Page 2 The 2003 Pontiac Montana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts ... 1-28 Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check Features and Controls ... Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your...
Page 3 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name MONTANA 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 rning. These mean there 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 could 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 OCCUPANT PROTECT INJURY DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATACHING PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC MOVE SEAT \ $ ! % BATTERY FULLY &ID COULD...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section Front Seats Manual Seats Six-Way Power Seats ... Heated Seats ... Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Rear Seats ... Rear Seat Operation Second Row Safety Belt Stowage ... Flip and Fold Feature ... Split Bench Seats ... Bucket Seats Captain Chairs Stowable Seat ...
Page 9 Section 1 Air Bag Systems ... Where Are the Air Bags? ... Bag Inflate? ... When Should an Air What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .. How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .. What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped 1 -2 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Page 10: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats Use the lever located on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever.
Page 11: Six-Way Power Seats
Six-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down.
Page 12: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel switchbank. This feature will heat the lower cushions and lower back of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats for added comfort.
Page 13 But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle 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 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle. When you put the seats back in the vehicle, be sure to follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location.
Page 16: Split Bench Seats
To return the seat(s) to the normal position, do the following: 1. Push the seat back and firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. 2. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 3.
Page 17 The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. ng or Rec ling the Sea, ac ks If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 18 To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position then let go of the strap or lever. 'To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback.
Page 19 6. To unlatch the front latches, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar. ,’. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat.
Page 20 safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 21 2. Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins. 3. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins. If the front latches are not attaching correctly, check 4.
Page 22: Bucket Seats
5. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 6. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. 7. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked.
Page 23 The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it locked into place. Folding or Reclinin the Seal scks If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 24 To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position then let go of the strap or lever. To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback.
Page 25 You can also lift the lever on the side of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. Do not let go of the strap or lever until the seat is folded all the way forward. 1-18 4.
Page 26 Replacing the Bucket Seats If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. A seat that isn’t locked into place prope can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 27: Captain Chairs
Make sure the seats are in the full rear position before beginning this procedure. 1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bucket seat onto the front two floor pins.
Page 28 Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) The second row captain’s chairs can be adjusted forward or rearward. There are two adjustment levers on each seat. One is located below the center, in front of the seat. The other is located across the rear of the seat. Lift up either lever to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Page 29 Removing the Captain’s Chairs 2. The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle. 1. Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooks from the floor pins. 1-22...
Page 30 Replacin the Captain’s Chairs If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 31 1. Hook the front latches over the front floor pins. 1 -24 Push the rear of the seat down to latches onto the rear set of floor pins. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it attached. lock the rear is properly...
Page 32: Stowable Seat
Stowable Seat Your vehicle may have a stowable seat. The stowable seat is a full bench seat and comes with the convenience center. See Convenience Center page 2-58 for more information. The stowable seat can be removed and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it can lie flush with the convenience center.
Page 33 Removing the Stowable Seat 1. Remove the convenience center, if it is in the vehicle. See Convenience Center on page 2-58 for more information. 2. Make sure items are off of the stowable seat. 3. If the seatback is down, put the seatback in its upright position before removing the seat.
Page 34 A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing A safety !It that is improp y routed, not properly attached, twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 35: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 36 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-38. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash.
Page 37 Put someone on it. 1-30 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.
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Page 39: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-32 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 40: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts not instead of them.
Page 41 3. 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. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 42 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 43 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-36 To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 44 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. 1-37...
Page 45 What's wrong with this? The belt buckled in the wrong place. 1-38 You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 46 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 47 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-40 You can be seriously in1 ed 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 48 What’s wrong with this? The helt is 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 49: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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 50: Right Front Passenger Position
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 51 Lap Belt If your vehicle has bucket seats, someone can sit in the center position bucket seat. 1-44 When you sit in the center position bucket seat, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and, in a single motion, pull the belt across you.
Page 52: Center Passenger Position
4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-53. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 53 Lap Belt If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center position of the bench seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 54: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 55 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. In the third row, if the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Third Row Outside Passenger Position Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 56 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 llkely to slide under the lap belt. the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 57: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-50 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 59 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-52 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 7-47 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 60: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You’ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something.
Page 61: 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. 1-54 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a...
Page 62 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 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 63: Infants And Young Children
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 CAUTION: 1-56 this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 64 People should never h-.J a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy is not possible to hold For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 kmlh), a 12-lb.
Page 65 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 66: Child Restraint Systems
The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 67 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-60 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.
Page 68 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 some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 69 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 70: Where To Put The Restraint
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 71 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, it should be anchored. 1-64 Don’t use a child restraint that requires a top strap in the right front passenger’s position because there’s...
Page 73: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Third Row (Stowable Seat) The anchor bar for the stowable bench seat is located on the passenger’s side of the crossbar. Use the center seating position to use the anchor bar properly. If the convenience center is in the vehicle, you must lift the tray sill to use the anchor.
Page 74 In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
Page 75: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
If a LATCH-type child restrai..- isn’t 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. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 76: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for PL:ld--... A T P U C ‘ . , P . + - - \ en m * - n U I I I I U I G I I ( L f l...
Page 78 To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor 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.
Page 79: Securing A Child Restraint In A
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Third Row Bench Seat) You'll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 80 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 81: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) You’ll be using the lap belt. See Top Strap on page 7-63 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 82 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To tighten the belt, feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you t r ~ m211...
Page 83: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag. rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: 1-76 A child in a rear .-.cing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger’s air bag inflates.
Page 84 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger’s air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Six- Way Power Seats on page 1-4. 2.
Page 85: Built-In Child Restraint
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. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 86 60/40 Bench Seat If your vehicle has this option in a bucket seat, each bucket seat that has the built-in child restraint fits in only one location in your vehicle. To find out where a bucket seat that has a built-in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-8.
Page 87 What if the top of my child’s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five-point child restraint harness system? A child whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system shouldn’t use this child restraint. Instead, the child should sit on the vehicle’s regular seat cushion and use the vehicle’s adult safety belts.
Page 89 You’ll be using the child restraint’s harness (A) to secure your child. Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-82 Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 90 4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, add slack to the shoulder harness. Pull the black shoulder harness release strap firmly. At the same tlme puli both shoulder harness straps through the slots in the seatback as shown. 5.
Page 91 8. Place the other side of the harness over the child’s shoulder. 9. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 10. Pull up on the latch plates to make sure they are secure. 1-84 11. Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip together.
Page 92 An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t help keep the harness in place on the child’s shoulders. If the harness isn’t on the child’s shoulders, it won’t be able to restrain the child’s upper body in a sudden stop or crash. The child could be seriously injured.
Page 93 13. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child’s armpits. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder. The harness should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling from the child’s shoulders.
Page 94 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 4. Move the other side of the harness off the child’s shoulder. 5. Remove the child from the child restraint cushion. Storing the Built-In Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt.
Page 95 2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback. 3. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback. 1-88 4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback.
Page 96 5. Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the way down. Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See Checking Your Restraint Systems on page 1-99 and Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-99.
Page 97: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag.
Page 98 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt - even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 99 Both frontal and side i )act 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 for air bag inflation before and during a crash.
Page 100: Where Are The Air Bags
There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. 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 for more information.
Page 101 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-94 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 102: When Should An Air Bag Inflate
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. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 103: What Makes An Air Bag Inflate
Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag. See Air Bag Systems page 1-90 Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 104: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After the 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 will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
Page 105: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the frontal air bag system.
Page 106: 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. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly.
Page 107 If the frontal air bags inflate, you’ll also need to replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision. If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 108: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System Doors and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks Last Door Closed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Leaving Your Vehicle Dual Sliding Doors Power Sliding Door (PSD) Liftgate Windows Power Windows Power Rear Quarter Windows...
Page 109 Section 2 Storage Areas ... Glove Box Cupholder(s) Compact Overhead Console ... Overhead Console Front Seat Storage Net Luggage Carrier ... Rear Storage Area Convenience Net ... Convenience Center ... Features and Controls 2.51 Vehicle Personalization 2. 5 1 Entering Programming Mode 2-51 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting 2-51...
Page 110: 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 111: Remote Keyless Entry System
So be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system with...
Page 112: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 113 When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding door(s), the parking lamps will flash to let you know the command was received. If you would like to change the way the parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
Page 114 If the power sliding door(s) is locked, first unlock all doors, then press the van symbol to open the power sliding door(s). The parking lamps will flash when the right button with the van symbol is pressed and they will not flash when the left button with the van symbol is pressed.
Page 115 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 116: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks r 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 117: Power Door Locks
From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on the manual lever. To lock either front door from the inside, push the manual lever forward. 2-1 0 Power Door Locks From the inside, press the front of the power door lock switch (on either front door) to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
Page 118: Last Door Closed Locking
Also, when the doors are locked with the power door locks, the inside as well as the outside door handle cannot open the doors. This safety feature prevents a door from being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle. To override this safety feature, unlock the door you want to open.
Page 119: Lockout Protection
Sliding Door Delayed Locking If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that is open will not lock. Normally the last door closed locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed.
Page 120 Sliding Door Lock If your vehicle facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly CAUTION: (Continued) injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone allow it to slowly close.
Page 121 Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door(s) using the inside door handle. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1.
Page 122: Power Sliding Door (Psd)
Power Sliding Door (PSD) If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close the sliding door(s) using the switches inside of your vehicle. You can also operate the power sliding door(s) with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-4.
Page 123 If you have the dual sliding doors, your vehicle has these switches. The left switch is for the driver’s side power sliding door and the right switch is for the passenger’s side sliding door. The power sliding door and the power sliding door override is one switch.
Page 124 If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed, the door may reverse to the open position. A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured. Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away.
Page 125 If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature.
Page 126 Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions: A low voltage or dead battery, disconnecting the battery, or if the instrument panel PWWHEATED SEAT PSD fuse or the underhood fuse removed or blown.
Page 127: Liftgate
Liftgate To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in the cylinder clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. To lock the liftgate using the key, turn the key counterclockwise. Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate.
Page 128 To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-41. A message in your instrument panel cluster will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed. See Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message on page 3-53.
Page 129: 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 130: Power Windows
Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” ignition Positions on page 2-30. under The driver’s power window switch has two down positions.
Page 131: Sun Visors
Press the part of the switch with the symbol to close both windows. The windows can be closed fully or partway depending on how long the switch is pressed. The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to use the power rear quarter windows.
Page 132: 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. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system. A iighi i o c a i d on top of i i i s t i ~ m ~ n t Y O ~ T...
Page 133 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming.
Page 134: Pass-Key@ Ill
PASS-Key@ 111 Your PASS-Key@ Ill system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 135: Pass-Key@ I I I Operation
PASS-Key@ 111 Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@ Ill (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key@ I theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
Page 136 To program the new key: 1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF and remove the key.
Page 137: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notices 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 138: Starting Your Engine
Notice: If your key seems stuck can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand.
Page 139: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
Page 140: Automatic Transaxle Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet. Plugging the cord into an ungroun d could cause an electrical shock.
Page 141 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 fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system.
Page 142 Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.
Page 143 THIRD ( 3 ) : This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads.
Page 144: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Page 145: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting ln+n Park (P) b e c,.lgerous to get out if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Page 146 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hgnd, yx!r l'nhk!e is i n PP.!?K (P).
Page 147: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 148: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 149: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you eve- “ave to, here are some things to kn Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 150: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors The control located on the driver’s door operates both outside rearview mirrors.
Page 151: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. A convex m-.. can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 152: Onstar System
Onstar@ System Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your needs.
Page 153 Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about Onstar@ Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call Onstar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827).
Page 154: Homelink@ Transmitter
HomeLink@ Transmitter HomeLink, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-351 5.
Page 155 It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1.
Page 156 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink@ button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.
Page 157 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button To program a device to HomeLink@ using a HomeLink@ button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink@ button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
Page 158: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you can carry things as large as a 4’ x 8’ piece of plywood. You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats, to secure larger loads.
Page 159: Overhead Console
Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. The front overhead console has reading lamps, a switchbank, storage compartments, a garage door opener compartment, Onstar@ System buttons, Driver Information Center (DIC) and HomeLink@ Transmitter buttons. 2-52 If your vehicle has the HomeLink@ transmitter buttons, they will take the place of the garage door opener compartment.
Page 160 3. Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door. Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place. 4. Once the opener is installed, use the black pegs insiue the compartment aoor to make sure tne lined area on the compartment door will contact the control button on your garage door opener when...
Page 161: Front Seat Storage Net
Front Seat Storage Net There may be a storage net that stretches between the front seats. Pull the hooks towards the passenger’s seat and insert them into the holes. To store the net, lift the hooks up and out of the holes. The net does not detach from the driver’s seat.
Page 162 If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof, as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they 2re net \Eider "r !"""p' ! ! - ! E ! ! - !
Page 163: Rear Storage Area
loss of cargo as you're driving, To prevent damage or check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. ends Turn the release knob counterclockwise to unlock the crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or back, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes.
Page 165: Convenience Center
Convenience Center If any removable convenience item isn’t secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle may have a convenience center. It comes with the stowable seat.
Page 166 4. Put the tray sill, located on the back of the convenience center, in the upright position. 5. Slide the convenience center in and align it so that the forks, located on the bottom rear of the convenience center, slide into the seat anchors. 6.
Page 167: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode.
Page 168: Entering Programming Mode
Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-25. 2. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block, located to the right of the glove box.
Page 169: Automatic Door Locks
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode’’...
Page 170: Last Door Locking And Lockout Deterrent
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 3. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 171: Remote Driver Unlock Control
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 172: Remote Lock And Unlock Confirmation
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4.
Page 173: Content Theft-Deterrent System
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4.
Page 174: Arming And Disarming The Content Theft-Deterrent System
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61.
Page 175 While this mode provides increased security, it can be a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run while in Mode 2;...
Page 176: Exiting Programming Mode
5. Press the panic button to change the current mode. 6. Press the panic button until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions next in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
Page 178: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices Horn Tilt Wheel ... Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Switchbanks ... 3-19 Instrument Panel Switchbank Overhead Console Switchbank Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ... 3.20 Accessory Power Outlets Climate Controls Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment...
Page 179 Section 3 Audio System(s) ... Setting the Time Radio with CD Radio with Cassette and CD ... Radio with Six-Disc CD Entertainment System ... Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System) ... 3.94 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) Theft-Deterrent Feature ...
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Page 182 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: Side Outlets Front Outlets Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Hazard Warning Flasher Switch Instrument Panel Cluster Center Outlets Audio System Side Outlets Exterior Lamps Control Hood Release K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls L.
Page 183: Other Warning Devices
Your hazard warning flashers button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 184: Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
Turn SignaVMultifunction 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 Windshield Wipers Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 185 If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working.
Page 186 DELAY: Turn the band away from you to one of the five sensitivity settings between OFF and LOW, to choose the delayed wiping cycle. The further the band is turned toward LOW, the shorter the delay will be. Use this setting for light rain or snow. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.
Page 187 To wash and wipe the rear window, press the washer symbol on the top of the switch. Washer fluid will run down the glass as long as the switch is held in. When the top of the switch is released, the wiper will continue to cycle three more times.
Page 188 Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 189 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) briefly.
Page 190: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 191 foof (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights (Headlamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on, you will...
Page 192: Interior Lamps
To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamp control off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL and automatic headlamp control will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.
Page 193 Interior Lamps Override This switch is located in the overhead console switchbank. Pressing the don’t symbol keeps the interior lamps off when any door is opened. Pressing the top of the switch allows the interior lamps to come on when any door is opened.
Page 194 Delayed Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can find your ignition and buckle your safety belt at night. Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Page 195 Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps in the overhead console. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. These lamps will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature.
Page 196: Switchbanks
Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Page 197: Overhead Console Switchbank
Overhead Console Switchbank This switchbank is located in the overhead console. The switchbank may include the interior lamps override, the power sliding door(s)/override, the power rear quarter windows and the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid (URPA) disable switches. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank.
Page 198 URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the instrument panel switchbank. When the system is disabled an indicator light will be lit on the switch. You will not see any lights on the rear display if the switch is in the off position.
Page 199: Accessory Power Outlets
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may flash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush.
Page 200 Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
Page 201: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: f;’...
Page 202 & (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
Page 203 Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Page 204: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Use the knob located in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow. Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the flow of air inio your uehicie.
Page 205 These controls are overhead, on the control panel located behind the driver’s seat. A rear-seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for the rear-seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the control panel in the rear-seating area.
Page 206: (With Entertainment System)
Setting the Temperature If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the main climate-control panel. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 207 These controls are overhead, on the control panel located behind the front seats. A rear-seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for the rear-seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the control panel in the rear-seating area.
Page 208 Setting the Temperature If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the main climate-control panel. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 209: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment filter. The filter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early.
Page 210 2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner access panel, to the right. 3. The first air filter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second filter out. 4.
Page 211: 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 212: 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’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
Page 213: 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 214: Tachometer
Retro-Active Reset Each of the two trip odometers has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set either (or both) trip odometer(s) to the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip.
Page 215: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds.
Page 216: Brake System Warning Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.
Page 217: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 218: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light TRAC United States Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button located in the instrument panel switchbank the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 219: 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, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 220 The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Page 221 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
Page 222 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 223 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not...
Page 224: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message center will come on. See Fuel Warning Message on page 3-55.
Page 225: Message Center
Message Center The message center is located in the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM United States If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system.
Page 226: Traction Active Message
Traction Active Message TRACTION ACTIVE United States If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 227: Charging System Indicator Message
Charging System Indicator Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It should go out once the engine is running.
Page 228: Low Engine Oil Level Message
Don’t keep dl if the oil pressure is low. If vlIly you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...
Page 229 Power Sliding Door Warning Message DOOR AJAR United States This message will come on if the power sliding door is not completely closed and the ignition is turned to RUN or START. If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) while the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing, and the power sliding door is turned off, a buzzer will sound.
Page 230: Door Ajar Warning Message
Door Ajar Warning Message DOOR AJAR United States This message will come on when the ignition is turned to RUN or §TART and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. It may also come on if a sliding door is not in the fully latched position.
Page 231: Pass-Key@ Ill Security Message
PASS-Key@ 111 Security Message United States If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ Ill system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer.
Page 232: Low Fuel Warning Message
Low Fuel Warning Message FUEL United States If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on and stay If the warning message is still on after adding fuel, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back If the message stays on, see your dealer.
Page 233: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have a DIC. If it does, the DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings. 3-56 E/M (EnglishlMetric Button): You can change the display to a metric or English reading at any time by pressing E/M.
Page 234 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. Setting the Variance Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the compass/temperature mode.
Page 235 Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the compass/temperature mode. Press both the E/M and MODE buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears.
Page 236: 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 do it 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 237: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system or1 and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. 3-60 SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 238 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, or FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 239 EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customized bass, mid and treble equalization settings. You can set up to six customized equalization settings by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to create the desired equalization.
Page 240 Using RDS Your audio system is 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 241 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 242 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 on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
Page 243 1 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The display will show elapsed time. (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
Page 244: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: I f 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 245 Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive.
Page 246 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 247 Using RDS Radio Data System (RDS): Your audio system is 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...
Page 248 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 249 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 on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
Page 250 Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, first press the eject button or push the RCL knob. If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape Messages”...
Page 251 CD TAPE: Press this button to switch between playing a cassette tape and a compact disc, if both are loaded, when listening to the radio. The display will show tape and symbols. (Eject): Press this button, located next to the cassette tape slot, to eject a tape.
Page 252 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.
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Page 254 §et the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed.
Page 255 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 256 Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Using this system, the radio can do the following: Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies,...
Page 257 SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE knob. 3.
Page 258 INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three seconds.
Page 259 If the radio is on or off, the disc will begin to play automatically. To insert multiple discs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light, located to the right of the slot, will begin to flash.
Page 260 LOAD CD (Eject): Pressing the CD eject side of this button will eject a single disc or multiple discs. To eject the disc that is currently playing, press and release this button. To eject multiple discs, press and hold this button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light will flash to let you know when a disc is being ejected.
Page 261 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one disc or on all of the discs. To use random, do one of the following: To play the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order, press and hold RDM for more than two seconds.
Page 262 Using Song List Mode The integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the disc player on and load it with at least one disc.
Page 263 To delete the entire sons list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the disc player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds.
Page 264: Entertainment System
Entertainment System Your vehicle may have an optional Digital Video Disc (DVD) entertainment system. The entertainment system works with the vehicle’s audio system and includes a DVD player, a video display screen, headphones and a remote control. The entertainment system also integrates the rear climate control and rear seat audio functions.
Page 265: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (Without Entertainment System)
If you move too far forward, step out of the vehicle or break the “line of sight” between the headphones and the display above the video screen, the sound in the headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely. If the system is shut off, or the headphones are out of the “line of sight”...
Page 266 Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located on the faceplate of the DVD player. They allow you to hook up an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit. You may require adapter connectors or cables to connect your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks.
Page 267 Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. 3-90 To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down. 2. Pull the screen toward you and adjust its position as desired.
Page 268 DVD Player The DVD player is located in the front floor console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttcms on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 269 Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop a disc, press the stop/eject button on the DVD player. To resume playback, press the play/pause button. As long as you have not ejected the disc, it will resume playback from the point where it was stopped. If the disc has been ejected, the player will start playing at the beginning of the disc.
Page 270 Fwd/+ Rev (Fast ForwardlReverse): Press the right or left arrow once to fast forward or reverse the DVD. To resume play, press the button again or press the Play/Pause button. Pressing and holding an arrow will fast forward or fast reverse the DVD and play will resume when the arrow is released.
Page 271 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Primary Radio Controls The following function is controlled by the knob on the main radio: PWR (Power): Push this knob twice to turn RSA off. 3-94 Rear Seat Radio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR (Power): Press this button to turn RSA on or off.
Page 272 AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency. Press this button to play a cassette tape or a compact disc when listening to the radio.
Page 273: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) (With Entertainment System)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to ana control any of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 274: Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Tune) : While listening to the radio, press the right or the left arrow to tune the next or the previous station and stay there. These arrows are inactive if the front radio is in use. While listening to a cassette tape, press the right arrow to hear the next selection on the tape.
Page 275: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio and remote playback functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. PRESET: Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will go to a preset station, play for a few seconds, then go to the next station.
Page 276: Understanding Radio Reception
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 it.
Page 277: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
Page 278: Driving Your Vehicle
Section Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving ... Drunken Driving ... Control of a Vehicle ... Braking ... Traction Control System (TCS) ... All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System Steering Off -Road Recovery Passing ... Loss of Control Driving at Night ... Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Driving Your Vehicle...
Page 279: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, 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 1-28. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 280 Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 281 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 282: Control Of A Vehicle
There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger crash, that person’s chance of being killed or...
Page 283: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.
Page 284 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 wheel.
Page 285 As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 286: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking.
Page 287 SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM United States If this message comes on and stays on or comes on while you are driving, there’s a problem with your traction control system. See Service Traction System Warning Message on page 3-48. When this warning message is on, the TRAC OFF light will come on to remind you that the system will not limit wheel spin.
Page 288: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal.
Page 289 The same thing can happen if you’re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems steering and acceleration overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
Page 290: 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.
Page 291: 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 292: 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 293: Driving At Night
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 294 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 295: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 296 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid Eiut puuuies. ii you can‘i, try to siow down hit them. Wet brakes can ca. work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.
Page 297 Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 298: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount oi traffic on them. You‘ii want to waicil what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 299: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-22 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 300: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Page 301: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 302 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well.
Page 303: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-26 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 304 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 305 Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots.
Page 306 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 307: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 308 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
Page 309: 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”...
Page 310 Dinghy Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. See “Dolly Towing” following. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground.
Page 311: Loading Your Vehicle
Your Loading Vehicle GAWR FRT : E ~ N E R ~ S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL The Certificationflire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle.
Page 312 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
Page 313 To-ing a T r A W 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 314 Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 Ibs. (900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2,000 Ibs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven.
Page 315 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 316 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches.
Page 317 Driving with a Trailer If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See “Engine Exhaust”...
Page 318 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Page 319 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 320 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
Page 322: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane ... Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... Checking Things Under the Hood ... Hood Release Engine Compartment Overview ...
Page 323 Section 5 Tire Chains Accessory Inflator If a Tire Goes Flat ....Changing a Flat Tire ..Compact Spare Tire ...
Page 324: 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 sewice people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:...
Page 325: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7- 10.
Page 326: 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 327: 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 328: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly fl,..rmable. violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. It burns The fuel door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 329 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether as shown. you g fuc- Jn yours and ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 330 The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.
Page 331: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Things t L burn can get on hl-- engine parts and start a fire.
Page 332 3. Lift the hood. 4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop.
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Page 334: Engine Oil
A. Underhood Fuse Block B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir D. Radiator Pressure Cap E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir J.
Page 335 Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine located at the front of the engine compartment, near the center.
Page 336 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 337 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 338 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 1OW-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
Page 339: Engine Air Cleanedfilter
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message The GM Oil Life System 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 to a change engine oil message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 340 Checking or Replacing the Engine Air CleaneVFilter 1. Remove the two clamps on the duct. 2. Remove the duct. 3. Unlatch the two hooks on top cleaner/filter housing. 4. Remove and replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Align the tabs located on the bottom of the panel with the slots at the bottom of the housing.
Page 341: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 342 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 343 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 5-22 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.
Page 344 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low.
Page 345 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, n’t need ad(‘ ‘hing else. ‘ ’ Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 346 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. Turni the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 347: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: Your radiator cap a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. The radiator pressure cap is located at the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 348 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine --an- om an o v e l ~ ~ -8ated engine can burn you bauly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam CAUTION: (Continued) coming from it.
Page 349 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 350: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 351 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it 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.
Page 352 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
Page 353 5-32 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 354 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 radiatorpressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 355 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 356 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves.
Page 357 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 358: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of the engine compartment.
Page 359: Windshield Washer Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 360: Brakes
Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 361 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up.
Page 362 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 16. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 363 The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.
Page 364: Jump Starting
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco@ battery. When it‘s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco@ battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Page 365 atteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 366 The terminal is located under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-72 for more information on location. Squeeze the tabs and pull up on the cap to access the remote positive (+) terminal. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery.
Page 367 Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 368 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part, or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9.
Page 369 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 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.
Page 370: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 371 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 372: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halcyer Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 373 7. Install the new bulb through the black retainer ring and into the electrical connector. Tighten the black retainer ring in place. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb. 5-52 8.
Page 374: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
9. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp assembly with the holes in the lamp support bracket. 10. To reinstall the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly. See Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker ana' Parking iamps on page 5-53 next. Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1.
Page 375 Front Turn SignaVParking Lamp 5-54 Front Sidemarker Lamp 4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by pressing the tab while turning it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket. 6.
Page 376: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
7. To reinstall the lamp assembly, line up and insert the tabs on the back of the assembly in the slots in the fender. Engage the lower clip on the back of the lamp assembly into the fender, keeping the upper tab on the front turn signal/parking lamp assemblv inboard of the headlamp bracket tab.
Page 377: Replacement Bulbs
A. Taillamp Bulb B. Back-up Lamp Bulb C. Turn Signal Lamp Bulb D. Stop/Taillamp Bulb Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder socket. Snap the bulb holder back into place, making sure all retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
Page 378: 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 379 5-58 5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm. 6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click”...
Page 380: Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see y l r Pontiac Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 381: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificationflire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile (1.6 km).
Page 382 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,” in Section 6, for scheduled rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.
Page 383 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. 5-62 You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:...
Page 384: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certificationflire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 385: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 386: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 387: Tire Chains
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 388: Accessory Inflator
Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may have an air inflator. With it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side.
Page 389: If A Tire Goes Flat
Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After about one minute you can use the system again. Press the inflator switch and the indicator light will come on. Notice: Don’t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time.
Page 390: 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 v-----'--g flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 391 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To remove the tools, do the following: 1. Remove the side convenience net. 2. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off. 5-70 A. Jack E. Jacking Instructions B.
Page 392 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension (6) and folding wrench (C). The compact spare tire is located under the rear of the vehicle. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. .--.---.
Page 393 3. To remove the compact spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. 5-72 4. If your vehicle an all-wheel-drive vehicle, after removing the compact spare tire turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Page 394 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle may have an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop a tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 395 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: Someone standing too --ose during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare.
Page 396 3. Keep raising the jack until the compact spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the secondary latch has released. 4. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the compact spare tire is resting on the folding wrench.
Page 397 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Loosen the wheel nuts remove them - using the folding wrench. (Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then flip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn.) For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel ,lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench.
Page 398 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up dangerous. If the vehicle slips could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 399 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting sutfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 400 8. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. )correct whee wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 401 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See “Capacities and Specifications’’ in the index for the wheel nut torque specification.
Page 402 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. 2. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft.
Page 403 A. Strap B. Bag and Tools C. Jack Store the center cap or the plastic “bolt-on” wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap. Tighten them “hand tight”...
Page 404 ‘ C A. Cable B. Liftgate Hinges C. Door Striker 4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center oi the wneei. 5. Hook the outside portion of the liftgate hinges. 6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 7.
Page 405: 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 vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 406: 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 407 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 408 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 off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl/leather cleaner.
Page 409: Care Of Safety Belts And Built-In Child Restraint Harness
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint harness c' -' ' Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in child restraint harness. If you do, they may be severely weakened.
Page 410 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses 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” previously. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
Page 411: Sheet Metal Damage
Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After soft rinsing thoroughly, dry with a may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Page 412: 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 413: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish...
Page 414 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) GM Vehicle CarelAppearance Materials (cont’d) Description Odorless spray odor eliminator used on Odor Eliminator fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants page 6- 16.
Page 415: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
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 it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 416: 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 417 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located to the right of the glove box on the end of the instrument panel. Pull the door open to access the instrument panel fuse block. 5-96 ISWCBACKLIGHT~ LHTLP RHTLP PCMPASS KEY/ RR DEFOGl CLUSTER...
Page 418 Fuse Usage Power Door Locks PWR LOCK HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors BLOWER Fuse Usage instrument Cluster, Body Control MALL Module, Electronic Level Control CLUSTER (ELC) Sensor and Door .Ajar Stnnlamn Switch A i m -...-.. r'""'r v .v X I " I . Module/Electronic Brake Control .---- Module/Electronic Brake Traction...
Page 419 LH HEADLP Passenger's Side Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Retained Accessory Power (RAP) RAP RELAY Rela" Blank Not Used Air Inlet Actuator, DIC Display, DRL HVAC'DIC/ Control Module, Heater-A/C Control, DRUHEATED Temperature Door Actuator (Front) SEAT and Rear Window Defogger Relay BCM PRGRAM BCM Programming RH HEAD LP Driver's Side Low Beam Headlamp...
Page 420 Fuse [ 8 1 ( 7 ) l e ] [ 5 1 ( 4 1 Usage Ignition Switch to Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS Ignition, Cruise, DRL, Electronic PRNDL, Ignition 1, AWD, PSD, Air Bag, Turn Signal and Powertrain Control Module [IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Fuse Block: A/C Clutch, Electronic Ignition, Ignition l-U/H, INJ, TCC)]...
Page 421 Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Not Used Not Used Not Used Ignition Control Module (ICM) Not Used Transaxle Range Switch Lamps A/C Clutch Relay to A/C Compressor Clutch Oil Driver Information Display, Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear (LH and RH) Side Door Actuator Control...
Page 422: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric measurements. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16 for more information. Front and Rear N C Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul AWD Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement...
Page 423 Application Fuel Capacity Regular Extended Wheel Nut Torque Engine Specifications Engine 5-1 02 VIN Code Transaxle Automatic Capacities English Metric 20.0 gallons 75.0 L 25.1 gallons 95.0 L 100 Ib ft Firing Order Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches 1 -2-34-5-6 (1.52 mm)
Page 424: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Windshield Wiper Blades Length Type Wiper Blade (Backglass) Length T Y Pe 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) Shepherd’s Hook 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) Shepherd’s Hook...
Page 425 NOTES 5-1 04...
Page 426 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ... Introduction ... Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance Requirements ... How This Section is Organized ... Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6. 4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ... Scheduled Maintenance ... Part B: Owner Checks and Services ... 6. 9 At Each Fuel Fill ...
Page 427: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMEND 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 428: 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 429: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.
Page 430: 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 (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Page 431 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 5-73 for information on resetting the system.
Page 432 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 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:...
Page 433 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles 000 km) (150 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.
Page 434: Part B: 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 D.
Page 435: 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. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly.
Page 436: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, fuel door hinge, liftgate hinges, power sliding door cable and sliding door track(s).
Page 437 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System 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. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 438 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle anism Check Park (P) ’ When you are doing this check, your ve could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 439: 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 let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 440: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection...
Page 441 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. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on paqe 5- 13.
Page 442 Fluid/Lubricant Usage Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Fuel Door U.S. (GM Part No. Hinge, Liftgate Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Hinges, Power Sliding Door Cable Usage Sliding Door Track 12346241, in Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM U.S.
Page 443: Part E: Maintenance Record
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. Maintenance Record...
Page 444 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 9...
Page 445 Maintenance Record (cont’d)
Page 446: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Roadside Assistance Program ... Customer Assistance Information -7-2 Courtesy Transportation 7 . 2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian 7 .
Page 447: 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 448: 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 449 United States Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-51 72 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: 3 1 3-38 1 -0022 From U.S.
Page 450: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel I-800-ROA DSIDE (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 451 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit sewices or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family.
Page 452: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail...
Page 453 Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts.
Page 454: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 n - a . - - x &...
Page 455: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 456 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551 -41 Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
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Page 458 Accessory Inflator Accessory Power Outlets Adding Washer Fluid Additional Program Information Additives, Fuel ... Add-on Electrical Equipment Adjusting the Bucket Seats Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Adjusting the Split Bench Seats (Second Row) ... 1-9 Air Bag Readiness Light Air Bag Systems...
Page 459 Audio Systems Audio Steering Wheel Controls Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your CD and DVD Player Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... Fixed Mast Antenna Radio with Cassette and CD ... Radio with CD Radio with Six-Disc CD Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Setting the Time ...
Page 460 Canadian Roadside Assistance Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock Capacities and Specifications Captain Chairs, Rear ... 1-20 Carbon Monoxide ... Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness ... Care of Your Cassette Tape Player CD and Player CDs and DVDs Lamp Cargo...
Page 461 Climate Control System ... Air Filter. Passenger Compartment ... 3-32 Outlet Adjustment Rear Comfort Controls Compact Disc Messages ... 3-67, 3-76, 3-86 Compact Overhead Console ... Compact Spare Tire Compass Variance Content Theft-Deferrent ... Content Theft-Deterrent System Content Theft-Deterrent System, Arming and Disarming ...
Page 462 Door ... 3-53 Ajar Warning Message Dual Sliding Doors ... 2-12 Last Door Closed Locking Locks ... 2-9 Power Door Locks ... 2-10 Power Sliding Door Power Sliding Warning Message Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-1 1 Driver Position, Safety Belt Driver Information Center (DIC) Driving At Night...
Page 463 Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Warning Message Cooling System Inspection Engine Compartment Overview ... Exhaust Low Oil Level Message ... Oil ... Overheating ... Starting Engine Coolant Level Check ... Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance ... Engine Oil Level Check ...
Page 464 Fuel ... 5-5 Additives California Fuel ... Filling a Portable Fuel Container Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries ... Gage ... 3-47 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Gasoline Specifications Low Warning Message System Inspection ... Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers Windshield Wiper Gage Engine Coolant Temperature...
Page 465 Horn ... How the System Works ... How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ... How to Add Coolant to the Radiator How to Add Fluid ... How to Check ... How to Check Power Steering Fluid How to Use This Manual ... How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...
Page 466 Lamps Exterior ... 3-1 3 Interior Lamps on Reminder Lap Belt ... 1-44, 1-46 Lap-Shoulder Belt Last Door Closed Locking Last Door Locking System LATCH Child Restraints ... 1-66 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Leather Leaving Your Vehicle ... Leaving Your Vehicle With Running...
Page 467 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction Maintenance Requirements ... Part A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Part B Owner Checks and Services ... 6-9 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 6-14 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E Maintenance Record Scheduled Maintenance ...
Page 468 Odometer Off -Road Recovery ... Engine Pressure Message Older Children, Restraints Onstar@ Personal Calling Onstar@ Services Onstar@ System ... Onstar@ Virtual Advisor Operation ... Operation Tips ... Other Warning Devices Outlet Adjustment ... Outside Convex Mirror Heated Mirrors ... Power Mirrors ... Overhead Console Overhead Console Switchbank ...
Page 469 Playing a Compact Disc ... 3-65, 3-75, 3-81 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc Playing the Radio Power Accessory Outlets ... Door Locks ... Electrical System ... Rear Quarter Windows Six-Way Seats Sliding Door Sliding Door Warning Message ... Steering Fluid ... Windows ...
Page 470 Reclining Seatbacks Recreational Vehicle Towing Remote Alarm Remote Control Remote Driver Unlock Control Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ... 2-5 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ... 2-65 Remote Power Sliding Door Operation ... 2-6 Removing the Bucket Seats ...
Page 471 Safety Belt Pretensioners Reminder Light ... Stowage, Second Row Seat Safety Belts Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Center Passenger Position ... Driver Position How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-33 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...
Page 472 Setting Preset PTYs Setting Preset Stations Setting the Temperature Setting the Time Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) ... 3-61, 3-69, 3-78 Sheet Metal Damage Shifting Into Park (P) Shifting Out of Park (P) Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Skidding Sliding Door Power Sliding Door Delayed Locking Sliding Door Lock Sliding Door Security Lock...
Page 473 Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@ Ill ... PASS-Key@ Ill Operation ... Throttle System Inspection ... Tilt Wheel ... Tire Inflation Check ... Tires Buying New Tires ... Chains ... Changing a Flat Tire ... Compact Spare Tire ... If a Tire Goes Flat ... Inflation -- Tire Pressure ...
Page 474 Using HomeLink@ Using RDS Using Song List Mode Ustrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Vehicle Control Damage Warnings Loading ... Symbols Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Personalization Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System ... Automatic Door Locks Content Theft-Deterrent System ...
Page 475 When to Add Engine Oil ... When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) When to Check When to Check and Change When to Check Power Steering Fluid ... 5-38 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ... Where to Put the Restraint Why Safety Belts Work ...

Pontiac 2003 Montana Owner's Manual

Section Seats and Restraint Systems

Section 2 Features and Controls

Instrument Panel 3

Driving Your Vehicle Section 4

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