s shoulders. 1-48 An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t help keep the harness in place on the ‘child’s shoulders.
Page 57 9. On both sides of the harness, pull up on the lap part a little sure it’s locked. If the harness isn’t locked, or if it becomes unfasten the harness clip. Then unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle, and let both sides of the harness go all the way back so they will move freely again.
Page 58 Removing the Child from the Built-in Child Restraint 1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clip. 1-50 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Move one side of the harness off the child’s shoulder, and let the harness go all the way back. 4.
Page 59 Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly store built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap belt in the center rear seat position. 1. Buckle the harness and fasten the harness clip. 2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up seatback.
Page 60 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designeld to be used in a vehicle. is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. find these instructions on the restraint itself or in booklet, or both.
Page 61 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.
Page 62 Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provi’ded in kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
Page 63 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
Page 64 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Position Rear Seat You'll be using the 1aD belt. C N JTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure in the center front seat.
Page 65 Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6.
Page 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.
Page 67 6, Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all way out of 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-59...
Page 68 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back push down on the child the retractor while restraint. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 69 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
Page 70 1-62 Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind wears the child. the child the belt crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 71 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 take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 72 Replacing Restraint System Parts a Crash After If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or built-in child restraint parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new safety belts or straps.
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Page 75 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 76 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 vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 77 The master key can be When a new Pontiac is delivered, it will come with a bar used for the ignition, coded tag attached to the key ring. as well as all door locks and This tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a storage compartments.
Page 78 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a doors aren’t...
Page 79 Rear Door(s) unlock either rear door from inside the vehicle, rotate the lock lever back. To lock either rear door from inside the vehicle, slide the lock forward. lever Power Door Locks To unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, press the fiont of the power door lock switch on either front door.
Page 80 Last Door Closed Locking The Last Door Closed Locking makes it more convenient €or you to use your power door lo’cks to lock all doors when leaving your vehicle. When any door is open, the first time you attempt to lock the doors using the power door lock switch or key chain transmitter will result in three chimes to signal that Last Door Closed Locking is...
Page 81 Rear Door Security Locks (4-DoOr of your vehicle if be sure your Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. 1. Open one of the rear doors.
Page 82 Keyless Entry (If Equipped) If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your from up to 30 feet (9 m) away trunk using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Page 83 Operation 3-Button Key Fob 4-Button Key Fob Remote All Door Lock To lock all doors, press LOCK on the key chain transmitter (see “Power Door Locks” in the Index for more details on lock features). If your power door vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft-Deterrent system, the LOCK button may arm the system (see “Content Theft-Deterrent”...
Page 84 the Remote Lock Control receiver. To signal that a command has been received, the headlamps will flash and the horn will sound briefly. To program the various modes available, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 85 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. Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your Keyless Entry System uses a continually changing code for increased security.
Page 86 When you park your Pontiac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Page 87 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
Page 88 Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when lock switch to lock the doors while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition (if you would like to turn off the power door lock switch arming, see “Locks and Lighting Choices”...
Page 89 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Page 90 Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 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. that’s if your Pontiac...
Page 91 NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than at a seconds 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.
Page 92 Instead trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 93 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever.
Page 94 Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If...
Page 95 (D): AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE normal driving. If your vehicle has overdrive, AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) is the overdrive position. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 k m h ) accelerator pedal all the way down.
Page 96 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift it on lever is put in FIRST (1)’ the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 97 For cars with center console mounted gear shift levers, the second access slot is located on the right hand side of the console shift panel, next to the shift lever. Insert a screwdriver into the slot. Pry the cap open using screwdriver.
Page 98 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold down Push brake left foot, To release the parking brake, hold pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position.
Page 99 Shifting Into PARK (P) get out of can be dangerous the shift lever is not fully in PARK parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the can move suddenly. You others could be injured.
Page 100 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3, Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and with you. If you can take it leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-26 Console Shift Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and...
Page 101 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 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 with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 102 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index. cannot shift out of PARK...
Page 103 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. 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 ifi Your exhaust system sounds strange different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Page 104 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.
Page 105 The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, This switch and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down and released, the window will go all the way down.
Page 106 Wm Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped) 2-32 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 107 If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. the arrows don’t on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). A c h m e will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km).
Page 108 For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes.
Page 109 Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40km/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 k m / h ) .
Page 110 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it.
Page 111 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 R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
Page 112 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.
Page 113 Turn knob symbol to turn on the headlamps to this and other operating lamps. Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 114 Fog Lamps The fog lamps switch is located in the upper, instrument panel, to the left of the instrument panel cluster. To turn fog lamps on, press lamps switch. A light will glow on the switch to let you know that they are on. (Your parking lamps must be on, or your fog lamps won’t come on.) Press the left side of the switch to turn the fog lamps off.
Page 115 Courtesy Lamps When any door opened, several lamps come on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle at night. You can also turn these lamps on by turning the interior lamps dial all the way to the right.
Page 116 Exit Lighting So that you can see to exit the vehicle at wight, your vehicle is equipped with the Exit Lighting feature. interior lamps will illuminate for up to you remove your key from the ignition. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you: Turn the ignition to the RUN or...
Page 117 Front Reading Lamps If your Grand Prix has the optional sunroof, you will have reading lamps in front of your sunroof switch. Press the button behind each. reading lamp to turn them on and off. Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps (If Equipped) There is a reading lamp provided in each rear assist handle.
Page 118 Locks and Lighting Choices Your Pontiac’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came programmed and which options you need to have to program them. Number...
Page 119 Entering Programming Mode program features, your vehicle must be in this programming mode. Follow these steps: SE CHART FUSE USA MALLPGM CIRCUIT BREAKERS STR WHL p i q ‘ T T : F L ILUM PWR LOCK HAZARD STOP LAMP INT LAMP CRUISE ’...
Page 120 factory setting while in the programming To change the mode do the following: 1. Tun the interior lamps dial all the way to the right and then back slightly to the left. of chimes you hear. The Count the number of chimes tells you which mode your vlehide is set for.
Page 121 Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3. This means that: All doors will automatically lock when you shift out of PARK (P) and All doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned OFF. To change the factory setting, while in the programming mode do the following: 1.
Page 122 Lockout DeterrenULast Door CIosed Locking Your vehicle comes with this feature means that: If you leave your keys in the ignition and get out of the driver’s door, you won’t be able to lock the doors with the power door locks and To change the factory setting, do the following: 1.
Page 123 To change the factory setting while in the programming mode, do the following: 1. Press UNLOCK on the key chain transmitter. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of c?&mes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again.
Page 124 Mode 3: Remote Lock Confirmation with Exterior Lights and Horn Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the key chain transmitter to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound briefly and your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received. Remote Unlock confirmation: When you use the key chain transmitter to unlock your vehicle or open your trunk, your headlamps will flash briefly to let you...
Page 125 Mode 2: Damage Detection Off (If anyone tampers with your trunk lock or opens a door while your Content Theft-Deterrent System is armed, an alarm will sound and your headlamps will flash for up to two minutes). Mode 3: All Off (Your Content Theft-Deterrent System is always disarmed).
Page 126 Mode 1: Power Lock Switch Arming Off. Your Content Theft-Deterrent System will arm when you Jock the doors with your key chain transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent System will not arm.
Page 127 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) Your Pontiac may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Push the button on the bottom of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you.
Page 128 One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To turn the electrochromic feature off, press the button on the bottom of the mirror again. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner.
Page 129 Center Console Storage To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front edge of the latch. The console has cassette and CD storage and a coinholder. The center console also contains two cupholders. To the cupholders, pull the cupholder door, located just access behind the console shift lever.
Page 130 Overhead Console (If Equipped) The optional overhead console has reading lamps, storage compartments (including one for your garage door opener and one for sunglasses) and an accessory power outlet. These features are explained on the following pages. READING LAMPS: To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the switch next to it.
Page 131 5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button. SUNGLASSES STORAGE COMPARTMENT sunglasses storage compartment is the second compartment from the back on the overhead console. storage compartment, press the release latch forward and pull the compartment down to the full open position.
Page 132 Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can.
Page 133 Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them from front to side. Visor Vanity Mirrors 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.
Page 134 Purse or Litter Bag Holder ‘On the front of the center console, to the right of the accessory power outlet (on the passenger’s side of the vehicle), there is a hook that can be used to hold or litter bag. 2-60 Sunroof (If Equipped) Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a two...
Page 135 Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only. You will need to open the sunshade by hand. Push the rear of the switch second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way by itself. This is the express-open feature.
Page 136 Instrument Panel Your Information System FUEL U N W E D FUEL ONLY Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. 2-62 United States Version Shown, Others Similar >...
Page 137 (used in the United States) or .in kilometers (used in Canada). Your Pontiac has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be correct.
Page 138 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.
Page 139 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows SRS 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 mo’dules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 140 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac’s hydraulic two parts. If one part isn’t worhng, the still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.
Page 141 anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident.
Page 142 If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
Page 143 The Trac System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC button, the warning light will come on and stay on. turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off.
Page 144 If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on TIRE with the CHECK PRESS light, the check tire pressure system isn’t working. See your Pontiac dealer for service. (Also, see “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index.) 2-70 Mal€unctisn...
Page 145 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 146 If the Light Is On 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.
Page 147 Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil pressure, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem.
Page 148 Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition OIL LEVEL light briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixed it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light stays on, stop th’e vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off, Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick, (See “Engine Oil”...
Page 149 Engine Coolant Temp’erature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! That reading means the same thing as the warning light. 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.
Page 150 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your ignition is on the fluid container is low. Remember, driving without washes fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could collide with another vehicle. Check your washer fluid often, and add only the proper fluid.
Page 151 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are some things owners ask about. All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the pump shuts off before the...
Page 152 Driver Information Center Your Driver Center gives you important safety and Information entire center lights ug.for a few seconds. Then 2-78 CHANGE SOON maintenance it goes work. facts, When you turn the ignition on, the...
Page 153 Functions CHANGE SOON: This light will appear when the system predicts that the oil’s remaining useful life is almost up. The system predicts remaining oil life using inputs from length of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm, and vehicle speed. It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle’s driving conditions.
Page 154 Trip Computer (If Equipped) ENGIMET RESET 2-80 FUEL USED -OIL AVG ECON O R A N G E 3100 and 3800 Engines LIFE TRAC...
Page 155 ENG/MET CHECK RESET PRESS INFORMATION TRAC 0 AVG ECON O R A N G E 3800 Supercharged Engine When you start your engine, the trip computer will display a mode. A lighted oval will appear to the left of the mode currently being used.
Page 156 Control Buttons The trip computer has three buttons that control its functions. ENG/MET: Press this button to change the display from English to metric units or metric t’o English. RESET Press this button for two seconds to reset the mode displayed. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed.
Page 157 TRUNK A JAR: If your trunk is not fully closed or open, a light will outline the trunk area on your vehicle outline. TRAC SWITCH: y o p vehicle has the Trac System (this is not an available option with the 3800 Supercharged engine), you will have a disable switch on the far right side of your Trip Computer.
Page 158 The HUD will display the “Check Gage” when the following are lit on the instrument panel: Oil warning Symbol Coolant Temperature Symbol Charging System Symbol When you sit straight in your seat, the HUD image will appear straight ahead near the front bumper. When the ignition key is turned to RUN, the HUD image will come on.
Page 159 To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly: 1. Start your engine and turn the DIM dial to the desired HUD image brightness. 2. Adjust your seat, if necessary, to a Comfortable position. 3. Press the top of the UPDN switch until the HUD image stops moving.
Page 160 Care of the Head-Up Display Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a clean cloth. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it, soft, on the...
Page 161 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls...
Page 162 Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With system, you can control this and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Knob The left knob selects the amount of air you want. To turn the fan off, turn fie knob The fan must be on to OFF.
Page 163 FLOOR: This setting sends most through the ducts near the floor. The remaining airflow comes out of the defroster and side window vents. DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents.
Page 164 Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s cold outside 0°F “C)
Page 165 Automatic Control For the most efficient operation, you should set the system temperature and press AUTO. The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 38 notice a delay of three to four minutes before the fan comes on.
Page 166 Hot Weather Example: (When you start the vehicle in Hot weather, 80°F (27 C) or after being parked during day in full sun). If your Driver Set Temperature is73"F (23°C) and you are in Full Automatic mode. The system will automatically move the temperature doors to full Cold.
Page 167 BI-LEV: This setting brings in the outside air and directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents. LOWER: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor.
Page 168 Heating On cold days use LOWER. The system will bring in air, outside heat it and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s 0°F C) or lower.
Page 169 Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the mode knob to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few seconds before driving off.
Page 170 Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first, Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 171 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM and shows your FM. The display 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. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let decrease you return to your favorite stations.
Page 172 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on an'd off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
Page 173 Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass. TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase o r decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 174 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 search for the previous selection on the tape, Your tape must have at least three seconds of selection for PREV or SEEK to work.
Page 175 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”...
Page 176 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends, Turn it to choos’e 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.
Page 177 If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won’t play because of an error. E10: The tape tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Page 178 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.
Page 179 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
Page 180 Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or bass. decrease TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 181 RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press off random play. REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within track (song). Release it to play the passage. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.
Page 182 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between 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 higher or lower station and stay there.
Page 183 If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot, the disc may not play and E (error) and 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.
Page 184 Trunk Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.
Page 185 Compact Disc Errors If E and a number appear on the display an error has occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play. The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate: E30: Focus Error E31: Tracking Error E32: Motor Error E33: CD Changer Communication Error E34: CD Changer Door Open...
Page 186 PROG (3): Press this button to select the next disc in the magazine. If a CD cannot be played, its number will be skipped when selecting discs while using the PROG button. RANDOM (4): Press this button to enter the random play mode.
Page 187 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 Drocedure. 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.
Page 188 times, INOP you enter the wrong code eight appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition before can try again. When you will try again, you only have t h e e chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
Page 189 Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain functions using buttons radio VOLUME: Press up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume. PLAY. Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing.
Page 190 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for especially at night.
Page 191 A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Pontiac dealership. 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.
Page 192 If you choose Pontiac, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not darnage the AM-FM antenna. There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception.
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Page 195 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. Defensive Driving Driving Drunk Having Control of Your Vehicle Your Braking System Information Anti-Lock Brake Information Trac System...
Page 196 The best advice anyone can give about driving Drive defensively. Please start with very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” Defensive driving really means “be ready On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 197 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
Page 198 It’s amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces ml of or 90 liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level, There is gender difference, too.
Page 199 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
Page 200 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 201 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 202 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on 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 the rear wheels.
Page 203 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.
Page 204 When the parking brake is fully released, this warning light come on will know if there’s TRAC with the system. See “Trac System Warning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Trac System on.
Page 205 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. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
Page 206 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action the problem. Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like your these. First apply brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Page 207 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 208 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting opportunity. For 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.
Page 209 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, your Pontiac’s 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.
Page 210 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
Page 211 You can be temporarily blinded by 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.
Page 212 The heavier the rain, the harder it windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
Page 213 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 214 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what other drivers are doing traffic signals. 4-20’ Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the b’est way to get to where you are going.
Page 215 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 right. Drive at the same drive along-the entrance ramp, you should begin to - check traffic.
Page 216 Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
Page 217 Highway Hypnosis there actually such condition Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call 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.
Page 218 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make trips your safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 219 Winter Driving Here some tips for winter driving: Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 220 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 road, you can have a very slippery lot less tracti’on or “grip” and w i l l weed to be very careful.
Page 221 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’ 1 1 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.
Page 222 Tie a sed cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket 'aro'und you. If you have no blankets or extra insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 223 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 224 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS EFFECT ON THE MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 225 For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well and your passenger passengers could be seriously injured. Pull all the steps in this section. Ask your Pontiac dealer trailer with your vehicle. you can.
Page 226 So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, your Pontiac wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to sperate greater loads, generating extra heat.
Page 227 You can ask your advice, or you can write us at: that you km/h) Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division, One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive...
Page 228 If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight If you have a weight-distributing (€3). hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (E). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, see if the weights are...
Page 229 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”...
Page 230 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Page 231 When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher andlor 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,...
Page 232 on Hills Parking You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig can be could start to move. People your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your how to do it: 1.
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Page 235 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. How to Use Warning Flashers Other Types of Warning Devices Step-by-step Procedure for Jump Starting Information You Should Know Before Towing Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 5-11 Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear...
Page 236 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. rear turn signal lamps will flash on and To turn off the flashers, press the switch again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals or brake lights won’t work.
Page 237 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Pontiac. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 238 4. Find the positive each battery, Your Pontiac has a remote positive jump starting terminal, The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery. You should always use the remote positive...
Page 239 Using a match near a battery can cause battery explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
Page 240 6. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the remote positive terminal if the (+> battery. Use dead vehicle has one. It goes to a heavy, unpainted, metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7.
Page 241 Attach the cable at least 18 inches from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
Page 242 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Pontiac dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. 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.
Page 243 A vehicle can from a car carrier if it isnst" fall adequately secured. This can cause serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 244 NOTICE: with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment, Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
Page 245 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Note: Take care not to damage speed sensor wires when attaching chains. Rear Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the real: Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment.
Page 246 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper fascia will be damaged. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur vehicle to ground vehicle to wheel-lift equipment, To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground wheel-lift equipment.
Page 247 Attach chain around the outboard end of both lateral arms. Please take care not to damage speed sensor wires or brake hoses when attaching chains and T-hooks. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning hot engine on your instrument panel. See light about “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage”...
Page 248 tnere is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. you keep driving when your engine i s overheated, f i r e . the liquids it can catch badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
Page 249 Cooling System When decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 3100 Engine 3800 and 3800 Supercharged Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-15...
Page 250 An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank don’t do anything else until it cools down. 5-16 The coolant level should be at or above the COLD on the overflow hose in the coolant recovery bottle.
Page 251 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating and the key on, both fans should be running.
Page 252 5-18 You can b’e 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 recovery When the coolant in the coolant COLD mark, start your vehicle, the overheat warning continues, thing you can try.
Page 253 Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 254 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the pressure cap when the cooling system, including the pressure cap and upper radiator 5-20 hose, is no longer hot.
Page 255 [ON: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. 3.1L V6 (VIN Code M): There are two bleed valves.
Page 256 8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank. upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the 7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but engine fans, leave the pressure cap off.
Page 257 pressure cap. Then replace this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the mows pressure cap line up like this. on the 11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold.
Page 258 Changing Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers, an Ijury. Changing tire can cause slip the jack and roll over people. You and they could be Find level place change your.
Page 259 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk. Then lift and remove the cover.
Page 260 T u r n the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. 5-26 The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), extension and protectodguide (B) and wheel wrench (C).
Page 261 If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp.
Page 262 REAR EDGE OF FRONT WHEEL OPENING jacking at the vehicle's front location, put jack lift head about 6 inches (15 cm> from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or in between the two bolts as shown. 5-28 FRONT VEHICLE For jacking at the vehicle's rear location, put jack lift 5.5 inches (14 cm) from the front edge of...
Page 263 & CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack i positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 3.
Page 264 CAUTION: (Continued) emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. Never use oil or studs grease on do, the nuts might come loose.
Page 265 7. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 266 Storing the Flat 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. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.
Page 267 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 equipmen.t could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. compact spare is for temporary use only.
Page 268 Compact Spare Tire spare Although compact tire new, when your vehicle was it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi Ha). (420 After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon possible and tire is correctly inflated.
Page 269 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.
Page 270 NOTES 5-36...
Page 271 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Pontiac. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 272 Doing Your Own Service If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the groper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and O’wner Publications”...
Page 273 Things you 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 Pontiac 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.
Page 274 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...
Page 275 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 text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 276 Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac” in the Index.
Page 277 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install the cap. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure type. Your dealer can get one for you. I f you get the wrong type, it may not or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system...
Page 278 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the vehicle. It is located at the lower left side of the vehicle, near the parking brake. handle inside Next go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood.
Page 279 When you open the hood of the 3 100 engine, you’ll see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid B. Radiator Fill Cap C. Remote Positive Terminal Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick G. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick H.
Page 280 When you open the hood of the 3800 engine, you’ll see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid €3. Radiator Fill C. Remote Positive Battery Terminal D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick 6-10 E Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Dipstick H.
Page 281 When open the hood of the 3800 Supercharged engine, you'll see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Radiator Fill Cap C. Remote Positive Battery Terminal D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick F, Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Dipstick H.
Page 282 Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. 3800 Supercharged Engine (If Equipped) Your Pontiac may have a 3800 Supercharged engine. The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use.
Page 283 The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow near the front of the engine. 3100 Engine loop 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine 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 actual level.
Page 284 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 3100 Engine When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the lower mark, then you’ll need to add some oil.
Page 285 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine Fill the oil level to the full mark. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 286 REClOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTIMI;, SELECf SAL V!§COSITI WAD€ OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL SAE 1OW-30 COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED E n g i g Z O O...
Page 287 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OI L S FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GNRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR MIS WEATHER SYMBOL "F "C + 6 0 - + 2 0 1OW-30 PREFERRED above...
Page 288 SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is ready something should to advise if...
Page 289 What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 290 See “Sche ltenance Services” in the Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner cleans not only the air, stops flame if the engine If it backfires. isn’t there, backfires, you could be burned.
Page 291 How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine engine to 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.
Page 292 Check Because this operation be a little difficult, you choose have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your much can mean that some of the transaxle.
Page 293 Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle 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.
Page 294 3100 Engine 3800 or 38100 Supercharged Engine 1. Pull out dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push wait it back in all the way, three seconds and then pull it back out again. 6-24...
Page 295 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what transaxle fluid to use.
Page 296 “Engine Overheating” in the Index. A $OB0 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Page 297 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will.
Page 298 Checking Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be COLD mark or a little higher. To check coolant at the level, remove the cap on the coolant recovery bottle and verify that the coolant level is up to the COLD fill level attached to the cap.
Page 299 Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 300 Power Steering Fluid 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine 3100 Engine 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 problem.
Page 301 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 302 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read manufacturer's instructions before operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the following windshield washer fluid reservoirs.
Page 303 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 304 two reasons wny the brake fluid level in the There are only 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.
Page 305 See “Appearance Care” in the Index. Brake Wear Your Pontiac Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are a few worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and...
Page 306 Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Pontiac does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system example, when your brake linings wlear down and you have to have new ones put in approved GM replacement parts.
Page 307 Vehicle Storage you’re not going to drive your vehicle for more, take off the black, negative This will help keep your battery from running down. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt aren’t careful.
Page 308 Headlamps 1. Open the hood and support properly. 2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the headlamp assembly. 6-38 Carefully remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while removing. on the electrical connector 4.
Page 309 Pull 5. Rotate the lamp socket ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise the lamp from the socket. to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6-39...
Page 310 7. Place the new lamp into the socket. Hold the lamp at the base, being careful not to touch the lamp with your fingers. The oil from your fingers will cause the lamp to fail. 8. Rotate the lamp socket ring 1/4 turn clockwise to place it back into the headlamp assembly.
Page 311 Remove the bulb from the socket. 6. Place the new bulb into the socket. 7. Turn the bulb socket 114 turn clockwise to replace it. 8. Carefully replace the headlamp assembly into the vehicle. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while replacing.
Page 312 Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. Turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to replace, Replace the vent you removed earlier. trunk, 6. Close 6-42 Taillamps 1. Unhook the convenience net (if equipped) and remove.
Page 313 Carefully remove the taillamp assembly. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle. 6-43...
Page 314 7. Remove the bulb. Place the new bulb into socket. 9. Turn the lamp socket 1/4 turn clockwise to replace it. 10. Carefully replace the taillamp assembly. Be careful scratching chipping to avoid 11. Reverse Steps 1 through 4. 12. Close the rear compartment. 6-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1.
Page 315 If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
Page 316 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 the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling fuel economy.
Page 317 The system won’t alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat. Each time you start your Pontiac, you must drive 10 to 20 miles (15 to 30 before the system will work properly.
Page 318 To calibrate the system: 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. PRESS 2. The CALIBRATE TIRE instrument panel, to the right of the steering column. Press and hold the button for about three seconds. The CHECK TIRE PRFSS light will flash three times and go out.
Page 319 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. Rust or dirt on a wheel, o r on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 320 g New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that sarne TPC Spec number.
Page 321 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
Page 322 If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it rep1,aces.
Page 323 GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Pontiac model. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 324 If you have to replace a wheel, use new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains NOTICE: If your Pontiac has P225/60R16 use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. NOTICE: (Continued) 6-54 NOTICE: (Continued)
Page 325 When you use anything from a container to clean your Pontiac, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Page 326 Using Foam-Vpe Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Page 327 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2.
Page 328 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap 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.
Page 329 Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust film 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.
Page 330 (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in Index.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finish your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and d u r a b i l i t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .
Page 331 (See “Appearance Care and Materials” i n the Index.) Your Pontiac has a “basecoatklearcoat” 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 basecoatklearcoat paint finish.
Page 332 Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleanler. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage paint finish.
Page 333 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 whichever occurs first.
Page 334 Appearance Care Materials Chart...
Page 335 E N G I N E A 7 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 336 Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the Index. 6-66 Fuses and Circuit Breakers...
Page 337 Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor protected by breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories.
Page 338: Overhead Console
FUSE USAGE CHARY MALL PGM CIRCUIT SEAT CIG LTR INTLAMP STOP LAMP CRUISE lCiN Printed in U.S.A. Circuit Breaker Description HEADLMP Headlamps PWR SEAT Power Seat, Power Lumbar PWR WBO Power Windows Fuse Description MALL PGM Mall Module MALL Mall Module 6-68 Fuse WIPER...
Page 339 Fuse Description CRUISE Cruise Control I/P-IGN ChimeMall Module, Cluster, Trip Computer, Head-Up Display, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) TURN Turn Signal Anti-Lock Brakes BTSI PRNDL, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock HVAC CTRL Blower Control, HVAC Rear Defog, HVAC, Driver DIC/HVAC Information Center, Daytime Running Lamps, Heated Seats...
Page 340 COOL FAN COOL FAN SERIES HEADLAMPS B/U LP BATT MAIN 2 TRANSMISSION FUELPUMP IGN MAIN COOL FAN FUEL PUMP BATT MAIN 1 (SUPERCHARGER FUEL PUMP SPEED IGN MAIN 6-70 r - 1 COOL ION MODULE ,AC-DIODE, GLUTCi A/C CLUTCH COOL FAN HORN FOG LP ,FUTURE...
Page 341 Fuse Description FUTURE Spare PARK LP Chimemall Module, Taillamps, Park Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps, Dimmable Lamps FOG LP Fog Lamps FUTURE Spare ECM/PCM FUEL PMP Fuel Pump Automatic Transaxle: Enable, Switch, Shift, PWM Alt Sense Fuse Description RADIO Radio, Remote Lock Control, Theft Shock Sensor, Trip Computer, HVAC Module, ABS Module, Security LED...
Page 342 Bulbs Replacement Exterior Lamps ....... Back-up ....Center High-Mounted Stop .
Page 343 . . . A1208C refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer. 600 CCA 690 CCA 770 CCA ....
Page 344 NOTES $ & I 6-74...
Page 345 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its dependability and emission control performance. Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment How this Section is Organized...
Page 346 See your your Warranty and OwPzer Assistance booklet, or your Pontiac dealer f o r details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in go'od working condition, but also helps the environment.
Page 347 “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Pontiac deaIer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. ((Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.
Page 348 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...
Page 349 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Page 350 Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if is used trailer towing, driven in a dusty area off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Page 351 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 352 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 4,000 Miles (1 0 000 kmj Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL...
Page 353 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 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) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
Page 354 Short Trip/City Mairlienance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation and additional information. pattern (See footnote DATE...
Page 355 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 356 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity 30,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 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.
Page 357 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 358 Short Maintenance Schedule TripKity 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 7-14 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service.
Page 359 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
Page 360 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 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 cx higher.
Page 361 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 kmj Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 362 ) S h o r t Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7- 18 60,000 Mil(--.: (IO0 000 km) Change engine oil.
Page 363 Short TripKity 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. (See footnote An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 364 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ‘ An Emission Control Sewice. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 365 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 366 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first), An Emission Control Sewice. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 7-22...
Page 367 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rota pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 368 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil filter months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. 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.
Page 369 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 94,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 370 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu .e 99,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and €ilter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 7-26 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect every An Emission Control Service. Replace An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:...
Page 371 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hi lly or mountainous terrain. :n 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 andfilter do not require changing.
Page 372 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 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 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 373 Long Trip/Highwav Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
Page 374 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service, Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter.
Page 375 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. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 376 Long TriplHighway lwaintenanee Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 98 * (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Page 377 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Page 378 Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Sewice. Inspect camshaft timing belt. (See footnote?.) An Emission Control Sewice. Replace air cleaner filter. Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
Page 379 Long Tripmighway MainterlaIlce Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 380 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. El Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
Page 381 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL...
Page 382 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain, When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. your vehicle under any o f lfyou these conditions, the fluid aadJi’lter do not require changing.
Page 383: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: 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.
Page 384 At Least Twice Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly, If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Page 385 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
Page 386 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Brake Parking and Automatic Transaxle PARK...
Page 387 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each You should let your GM dealer’s spring and fall). service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 388 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from GM dealer. USAGE FLUIDLLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 389 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Assembly, (GM Part No.
Page 390 Part E: Maintenance Record After scheduled services performed, relcord the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and SERVICED 7-46 Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 391 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED READING ~. . 7-47...
Page 392 Maintenance Record 7-48...
Page 393 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. Pontiac Cares Services What Makes up Pontiac Cares?
Page 394 YOU! PONTIAC CARES is: important person valuabl'e feature that comes with every Pontiac, a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety, security, comfort and convenience.
Page 395 All 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 is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience.
Page 396 Pontiac dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved that level.
Page 397 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern call us so we can give your inquiry encourage you to prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac, address your inquiry to: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza...
Page 398 Security While You Travel 1 -800-ROADSIm (1 -860-762-3743) As the proud owner of new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended provide you with peace of drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 399 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.
Page 400 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Pontiac strives to give you a worry free ownership of your vehicle, and we realize the inconvenience of being without a car. So Pontiac has come up with...
Page 401 Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...
Page 402 For further information, contact courts. 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,...
Page 403 Please call us at 1-800-PM-CARES or write: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:...
Page 404 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation the Service Publication Order Form in this or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 405 ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address s own below or call Credit (NOTE: For Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356.
Page 407 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet ........AirBag How Does it Restrain How it Works...
Page 408 1-50 Cigarette Lighter 1-44 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 1-51 Cleaner. Air 6-37 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Fabric Glass Inside of Your Pontiac 6-72 Instrument Panel 2-11,2-29.4-28. 4-35 Leather 3-3 1 Outside of Your Pontiac 7-3'9 Special Problems 3-12, 3-15 ....
Page 409 ........Stains ........Tires .
Page 410 ..Electrical Equipment. Adding ....... Electrical System Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror Electronic Climate Control...
Page 411 Halogen Bulbs Hazard Head Restraints ........Headlamps Bulb Replacement HigNLow Beam Changer...
Page 412 Lights Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning ......Charging System .
Page 413: Steering
......2-57 Passing 2-20 Performance Shifting 2- 15 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 4- 16 Pontiac Cares Power Accessory Outlet ..2-63 Door Locks 2-63 Option Fuses...
Page 414 Rear Armrest Storage ....Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight ....Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight Reclining Front Seatbacks Recovery Tank, Coolant...
Page 415 ......Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ......
Page 416 ......Tilt Steering Wheel ....... Time.
Page 417 Underbody Flushing Service ... . Underbody Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center Vehicle ... . . Control Damage Warnings Dimensions Identification Number Loading Storage Ventilationsystem...
Page 418 Service Station Checkpoints WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-32 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE DIPSTICK B6-13 FUEL DOOR HOOD ENQINE COOLANT P6-6 RELEASE RECOVERY TANK P6-8 P6-28 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or the Index in the back of the owner’s m a n u a l . 9-12...

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