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  • Page 1 1995...
  • Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications. gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page...

  • Page 3: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in owner can use it.

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

  • Page 5: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your the notice area, damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
  • Page 6 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on for you and original battery; your passengers whenever your vehicle CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN...
  • Page 7 NOTES...

  • Page 8: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

  • Page 9: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Power Seat (Option) FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat. CENTER (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up REAR (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up.
  • Page 10 4-DOOr Models 2-Door Models But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

  • Page 11: Seatback Latches

    Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill, the seatback may not fold without some help from you.

  • Page 12: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety also tells you properly. It some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental “air bag” system. belts Restraint System, In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.

  • Page 13: Why Safety Belts Work

    Work Why Safety Belts When you ride in or on anything, you goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. as fast Put someone on it.
  • Page 14 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
  • Page 15 . . . or the instrument panel 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.
  • Page 16 Here Are Questions Many People Ask and the Answers About Safety Belts @’ Won’t be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.

  • Page 17: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Be aware that there are special t h g s to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. I f a child will be riding in your Pontiac, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
  • Page 18 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 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’’...
  • Page 19 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-12...
  • Page 20 What’s wrong with this? 1-13...
  • Page 21 &.. What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-14 It should arm.
  • Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The belt twisted acfQss the body. 1-15...
  • Page 23 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on should out of the way. The belt go back 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 24 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 25 1-18 The lap part the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. strong force pelvic bones. And you'd be likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-19...
  • Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20...
  • Page 28 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-21...
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-22...

  • Page 30: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Your Pontiac has two bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.
  • Page 31 1-24 There is an light on the instrument panel, which shows SRS BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.

  • Page 32: How The Air Bag System Works

    How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-25...
  • Page 33 When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 l u f l / h ) .
  • Page 34 Air bags should never be regarded as a n y h n g more than a supplement to safety belts, moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag quickly After the air bag inflates, it quickly that some people may not even realize bag inflated.
  • Page 35 To purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications’’ in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. or both the how your Pontiac should be serviced. affect the air bag system in several places 1995...

  • Page 36: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as throughout the pregnancy.
  • Page 37 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull 1-30 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

  • Page 38: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Rear Seat Passengers very important for rear It‘s seat passengers to Accident statistics show that unbelted people in’the r e a more seat hurt often in crashes than those who wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
  • Page 39 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
  • Page 40 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 41 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults @-Door Models) Four-door models may have rear shoulder belt feature will provide added comfort This for small outgrown child restraints and guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat.
  • Page 42 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. 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.

  • Page 43: Smaller Children And Babies

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.. 1-36 Smaller Children and Babies That...
  • Page 44 1-37...

  • Page 45: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints to follow Be sure the instructions may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance The instructions that come with the infant or child w i l l show you...

  • Page 46: Top Strap

    If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 47 around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes front of the child's face neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is so you positioned would be able you ever had...

  • Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push down 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
  • Page 49 See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 50 6 . To belt, pull its free end while tighten down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint sure it is secure. If the child restraint directions to be isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it if it is secure.
  • Page 51 be using the You’ll lap-shoulder belt. See the strap about if the child restraint has a right front Because your vehicle bag, always move the seat as before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 52 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8.
  • Page 53 Securing Child Restraint i n the Right Front Seat Position (2-Door Models) If you have a four-door model, see “Securing a Child Restraint the Right Front Seat Position @-Door Models)” earlier in this section. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
  • Page 54 To use a child restraint here, you will need a special infantkhild seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware for you.
  • Page 55 Snag one hook of the infantkhild seat attaching belt plate into 3. Put the belt’s special latch vehicle’s near of the seat. the floor at the door side safety belt buckle.
  • Page 56 Run the belt through around the child restraint. 4. You longer by make the belt tilting the buckle The child restraint instructions will show you how. and pulling it along the belt. Put the hook on the free end through the slot in the latch plate.
  • Page 57 9. To make tight, pull the belt while you push down If the on the child restraint. belt it end for end. switch directions to be sure it is secure. 1-50 To remove the child won’t stay tight, 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate.

  • Page 58: Larger Children

    Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window the child wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restrai.nt a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 59 1-52 What a child is wearing but the child small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
  • Page 60 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. 1-53...

  • Page 61: Safety Belt Extender

    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 extender. It’s free. When you to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.

  • Page 62: Section 2 Features And Controls

    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 bralung. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 63 The ignition keys for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to the first owner. keys ignition don’t have...

  • Page 64: Door Locks

    There are to lock and your Door Locks several ways unlock vehicle. From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock Control, if your vehicle has this option.

  • Page 65: Power Door Locks

    From the inside, slide the lever back to lock the door. To unlock, slide the lever forward. Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors. On four-door models, the rear doors do not have power door lock switches.

  • Page 66: Remote Lock Control (Option)

    Remote Lock Control (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock your or unlock from doors your trunk away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.

  • Page 67: Operation

    Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press within five seconds to unlock all the doors. The interior lamps will come on (see ‘‘Sustained Interior Illumination” in the Index for more details). To lock all doors, press DOOR. To unlock the t m n k , press the symbol on the transmitter.

  • Page 68: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

  • Page 69: Trunk Lock

    Trunk Lock Remote Trunk Release (Option) Press glove box door to unlock the trunk from inside your vehicle. Your transaxle shift lever must be in PARK (P). Remember that your trunk can be opened at any time using this lock release. Be sure to lock your doors. the button behind the...

  • Page 70: Glove Box

    Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch.

  • Page 71: Key I N The Ignition

    When you park your Pontiac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle.
  • Page 72 Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, and the...

  • Page 73: Ignition Switch

    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 (804 km).

  • Page 74: Starting Your Engine

    To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

  • Page 75: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    engine: start your 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine go of the key. The idle speed will engine gets warm. NOTICE: START Holding your key in for longer than at a seconds time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.

  • Page 76: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

    The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.

  • Page 77: Automatic Transaxle

    Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles, when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation.
  • Page 78 Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle sWt interlock. You must your regular brakes before you can shift from RUN. If you cannot shift out of when the ignition is in...
  • Page 79 DRIVE This position for normal driving. If you vehicle has overdrive, DRIVE overdrive position. I f you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about km/h) accelerator pedal all the way down.
  • Page 80 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND ( 2 ) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
  • Page 81 Second-Gear Start (Option) Your vehicle equipped with a Second-Gear Start feature. The button is below the lamp controls. Press 2ND GEAR START to provide more traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. The transaxle will be in second gear when the vehicle begins to move.

  • Page 82: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. To set the hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
  • Page 83 PARK (P) Shifting Into Column Shift 1, Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Pull the you. Move the lever up as as it will go. 3.

  • Page 84: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

  • Page 85: Torque Lock

    PARK (P). 2-24 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has brake-transaxle must fully apply your regular brakes before you can PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See shift from “Automatic Transaxle”...
  • Page 86 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-25...
  • Page 87 Running Your Engine WhiIe Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to 2-26 You’re h o w . Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move.

  • Page 88: Power Windows

    Power Windows Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a small amount.

  • Page 89: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

  • Page 90: Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator

    Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positic to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

  • Page 91: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band MIST For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to...

  • Page 92: Cruise Control (Option)

    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 93 To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-32 Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed...
  • Page 94 Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA for less than half a second and then release it.
  • Page 95 To Get Out of Cruise Control turn off the cruise control: There are two ways to Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. To Erase Cruise Speed Memory off the cruise control or the ignition, or When you turn shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

  • Page 96: Fog Lamps

    Turn the knob to LAMPS (B) to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps. Turn the knob to PARK (A) to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps. A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACC with the lamps on.

  • Page 97: Interior Lamps

    The D l U system will make your low-beam headlamps come on reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off, and The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
  • Page 98 Sustained Interior Illumination come Your courtesy lamps will on and stay time whenever you: Open a door. Press UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control (if equipped). Press DOOR on the Remote Lock Control equipped). If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open and then turn off automatically about 18 seconds after you close it.
  • Page 99 Roof Console Reading Lamps (Option) These lamps are part of the optional roof console. They will go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, push the button to turn the lamp on and off. 2-38 Dome Lamp The dome lamp will go on when you open the doors.
  • Page 100 Mirrors so you Adjust all the mirrors can see clearly when are sitting in a comfortable &iying position. Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror g l m To reduGe from lamps behind you, move the leva to the night position. Manual Outside Mirrors Adjust the right mirror by hand.

  • Page 101: Convex Outside Mirror

    Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is G O ~ V ~ X . A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. 2-40 Convenience Net (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk.

  • Page 102: Storage And Compartments

    Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.

  • Page 103: Accessory Outlet

    n u n k Access Panel If you have split rear seats, you may have a trunk access panel for storing long objects that may not fit completely in your trunk, like skis. Pull your rear armrest down, then pull the latch on the trunk access panel.

  • Page 104: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. can also move them from side 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, Sunroof (Option) Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding...
  • Page 105 open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear go of the switch. Let the switch to stop position. Press the front of the switch to close panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. open the rear vent, press the front of the switch when or the sunroof is closed.

  • Page 106: Cigarette Lighter

    Rear Ashtrays To remove the rear console ashtray, open it, push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out To remove the rear door ashtray, open and pull up on the ashtray door. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays.

  • Page 107: Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

    Instrument Panel -- Your Information System Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. 2-46 3.1L United States Version Shown, Others Similar fast...
  • Page 108 (used 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 true.

  • Page 109: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    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 110: Low Fuel Light

    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 111: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to, show you it’s working. Then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.

  • Page 112: Airbag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument SRS AIR BAG panel, which shows symbol. The system checks the system for malfunctions. The light tells you electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.

  • Page 113: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
  • Page 114 Then start the engine again system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the light is on but 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 115 Brake Anti-Lock System Active Light (Option) When your anti-lock system adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, come on. Slippery road conditions will exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure.

  • Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    En.gine Coolant Temperature 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 117 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Engine Soon Light) (Service A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.

  • Page 118: Oil Warning Light

    Oil Warning Light you have a problem with your oil, 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 119: Low Oil Level Light

    Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW OIL LEVEL light will briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
  • Page 120 Trip Calculator (Option) When you start your engine, the trip calculator will display a mode. A lighted arrow shows which mode is displayed. INST ECON: Shows your fuel economy when you select this mode. This display will update every second and cannot be reset.

  • Page 121: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons The trip calculator has three buttons that control its functions. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed. Press this button to change the display from English to metric units or metric to English. RESET Press this button for one second to reset the mode displayed.
  • Page 122 ‘To adjust the HUD see it properly: so you can 1. Start your engine and turn the HUD dial all the way up. When the headlamps are off, the HUD image will be at a preset daytime brightness. When the headlamps are on, the HUD image brightness is controlled by the d i m e r control.
  • Page 123 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 the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit.
  • Page 124 NOTES 2-63...
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  • Page 126: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. Air Conditioning with Electronic...
  • Page 127 Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of flow. For each setting, set the temperature to a comfortable setting. MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets.

  • Page 128: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time the to run, compressor has which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, the temperature knob all the way in the blue area. setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too dry.

  • Page 129: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the button to turn the defogger on. It will turn itself off after about 10 minutes. If you turn it on again, the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off.

  • Page 130: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out 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 out of the advanced engineering that...
  • Page 131 Pinding Station AM/FM: knob Press the lower to get display shows your selection. T U N E : T u r n the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the up or down higher or lower station. Presets: The four pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations.
  • Page 132 Optional AM/F” Stereo Radios If your Pontiac has a radio with a cassette tape player, compact disc player or a graphic equalizer, the instructions below will explain how to use the radio. For other features, see the instructions your radio has.
  • Page 133 Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever right or left to increase or decrease bass. The middle position is a detent. TREBLE: Slide the lever right or left to increase or decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease treble.
  • Page 134 Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the radio is on, the tape will begin playing. you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over.
  • Page 135 AM/F”: Press this button to play the radio when playing. The tape will stop but remain in the player. TAPE/PLAY: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. The cassette symbol with will appear on the display when the tape is active.
  • Page 136 RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing (elapsed time). Press it again to return to time, or let the display return automatically. PREV: Press this button to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds ha.ve played.
  • Page 137 Entering a Code Write down any number from your code. Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN. Turn the radio off. Press the 1 and 4 preset buttons at the same time and hold until shows-on the display. “- -” You now have only 15 seconds between each of the following steps.

  • Page 138: Understanding Radio Reception

    Disabling THEFTLOCK If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK, you will neea to enter your code. If lose or forget your code, see your dealer. 1. Turn the ignition on and the radio off. 2. Press the 1 and 4 preset buttons at the same time and hold until SEC shows on the display.

  • Page 139: Tips About Your Audio System

    Tips About Your Audio System from Hearing damage loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes df sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud hannful to your hearing. Take precautions by on your adjusting the volume control adapts...

  • Page 140: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound quality, ruining the cassette, the mechanism. Tape cassettes that are not properly stored in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and could cause premature failure of the tape player.

  • Page 141: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Fixed Mast Antenna mast The fixed antenna can withstand most without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it.
  • Page 142 Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) You can control certain audio system functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOLUME: Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease volume. PLAY: Press to play the CD or cassette instead of the radio.
  • Page 143 NOTES 3-18...

  • Page 144: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...

  • Page 145: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 146 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 147 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? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 148: Control Of A Vehicle

    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 149 Bnti-Lock Brakes (Option) :f your Pontiac has anti-lock brakes (ABS), it has an dvanced electronic braking system that will help Irevent a braking skid.
  • Page 150 And this light on the 2 6 0 L instrument panel will come R p M on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise.
  • Page 151 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure computer is faster than any driver could. programmed make most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

  • Page 152: Braking In Emergencies

    Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. If you have anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. However, if you don’t have anti-lock, your first reaction hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do.

  • Page 153: Steering In Emergencies

    But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action problem. Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies these. First apply your brakes anti-lock, not enough to lock your wheels. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from possible collision.

  • Page 154: Off-Road Recovery

    The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 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.
  • Page 155 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

  • Page 156: Loss Of Control

    “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Pontiac’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

  • Page 157: Driving At Night

    If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

  • Page 158: Night Vision

    Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive, Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.

  • Page 159: Driving In The Rain

    Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.

  • Page 160: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

    water Driving too fast through large going through some car washes water may affect your brakes. Try i€ you can’t, to slow down Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough.

  • Page 161: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-18 increase your Here are ways to to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities.

  • Page 162: Freeway Driving

    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 speed most of the other drivers are driving.

  • Page 163: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Pontiac dealers all across North America. They’ll..be ready and willing Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are...

  • Page 164: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis such Is there actually a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 165 steep country, or you drive regularly planning visit there, here are some your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads.

  • Page 166: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper,...

  • Page 167: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow time, where Most o€ those places road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful.
  • Page 168 Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. hard wheels always keep Brake your still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine /--’...
  • Page 169 cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 170: Loading Your Vehicle

    and close Then, shut the engine off all the to preserve the heat, Start the engine again you feel and repeat this only when from the cold. But do it little as long as h e 1 you can. To help keep warm, you can get sume out of the vehicle and do fairly vigorous exercises...
  • Page 171 a heavy load, spread it out. Don’t you do have more than 167 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle tools, packages or anything else you have to stop or turn quickly, or the vehicle goes.

  • Page 172: Towing A Trailer

    Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Pontiac dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.

  • Page 173: Weight Of The Trailer

    And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Customer Assistance Center, Pontiac Division, One Pontiac Plaza, Pontiac, that you MI 48340-2952. km/h)

  • Page 174: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the velucle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.

  • Page 175: Safety Chains

    Hitches It’s important to have correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? I f you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.

  • Page 176: Trailer Brakes

    Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system.
  • Page 177 Passing You’ll need more passing distance you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.

  • Page 178: Parking On Hills

    Driving OR Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h)

  • Page 179: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill

    When You Are Ready to Leave Parking on Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. Let up the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4.

  • Page 180: Section 5 Problems On The Road

    Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about can occur on road. Hazard Warning Flashers some Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They problems that also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

  • Page 181: Other Warning Devices

    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 safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 182 5 . Find the positive each battery. Your Pontiac has a remote positive jump starting terminal. The terminal side of the engine compartment as your battery. You should always use the remote positive instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery.
  • Page 183 Check that the jumper cables don’t they do, missing insulation. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive positive and negative will a metal engine part. Don’t connect you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
  • Page 184 7. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 185 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11.

  • Page 186: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Pontiac. The usual towing equipment is: A. Sling-type Tow Truck B. Wheel-lift Tow Truck C. Car Carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it...
  • Page 187 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
  • Page 188 Front Towing Hookups Attach T-hook chains in front of side slots sides. both the wheels into the cradle on...
  • Page 189 Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. 5-10 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment fascialfog lamp damage will occur. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle.
  • Page 190 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing Hookups Attach T-hook chains into the slotted holes in the bottom of the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides.
  • Page 191 Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. 5-12 NOTICE: not tow with sling-type equipment bumper valance will be damaged. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.

  • Page 192: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in the Index. You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel. See “Low Coolant Light”...
  • Page 193 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.
  • Page 194 3.4L L27 (Code X) Engine If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
  • Page 195 NOTICE: Engine damage from runmng your engine without coolant isn’t covered If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan(s) are running. If the engine is overheating, both fan(s) should be running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
  • Page 196 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can kreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try.
  • Page 197 5-18...

  • Page 198: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    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 radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is...
  • Page 199 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.1L V6 (VIN Code There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 5-20 3.4L LQl (Code X) Engine 3.4L V6 (VIN Code X): There are two bleed valves.
  • Page 200 Fill the proper m i x , up base of the filler neck, If you coolant coming air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valves after the radiatur is filled. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compartment.
  • Page 201 8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 9. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.

  • Page 202: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Goes Flat Tire have a “blowout,” here But if you should ever to expect and what to do: tips about what If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
  • Page 203 5-24 cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire.
  • Page 204 Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. there is loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
  • Page 205 Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 5-26 Turn jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.
  • Page 206 Put the compact spare tire near you. NOTICE: the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
  • Page 207 5-28 any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, Remove surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
  • Page 208 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise, Lower the jack completely. wheel nuts Tighten the firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 5-29...
  • Page 209 try to Don’t put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire. cover in the It won‘t fit. Store the wheel you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
  • Page 210 The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. 1.

  • Page 211: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.

  • Page 212: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    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 “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
  • Page 213 NOTES 5-34...

  • Page 214: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service nee& You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.

  • Page 215: Doing Your Own Service Work

    Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications”...
  • Page 216 Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 i.n the United States and CGSB 3 5 9 2 in Canada. These hels should have the proper additives, have to add anything to the fuel. the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline (unlea.ded).

  • Page 217: Gasolines For Cleaner Air

    Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.

  • Page 218: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
  • Page 219 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. the cap back on, turn When you put hear at least three clicks. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type.

  • Page 220: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release secondary hood release. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
  • Page 221 With the 3.1 L L82 (Code M) engine, when you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Radiator Pressure 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Bleed 4. Coolant Washer 5. Electric Fans Engine 6 . Engine Oil Fill Cap 7.
  • Page 222 With the 3.4L LQI (Code X) engine, when you open the hood, you'll see: Pressure Radiator 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Fans Engine 4. Electric 5. Engine Dipstick 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap Valves 7. Coolant Bleed 8.

  • Page 223: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Low Oil Level Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
  • Page 224 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) Engine TQ Check Engine Oi Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at below the upper mark,...

  • Page 225: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQl (Code X) Engine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. 6-12 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...

  • Page 226: Engine Oil Additives

    GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. by your...

  • Page 227: Engine Coolant Heater

    When to Change Engine OiI if any one of these is true for to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Most trips are less than 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 228: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws and pull off the cover. Full out the filter. Be sure to install the air filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter.

  • Page 229: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Index. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealer Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 230 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above At high speed for quite while. traffic In heavy especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).

  • Page 231: How To Add Fluid

    3.1L L82 (Code Engine 3.4L 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 6-18 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what...

  • Page 232: Engine Coolant

    “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128 “ C ) .

  • Page 233: Adding Coolant

    Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to the higher. 6-20 To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank.
  • Page 234 mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not Add coolant to spill it. 6-21...

  • Page 235: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.

  • Page 236: What To Add

    A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper...

  • Page 237: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.

  • Page 238: Brake Master Cylinder

    Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.

  • Page 239: Brake Wear

    See “Appearance Care” in the Index. 6-26 Brake Wear Your Pontiac has four-wheel disc brakes. (GM Part Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come...

  • Page 240: Brake Pedal Travel

    Vehicles we design and test have top-quality parts in them, as your Pontiac does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system example, when your brake linings wear down have to have new ones put in genuine GM replacement parts.

  • Page 241: Halogen Bulbs

    Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom’ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery, Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.

  • Page 242: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp Aiming This section only applies to two-door Pontiacs. If you have a four-door Pontiac, see your dealer when your headlamp aim needs to be checked or adjusted. x 135 Your vehicle has the 55 mini-quad headlamp system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators.
  • Page 243 The horizontal indcator should read “0.” NOTICE: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading of plus 0.76 degrees or minus 0.76 degrees for the center of the bubble.
  • Page 244 you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment, follow these steps: Start with the horizontal ai.m+ Don’t try to adjust the vertical aim Fkrst. Check the horizontal aim indicator. The pointer should be lined up with (zero). 2. If the pointer isn’t at 0 (zero), turn the horizontal aiming screw to adjust the aim.

  • Page 245: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement this section you’ll find directions bulbs in some of the lamps on your Pontiac. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use. Headlamps (2-Door Models) 1. O r the headlamp panel.
  • Page 246 4. Lift the plastic locking tabs on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp socket. Note which way the socket is pointing before you disconnect it. You’ll need to install the new headlamp so the socket points in the same direction.
  • Page 247 10. Insert the tabs on the aiming 11. Holding the aiming ring closed, insert the screws at the end of the ring. Tighten -the screws until the aiming ring touches the plastic nuts on both the top and bottom. Da not overtighten. 6-34 12.
  • Page 248 Headlamps @-Door Models) 1. Open the headlamp panel. 2. Turn the socket counterclockwise until it pops loose from the housing. Pull out the bulb socket. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the bulb socket.

  • Page 249: Front Lamp

    Ear (4-hor Models) Front Lamp 1. Remove the four pins from the cover on the driver 2. Remove the three pins from the cover on the passenger side. 6-36 3. Remove the three wing nuts from the lamp bar on the driver side.
  • Page 250 5. Pull the lamp bar housing away from the body of the vehicle. 6. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise. 7. Pull out the socket. 8. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 9. Push in a new bulb. 10.
  • Page 251 Front Sidemarker (&Door Models) Remove the screws and pull the sidemarker housing forward. T u r n counterclockwise and pull the socket out of the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket. f i s h in a new bulb. Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise.
  • Page 252 Turn the socket counterclockwise 1/6-tum until it feels loose. Pull out~the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Push in a new bulb. Replace the socket into the housing and clockwise until it snaps in place. Replace the cover and pins. Front Turn Signal (4-Door Models) 3.
  • Page 253 Fog Lamps (2-Door Models) 1. Remove the two screws and pull the from the vehicle. 6-40 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 4. Connect the electrical connector to a new bulb. 5. Replace the bulb in the housing and install the spring clip.
  • Page 254 Fog Lamps (&Door Models) 1. Remove the pins from the cover above the fog lamps. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise until it pops loose from the housing. Pull out the bulb socket. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the bulb socket.
  • Page 255 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (2-Door Models) 1. Remove two screws and the cover. 2. Unclip the bulb carrier and pull it out. To remove the stoplamp lens to clean the window, remove the two nuts on either side of the housing. 6-42 3.
  • Page 256 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (4-hor Models) 1. Remove the two screws from the cover. 2. PulI down the cover. 3. Lift and bottom of the socket and pull it from the housing. 4. Pull out the bulb. Push in a new bulb. 6.
  • Page 257 If the socket has a tab, squeeze counterclockwise. Pull out the socket. Pull the bulb aut of the socket. Push in a new bulb. Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise. Reposition the carpet and install the plastic retainers. Turn the socket...
  • Page 258 Rear Lamp Bar 1. Remove the plastic retainers and pull the carpet trunk. away from the rear of the 2. Remove the wing nuts. 3. Pull the housing away from the body of the vehicle. counterclockwise until it pops loose from housing.

  • Page 259: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Tires Windshield Wiper Blade 2. Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade off the wiper arrn. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely onto the wiper arm. 6-46...

  • Page 260: Tire Pressure

    Mation Tire Pressure Information The Tire-Loading label edge of the door if you driver’s have the inside of the trunk lid if you have a four-door the correct inflation pressures for your they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile.

  • Page 261: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. en to Check Check your tires once a month or more. ,Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
  • Page 262 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading certain Information label.

  • Page 263: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
  • Page 264 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course graded 100.

  • Page 265: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
  • Page 266 Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. 6-53...

  • Page 267: Tire Chains

    Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in 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 268: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Pontiac

    Use a vacuum cleaner often to get dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
  • Page 269 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and~mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: soil Gently scrape excess from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.

  • Page 270: Cleaning Vinyl

    If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with...

  • Page 271: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner P a r t No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.

  • Page 272: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Pontiac

    High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or rnild polishing of your Pontiac by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer.

  • Page 273: Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)

    Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.

  • Page 274: Underbody Maintenance

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Pontiac at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of 12 months or 12,000 whichever comes first. create CZUI upon...

  • Page 276: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) UXSMJ72675 1995 MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on a plate the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.

  • Page 277: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Some fuses are in a fuse block on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 278 Fuse Description CIGAR LIGHTER -- Instrument Panel Cigar Lighter HAZARD FLASHER POWER ACCESSORY #2 -- SUIKOO~ Control Unit LOCK CONTROL Door Lock Relay ELECTRONICS BATTERY FEED Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Theft Deterrent Module, Radio, Radio Amplifier, Trip Computer STARTER MOTOR ANTI-THEFT Theft Deterrent Module...

  • Page 279: Underhood Electrical Center

    Underhood Electrical Center Side ENGEMIS F/INJN ECM ELEK IGN 6-66 Fuse WCMPT ECM BAT ENG EMIS F/INJN Description Trunk Remote Release, Backup Lamps Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel Pump Switch, Fuel Pump Relay, Fan Cont #1 Relay Automatic Transaxle, Transaxle Range Switch M only) (VIN...
  • Page 280 Fuse Description ECM IGN Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Mass Sensor only), EGR, CCP, (VIN Oxygen Sensor, Vac. Can. Switch ELEK Electronic Ignition (EI) Control Module Fuse Block CON" #1 Relay Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center and Blocks: Fuses 5, 149 23 and 32 FAN CONT #2 Relay and I/P Fuse Block Fuse 16, Power Seat Circuit Breaker...
  • Page 281 Underhood Electrical Center PARKLPS HORN VAR PIS Fuse Description FOG LPS Lamps PARK LPS Headlamp Switch HORN Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp VAR PIS 6-68 Driver Side Fuse ’ I Relay Description IGN SW2 -- I/P Fuse Block WDO and Circuit Breaker “D’; Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center: TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses...

  • Page 282: Headlamp Wiring

    Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit motor...

  • Page 283: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs Exterior.Lamps Back-up Center High-Mounted Stop Roof-Mounted Shelf-Mounted 2-Door Models 4-Door Models Front Parking/Turn Signal 2-Door Models 4-Door Models Headlamp, High Beam 2-Door Models 4-Door Models Headlamp. Low Beam 2-Door Models 4-DaorModels License Plate LightBar. Front Light B a r Panel.

  • Page 284: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle ..Pan Removal and Replacement ... . After Complete Overhaul When drainingheplacing converter or auxiliary cooleq more fluid may be needed. Automatic Tkansaxle with Overdrive .

  • Page 285: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs A1208C refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer. 525 CCA information, see your “Warranty and Owner1 Assistance 690 CCA Information”...
  • Page 286 NOTES 6-73...
  • Page 287 NOTES 6-74...

  • Page 288: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE A I RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. protection Have you purclzased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.

  • Page 289: How This Section Is Organized

    “Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists...

  • Page 290: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    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 291: Schedule I Definition

    Maintenance Schedule Schedule I Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule if any one of these is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 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 292 Maintenance Schedule Schedule IT only if none of Follow I is Schedule true. Schedule I1 Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) the conditions from Engine whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first) At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Tire Rotation Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
  • Page 293 ,Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,008 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
  • Page 294 Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 295 Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 296 Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 297 24,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter every (or" Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs, first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody cantact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

  • Page 298: Maintenance Schedule I

    Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 299 ACTUAL MILXAGE D&TE.
  • Page 300 Maintenance Schedule I 39,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 302 Maintenance Schedule I 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 ( 3 2 T ) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Page 303 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine and filter (or every months, whichever o,ccurs first). An Emission ContmE Sewice. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICD BY:...
  • Page 304 Maintenance Schedule. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 305 Maintenance Schedule I I ’ 63,000 Miles 000 km) (105 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-18 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 306 Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAJ' MILEAGE 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 307 Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles 000 km) (125 Change engine oil and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. Inspect camshaft timing belt. Control Service.
  • Page 308 Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 309 Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-22 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 310 Maintenance Schedule I Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or months, every 24 whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Sewice.
  • Page 311 Maintenance Schedule 1 93,000 Miles (155 .OOO km) Change engine oil and €firer 3 months, wbichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 96,000 Miles (140 000 km) every Change engine ail and filter m-onths, An Emissiun Control Service. Lubricate the sbift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact paints and linkage (or every occurs first).
  • Page 312 Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90...
  • Page 313 m m m E i n t e n a n c e Scnedule I1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals.

  • Page 314: Maintenance Schedule I1

    Maintenance Schedule I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 315 Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 316 Maintenance Schedule I1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 317 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 (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 318 Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 319 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) c ] Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 320 Maintenance Schedule I1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 321 Maintenance Schedule I1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
  • Page 322 Maintenance Schedule I1 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

  • Page 323: At Each Fuel Fill

    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 Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your...
  • Page 324 At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part Body Lubrication Lubricate all all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
  • Page 325 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine.
  • Page 326 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 327 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUIDJLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 328 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering System Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). _____ Automatic DEXRON@-111 Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Cylinders Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic S A E 5W-30 engine oil.

  • Page 329: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenanc Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE 7-42 additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added the following record pages.
  • Page 330 Maintenance Record 7-43...
  • Page 331 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE READING PERFORMED SERVICED 7-44...
  • Page 332 Maintenance Record 7-45...
  • Page 333 ODOMETER READING SERVICED .BY MAINTENANCE PEWORMED DATE...

  • Page 334: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

    Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on: The Customer...

  • Page 335: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd)

    Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac, write United States Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza...

  • Page 336: Gm Participation I N Bbb Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution 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 337 BBB may contact time. The to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Pontiac. If this mediation is unsuccessfid, an informal hearing where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject.

  • Page 338: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Trave1 1-800-ROADSIDE 1-800-762-3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.

  • Page 340: Service And Owner Publications

    Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
  • Page 341 NOTES...

  • Page 342: Section 9 Index

    Section 9 Index ......... .
  • Page 343 Shifting Third Gear (3) Position Automatic Transaxle Fluid Adding Checking Battery Charge Light Jump Starting Replacement. Remote Lock Control ........Saver Warnings BBB Auto Line...
  • Page 344 Glass Inside of Your Pontiac ........
  • Page 346 Fabric Cleaning Fiberglass Springs FillingYowTa nk Filter, Air Cleaner Finish Care FinishDamage ....First Gear, Automatic Transaxle FixedMastAntenna Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing Fluids and Lubricants Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement Foreign Countries, Fuel...
  • Page 347 Ignition Key Positions Ignition Switch Inflation Tire Pressure ....Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Inspections Brake System Exhaust Systems Restraint Systems Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ThrottleLinkage Instrument Panel...
  • Page 348 ....... . Loss of Control ....Low Coolant Warning Light LowFuelLight Low Oil Level Light...
  • Page 349 Parking AtNight Brake Brake Mechanism Check Lots On Hills While Towing a Trailer Over Things That Burn PASS-Key I1 Passing ....Periodic Maintenance Inspections Power Antenna Mast Care Power Door Locks Power Outside Mirrors...
  • Page 350 Service Parts Identification Label 1-29 Service Publications 1-36 Service Work, Doing Your Own 1-5 1 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ... . . 1-36 Sheet Metal Damage 1-29 Shift Lever. Console .
  • Page 351 Shift Lever. Steering Column Shifting Into Park (P) ......Shifting Out of Park Shifting. Automatic Transaxle SignaLingTurns Skidding Snow, Driving On...
  • Page 352 TopStrap TorqueLock Torque. WheelNut Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle Trailer Tongue Weight TrailerTowing Brakes Driving on Grades Driving with a Trailer Hitches Maintenance Parking on Hills SafetyChains Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Turnsignals Weight of a Trailer Transaxle Fluid. Automatie Trip Computer Trip Odometer Trip.
  • Page 353 mndoui. Auto-Down Windows. Power Windshield Washer Fluid Windshield Washers Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..Whdshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker 2-27 Windshield Wipers Driving 6-24 Winter 2-39 Wiring. Headlamp 6-46 Wrecker Towing 6-69 2-30 4-23 6-69...
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