Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-32 Safety Belts ..........1-9 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, How to Use This Manual the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. or others could be hurt.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-38 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-41 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-3 Top Strap ............1-42 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Head Restraints ..........1-5 Children (LATCH System) ......1-44 Seatback Latches ...........1-5...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9 Six-Way Power Driver Seat Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. This control allows you to move the seat up, down, forward, or backward. It will also move the front or rear of the seat cushion up or down.
Page 10 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat. The seatback latch is designed for one-handed operation. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback to unlock it.
Page 12: Easy Entry Seat
Easy Entry Seat CAUTION: For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy for people to get in and out of the rear seat. If the easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the 1.
Page 13: Power Lift Seat
Power Lift Seat To raise or lower the power lift seat, hold the switch located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat up or down. If your vehicle has this feature, to move the power lift seat forward or rearward, pull up on the lever located under the front of the driver’s seat to unlock it.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats CAUTION: Rear Seat Operation If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move Folding the Seatback forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always If your vehicle has this feature, do the following: press rearward on the seatback to be sure 1.
Page 15: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as reminder to buckle up. See fast as it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-25. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 17 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-11...
Page 18 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-12...
Page 19: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 20: Driver Position
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from vehicle has. home, why should I wear safety belts? We’ll start with the driver position. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident –...
Page 21 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not 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 22 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 23: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can (Four–Door Models) move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: 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 26 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: 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 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 29: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers 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 It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 30 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not 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 31 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. buckle it.
Page 32 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: 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.
Page 33: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-27...
Page 34: Lap Belt
Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 35 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 36 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 37: Safety Belt Extender
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and in slide them between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 39 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 40: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 41 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 42 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it 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.
Page 43 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 44: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems 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, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 45 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 46 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 47: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, If you secure a forward-facing child therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing restraint in the right front seat, always move infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child...
Page 48: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 49: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-43. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for as the seating position where the child restraint will the rear seating positions.
Page 50 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 51 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-45...
Page 52 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child CAUTION: restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to on the seatback at each its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be lower anchor position.
Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 54 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. 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. 1-48...
Page 55 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for...
Page 56 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2.
Page 57 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or CAUTION: larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front Right Front Seat Position passenger’s air bag inﬂates.
Page 58 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 59 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 60: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
Supplemental Restraint CAUTION: System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint You can be severely injured or killed in a crash System (SRS) or air bag system. if you aren’t wearing your safety belt — even if Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver you have air bags.
Page 61 CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were injured or killed.
Page 62: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-25. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Page 63: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
CAUTION: 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 64: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inﬂate in In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or inﬂation would not help the occupant.
Page 65: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 66: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
• Your dealer and the service manual have information Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. diagnostic module, which records information about To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications the air bag system.
Page 67: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 68 If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the system parts? special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 69: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Starting Your Engine ........2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-24 Manual Transaxle Operation ......2-27 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Parking Brake ..........2-29 Door Locks ............2-7 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-30 Power Door Locks ..........2-8...
Page 70: Keys
Keys CAUTION: 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. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
One key is used for the Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, ignition and all locks. you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to Operation use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock normal for any remote keyless entry system.
Page 73: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Programmable Horn Chirp (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within ﬁve When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature lamps will stay on for 10 seconds or until the ignition is the parking lamps will ﬂash and the horn will chirp.
Page 74: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t 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 75: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle is equipped with this Door Locks feature. If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, you can only use your key to unlock the driver’s side door.
Page 76: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If the driver opens another door before the seven seconds, the doors will not lock until seven seconds after the last door is closed. With the power door locks, you can lock or unlock all of the doors on your vehicle using the driver’s or front Press LOCK twice on the power door lock switch on the passenger’s door lock switch.
Page 77 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Vehicles with an Automatic on Vehicles with a Manual Transaxle: Transaxle: • Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). •...
Page 78: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 1. To determine the current mode or to change to a different mode, do the following: If your vehicle is a four-door model, it has rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from 1.
Page 79: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do Lockout protection is a standard feature intended to the following: provide enhanced security and convenience.
Page 80 Trunk CAUTION: To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this feature. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can When closing the trunk, push the trunk lid in the center to ensure that the lock fully latches.
Page 81: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the driver’s door, to release the trunk lid. The remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off, the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Page 82: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from your dealer. This kit includes: • a modiﬁed trunk latch, • a lighted release handle, and •...
Page 83: Windows
Windows CAUTION: 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 84: Power Windows
Power Windows To stop the window while it is lowering, push the switch forward. To raise the window, push and hold the switch forward. Window Lock Out On four-door models, the driver’s power window controls also include a window lock out. When the lock-out switch is moved to the left (with the red showing), the driver and passengers will be able to use their window switches.
Page 85: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems During normal operation, the SECURITY light will turn off approximately ﬁve seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is started. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent After attempting to start the engine, if the SECURITY features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it light ﬂashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in...
Page 86: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 87: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is...
Page 88: Manual Transaxle
Manual Transaxle When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don’t The shift lever should be in neutral and the parking “race” your engine when it’s cold. brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let start the engine.
Page 89: Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ignition key to START.
Page 90: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater 3400 V6 Engine Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 91: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 92: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the the console between the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the seats. parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 93 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 94 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy you’re: than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of •...
Page 95 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power Here’s how to operate your transaxle: but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the FIRST (1).
Page 96: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch CAUTION: pedal and lift up on the ring on the shift lever to shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 97: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 98: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Page 99: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your automatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking CAUTION: pawl in the transaxle.
Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) 3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, it has an you want. automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks 5.
Page 101: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 102: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 103: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you Manual Rearview Mirror can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust Adjust the driver’s outside mirror with the control lever the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the on the driver’s door.
Page 104: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex If your vehicle has this mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the feature, this selector knob driver’s seat. controls both outside rearview mirrors. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Page 105: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. Glove Box The upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc. To open, pull up To open, pull the glove box latch toward you. on the front of the lid.
Page 106: Sunroof
Sunroof To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. Close the If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on sunshade by hand.
Page 107: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Enhanced Traction System Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Active Light ..........3-29 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-30 Horn .............3-5 Low Coolant Warning Light ......3-30 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-31 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-6 Oil Pressure Light .........3-34 Windshield Wiper Lever ........3-9...
Page 108: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 109 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See “Fog Lamps” in J. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks. See Fuses and Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel. See K.
Page 110: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher is located near the center of the instrument panel. 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 111: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 112: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass • Exterior Lamps Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 113 Headlamps An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change.
Page 114 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer (Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. The exterior lamp control has three positions: When the high beams are <...
Page 115: Windshield Wiper Lever
Flash-to-Pass OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose a signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. delayed wiping cycle.
Page 116: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control To wash your windshield, press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 117 The cruise control will turn off if any of the following Your vehicle may have Enhanced Traction System occur: (ETS). See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. If your vehicle is in cruise control while the • The brakes are applied, ETS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control •...
Page 118 Resuming a Set Speed • Press the RESUME ACCEL button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed release the button. To increase your speed in very and then you apply the brake.
Page 119 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. • Step lightly on the brake pedal. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 120: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: Headlamps • The ignition is on, See “Headlamps” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking on page 3-6.
Page 121: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once When it is dark enough outside, your automatic you leave the garage, it will take approximately headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the one minute for the automatic headlamp system to normal brightness along with other lamps such as change to DRL if it is light outside.
Page 122: Headlamps Off In Park (P)
Headlamps Off in Park (P) Fog Lamps To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside, turn If your vehicle has this the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. feature, the button for your In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, fog lamps is located on taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel the instrument panel, to the...
Page 123: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open Instrument Panel Brightness any door. These lamps will fade out after about 10 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON. These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped).
Page 124: Trunk Lamp
Trunk Lamp Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. Battery Run-Down Protection Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature designed to materials could ignite them and possibly damage...
Page 125: Climate Controls
Climate Controls (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. Climate Control System (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the With this system you can control the heating, cooling remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 126: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity an indicator light above the button will come on to let (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 127: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment FRONT (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the ﬂoor Use the louvers on the air outlets to change the outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn direction of the airﬂow.
Page 128: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 129: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it.
Page 130: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer 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).
Page 131: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will United States Canada also come on and stay...
Page 132: Charging System Light
When the engine is running, the light should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you CAUTION: hear a chime, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical If the air bag readiness light stays on after you problem.
Page 133: Brake System Warning Light
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 Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two ﬂoor.
Page 134: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Enhanced Traction System Warning Light Warning Light If your vehicle has the If your vehicle has the anti-lock brake system, the Enhanced Traction System light will come on when (ETS), this warning light your engine is started and should come on brieﬂy as may stay on for several you start the engine.
Page 135: Enhanced Traction System Active Light
Enhanced Traction System The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: Active Light • If you turn the system off by pressing the ETS button on the center console near the gear If your vehicle has the shift lever, the warning light will come on and stay Enhanced Traction System on.
Page 136: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn your ignition on. If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23.
Page 137: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 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 Service Engine Soon Light in the your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your United States or Check Engine Light in service technician in correctly diagnosing any Canada...
Page 138: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If working, when the ignition is on and the engine is the Light Is On Steady” following. not running.
Page 139 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 140: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If light will stay on after you do, your engine can become so hot that it you start your engine, or come on and you will hear catches ﬁre.
Page 141: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light The CHANGE OIL light This light will come on should come on brieﬂy as when you turn the key to a bulb check when you ON and will stay on start the engine. If the light until the vehicle starts.
Page 142: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on brieﬂy when you turn the the ignition. It will also stay ignition to ON. on, or come on and a chime will sound, if the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is less than...
Page 143: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 144: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds. telephone or two-way radio –...
Page 145: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 146 Setting Preset Stations by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting ﬁve seconds for the display The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your to return to the time of day. Then press and hold favorite stations.
Page 147 Radio Messages increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught appears on the display it means that your radio has not in the CD player.
Page 148 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may advance quickly within a track. Release it to play be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs the passage. The display will show the elapsed time of may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this the track.
Page 149: Radio With Cd (Up Level)
Radio with CD (Up Level) • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.
Page 150 Playing the Radio For XM™ (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), push the RCL knob while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, and off.
Page 151 3. Tune in the desired station. SCAN : Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you 4. Press EQ to select the equalization. hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a 5.
Page 152 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customized bass, midrange, and treble equalization settings. BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the You can set up to six customized equalization settings right and the left speakers, press and release this button by performing the following steps: until BAL appears on the display.
Page 153 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type select To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: mode.
Page 154 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your ALERT!: Alert warns of national or local emergencies. favorite PTYs. These pushbuttons have factory When an alert announcement comes on the current PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 155 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the Your radio will play the traffic announcement if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. volume is low. Your radio will interrupt the play of a CD To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic station, press this button.
Page 156 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 157 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 158 Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. label side up.
Page 159 SEEK : Press the down arrow to go to the start (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may of the current track if more than eight seconds have be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs played.
Page 160: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 161 Playing the Radio Finding a Station PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and off. AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume.
Page 162 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID, favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1, or TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LED six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (48 indicator will light to show that the tone control can be contiguous US states, if equipped), by performing the...
Page 163 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station 5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the (RDS and XM™) number. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display. To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 6.
Page 164 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN : You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Press PROG TYPE to activate program type select favorite PTYs. These pushbuttons have factory mode.
Page 165 ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio broadcast system. This feature is not supported by ﬁnds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, all RDS stations. the radio will stop and brackets will be displayed around TRAF.
Page 166 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 167 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 168 Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. label side up.
Page 169: Using An Mp3 Cd
EQ (Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a customized equalization setting while playing a CD. The CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely equalization will be automatically set whenever you inside the radio for future listening.
Page 170 No Folder If you wish to play large numbers of ﬁles, folders, playlists, or sessions minimize the length of the ﬁle, When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles will folder, or playlist name. You can also play an MP3 CD be located under the root folder.
Page 171 Playing a MP3 When play enters a new folder, the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, you have chosen the folder mode as the default display, label side up.
Page 172 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced To repeat the tracks on the CD, press and hold this due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality pushbutton for two seconds. You will hear a beep and of the music that has been recorded, and the way the DISC RANDOM will appear on the display.
Page 173 pushing this knob within 2 seconds will take you to the (Previous Folder): Press this pushbutton to go next display mode. to the ﬁrst track in the previous folder or playlist. If the disc contains playlists, it will go through the playlist, Track mode will display the current track number and then the folders.
Page 174: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Rds Radios)
EJECT: Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs try a known good CD. may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be button is pressed ﬁrst.
Page 175: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PRESET: Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. Every press of this button will take you to the next preset If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain station that you have programmed.
Page 176: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, especially at night.
Page 177: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna Chime Level Adjustment The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes Chime level adjustment is only available on RDS radios. without being damaged. If the mast should ever The volume level of the vehicle’s chimes can be become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
Page 178 NOTES 3-72...
Page 179 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-22 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-23 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-24 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-25 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-26 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) .....4-9...
Page 180: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the Your Vehicle driving task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor —...
Page 181 Police records show that almost half of all motor The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, who is drinking depends upon four things: these deaths are the result of someone who was • The amount of alcohol consumed drinking and driving.
Page 182 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 will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 183 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I will be careful” is not the right answer. What if there is an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 184: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose You have three systems that make your vehicle go control of your vehicle.
Page 185: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it is pavement Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire advanced electronic braking system that will help tread;...
Page 186 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 187: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you If you do not have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always technique. This will give you maximum braking decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to while maintaining steering control.
Page 188 This light will come on The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle when your Enhanced shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the Traction System is limiting transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you’ve wheel spin. See chosen, so you should use the lower gears only Enhanced Traction System when necessary.
Page 189: Steering
Steering To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. But you can turn the system off if Power Steering you prefer. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
Page 190: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control There are times when steering can be more effective systems — steering and braking — have to do their work than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd where the tires meet the road.
Page 191: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. 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.
Page 192: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 193: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far happens when the three control systems (brakes, enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction...
Page 194 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try the accelerator pedal. your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: lower gear).
Page 195: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 196 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle as we get older these differences increase. A clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 197: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 198: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your going through some car washes can cause problems, tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or too.
Page 199: Driving Through Flowing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water City Driving CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through ﬂowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
Page 200: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 201: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep When you want to leave the freeway, move to the up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 202: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the all windows clean inside and outside? wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 203: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well.
Page 204: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
Page 205: Driving On Snow Or Ice
• Driving on Snow or Ice You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation.
Page 206 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on the snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet brakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily to ice can be even more trouble because it may offer get the most traction you can.
Page 207: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard • 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.
Page 208 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator CAUTION: slightly.
Page 209: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will “Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out.”...
Page 210: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 211 Dinghy Towing 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, fuses from the left side instrument panel fuse block: follow these steps: WIPER, PCM ACC and IPC/BFC ACC.
Page 212: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly, do the following: Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear.
Page 213: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle CAUTION: It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the cargo and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 214 Tire and Loading Information Label Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label, Example 1, the label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch.
Page 215 The Tire and Loading Information label also gives you 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the the factory-installed, original equipment tires on your “XXX”...
Page 216 If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-41 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Example 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight Loading Your Vehicle 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 =...
Page 217 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = The Certiﬁcation label is also found on the rear edge of Subtract Occupant the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...
Page 218 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in CAUTION: your trunk. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike CAUTION: and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 219: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer That is the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully CAUTION: before you pull a trailer.
Page 220: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
(1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance • P.O. Box 33172 Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you...
Page 221: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will ﬁnd these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35. Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 222: Safety Chains
Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the Before setting out for the open road, you will want to tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to get to know your rig.
Page 223: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 224: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into down a long or steep downgrade.
Page 225 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down more on this.
Page 226 NOTES 4-48...
Page 227 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-35 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-40 Vehicle ............5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Fuel ..............5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-47 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-47 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Headlamps ..........5-47...
Page 228 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-78 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-86 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-78 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-86 Care of Safety Belts ........5-81 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-86 Weatherstrips ..........5-81 Electrical System ..........5-87 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-81 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-87 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-83 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-87...
Page 229: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle than for all your service needs.
Page 230: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you Your Vehicle perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-14. Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 231: Fuel
Fuel Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the which were developed by automobile manufacturers proper maintenance of your vehicle. around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Gasoline Octane Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org.
Page 232: California Fuel
California Fuel are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission gasoline. Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and speciﬁcations.
Page 233: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries CAUTION: (Continued) If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials to ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel away from fuel.
Page 234 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something 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. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 235: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 236: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located under the instrument CAUTION: panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 237 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod from its 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the secondary hood release lever from left to right or hood marked PROP ROD.
Page 238: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ ™ engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 239 A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering page 5-28. Fluid on page 5-34. B. Ground. See Jump Starting on page 5-41. G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. C.
Page 240 When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 241: Engine Oil
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to page 5-28. drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. B.
Page 242 When to Add Engine Oil Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the If the oil is at or below the MIN mark for the 2.2L L4 way back in when you are through.
Page 243 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 244: Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Life System) Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know oil can result in engine damage not covered by when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 245: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE OIL Light What to Do with Used Oil The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Page 246: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km). How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 247: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air ﬁlter. It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as CAUTION:...
Page 248: Manual Transaxle Fluid
Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check and What to Use It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. Refer to the Maintenance A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. Schedule to determine If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership how often you should service department and have it repaired as soon as check the ﬂuid level in your...
Page 249: Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: You do not need to check the ﬂuid level unless you • Give freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C). suspect a clutch problem. To check the ﬂuid level, take •...
Page 250 What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim...
Page 251: Engine Overheating
Adding Coolant ® CAUTION: If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, a special ﬁll Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the procedure is necessary.
Page 252: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 253: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Engine 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can while stopped.
Page 254: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 255 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 256: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as cause premature engine, heater core or radiator follows: corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) CAUTION: or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 257 CAUTION: (Continued) wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch ﬁre and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant.
Page 258 3. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 259 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 4. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper to the hash mark on the label. Wait about ﬁve radiator hose getting hot.
Page 260: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 6. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. When to Check Power Steering Fluid See your dealer, if necessary. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 261: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, What to Use wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 262 The windshield washer Notice: ﬂuid reservoir is located in • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the engine compartment the manufacturer’s instructions for adding towards the front of water. the vehicle. • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 263: Brakes
Brakes normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the ﬂuid level goes back up. The other reason is that ﬂuid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you Brake Fluid should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not work at all.
Page 264 CAUTION: With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake United States Canada ﬂuid. When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on.
Page 265: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. The GT Series has four-wheel disc brakes and the SE Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Series has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make applied.
Page 266: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel you get new approved replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to example, if someone puts in brake linings that are normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front pedal travel.
Page 267: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or If your battery has run down, you may want to use more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your battery.
Page 268 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug battery with a negative ground system. unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren’t Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt needed.
Page 269 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 270 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) negative ( ) cable to terminal of the dead battery.
Page 271 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable at step. The other end of the negative ( ) cable least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, doesn’t go to the dead battery.
Page 272 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 273: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For replacement bulb sizes, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 274: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section. 2. Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb. 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. 4.
Page 275: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and 4. Carefully remove the taillamps lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it. Stoplamps 5. Press the ﬁve tabs to release the plate from the lamp. 1. Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk. 6.
Page 276: 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 Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 277: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 278: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example 5-52...
Page 279 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular plies in the sidewall and under the tread. tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire service description.
Page 280 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 281: Tire Size
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers (A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of a deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the type and service description. The letter “T” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Page 282: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing without passengers and cargo. outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 283 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and of a tire. shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35.
Page 284: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. The tire and loading information label, shows the correct Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 285: When To Check
If your tires have too much air (overinﬂation), you Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press can get the following: the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inﬂation pressure matches •...
Page 286: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. (8 000 to 13 000 km). After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and...
Page 287: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to around the tire.
Page 288: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label. For an example of this label and its location, see Loading Your Vehicle Mixing tires could cause you to lose control on page 4-35.
Page 289: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 290: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 291: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 292: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is If your vehicle has P225/50R16 size tires, don’t dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. or how far it’s been driven. It could fail Tire chains used on a vehicle without the suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 293: If A Tire Goes Flat
Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a P225/50R16 size tires, use tire chains only where skid and may require the same correction you’d use legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class in a skid.
Page 294: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 295: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. remove it. Then lift off the spacer 1. Pull the carpeting from and remove the the ﬂoor of the trunk. compact spare tire.
Page 296 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). 1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, then loosen the plastic nut caps (you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them).
Page 297 2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel 3. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts nuts. Don’t remove them yet. ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 298 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the CAUTION: ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 5.
Page 299 8. Install the compact spare tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 300 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 301: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the ﬂat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
Page 302: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Page 303: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 304: Appearance Care
Appearance Care They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Do not use any of these unless this manual says are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a you can.
Page 305: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), • egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can — before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
Page 306: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
Page 307: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. CAUTION: Washing Your Vehicle Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep may severely weaken them.
Page 308: Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car foreign matter. washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”...
Page 309: Sheet Metal Damage
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 310: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing control can collect on the underbody. If these are not the following products. removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and Description...
Page 311 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage Removes dirt and grime Medium foaming Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and shampoo. Cleans and Cleaner wire wheel covers. Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and Removes dust, phosphate free.
Page 312: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover.
Page 313: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment A circuit breaker in the fuse panel protects the power windows. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 314: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage (Driver’s Side) AIR BAG Air Bags BFC BATT Body Computer (BFC) Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and PCM ACC Power Control Module (PCM) features listed. DR LOCK Door Lock Motors IPC/BFC ACC Cluster, Body Computer (BFC) STOP LPS...
Page 315 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Usage (Passenger’s Side) HVAC HVAC Blower Motor BLOWER Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and CRUISE Cruise Control features listed. FOG LPS Fog Lamps INT LPS Interior Courtesy Lamps RADIO BATT Radio, XM™...
Page 316: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and Hazard Lamps, Body Function features listed. Control Module, Cluster, Climate The engine compartment fuse block is located on the Control System driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery.
Page 317 Relays Usage Fuses Usage Automatic Headlamp System Horn Automatic Headlamp System Horn Parking Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Climate Control System, Air Conditioning Canister Vent Valve, Exhaust Fuses Usage Oxygen Sensors 23–32 Spare Fuse Holder Fuel Pump, Injectors Rear Defog Not Used Accessory Power Outlets, Cigarette Right Headlamp...
Page 318: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. Capacities Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.4 lbs. 0.6 kg Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle 9.5 quarts 9.0 L...
Page 319 Capacities (cont’d) Capacities Application English Metric Manual Transaxle 1.8 quarts 1.7 L Complete Overhaul 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft †ECOTEC™ See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Automatic 2.2L L4 †...
Page 320 NOTES 5-94...
Page 321 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 322: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 323: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. vehicle in good working condition.
Page 324: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work When the CHANGE OIL light comes on, it means that using genuine GM parts. service is required for your vehicle.
Page 325 Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous OIL light comes on within ten months since vehicle was service performed was Maintenance I. Always use purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II whenever the light comes on ten months or more since the last service or if the light has not come on at all for one year.
Page 326: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage...
Page 327: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages...
Page 328: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services (h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, −...
Page 329: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add Starter Switch Check ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check CAUTION: Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 330 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the System Check regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM CAUTION: Goodwrench dealer for service.
Page 331: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Park (P) Mechanism Check parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the CAUTION: engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake...
Page 332: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System 89021186). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part ® Manual DEXRON -III Automatic number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Page 333: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part No. ACDelco Part No. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.2 L L4† Engine 25098845 A1172C 3400 V6 25161977 A1279C Engine Oil Filter 2.2 L L4†...
Page 334: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 335 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 336 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 337 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 338: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle • Dealership name and location will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 339: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 340: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance for Text United States – Customer Assistance Telephone (TTY) Users Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or P.O. Box 33170 speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer 1-800-222-1020 Assistance Center.
Page 341: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With
Canada – Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive This program, available to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 qualiﬁed applicants, can 1-800-263-3777 (English) reimburse you up to $1,000 1-800-263-7854 (French) toward eligible aftermarket 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone...
Page 342: Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel • Hotels 1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743) • Glass replacement As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are • Tire repair facilities automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is • Rental vehicle or taxis intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive •...
Page 343: Courtesy Transportation
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New or type of occurrence.
Page 344: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a transportation options.
Page 345: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s...
Page 346: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check on-board systems do not record sounds, such as the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for conversation of vehicle occupants. information on its operations and data collection. To read this information, special equipment is needed Reporting Safety Defects and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
Page 347: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Canadian Government General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle 1908 Colonel Sam Drive has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 348: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 349 Appearance Care (cont.) Sheet Metal Damage ........5-83 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-35 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-84 Additional Program Information ......7-9 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-84 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Weatherstrips ..........5-81 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-87 Ashtrays ............3-18 Adjusting the Speakers Audio System(s) ..........
Page 350 Backing Up ............ 4-45 California Fuel ..........5-6 Battery ............5-40 Canada – Customer Assistance ......7-5 Battery Replacement ......... 2-6 Canadian Owners ..........ii Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-18 Canadian Roadside Assistance ......7-7 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......4-23 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 351 Child Restraints (cont.) Cleaning Tires ..........5-83 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Cleaning Vinyl ..........5-80 Children (LATCH System) ......1-44 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades ....5-82 Older Children ..........1-32 Climate Control System ........3-19 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Outlet Adjustment ........
Page 352 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driving Roadside Assistance Program ......7-6 At Night ............. 4-17 Service Publications Ordering Information ..7-11 City ............4-21 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Defensive ............. 4-2 Vehicles with a Manual Transaxle: ....2-9 Drunken ............4-2 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Freeway .............
Page 353 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-20 Filter Battery ............5-40 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-20 Change Engine Oil Light ....... 3-35 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-31 (RDS and XM™) ......... 3-47, 3-57 Coolant ............
Page 354 Fuel (cont.) Headlamps (cont.) Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ..... 5-48 Gage ............3-37 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-47 Gasoline Octane ........... 5-5 Headlamps Off in Park (P) ....... 3-16 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Highway Hypnosis ...........
Page 355 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ......4-29 Ignition Positions ..........2-18 Lamps Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-34 Exterior ............3-14 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........5-58 Interior ............3-17 Instrument Panel Lap Belt ............1-28 Cluster ............3-23 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........
Page 356 Light (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Security ............. 3-35 Maintenance Record ........6-14 Service Vehicle Soon ........3-36 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Up-Shift ............. 3-26 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..6-13 Loading Your Vehicle ........4-35 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Lockout Protection ..........
Page 357 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-18 Park (P) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-13 Shifting Into ..........2-30 Shifting Out of ..........2-32 Parking Brake ............2-29 Over Things That Burn ......... 2-33 Odometer ............3-24 Your Vehicle/Key Removal ......2-32 Off-Road Recovery ..........
Page 358 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-49 Replacing Brake System Parts ......5-40 Radio Data System (RDS) ....... 3-43, 3-54 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..1-61 Radio Messages ......3-41, 3-49, 3-59 Reporting Safety Defects Radios ............3-38 Canadian Government ........7-11 Care of Your CD Player .......
Page 359 Safety Belts (cont.) Service ............5-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-14 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-13 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Doing Your Own Work ........5-3 and Small Adults ........
Page 360 Steering ............4-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-17 ® Steering in Emergencies ........4-12 Passlock ........... 2-17 Steering Tips ..........4-11 Tilt Wheel ............3-5 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......3-69 Tire Inﬂation Check ........... 6-9 Storage Areas Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-52 Center Console Storage Area ......
Page 361 Traction Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ....4-9 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-70 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light ..3-29 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-63 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) United States – Customer Assistance ....7-4 Warning Light .......... 3-28 Up-Shift Light ..........
Page 362 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-41 Why Safety Belts Work ........1-10 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-22 Window Lock Out ........... 2-16 Warnings Windows ............2-15 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-4 Manual ............2-15 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Power ............

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Pontiac GRANDAM 2004 Owner's Manual

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Windows

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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