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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual 2003 Seats and Restraint Systems ... Front Seats Rear Seats ... 1-9 Safety Belts Child Restraints Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Restraint System Check Features and Controls ... Keys ... 2-2 Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems...
  • Page 3 PONTIAC GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
  • Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
  • Page 5 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND CAUTION SHOULDER BELTS TO POSSIBLE PROTECT OCCUPANT INJURY DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING PROTECT EYES BY FASTEN SHIELDING SEAT BELTS \!& CAUSTIC MOVE SEAT BATTERY...
  • Page 8 Section 1 Front Seats ... Manual Seats ... Six-Way Power Driver Seat ... Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints ... Seatback Latches ... Easy Entry Seat ... Power Lift Seat ... Rear Seats ... Rear Seat Operation ... Safety Belts ... Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...

  • Page 9: Front Seats

    Front Seats Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
  • Page 10 Six-Way Power Driver Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat. This control allows you to move the seat up, down, forward, or backward. It will also move the front or rear of the seat cushion up or down.
  • Page 11 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
  • Page 12 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top +hn tnn r - - + r - : n + m l n r . n m t L I I C blkJaba& I G 3 L I U t I I l l a r w p position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
  • Page 13 Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy for people to get in and out of the rear seat. 1. Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully. 2.
  • Page 14 Bower Lift Seat If your vehicle has this feature, to move the power lift seat forward or rearward, pull up on the lever located under the front of the driver’s seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Try h,-.A,, ..,:&h - - - &...

  • Page 15: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Folding the Seatback If your vehicle has this feature, do the following: 1 . Pull the release straps located in the trunk. The right strap operates the passenger’s side rear split seat. The left strap operates the driver’s side rear split seat.

  • Page 16: Safety Belts

    Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CA UTl0,N: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
  • Page 17 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-25. 1-10 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
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  • Page 20 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. stop stop. You Y n ~ r more time to r p t and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an...
  • Page 21 If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
  • Page 22 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 23 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force the strong pelvic bones.
  • Page 24 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide.
  • Page 25 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
  • Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if your belt buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 27 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
  • Page 29 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
  • Page 30 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 31 Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1-24 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
  • Page 32 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
  • Page 33 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 34 Center Rear Passenger Position unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-27...
  • Page 35 Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-28 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
  • Page 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
  • Page 37 Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the slots belt into the of the guide. 1-30 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
  • Page 38 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-23. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the s h w ! d w To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.

  • Page 39: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 1-32 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a...
  • Page 40 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
  • Page 41 1-34 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
  • Page 42 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
  • Page 43 1-36 Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
  • Page 44 in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint, state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
  • Page 45 Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
  • Page 46 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and sui-,-,E: bclclster se6is klzv.e...
  • Page 47 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
  • Page 48 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
  • Page 49 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”. It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
  • Page 50 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
  • Page 51 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll find anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label applied to the seatback at each anchor position.
  • Page 52 With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
  • Page 55 To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
  • Page 56 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt..---.. Pllt tho rnctraint nn thn cnat . . a - . . I - I -VI.-.. 3.
  • Page 57 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
  • Page 58 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicte’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
  • Page 59 1-52 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

  • Page 60: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag.
  • Page 61 Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
  • Page 62 There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light Where Are the Air Bags? page 3-25.
  • Page 63 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-56 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
  • Page 64 if your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
  • Page 65 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s will be hot for a short time.
  • Page 66 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system.

  • Page 67: Restraint System Check

    Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
  • Page 68 If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as thev would be if worn during a more severe crash, the; you need new parts.

  • Page 70: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Keys Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Qoors and Locks ... 2-7 Door Locks Power Door Locks ... 2-8 Delayed Locking ... Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks ... Lockout Protection ... Leaving Your Vehicle Trunk ...

  • Page 71: Keys

    Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 72 One key is used for the ignition and all locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the key has a bar-coded key tag. This tag may be removed by your dealer before it is delivered. Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
  • Page 73 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check the distance.
  • Page 74 (Unlock): The driver's door will unlock automatically when this button on the transmitter is pressed. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
  • Page 75 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t any location. If you have work at the normal range to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.

  • Page 76: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
  • Page 77 Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you can lock or unlock all of the doors on your vehicle using the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock switch. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all of the doors. Press the top of the switch to unlock all of the doors.
  • Page 78 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver on vehicles with an automatic transaxle: Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed.
  • Page 79 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 1. To determine the current mode or to change to a different mode, do the following: 1. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in REVERSE (R) with the parking brake engaged and turn the ignition to ON.
  • Page 80 The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2, Then open the door from the outside.
  • Page 81 Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this feature. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches.
  • Page 82 Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the driver’s door, to release the trunk lid. Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is not activated. Also, the remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
  • Page 83 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the emergency trunk release handle could damage it.

  • Page 84: Windows

    Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 85 Power Windows If your vehicle is equipped with power windows, the window switches are located on the armrest on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a window switch. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature.

  • Page 86: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Your vehicle has the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system.

  • Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
  • Page 88 A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;...
  • Page 89 Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that’s a safety feature. Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine 1.
  • Page 90 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
  • Page 91 Engine Coolant Heater 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine 2-22 3400 V6 Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater, if your vehicle has this feature, can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
  • Page 92 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located in front of the coolant surge tank on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment.
  • Page 93 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-24 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the...
  • Page 94 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
  • Page 95 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
  • Page 96 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
  • Page 97 NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and lift up on the ring on the shift lever to shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 98 Parking Brake Automatic Transaxle shown, Manual Transaxle similar To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. Brake System Warning Light on page 3-26. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
  • Page 99 Shifting Into Park (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 100 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
  • Page 101 Shifting Out of Park (P) If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle it has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-24.
  • Page 102 Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park grass ever papers, leaves, dry that can burn. Engine Exhaust Er.,.ne carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
  • Page 103 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.

  • Page 104: Mirrors

    Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. Second, adjust the angle of the mirror, by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window.
  • Page 105 Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, this selector knob controls both outside rearview mirrors. Select the mirror you want to adjust by turning the knob to the left or right. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle when you are comfortable driving position.
  • Page 106 Storage Areas Glove Box To open, pull the glove box latch toward you. Cupholder(s) Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders. Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. The upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc.

  • Page 107: Sunroof

    Sunroof If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be express-opened all of the way.

  • Page 108: Instrument Panel

    Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ... Hazard Warnin Flashers ... Other Warning !bevices ... Horn ... Tilt Wheel ... Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... Exterior Lamps ... Interior Lamps ... 3.16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Climate Control System ... Outlet Adjustment ...

  • Page 109: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 110 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Fog Lamp Button B. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel C. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever D. Horn E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Windshield WiperNVasher Lever G. Ignition Switch H. Enhanced Traction System Button I.

  • Page 111: Hazard Warnin Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher is located near the center of the instrument panel.

  • Page 112: Other Warning !Bevices

    Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.

  • Page 113: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Exterior Lamps Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3- 13. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
  • Page 114 An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.
  • Page 115 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signaVmultifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by moving the lever with the wiper symbol on it up or down.
  • Page 116 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press the button at the end of the stalk until the washers begin. In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
  • Page 117 The cruise control will turn off if any of the following occur: The brakes are applied, the clutch pedal is applied (manual transaxle), the automatic transaxle is shifted to NEUTRAL (N), the parking brake is applied, or the brake system warning light is on. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
  • Page 118 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL (Resume/Accelerate) button briefly.
  • Page 119 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal increase your speed. When you take your foot the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.

  • Page 120: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. (Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of the lever with the symboi on it, to operate tne iamps. The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns the parking lamps, together with the...
  • Page 121 The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking lamps only position. the light sensor detects daytime light, the parking brake is released, and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) on vehicles with an automatic transaxle only.
  • Page 122 Headlamps Off in Park (P) To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will be off.
  • Page 123 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature instrument panel the left of the steering wheel. Move the thumbwheel right to brighten the lights and left to dim them. Entry/Exit Lighting When you lift the driver’s door handle or open any door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on.

  • Page 124: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, dome lamp or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the battery run-down protection system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes.

  • Page 125: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: f;’ (MAX): This mode is used for maximum cooling. It will recirculate much of the air inside your vehicle. It maximizes your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy.
  • Page 126 A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button air-conditioning system on or off. When N C is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to you know that air conditioning is activated. The fan knob must be set to a speed for the air conditioning to operate.
  • Page 127 FRONT (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the floor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing.

  • Page 128: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.

  • Page 129: 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 130: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it.

  • Page 131: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer.

  • Page 132: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for...

  • Page 133: Charging System Light

    The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you...
  • Page 134 If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. BRAKE United States This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

  • Page 135: Anti-Lock Brake System

    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle has the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.

  • Page 136: Enhanced Traction System Active Light

    The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system by pressing the ETS button on the center console near the gear shift lever, the warning light will come on and stay on.

  • Page 137: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26.

  • Page 138: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which SERVICE monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission ENGINE control systems. SOON This system is called OBD (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
  • Page 139 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being h%uled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
  • Page 140 If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle.

  • Page 141: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil Pressure Light I f you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil.

  • Page 142: Low Oil Level Li Ht

    Low Oil Level Light If your vehicle is equipped with a 3400 V6 engine, then you will have a LOW OIL light in your instrument panel cluster. This light will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you are driving, your engine oil level should be checked.

  • Page 143: Securit Light

    Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to ON and will stay on until the vehicle starts. SECURITY If you’re driving and the security light comes on and remains on, your Passlock@ system is not working properly.

  • Page 144: Fuel Gage

    Fuel Gage United States Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty, the light will come on and you will hear a chime. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get soon.

  • Page 145: Audio System(S)

    Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
  • Page 146 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold HR or MIN for two seconds. Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. AM will also appear. Press and hold MlN until the correct minute appears on the display.

  • Page 147: Setting The Time

    Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to tune to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
  • Page 148 To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
  • Page 149 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds, will go to the beginning of the current track. The track number will appear on the display.
  • Page 150 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play.
  • Page 151 Radio Data System (RBS): Your equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, display messages from radio stations, and seek to stations with traffic announcements.
  • Page 152 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
  • Page 153 TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. For DAB (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB), the TUNE knob allows you to navigate the DAB frequency range. Turning this knob will tune up or tune down the range. The radio will display the letter L with a number next to it (1 through 23).
  • Page 154 4. Press EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton.
  • Page 155 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers.
  • Page 156 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations.
  • Page 157 TRAF (Traffic): TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
  • Page 158 Radio Display condition Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail...
  • Page 159 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available Info No Text/lnformational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
  • Page 160 Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, first press the eject symbol or push the RCL knob.
  • Page 161 SCAN Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN and the track number appear on the display and you hear a beep. The disc will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track.

  • Page 162: Radio With Cassette And Cd

    Radio with Cassette and CD If your vehicle is equipped with this Monsoon audio system, included are eight speakers and an eight channel amplifier. The radio will display MONSOON when the radio or the ignition is turned on. See your dealer for details. Radio Data System (RDS): Your equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS).
  • Page 163 Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers digital quality audio and text information including song title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are currently available in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor.
  • Page 164 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, FM2, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with XMTM Satellite Radio Service) or DAB1, DAB2 (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB). The display will show your selection.
  • Page 165 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to six FM1 and six FM2, six XM1 and six XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with the XMTM Satellite Radio Service) or DAB1 and DAB2 (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB), by performing the following...
  • Page 166 5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display. 6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings and numbers.
  • Page 167 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch a stronger station with the same programming. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations.
  • Page 168 If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message at your own speed, press the INFO button repeatedly. A new group of words will appear on the display with each press. Once the complete message has been displayed, INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received.
  • Page 169 Radio Display Message XL on the radio display, XL (Explicit Language after the channel name, Channels) indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption Updating code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Chatme1 not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
  • Page 170 XMTM Radio Messaqes (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Info Radio ID Radio ID label 3-63...
  • Page 171 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
  • Page 172 SEEK : Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. Press the up or the down arrow to search for the next or the previous selection on the tape. You can skip as many as nine selections up or down on the tape.
  • Page 173 CLEAN PLAYER: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-70.
  • Page 174 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The display will show elapsed time. EQ (Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired customized equalization setting while playing a compact disc.

  • Page 175: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
  • Page 176 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK Press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or to the previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will z w i \ m n ~ ~ [Ip a.rrn\A/...

  • Page 177: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals...

  • Page 178: Care Of Your Cds

    For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership. The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error.

  • Page 179: Care Of Your Cd Player

    Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.

  • Page 180: Driving Your Vehicle

    Section 4 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving ... Control of a Vehicle ... Braking Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ... Steering ... Off-Road Recovery Passing ... 4-14 Loss of Control ... 4-15 Driving at Night ... Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...

  • Page 181: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-9. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.’’...
  • Page 182 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
  • Page 183 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 0.1 2 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 184 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “1’ 1 1 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 185: 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.
  • Page 186 And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking.
  • Page 187 Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.

  • Page 188: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 189 This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. See TRAC Enhanced Traction System Active Light on page 3-29. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. This light will also come on when the anti-lock brake system is working.

  • Page 190: Steering

    To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. But you can turn the system off if you prefer. To turn the system on or off, press the ETS button on the instrument panel.
  • Page 191 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and braking where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control.

  • Page 192: Off-Road Recovery

    An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel ---- ..-..

  • Page 193: Passing

    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 194: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
  • Page 195 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: It helps to avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 196: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
  • Page 197 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.

  • Page 198: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. Qn a wet reed, yo: cx’f stcp, acce!er2te because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 199 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid too. puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents.

  • Page 200: City Driving

    Driving Through Flowing Water Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.

  • Page 201: Freeway Driving

    Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.

  • Page 202: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.

  • Page 203: Highway Hypnosis

    Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the resewior full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.

  • Page 204: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from drivina in flat or rollinq terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape.
  • Page 205 Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert.
  • Page 206 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. r r n ~ l l h r l r r h lnrrlulrln ;fin c o r q n n r ‘ 3 d u l u y b , , IIIk.dIUUC/ l r r b V l l l U l l...
  • Page 207 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
  • Page 208 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious should probably stay with situation. You your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
  • Page 209 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.

  • Page 210: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.

  • Page 211: Towing

    Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-32.
  • Page 212 Dinghy Towing To low your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these steps: 1 1 7 0 1 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 3. Set the parking brake. 4.
  • Page 213 Noficer Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4-34 Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly, do the following: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.

  • Page 214: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. CTR. FRT. TOTAL LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT X X X TIRE SIZE PRESSURE SPEED FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.
  • Page 215 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 132 Ibs. (60 kg) in your trunk. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.

  • Page 216: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
  • Page 217 4-38 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-51 72 In Canada, write to:...
  • Page 218 If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (6). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights ii iney aren’i, you may be abie to get tnem are proper.
  • Page 219 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 220 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
  • Page 221 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
  • Page 222 When Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a 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. 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
  • Page 223 NOTES & I 4-44...

  • Page 224: Service And Appearance Care

    Section Service Doing Your Own Service Work ... Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Fuel ... 5. 5 Gasoline Octane ... Gasoline Specifications ... California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries ... Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood ...
  • Page 225 Section 5 Appearance Care ... Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ... 5-72 Care of Safety Belts Weatherstrips Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 5-75 Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage ... Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ... 5.78 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification 5.72...

  • Page 226: Service

    Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM, Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: ACDel;llo, Doing Your Own Service Work...

  • Page 227: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 6- 16. You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,...

  • Page 228: Fuel

    Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.

  • Page 229: California Fuel

    California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.

  • Page 230: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 231 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap inside the fuel door. slowly To remove the fuel cap, turn it (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.

  • Page 232: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.

  • Page 233: Checking Things Under

    Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
  • Page 234 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked PROP ROD. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
  • Page 236 A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Dipstick C. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. Battery I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir...
  • Page 237 When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine, you’ll see the following: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick 5-1 4 E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Air CleanedFilter G.

  • Page 238: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. Only 3400 V6 Engine For more information, see Low Oil Level Light on page 3-35. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
  • Page 239 3400 V6 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow. The dipstick on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine is located at the front the engine compartment. The dipstick on the 3400 V6 engine is located at the front of the engine, behind the fan.
  • Page 240 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the MIN mark for the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the 3400 V6 engine, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.
  • Page 241 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
  • Page 242 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SAE 5W-30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can use an SAE IOW-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
  • Page 243 How to Reset the Change Oil Light The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior CHANGE OIL light being turned on, reset the system.

  • Page 244: Engine Air Cleanedfilter

    Engine Air Cleanedfilter 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar The engine air cleanedfilter is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. f‘nmnovtmnrrt f b t n n t ; - t A , ~ t a y t ~ ~ u v’lru Y , U Y Y...

  • Page 245: Manual Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.

  • Page 246: Hydraulic Clutch

    Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid won’t correct a leak.
  • Page 247 A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
  • Page 248 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar...

  • Page 249: Engine Overheating

    If the LOW comes on and stays on, i t means you’re low on engine coolant. COOLANT See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-30. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
  • Page 250 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
  • Page 251 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-30. If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.

  • Page 252: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: ..2.2L L4 Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 253 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If isn't, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-30 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
  • Page 254 Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 255 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little out at high speed.
  • Page 256 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
  • Page 257 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
  • Page 258 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the hash mark on the label. Wait about five minutes, then check to see if the level is below the hash mark. If the level is below the hash mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the hash mark.
  • Page 259 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. See your dealer, if necessary. 5-36 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.

  • Page 260: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
  • Page 261 The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment towards the front the vehicle. Open the cap with the washer symbol on fluid until the tank is full. 5-38 Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.

  • Page 262: Brakes

    Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 12. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.
  • Page 263 BRAKE United States When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-26. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid.
  • Page 264 Brake Wear The GT Series has four-wheel disc brakes and the SE Series has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).

  • Page 265: Battery

    Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.

  • Page 266: Jump Starting

    Storage Vehicle If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 267 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
  • Page 268 Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco@ battery installed in your new vehicle.
  • Page 269 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-46 Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 270 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.
  • Page 271 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-48 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2.

  • Page 272: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement For replacement bulb sizes, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-51. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.

  • Page 273: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps

    Lift the headlamp assembly forward, out of the mounting bracket. Turn the bulb assembly retainer counterclockwise one-sixth of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. After replacing the bulb, reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the bulb assembly and headlamp assembly.

  • Page 274: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps

    Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps 1. Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk. Pull back the trunk trim. 3. Remove the four wing nut bolts which fasten the taillamp lens to the vehicle. 4. Carefully remove the taillamps lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it.

  • Page 275: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check’ in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-10 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.

  • Page 276: Tires

    If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result friction.
  • Page 277 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

  • Page 278: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See for New Tires on page 5-56 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-59 for more information.

  • Page 279: Buying New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only (1.6 mm) or less of tread remainina. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.

  • Page 280: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels.
  • Page 281 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 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 282: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.

  • Page 283: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.

  • Page 284: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P225/50R16 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.

  • Page 285: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you other people.
  • Page 286 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Lift and remove the cover. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-71 later in this section for more information about the compact spare.
  • Page 287 The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (6). 5-64 Removing the Flat Tire the Spare Tire If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, then loosen the plastic nut caps (you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them).
  • Page 288 2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. / \ \ - 3. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.
  • Page 289 Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 5-66 4.
  • Page 290 Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become lccse after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 291 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 5-68 Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
  • Page 292 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
  • Page 293 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.

  • Page 294: Compact Spare Tire

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

  • Page 295: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
  • Page 296 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
  • Page 297 Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them quickly.

  • Page 298: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
  • Page 299 Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.

  • Page 300: Sheet Metal Damage

    Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.

  • Page 301: Underbody Maintenance

    Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
  • Page 302 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Removes dirt and grime Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants, Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface contamination.

  • Page 303: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.

  • Page 304: Electrical System

    Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
  • Page 305 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) A) WIPER E) TRUNKREL RADIO AMP C) TURN LPS PWR MIRROR E) AIR BAG F) BFCBATT G) PCMACC H) DRLOCK I) IPC/ BFC ACC J) STOP LPS L) IPC HVAC BATT DR UNLOCK l p q Fuses Usage WIPER...
  • Page 306 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) SEE OTHER END CAI FOR FUSE PULLER & SPARE FUSES A) INST LPS B) CRUISE SW LPS C) CRUISE SW F) FOG H) RADIO BATT I) SUNROOF *SEE OWNERS MANUAL Fuse INST LPS CRUISE CRUISE SW HVAC BLOWER...
  • Page 307 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Fuse Usage Ignition Switch Right Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps 5-84 Fuse Relays Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function...
  • Page 308 Relays Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Headlamp System Automatic Headlamp System Horn Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Fuses Usage 23-32 Spare Fuse Holder Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets, Cigarette Lighter Generator Not Used Air Conditioning Compressor, Body Function Control Module Itnmatir- TrQncQvlo I U I...

  • Page 309: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul Cooling System 2.2L L4 Engine 3400 V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter...
  • Page 310 Capacities (cont’d) Manual Transaxle Complete Overhaul 1.7 L See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15. Engine SDecifications 42 inch (1.06 rnrn 5-87...
  • Page 311 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.2 L L 4 t Engine 3400 V6 Engine Oil Filter 2.2 L L 4 t Engine 3400 V6 PCV Valve Spark Plugs 2.2 L L4 Engine 3400 V6 Windshield Wiper Blades Type Passenger’s Side Driver’s Side *ACDelco@ part number.
  • Page 312 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ... Introduction ... Your Vehicle and the Environment ... Maintenance Requirements ... How This Section is Organized ... Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule ... Scheduled Maintenance ... Part Owner Checks and Services ... 6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...

  • Page 313: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LWEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the...

  • Page 314: How This Section Is Organized

    How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.

  • Page 315: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition.

  • Page 316: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals for the life this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this...
  • Page 317 If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil on page 5-75 for information on resetting the system. After the services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in part E of this schedule.
  • Page 318 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 319 Miles (137 82,500 Rotate tires. See Tire inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

  • Page 320: Part 6: Owner Checks And Services

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part...

  • Page 321: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
  • Page 322 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
  • Page 323 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in reverse.

  • Page 324: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should /et your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 325 Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
  • Page 326 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Engine Oil of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 327 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them. Maintenance Record 6-1 6...
  • Page 328 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 7...
  • Page 329 Maintenance Record (cont’d)

  • Page 330: Customer Assistance Information

    Section 7 Customer Assistance Information ... Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... Customer Assistance Off ices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7. 5 Roadside Assistance Program Customer Assistance Information 7. 2 Courtesy Transportation ... 7.

  • Page 331: Customer Assistance Information

    Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.

  • Page 332: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Off ices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U S . customer wishes to write to Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to Pontiac’s Customer Assistance Center.
  • Page 333 United States Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 1-800-762-2737 or 1-800-833-7668 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1 -800-ROADSIDE (762-3743) Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 From U.S.

  • Page 334: Gm Mobility Program For Persons

    Roadside Assistance PrOgram Security While You Travel I-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 335: Courtesy Transportation

    Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or your reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency type of occurrence. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family.
  • Page 336 ?2’crk d2y 2s ys2ssib!e tz 2!!z\.V fzr s2,me e2y reptir. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...

  • Page 337: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental.
  • Page 338 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope YOU’II notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-51 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 339 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1 -800-463-7483).
  • Page 340 Adding Washer Fluid ... Additional Program Information ... Additives, Fuel ... Add-On Electrical Equipment ... Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Air Bag Readiness Light ... Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... Air CleanedFilter, Engine ... All Overseas Locations ... Aluminum Wheels ...
  • Page 341 Backing Up ... Battery ... Battery Replacement Battery Run-Down Protection ... Before Leaving on a Long Trip Body Lubrication Service ... Brake Parking System Inspection System Warning Light ... Brake Adjustment ... Brake Fluid Brake Pedal Travel ... Brake System Warning Light ... Brake Wear Brakes Braking ...

  • Page 342: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian

    Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... Infants and Young Children ... Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... Older Children Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ...
  • Page 343 DAB Radio Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Defensive Driving ... Defogging and Defrosting ... Delayed Headlamps Delayed Locking Dinghy Towing Doing Your Own Service Work Dolly Towing Dome Lamp ... Door Delayed Locking Locks ... Power Door Locks ... Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Security Locks ...
  • Page 344 Engine (cont.) Exhaust ... Oil ... Overheating ... Starting Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... Engine Coolant Level Check ... Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Engine Oil Additives ... Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Enhanced Traction System Active Light Warning Light ...
  • Page 345 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... Fuel Speedometer ... Tachometer Gasoline Octane ... Specifications Glass Surfaces ... Glove Box ... GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Hazard Warning Flashers ... Head Restraints ... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Headlamps ... Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps Halogen Bulbs ...
  • Page 346 Inspection Brake System ... Engine Cooling System ... Exhaust System ... Fuel System ... Part C . Periodic Maintenance ... Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ... Throttle System ... Instrument Panel Cluster ... Overview ... Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger's Side) ...

  • Page 347: Fuel System Inspection

    Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ... Oil Pressure ... Safety Belt Reminder ... Security Service Vehicle Soon ... Up-Shift Loading Your Vehicle Lockout Protection Locks Delayed Locking ... Door Leaving Your Vehicle ... Lockout Protection Power Door ... Programmable Automatic Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks ...

  • Page 348: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Mexico. Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) ... Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ... Outside Convex Mirror Outside Power Mirrors ... Outside Remote Control Mirror ... New Vehicle Break-in Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-88 Odometer ...
  • Page 349 Power Door Locks Electrical System Lift Seat Steering Fluid Windows Power Steering Programmable Automatic Door Locks Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-13 Radio Messages Radios Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ... 3-70 Care of Your CD Player Care of Your CDs DAB Radio Antenna System Radio with Cassette and CD...
  • Page 350 Restraints. Head Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... Right Front Passenger Position. Safety Belts Roadside Assistance Program Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Running Your Engine While You Are Parked Safety Belt Reminder Light ... Safety Belts Care of Center Rear Passenger Position ...
  • Page 351 Sheet Metal Damage ... Shift Speeds ... Shifting Into Park (P) ... Shifting Out of Park (P) Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ... Skidding Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ... Specifications. Capacities Speedometer ... Starter Switch Check Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine ...
  • Page 352 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-59 Wheel Replacement When It Time for New Tires ... To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ... the Instrument Panel Top Strap ... Top Strap Anchor Location ... Torque Lock Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Towing Recreational Vehicle ...
  • Page 353 Ventilation Adjustment Vinyl Visor Vanity Mirror Visors ... Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ... 3-22 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices ... Safety and Symbols Vehicle Damage ... Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light Washing Your Vehicle ... Weatherstrip Lubrication Weight of the Trailer ...

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