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1. ce ede ee 30 Rear Seat 2 30 ANIMATE cec asi eo E E eK a aS XP LEG Fa UGG ERR E Y YE Ca Y Smaller Children and Babies eae vag casa casar n ah Enn nan n 36 Built In Child Restraint dace iuc c VR RC ees E ud Croce s Ex ATE ons CREE imos bie a 43 ie Ty ChIRIPED n MODE 49 Safety Belt Extender oor eet Cx EE Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a 51 C B Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the scats how to adjust them take them out put them back and fold them up and down Manual Front Seats Four Way Manual Seat Pull up the lever on the front of rhe seat to The driver s seat can be adjusted four unlock it Slide rhe seal ro where vou ways want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked inte place Use the lever on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or back see Manual Front Seats earlier in this section To raise the driver s seat pull up the lever on the side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down N CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sud
2. Your radio has an AMA X cernified Cassette Play er and receiver It can produce quality AM stereo Graphic Equalizer Turn it slightly to the left or right to sound and receive C Quam stereo The digital display indicates information m esti oem on tne or ado sation reucney 4 Pessittomute he radioortape reducing the ih feque You net AM or FM radio band whether the Player Fress again fo usten anything to your Delco GM radio because ied GEE BAL Balance The control ring behind AMAX is automatic ctions UNE FADE The control ring behind the lower PWR Power Press to turn the unit on spe knob adjusts the front rear speaker and off when the ignition 15 on balance 4 SEEK p Press SEEK p to seek and stop on the next station higher on the radio band Press SEEK to seek and 136 To Preset Radio Stations 1 Tune the digital display to the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds stop on the next station lower on the EQUALIZER Boost the bass band emphasize a voice in a song brighten the R L Recall Preseto alternate the treble your equalizer gives you freedom ES to adjust five separate frequencies of and the selected sound to your individual taste Move a lever up to emphasize a frequency move it down to de em
3. Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index N CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency vou can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use scraper wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 131 Service amp Appearance Care TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Tire Inspection and Rotation When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining 4232 You need a new if You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire amp You can see cord or fabric sh
4. 46 Antifreeze 189 219 249 26 Anti Lock Brake System idm d 141 Junction Block Fuse 247 Warning Light Anti Theft Tips 6l Appearance Care 235 Lit i EIER 242 Ashtrays amp Lighter xr s dd rs 96 99 Audio Systems 129 AM FM Stereo Radio AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette 133 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player and Graphic Bguabzer cor 136 AM FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player 139 Care of Audio Systems 145 Delco LOC Anti Theft Feature 141 Radio Reception For the Best 144 Setting the Clock 130 Steering Wheel Touch Controls reas 143 Automatic Door Locks 5 57 Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid 217 249 269 Checking Fluid erai ee ero ek ow ance on 73 Starting Your Engine 70 71 Bos AuoLine 275 Batteries Remote Lock Control ht Hapeny d luco rre REA 225 304 Acid Warning 179 226 Jump Starting 177 aga 112 oro ora O 167 Block Heater Engine 72 215 Blowout Tre 193 Brakes 151 ABS Warning Hip er CR 114 225 iia 223 268 Master Cylinder 223 ips DIE 7 Pedaj Travel eee
5. anel console It has two positions CYCLES um os ank pa ra 3 dis ed ved fluid tank DOOR on and OFF and overrides For Delayed Wiper Cycle Slide the only 3 4 full when it s very all interior lights except the reading lights cold This allows for lower control to f DEL expansion which could The interior lights go on each time you To Wash the Rear Window Slide the damage the tank if it is open the doors You can turn off these acm completely full lights so that the doors may be left open lower control to and hold it The Don t use radiator antifreeze without running down the battery by washer and wiper will operate only in vour windshield washer lt turning the imlberior lights override switch damage your washer to OFF system and paint 92 Interior Lights Your vehicle has two overhead dome lights one in the center of the passenger compartment ard one in the rear you have the optional rear climate control you will not have center dome light The rear dome light has an on off switch the center dome light has no switch Both lights will go on each time vou open the front doors unless you have the rear light switched otf If the interior lights override switch in the center instrument panel console is in the OFF position the overhead lights will remain off when the doors open See Interior Lights Override Switch earlier in th
6. venting and your fuel tank and Und he Hood CTI Cl l lt j S nder the Hoo emissions system might be damaged Hood Release ge To open the hood first pull the hood HF you pet In em uen release handle inside the vehicle something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull you if you open the fuel filler up on the underhood release Lift the hood cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full und is more likely in h t weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way 209 Checking Things Under the Hood The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the good so be careful when handling it Use your good prop sleeve when handling the good prop Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip Then put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood 210 N CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that bum can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic o
7. 96 dia RXadiator Overheating 190 Overdrive Automatic 85 Cap 190 221 Overheat d Engine 186 188 Radio lal Overheated Engine Coolant Rain Driving in the d EORR RUN 159 Hber H3 Reading 1 93 P mt Ser ent P XS La EAR 126 Spotting 241 Rear Climate Control 125 nish Cae cso sac acsi 230 Hd 122 126 Finish Damage 240 djusting s jp Night 62 Dump and Stow Feature l6 OH s sce eie DOMOVE cops cee 11 12 14 Over Things That Burn RU DA EA zi With the FORE iini Cou AMT Pee 100 Parking Brake i 77 ge Compartment Rear Window Defogger 128 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 90 Rearview 22 gh Reclining Seatbacks 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 268 Reminder Lights Safety 21 Remote Control 8 97 Remote Keyless Entry 98 Remote Positive Battery Terminal 179 Removable Rear Bucket Seats 16 Replacement Bulbs 252 Replacement Fuses 244 Replacement Parts 251 Replacing Brakes 225 Replacing Safety Belts 51 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 51 52 Replacing 2
8. 2021 firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing Neutral E E Forward Gears N Neutral In this position your engine D Automatic Overdrive If your doesn 1 connect with the wheels To automatic transaxle has automatic restart when you re already moving use overdrive this position Is for normal C Tio E N Neutral only Also use when driving If you need more power for your vehicle 1 amp being Low ed Damage vour transaxle caused hy passing and vou re shifting out of P Park or NT d e Going less than 35 mph 56 km h Neutral with the engine racing isnt covered by your warranty push your accelerator pedal about FE halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the nest gear and have mare power 45 Features amp Controls Forward Gears CONT NOTICE This Notice applies only if you have the 3 8L V6 engine and the automatic Overdrive transaxle If your vehicle is so equipped and if it seems to start up rather slowly or if il seems to shill Gears as you go faster something may he wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can he damaged So if this
9. Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding 151 Your Driving and the noad Anti Lock Brakes ABS CONT When you start your vehicle or when you begin to drive away you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on slowing down If one of the wheels 1 about to stop rolling This 15 the ABS system testing itself You may also hear clicking noise if you leave the ignition m the Run position for about four seconds before starting the vehicle If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash See Light Anti Lock Brake System Warning ihe Indes Ur Here s how anti lock works road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of You slam on the brakes Here s wiii happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels 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 Let s say the You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and contro
10. I8 Engine Block Heater 72 213 Engine Coolant 89 219 249 Engine Coolant Heater 72 215 Engine Coolant Temperature 113 Engine Exhaust va T9 Engine Identification 243 esr ELI 211 268 Audilives ois 214 EIER pace eae crc 249 Checking amp Adding 2 211 Disposing of Used 215 Energy Conserving 212 213 Exhaust eer perg 90 FH papas TIPO does div POP 25 Oil Pressure eae egies ak When to Change 215 258 260 Engine Overheating nada eee uod 186 Engine c 251 Engine Starting 70 71 177 ERT AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer olera 136 Ethanol in Gasoline 207 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in 68 Parking with the Engine Running 2 2 1 2 0 79 80 Expectant Mothers Use af Safety Belts Expressway 162 Extender Safety Belt 51 Exterior Appearance 235 Fabric Cleaning 236 Fan Warnings 178 179 187 210 Filling the Fuel Tank 208 Filter a esa 215 251 259 261 Oll o era 251 258 260 Finish 240 Flashers Hazard Warning Satara 176 2 193 Flooded Engine Th T Fluid Braken eco a Nu 223 268 Capacities 249 Power Steering 221 269 Transaxle 217
11. Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers 181 Problems the Road Towing Your Pontiac CONT When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehiele Whether you can still move the shifi lever was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator Know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them 182 N CAUTION To help avoid injury to you or others 8 Never let passengers ride in vehicle that is being towed 8 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always use separate safety chains on each side when towing a vehicle Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead When your vehicle ts being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicles steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unle
12. Ee E up 278 Service Publications SP re pe ST ee era ERE 279 273 Customer Assistance Information STEP ONE Discuss your concern with For prompt assistance please have the a member of dealership management following information available to give Normally concems be quickly the Customer Assistance Representative resolved at thar level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales service or Parts Manager contact the Your name address home and business telephone number owner of the dealership or the General e Vehicle Identification Number This is Manager available from the vehicle registration STEP TWO If afier contacting a WA member of dealership management it ene appears your concem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help Dealership name and location Customer Satisfi action contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance nee Nhe Procedure Center by calling 1 800 CARES In Vehicle delivery date and present Y Canada contact GM of Canada Customer mileage our satisfaction and goodwill are Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling a Y 3 I z sopr important to your dealer and Pontiac 1 800 263 3777 English or Nature of concern Normally any concern with the sales 1 800 263 7854 French transaction or the operation of your gt naa vehicle will be resolved
13. Firmly press the rear hooks onto the rear Noor pins The seat should lock into position Lift the upper lever and pull up on the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seat to check that it is locked Check to see that you have put the seats mto the proper location according to the label on each seat If not the seats may not latch properly and your passengers may not have the proper safety belt Dump And Stow Feature Second and third row seats have been modified 10 allow them to fold fully upward and forward when the seats are anchored in the rear most position This modtfication improves both luggage cargo capacity and rear seat entry exit m Safety Belts They re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts property It also tells you same things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air hag system A CAUTION This figure lights up as reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Don t let anyone ride where they Light in the Index can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in crash and you re not In many states and Canadian provinces wearing a safety belt your injuries the law says to wear safety belts Here s can he much worse You can hit why They work things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the
14. Service Air Bag e c Traction Control ON Service Engine Soon Sliding Door Ajar Symbol Liftgate Ajar Park Brake Fluid Level Indicator 108 T Valtage Gage Oil Pressure Indicator 3 1L Shown Oil Pressure Gage 3800 Similar lachometer 10 11 12 13 Seal Belts Right Turn Signal Service Antilock Brakes Speedometer 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Left Turn Signal Odometer Odometer Reset Trip Odometer Fuel Gage Low Fuel Warning High Beam Indicator Service Traction Control Coolant Temperature Gage il iy DODAMETER i 50 60 0 i gr zl Ba m 0 MPH ini nn C RUDE 1 B Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used Canada B Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Pontiac has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But g Jgehomeler if it can t then it s set at zero and label must be put on the driver s door t
15. the starter To start your 3 8 Liter engine 3 If your engine still won t start or motor cool down Then push your Au 12 j starts hut then stops it could be accelerator pedal all the way to the 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal flooded with too much gasoline Try Toor Hold it there Then hold the key de APT a key pushing your accelerator pedal all the in Start This clears the extra When the engine starts let go of the way to the floor and holding it there as gasoline from the engine When the key The idle speed will go down as vou hold the key in Start for about engine starts let go af the key and the ROSE SEE ETAS PAIT three seconds If the vehicle starts accelerator pedal f the engine still briefly but then stops again do the doesn t start wait another 15 seconds i same thing bur this time keep the and do Step 3 again NOTICE pedal down for five or six seconds Holding your key in Start or This clears the extra gasoline from the longer than 15 seconds at a time will engine After waiting about 15 NOTICE cause your battery to be drained seconds repeat the normal starting much sooner And the excessive procedure Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories vou could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer heat can damage your starter motor 2
16. Control Mirrors Mirrors OPTION Both the driver and passenger side outside The control on the driver s door controls mirrors can be adjusted with the control both outside rearview mirrors Turn the lever on each door so that you can just see control to the left to select the driver side the side of your vehicle when you are rearview mirror or to the right to select sitting in comfortable driving position the passenger side rearview mirror Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in comfortable driving position Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward In the rearward position they will fold flush with the vehicle This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when Both outside mirrors can be folded forward maneuvering your vehicle in narrow or rearward In the rearward position they spaces will fold flush with the vehicle This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces 97 Features amp Controls B Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them the side If the visors swing too easily lighten the screw on the rear of the visors 98 from the center mount and swing them to Visor Vanity Mirrors Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror m Glove Box Storage
17. mee checks fle US To creer Canada paaga add 511 50 The LU Ch dor rramu eds Price bo bs ut a iar dete Call 1 900 782 4908 tor Furia por in French MM be General iere nest gna NP Cees Ba retumad prior A nesipcsing lee may appe Pipase allow adequate bor poate senica ARF A DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE 285 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE Please complete form below Print or Type and MAIL TO Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48207 ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 A M 6 00 P M EST ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Manual Owner s M Manual In Porttolia Owner amp Manual Withoul Portalia NOTE Dealers nd Companies please provide dealer or company name and also the name o the person whose atbentian the shipment should be serit For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotabion IGUSTOMER NAME ATTENTION GRAND TOTAL ie Tunis Ciad ee eee 1 Cheri here dd your TT HERR I t roms BTREET ADDRESS NO BOX NUMBERS AREA DAYTIME TELEPHONE ND CODE Le Hue GUS TOMER SIGNATURE TO CAMATDIAM CUSTOMERS Al asp guid ia ULE lune Cenadan neiidergs do azia Brice ln Em 2 pi a
18. 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles 4 Open the hoods and locate the To Jump Start Four Turn off all lights that aren t needed batteries Pontiac CONT and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are could cause NOTICE ground connection you don t want 3 You wouldn t be able to start your can injure you Keep hands es clothing and tools away from an Pontiac and the bad grounding could be badly damaged The repairs ROTERER electric jay 7 damage the electrical systems wouldn t he covered hy your If you leave your radio on it could Warranty You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Make sure the vehicles are in P Park or N Neutral if equipped with manual transmission 22178 E 5 Check that the jumper cables don t IN CAUTION have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The Using a match near a hattery can vehicles could be damaged too cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some Before you connect the cables here are have been blinded Use a flashlight some basic things you should know if you need more light Positive
19. CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Tf you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 15 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 18 Lower the vehicle hy attaching the folding wheel wrench to the jack and rotating the wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 199 Changing a Flat Tire CONT 17 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss cross sequence as shown 200 Problems on the Road NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to pur a AN CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench The torque setting should be 100 pound feet 140 Nem Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench ta 100 pound feet 140 Nem Don t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaire
20. Every mi 1540 DIOC mnn 2 Fuel Tank Cup amp Lines Inspectian Every 6OAKW mi 3 Engine Timing and umo 000 kim or Distributer Check C neon es 3 1L Code D engine only pet Emission Servece T The U S Environmental Pretection Agency er the California Air Resources bis determined that the failure te perierm this m imerance them will not nullify the emission wiry or fing recall hability prior i tbe completion or vehicle uxsebul General Motors however ones That ull reccsrmended maintenunce services be set formed he indicated imiervabe and the muintesunmce be recorded in Section E Maintenauce Record 259 Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply sspe vs e Tes KILOME TERS 000 WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanation af Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and IT Item Na WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First Every 7 500 mi 12 500 kim or 12 months 1 Engine Oil amp Filter Change Oil Filter Change 2 Chassis Lubrication Every 7 900 mi 12 3 Tire amp Wheel Rotation amp Inspection At 7 500 mi 12 500 km and then every 14 000 mi 25 000 kin ar as necessary Every 60 000 mi LOO 000
21. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill N CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope N CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center af the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and You may see highway signs on a couple of reflective warning triangles mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks
22. amp Controls Power Sliding Door CONT The sliding door must be unlocked for the power sliding door to operate The key does not have to be in the ignition To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door disable the power sliding door by placing the power sliding door enable switch in the OFF position N CAUTION Leaving young children or pets unattended in your vehicle can dangerous They could operate the power sliding door A child or others could he injured Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle The power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in P Park The transaxle does not have to be in P Park to close the door If the enable switch is ON and the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of P Park a buzzer will sound and the SLIDING DOOR light on your instrument pancl will flash see Sliding Door Warning Light in the Index This is warming that the sliding door is not completely closed CAUTION If you shift the transaxle out of P Park and accelerate before the power sliding door latches close the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If anything obstructs the sliding door while it i closing the door will automatically reverse t
23. ar limit recall Irabidus price n the completiciua al wehbe be useful life eneral Motors however urpes thui recoanmeniled maintenance services be performeul at rhe indicated intervals and the be recorded in Section E Maintenanee Record 161 Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule 1 and Schedule II The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle NOTE To determine your engine s displacement and code see Engine Identification in the Index 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change Always use SG or SH Energy Conserving II oils of proper viscosity The SH or SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD SH 8G CD SG CD etc 2 Chassis Lubrication Lubricate suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the Transaxle shift linkage and parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage An Conirol Service 4 5 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection amp Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see i
24. dialing 800 TDD PONT TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this pregram Both Pontiac and vour Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where vou feel vour concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful 275 Customer Assistance Information m GM Participation in If you are not satisfied after following the We prefer you utilize the Customer Customer Satisfaction Procedure you Satisfaction Procedure before you resort BBB AUTO LINE may contact the BBB using the toll free to AUTO LINE but you may contact the Alternative Dispute telephone number or write them at the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt following address to resolve the complaint serving as an Resolution Program CONT There may be instances where an intermediary between you and Pontiac If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present th
25. e Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90S water 8 Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work inte finish it can harm the leather 237 Service amp Appearance Care Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or Waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning the Built In Child Restraint Pad The built in child restraint pad is attached to the seat frame with fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand wash it with mild soap and water 238 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and l
26. happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use 2 Second Gear when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h and D Overdrive for higher speedy 76 D Third Gear If your automatic transaxle does not have Overdrive this position is for normal driving at all speeds in most street and highway situations your automatic transaxle has Overdrive is like D but you never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose DO instead of D e When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you ga down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in 72 Second Gear for more than miles 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph IRR kml or you damage your transaxle Use D D or D if your vehicle has Overdrive as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine 1 First Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 27 You can use it on very stecp hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in 1 the transaxle won t shift into
27. is secure If the belt is not long enough sce Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able lo unbuckle the safery belt quickly if you ever had to 31 555 Seats amp Restraint Systems The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash N CAUTION in You can seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash F P you would move forward too much ie T which could increase injury The zu shoulder belt should fit against your body 79 H The lap part of the belt should be worn PEL SM PUENIO ns low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to CONT the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 32 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle m Center Passenger Position Bench Seat If your vehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit m the center position Lap Belt When you sit in the center position of the bench seat you have a lap
28. or 60 months 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection 5 Cooling System Service Every 30 000 mi 50 000 km ar 24 months 6 Transaxle Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules 260 WHAT TO SERVICE ENS OE MILES 000 See Explanation of WHEN TO PERFORM Scheduled Maintenance Miles kilometers or Services Following Month hieu Sa e Schedules T and ITI onths Whichever KILOME TERS 0000 d Occurs First em No PTS Tess ess es we T Spark Plug Replacement Every 30 000 mi 50 000 km 8 Spark Plug Wire Inspection s Every 60 000 mi EOD ODO kmi or 9 EGR System Inspection 60 manths 3 1L Code D engine only 10 Air Cleaner Filler Replacement See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules and 11 Air Cleaner Inspection P T Code D engine only Every 30 000 mi 50 DUO km 12 Fuel Tank Cap amp Lines Inspection t Every 60 000 ma LOO OUU kin or 13 Engine Timing and Distributor Check 40 months 3 1L Code D engine only j t The services shown in this schedule up to 60 000 miles 100 000 kin should be performed after 60 000 miles at the same intervals Emission Control Service F The U 5 Environmental Protection Ag ancy or the California Air Resources Board hos determined that the failure to perfarm iliis term wall mos the ernisspcon warm
29. though It was developed for use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by tread wear traction and temperature performance This applies only 10 vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions an specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as tire graded 100 The relative performance af tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are B and C They represen the tires ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades A the highest B and C representing the t
30. 1 Fi Features amp Controls mw meu 1L CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake 2 0 1 firmly set Your vehicle can roll P 1 Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to Hf you have left the engine running the vehicle move suddenly You or others could be Park injured To be sure your vehicle Reverse won t move even when you re on Park This locks your front wheels fairly level ground always set your iReversek Use this gear to back up It s the best position to use when you start parking brake and move the shif your engine because your vehicle can 1 lever t P Park NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward move easily Sec Shifting Into Park in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index could damage your transaxle Shifl to R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth o get out af snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Lf You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index cum TER pu md 10 MPH ins CAUTION Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine 15 racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is RN i 021
31. 12 000 miles 20 000 km B af purchase whichever comes first 241 Service amp Appearance Care Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Pontiac dealer PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 2345343 loodan Magie Mirror Creme Was Exterior cleaner polish 10522 1 oz 0 354L Spray A Squeuk Weather strips 82 R3 nx Shops siquek s 1001172 lo 0 4731 Tar and Road Remover 09174 l oz 0 473L1 Chrome Cleaner and Polish 1084174 HATAL While Sidewall Tire 4 050214 32 of VinyliLewher Cleunes 0849244 I5 LATA Fabrice TOS 38 amp amp Ib 42 72k2 Multi Purpose Powdered Cleanet 1052149 2 oz 0340kg While Cireasel For hood trunk door hinges ard batches 105 10155 hor 40 471 Preserealbenue Vinyl Top Dressing 32 uw 09461 Washer Solvent Windshicht washing system Sot recommended for pigskin suede lealher See Your Genera Notors Dealers for These Protects See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products 242 B Vehicle Identification Number VIN This ts the legal identifier for your Pontiac t appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certific
32. 249 269 304 Windshield Washer 222 269 Fluids amp Lubricants 268 Freeway Driving 162 SG sa EUG Add erg 207 304 Alcohol in Fuel 207 208 CHO ese erre ee ae 207 Exhaust Warnings 68 RO Filling Your Tank 208 Fuels with Alcohol 207 INDE Lice aa EX Hl In Foreign Countries 208 Low Fuel Warming Light Parked with the Running See 79 80 Fuses amp Circuit Breakers 244 Gages Coolant Temperature 113 PUG cer asleep 111 Voltmeter ossea EEN 112 CASOLE e iier e itor nt mme 207 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 208 Gas Station Information 304 eat POSITIONS 73 Gearshift Lever 73 IR Graphic Equalizer 136 Hatogen Bulbs 226 252 Hazard Warning Flashers 176 Headlight amp Taillight Removing and Replacing 226 227 Headlights 2 226 High Low Beam Changer RA On Reminder 88 Replacement l l ee nn nn 226 Replacement Bulbs 226 252 Head Restr mt 10 Hearing or Speech Impaired 275 121 Heater Engine Block 72 215 Heater Engine Coolant 72 215 High Beams Highway
33. After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire ts correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire s soon as you can shape in case you need it again 202 Your spare will last longer and be in good Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare m f You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you dont want to da when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution N CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of
34. Axle Boor 04 lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary and Seal Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection 267 Maintenance Schedule CHECK OR SERVICE Brake System Inspection 268 WHAT DO Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected m
35. Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you rhe longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases vou will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice vour vehicle vibrating when driving on smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced 234 badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Pontiac Model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your Vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct whee
36. EJECT button Barca SIOP EJECT To stop playing a tape fully press this button the cassette will be partially ejected and the radio will begin playing To Play a Cassette Tape When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassete are playing When the left arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing To change sides of the tape while the cassette is playing press the upper knob When the end of is reached the other side will then play With the power switch on insert a tape into the cassette door Do not use tapes that are longer than 45 minutes on each side 135 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Lower Knob TUNE This knob docs two things Turn it slightly to the left or right to tune in radio stations If you hold it to the left or right it will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine tune specific frequency BO PaO 35K 10K AUTO REVERBE MERE Press to change berween the Em CE E PAD PREV NEXT or FM2 bands allows you 5 57 to preset five stations FM allows 2 T E ue you to preset another five stations s D tr The band you select will momentarily appear on the digital display and indicate if the radio is in stereo TUNE no is AM FM Stereo with es
37. If you have an air conditioner turn it aff 2 Tum on your heater to full hot at the highest an speed and open the window as necessary J Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over step and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle engine for rwo or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGIME AND GET EVERYONE QUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away B Cooling System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine fan or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 187 Problems on the Road ih ie ji IR The coolant level should be
38. Look at the silver colored band inside the m Fuses amp Circuit fuse If the band is broken or melted Breakers replace the fuse sure you replace had fuse with new one of the correct The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems SIZE 244 Fuse Panel 3 1L V6 Position CTSY ELC HORN STOP HAZ F PLIMP AUX TAIL ECM TURN B U GAGE LPS ABS RDO F WIPER IGN RR BLWR Rating 15 20 5 TU 20 10 15 7 5 7 5 13 20 95 15 Circuitry Dome Lamps Courtesy Lamps Power Door Lock Switches Glove Box Lamp Power Mirrors Power Sliding Delay Lock Module Auto Level Control Underhood Lamp Horns Horn Relay Safety Belt Buzzer Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Rear Stop Lamps Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps Cruise Brake Switch Fuel Pump Oi Pressure Sender Fuel Pump Switch Radio Front Cigar Lighter Accessory Power Outlet Front Park Lamps Rear Tail Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps License Plate Lamp Radio Heat Vent AC Control Head Power Sliding Door Throttle Body Fuel Injection Fuel Pump Relay Elec Vac Reg Valve Elec Control Module Elec Spark Control Module Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Clu
39. Pontiac s comprehensive warranty However when other outside services are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please have the following information available to give the advisor Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle identification number Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become obsessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope that you never have the occasion Lo use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Pontiac Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance Program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U S A Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Pontiac Courtesy Transportation For warranty repairs during the BUMPER TO BUMPER coverage period interim transportation may be available under the Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details In Canada please consult your GM Dealer for information on courtesy transportation Servi
40. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving TT Features amp Controls Shifting Into Park N CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is noi fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You ar others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move ewen when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 78 Move the shift lever into Park position like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as il will go Move the ignition key to Lock Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key your hand vour vehicle is in P Park Leaving Your Vehicle With you have to leave your vehicle with the Torque Lock engine running be sure your vehicle is in the Engine Running pe Park e your Sakini brake is If you are parking on a hill and you don t firmly set before you leave it After shift your transaxle into P Park A CAUTION you ve moved the shift lever into the properly the weight of the vehicle may Park posi
41. 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 lor an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder helt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can he thrown out in crash 49 Larger Children Children who aren t buckled up can sirike other people who are t 50 A 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 al a time Q 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 Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide Ef the child is so small that the shou
42. a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll he driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH S m Filling Your Tank The cap is behind hinged door on the left side of your vehicle You will notice that on the inside of the hinged door there is a place to the gas cap while you are adding fuel Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as passible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac in the Index Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean A CAUTION gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as passible See Cleaning the Outside of Gasoline vapor is highly flammable Your Pontiac in the Index It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if When you put the back on turn it to you re near gasoline or refueling the right until you hear a clicking noise your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline NOTICE If you need a new cap he sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong T TAGS SIN US NOR type it may not fit or have proper Checking Things
43. actually are m Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part af the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts rax 1 What can you do about highway in Pontiac dealerships all across North Highway Hyp OSES hypnosis First be aware that it can America They ll be ready and willing to Is there actually such condition as happen help if you need it highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness Make sure your vehicle is well Then here are some tips Here are some things you can check before a trip whatever ventilated with a comfortably cool aie me ree rod the There is something about an easy stretch Interior EDIT n AA WIDGOWS Gean of road with the same scenery along with Keep your eyes moving Scan the road inside and outside a i the hum of the tires on the road the drone ahead and to the sides Check your Wiper Blades Are they in good of the engine and the rush of the wind mirrors and your instruments shape against the vehicle
44. and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index m City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets 15 the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways lo 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 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning si A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just gnal before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light 161 Your ee ang the Road m Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the l
45. area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Winter Driving E Here some tips for winter driving Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle 165 Your Driving the Road Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires 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 You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid 166 driving on wet until salt and sand crews get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the traction control system keep the system on It will improve your ability to acc
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47. cleaner filter 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter replace the cover and tighten the wing nuts securely If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get false reading on the dipstick transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sure to ger an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving e When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C Athigh speed for quite a while amp In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling trailer 217 Service amp Appearance Care How to Check CONT To get the night reading the fluid should be al normal operating temperature which is 80 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 5 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 507 F 10 C T it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer CNE RUN Meet 3 1L V6 Checking Automatic 3 1L V6 Adding Automatic 1 Park your vehicle on a level place Transaxle Fluid Transaxle Fluid 2 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in P Park 3 With your foot on the brake p
48. control memory will be erased when you place the transaxle in Park If this is the case you will not be able to resume your set speed by moving the cruise control switch ta RESUME ACCEL Use the SET button to reset cruise see To Set Cruise Control earlier in this section If you hold the switch al Resume Accel longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could he startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at Resume Accel To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed B5 Features amp Controls To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control CONT Here s the second way to go ro a higher speed Move the Cruise switch from ON to RESUME ACCEL Hold it there until you get up to Ihe speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to RESUME ACCEL for less than half second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you ve set the initial cruise control
49. control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposil control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions 208 m Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls wor t work well oratall With continuous use spark plugs an gel fouled the exhaust system comode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered hy your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto cluh or contact
50. down to turn them off An Your standard front overhead console amber indicator light next to the control control can be overridden by the intertor will glow when the fog lights are on lights override switch located in the console See Interior Lights Override Switch in the Index brightness of the instrument panel lights down to decrease the brightness Slide the control all the way down to turn them off your headlights must be on for your fog T 4 lights to go Interior Lights Control Instrument Panel Intensity Fog Lights Although your fog lights will go on when your high beams are on high beams are not recommended for driving in fog 89 Features amp Controls m Windshield Wipers For Pulse Delay Wiper Cycles The For Steady Wiper Cycles Slide the pulse delay cycle system allows you to set upper control either to the LO or HI The windshield wiper and washer controls the wiper speed as slaw as 20 seconds position depending on the wiper speed are located to the right of the instrument between cycles or faster Pulse delay you want cluster cycles are very useful in light rain or snow Slide the upper control to the DELAY area The lower the position the slower the cycle the higher the position the faster the cycle For Single Wiper Cycle Press the switch marked MIST and release For more cveles press and hold the switch 90 To Turn the Wip
51. drive safely at a steady If you leave your Cruise Control speed So don t use your switch on when you re not using Cruise Control on winding Cruise you might hit a button and roads or in heavy traffic go into Cruise when you don t want Cun to You could be startled and even m Cruise Control OPTION deer lose control Keep the Cruise i witch OFF until With Cruise Control you can maintain On such roads fast changes Xa ES it eed speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more in tre traction can cause without keeping your foot on the sini accelerator This can really help on long fou could lose control Don t Mure puso codi 15 Cruise Conwol an 2 Get upto the speed you want slippery roads Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 23 mph 40 km h 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Ber cmi H rf x GAUISE To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON t RESUME ACCEL which stands for Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you have the 3800 V6 engine cruise
52. driving is a national tragedy It s the if one does then what s too much It be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a Defensive driving really means be ready vehicle for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected e Muscular Coordination Please start with a very important safety device in your Pontiac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things Judgment E e How much alcohol is in the drink Assume that pedestrians or other drivers 9 Vision are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or Rear end collisions are about the most someone else such as a pedestrian had Thelnsholumeithartaken the preventable of accidents Yet they are been drinking In most cases these deaths ink bares hol common Allow enough following are the resul
53. each side of the bin at the bottom into At the base of the center instrument panel the hinge guides one at each side of the Compariment and console is a storage bin Use the door key console opening at the base then close Ashtray to lock and unlock it To open the bin the bin If the hinge pins are placed pinch the latch release You may have properly in the guides the bin will close The rear ashtray is located in the rear coinholder inside the storage bin easily storage compartment To remove the bin for cleaning open it To open the ashtray press one side and part way then pull out and slightly up turn it open P Wit i 3 To clean the inside of the bin vacuum or To remove the ashtray for cleaning press wipe with a slightly damp cloth the snuffer as you lift up the bottom of the ashtray 100 Wm Convenience Net OPTION The optional convenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening the label on the net should be m the upper right hand corner Attach the lower loops to the hooks on the floor The side of the convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest thc liftgate Once you ve loaded items into the net
54. erased If you have the 3800 V6 engine cruise control memory will also be erased when you place the transaxte in P Park E Headlights Push the Tt switch to turn on the headlights together with Push the P switch to turn on Parking Lights Parking Lights 22 Side Marker Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Taillights A Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to tum off the lights Pull the switch to turn off the lights Operation of Lights Although your vehicles lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps side marker lights and taillights meet all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example some jurisdictions may require thal you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohihit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with your own stale or provincial highway authority applicable lighting regulations B7 Features amp Controls Lights On Reminder If you turn the ignition key to the or you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The Canadian Federal Gover
55. f it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start far about three to five seconds at time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Pontiac in the Index 71 Features amp Controls m Starting Your Engine Driving Through Deep CONT Standing Water NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Engine Block Heater If you ever have to have your OPTION vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Pontiac in the Index NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very afk ngin e Coolant Heater slowly In very cold weather F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel econ
56. fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint 2 36 CAUTION Continued Secure the baby in an infam restraint CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold CAUTION Continued D Shoulder Harness Clip This child restraint is designed for use i MT only by children who weigh between 20 Removable Pad and 40 pounds 9 and 18 kg and whose E Seat Belt Latch Plates height is 40 inches 102 cm or less and who are capable of sitting upright alone G Buckle In addition the child must be one year old Seat Belt Buckle Release Button or more and at least 28 inches 71 cm in Red height It is important to use an approved L Shoulder Harness Release Strap rear facing infant restraint for a full year to allow the neck and spine to develop UBER enough to support the weight of the u Built In Child Restraint 1 Harness Adjustment Strap child s head in the event of a collision OPTION Child Restraint Cushion If you have a rear seat with the optional This child restraint system conforms to all built in chi
57. for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Penodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required 13 Engine Timing and Distributor Check 3 1L Code D engine only Adjust the timing to the underhood label specifications Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks carbon tracking and corrosion Clean or replace as needed The U S Environmental Protection Ageney or the California Air Resources Beard hus tha the failure to perform this maintenance ien will mor nullify the 4 m DE d y emission waranty or recall lability prior to the completion vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed al the intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Muinterince Record 263 Maintenance Schedule m Section B Owner Checks Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Section D 264 At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perfor
58. grass or other things that can burn 7 T gt j m Engine Exhaust N CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide which you can t sec or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any OO and Have your vehicle fixed m Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things lo know A CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen ts a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a hli
59. have a slightly lower to six drinks in one hour Of course as BAC level we ve seen it depends on how much But its very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired ata BAC 149 Your Driving and the m Drunken Driving CONT approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour fora 180 pound or 82 person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident Ata BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chances are twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffec or number of cold showers will speed that up be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency need to lake sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision 150 Road There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in
60. how see Seals in the Index so vou can sil up Straight one 22 If the belt staps before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you ean buckle the belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to on the buckle end of the belt as you low and snug on the hips just touching pull up on the shoulder belt the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way i 5 To make the lap part tight pull down The lap of the belt should be worn 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 safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash 13 Se
61. ies eens 225 225 Warning Lights 113 114 152 Wear Indicators 224 Brake System Warning Light 113 Brakes Anti Lock 151 Warning Light 114 131 Braking in Emergencies L4 Break In New Vehicle 69 Brightness Intensity Control 89 Fucking I8 Bulh LIBI secare eem eR RED Headlight 282 rn 227 252 Front Side Marker 252 Front Tum Signal 252 FISEOHSRNE 252 Rear Light Bar 252 Talight nae 252 Player Anti Theft Feature 141 Capacities and Specifications 249 Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust 68 RO Cassette Tape Player 133 136 145 297 Index Center Lap 33 Leather or Vinyl 237 Covers Wheel 2 196 Certification Tire Label 228 Outside of Your Pontiac 239 Cruise Control B Chains Safety Belts cesses 238 Cup Holder ON Ahir E 012 202 235 Special Problems 237 Customer Assistance Information 274 Trailer Safety 171 Top of Instrument Panel Changing a Plat 193 Underbody Maintenance 241 Daytime Running Lights ag Checking Vinyl or Leather 237 Dea
62. impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers chemical reaction of the sedium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the cloth bag The inflator cloth bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts 28 primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal collisions What will vou see after an air bag inflation After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate This occurs sa quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may be hot for a short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will
63. in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin far very long Clean your skin and nails with soap und water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oi products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure ta drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of ail by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it toa place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index AN CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner aff can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans
64. limiting wheel spin The LOW TRACTION light alsa comes on briefly as a bulb check when the engine ts started Spinning your wheels when the TCS warning light is on can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires you spin you wheels too ast while shitting vour transaxle hack and forth you can destros your transaxle When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible 15 Features amp Controls If the TCS warning light comes on and i x X 5 0 stays for an extended period of time 40 a0 00 r a your vehicle needs service j B CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed when the TCS warning light is on your tires can explode and you or others could be injured And spinning your tires with this warning hght on can cause the transaxle to overheat or can cause other problems There could be an engine fire or other damage that you may not be to see This damage could cause an accident later When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer CE SERVI ENGINE SOON TCS bw Traction Control System Warning Light OPTION 3800 V6 ENGINE The TCS Traction Control System warning light means that the system is not working Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light A computer monitors ope
65. not running lo show you itis working If i doesn t come on as you start your vehicle have it Fixed right away For your fuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual Features amp Controls Oil Pressure Indicator 3 7L V6 Engine Your vehicle is equipped with an oil pressure indicator rather than oil pressure gise Your oil pressure indicator lets you know when you may have a problem with your engine ol pressure When the engine is running readings within the white graduation band indicate the normal operating range Readings in or below the red area mlicate that the engines oil level may be dangerously low or there may be another problem causing low oil pressure Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced immediately gg N CAUTION Don t keep driving tf the oil pressure is low you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could he burned Check vour oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and 15 not covered by your warranty Oil Pressure Gage 3800 V6 Engine Your oil pressure gage shows the oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary wit
66. on your remote transmitter once the driver s door will unlock then press the unlock symbol again All doors will unlock indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed To program the automatic door locks system to leave all doors locked when the shift lever is returned to Park press the lock symbol on your remote transmitter once All doors will lock indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed 57 Features amp Controls B Automatic Door Locks CONT To disengage the automatic door locks system press the lock symbol on your remote transmitter once all doors will lock Then press the lock symbol again All doors will lock again indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed You can reprogram the automatic door lacks system at any time If you do not program the automatic door locks system all doors will remain locked when the shift lever is returned to P Park If you have more than one remote transmitter for your vehicle your automatic door locks system will operate as programmed with any of them There is no need to program cach individually m Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open vour door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door vee 5B m Remote Keyless Entry OPTION If your Pontiac has this option you can lock and unlock your doors and liftgate from u
67. reflective triangles you can turn signal lights will flash on and off matter what position your key is in and set one up at the side of rhe road about But they won t flash if you re braking even if the Key isn t in 300 feet 100m behind your vehicle 176 m Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Pontiac Bui please follow the steps below to do it safely On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery may cause the system to become inoperative Refer to Power Sliding Door in the Index for more information A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can bum you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that 1 wouldn t be covered by your Warranty Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle To Jump Start Your Pontiac Check the other vehicle It must have 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 2 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 177 Problems the Road
68. road ahead Inremote areas watch for animals f you re tired pull off the road in a sale place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or iwo or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night ts made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused hy dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when vou a
69. run for awhile 167 Your Driving and the Road If You re Caught m Towing a Trailer Blizzard CONT NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the f heat Start the engine again and repeat this If you don use th the warranty To pull a trailer correctly only when you feel really uncomfortable f drive properly you follow the advice in this section and from the cold But do it as little as can lose Sonn when you pulla see your Pontiac dealer for possible Preserve the fuel as long as you trailer For example if the trailer is important infarmation about towing can To help keep warm you can get out too heavy the brakes may not work a trailer with your vehicle of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous well or even at all You and your exercises every half hour or so until help passengers could be seriously comes injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in thi this section Ask your Pontiac dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different tha
70. speed by pushing the SET button If you have the 3 1L V6 engine the accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it slow down in very small amounts the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills vou may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to tum off the Cruise Control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the Cruise switch to OFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is
71. t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing trailer Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your Irip Keep the rear most windows closed CALITION Continued CAUTION Continued f exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use RECIRC because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index sure that the load is secure and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns During your trip check occasionally to be Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move yo
72. that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of CAUTION Continued NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than 125 pounds 56 on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight put it the slats as far forward as you can and distribute the load evenly along the slats Then slide the crossrail up against the rear of the load to help keep it from moving You can then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Pontiac For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check mow and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened E n Your luggage carrier has release knobs set m the ends of each crossrail Turn the release knobs counterclockwise then shde the crossrails forward or back as necded to accommodate loads of varying size Use the adjustable tiedown loops in the side rails to help secure large loads Reposition the by turning them counterclockwise then slide them along the side rail Turn
73. the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the Hires you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle hack and forth vou can destroy your transaxle Rocking vour vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and Forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Pontiac in the Index 203 Here you will find information about the care of your Pontiac This part begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearance Part 6 Service amp Appearance Care BETUICE Fuel Hood
74. the Index will help vou find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuls and bolts are tight Part 5 Problems the Road you ll find what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers E EAE A FAE a EENE 176 some problems that can occur on the Jump 2 2 VAT DR 171 road Tos Your Ponta Luces eda ES e OCC NOR RC ORA E aa m MO Engine OVerheallijg 2225256 ik era eR ea 186 If A Tue FISD ceo 193 oo e errs oe ee eb e UR Sek 193 Compta aia ia acne g p dor EE HOUR re ee 202 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 202 I5 Problems the Road Your hazard warning flashers switch is on To turn off the flashers pull out on the m Hazard Warning the steering column below the ignition collar When the hazard rand flashers Flashers switch Press the button in to make your are on your turn signals won t work front and rear turn signal lights flash on 3 gt Your hazard warning flashers let you andaf j u Other Warni ng Devices warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear Your hazard warning flashers work no If you carry
75. the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Schedule Is any one of these true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km 8 Most trips are less than LO miles 16 km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engine 15 at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas e You tow a trailer If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow Schedule I Schedule H Follow Schedule only if none of the above conditions is true UE MN ee 257 Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I allow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions e When most trips are less than 4 miles 6 kilometers When most trips are less than 10 miles 16 kilometers and outside temperatures remain below freezing When most trips include extended idling and or frequent low speed operation as in stop and go traffic Towing a trailer When operating in dusty areas Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications MILES 000 eae KILOMETERS MMI 8142025 0 35 eof esT sol eof ss 701 75 sof s 9 93100 WHAT TO SERVICE See Exp
76. the area with an air hose huir dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils crayon tar and asphalt e Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Such as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water fa stain remains follow the l oam type instructions described earlier e fan odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to cup 250 ml of lukewarm water Ti needed clean lightly with solvent Lype cleaner Combination Stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow 1o dry If a stain remains clean n with solvent rype cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Lise warm water and a clean cloth
77. the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle vet Put the compact spare lire near you Z CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire CONT 13 Remove all the wheel nuts and take oft the flat tire A 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 In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt olf NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 12 Raise the vehicle by rotating the folding wrench clockwise in the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the eround so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 198 14 any corrosion or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface
78. trained dealer service personnel See Service Publica lions listed previously in this saction A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year The indexes list all published by Pontiac in the model year PSP index Year Form Number Price 1984 PSPI O4 P Free 1993 PSPLOTP Free 1992 P3SPI 82 P Free 1991 PSPLOLP Free PSP Bound Bulletin Book Complete Year Bulletins Year Description Form Number Price 1992 92 PSP4 16 00 1991 Al PSPs 91 PSP 4 15 00 For subscription information Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Form Number Price 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport _ _ amp 8410 Ll TBA NOTE Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write information in the Form Number column For example Turba Convertible Price t be announced at a later date Call 1 800 782 4356 lor further information OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to pro vide basic operational information about the vehicle Tha Owner s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner s Manual In Portfolio Includes Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport In Portlolio _ 10260058
79. transaxle overheating 173 Your Driving and the Road Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular hrakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to Park 5 Release the regular brakes 174 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Stan your engine Shift into a gear and e Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle Fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and
80. treble your equalizer gives you freedom to adjust five separate frequencies of sound to your individual taste Move a lever up to emphasize a frequency move it down to de emphasize t s best to begin with the levers in the middle position then adjust each lever as you like 140 i ra ime E gt mig EU es es ee The five numbered pushbuttons can be used to preset up to 15 radio stations five AM five and five FM2 The buttons have other uses when you are playing a compact disc see To Play a Compact Disc later im this section To Preset Radio Stations 1 Tune the digital display to the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While the SET indicator is displayed press one of the five pushbuttons 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each af five AM and five FM stations 5 Press the lower knob until FM2 appears on the digital display You can then follow steps 1 3 for five more FM stations To Play a Compact Disc Many of the controls for the radio also have functions for the compact disc player as explained here Don t use mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use only full size compact discs 1 Press PWR to tum the radio on 2 Insert disc part way into the slot with the label side up The player will pull it in In a few seconds the disc should play
81. will go to positive and negative 7 will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if battery has filler caps be sure the Your Pontiac has a remote positive right amount of fluid is there If it is jump starting terminal The terminal is in low add water to take care of that the red box on the same side of the engine first If you don t explosive gas compartment as your battery You should could be present alwavs use the remote positive EXIT j Battery fluid contains acid thal can A CAUTION terminal instead of the positive Fans or other moving engine parts terminal on your battery burn you Don it you you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running To open the remote positive Terminal box pull the tab and open the cover 179 Problems the Road m Jo Jump Start Your 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal Pontiac CONT of the good battery Use a remote Connect the rod postive t6 cable ro positive terminal if the vehicle has s ii o
82. will mare quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index DEF Defrost Press to direct most warmed air to the windshield and side window venis 121 To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear area without making the front passengers uncomfortable adjust the front fan speed first then adjust the temperature setting To off the rear fan slide the control to OFF m Heater and Ventilation Rear Fan Sy stem CONT The control for the rear fan is located below the audio system If your vehicle is equipped with seats in the third row you will have a rear air First select LOWER BI LEV or outlet and rear fan To maximize air MIX to direct air flow to the rear air flow to the rear of your vehicle place the outlet and to the rear side windows Use left second row bucket seat in the forward the temperature control lever ta adjust the position see Adjusting Rear Seats in temperature setting Then select the force the Index This uncovers the rear air of air you want from LO to HI by outlet sliding the rear fan control to the desired Also keep the area around the base of the serine center instrument panel console and the area berween and under the front scats free of objects that could obstruct air Tlow lo the rear 22 OFF Press to turn the system off Press Each time you turn on
83. wiring for the trailer lights a different turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn i A green arrow on the instrument panel Turn Signal and Lane will flash in the direction of the turn or signal lights regularly t0 make sure they Change Indicator iu dom are working xd a envies eiim T two gn fot To signal a lane change just raise or i WO CON W V 1 2 green arrow starts ight an bu downwar bes Lett lower the lever until the green arrow start Mi T J Eli 4 1 Positions ins positions OW You po to flash Hold it there until you complete signal turn or a lane change your lane change The lever will return by To signal turn move the lever all the itself when you release it up down When the turn is As you signal turn a lane change if finished lever will return the arrows don t flash just sity on automatically signal bulb may be hurned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal 83 Features amp Controls When you apply your brakes the Cruise To Set Cruise Control Control shuts off 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to dre ON mure A CAUTION Tunis e Cruise Control can be A CAUTION RAN A i dangerous where you can t NIS 725
84. your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground 171 Your Driving and the Road Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 ke loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly NOTE Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving 1 now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake 172 controller by hand to be sure the brakes arc working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time N CAUTION lf you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide could come inta your vehicle You can
85. your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can Cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result Too much flexing Too much heat af too much friction You could have an air out and serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued 230 NOTICE Continuad If your tires have too much air overinflation you get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at amp psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage Io check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even d they re underinflated f your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture _
86. 163 Hill and Mountain Roads 164 299 Index Hood Release 209 304 Jump 177 Loading Your Vehicle 104 278 Safety Warning T EAR CS ER 210 Junction Block Fuse ABS 247 Electronic Level Control 229 Overheated Engine ao 186 Locks m c LE 81 Keyless Entry Remote Leurs M Automate uc wea ee iaa d Hot Engine Safety Key in Ignition 61 rex aces cdd Warnings 113 186 188 189 Keyless Entry System 58 Power 56 Hydroplaning 160 221 Battery Replacement 60 Remote 55 Transmitter oo en ss 601 Long Distance Driving 62 Taentincsti n ER ives ale Pai a SIE 41 Low Battery 2 177 Engine oen seus 243 Low Fuel Warning Label Service Parts 243 cos Change Indicator 4 71 Low Traction 114 Number Vehicle WIN Code 243 Lap Shoulder Belt Low Traction Light 114 Idling Your Engine 14 79 Pe Mir et 22 30 Lubricants and Fluids 268 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud cm EET ean 31 Luggage Carrier 102 or Se Vra acess 202 Use by Children 35 Ignition Leather Cleaning 237 Maintenance Gia ste Hee 54 Level Cont
87. 232 Wheel Alignment amp m re Wheel Replacement 234 When to Replace Wheels 234 bere sien eee 44 Torque Lock vidue eer 49 Towing 7168 Towing Your Pontiac 181 Traction Control 153 Traction Control Warning Lights 115 Trailer Towing erra 168 Driving with a Trailer 172 BUCH Maintenance 2 Parking on Hills Safety Chains Tr iler Brakes Tum Signals Transaxle Automatic Trip Odometer Turn Signal Indicator Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Cruise Control High Low Beam Changer kom Wo ob ROW om o Bod Bote mo m hoa bh ieee hu dim bam 1 Pulse Windshield Wipers Turn amp Lane Change Indicator Windshield Washer Windshield Wipers RHOD RO fe V naerhood Light Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Care Vehicte Identification Number VIN Vehicle Loading Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN X BONS WoW S BOB POR ORO RON OW S Bos z rom od oo b o bow d ap ee ok OR Boa oom o B Bo Ox amp dba dtd Ph abo amp okob od Visor Vanity Mirror Voltmeter isses nes Warning Flashers Hazard Warning Lights Anti Lock Brake S
88. 32 Replacing Wheels 234 Replacing Windshield Wiper Bde en eck eee eee 228 Reporting Safety Defects 277 Restraints 37 Restraint Roads Hill and Mountain 164 Roadside Assistance 278 Rocking Your Vehicle 203 Stuck If You Are 203 m Rotation 43 Running Lights Daytime 88 Saddlebags shal Lor E 101 Safety Belts Lad uq pu 17 301 Index Adulis 21 Manual Reclining Seathack 9 Built In Child Restraint 37 Power Seat Six Way 9 Canter LA sce eee RT 51 Reclining Seatback 9 Checking mee emn d Rear Seats Children piace sweats ee 35 Adjusting e404 sive dee as 15 Child Restraints 43 Folding 5eatback 11 Child Restraints Where to Put 43 Removing I1 12 14 Cleaning 238 Replacing 11 Driver Position 2l Third Row Entry 13 Extender DM ER ce CE tie 8 How to 2 Service Engine Soon Light 116 Larger Children 49 Service Information 206 Passenger Belts 30 Service Parts Identification Label 243 Pregnancy Use During 30 Service Publications ge Questions amp Answe
89. 51500 Without Portfolio Ircfudes Owner s Manual 1884 Pontiac Trans Sport Without Portfolio 10260060 10 00 rr CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model Pontiac vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of vehicle Address all inquiries to HELM INCORPORATED PO 07130 Detroit MI 48207 For information and inquiries call 1 800 782 4356 283 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE Please complete form below Print or Type and MAIL TO Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48207 ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 A M 6 00 P M EST Service Manual Pontiac Trans Sport Owner s Manual In Portfolio _ Pontiac Trans Sport Owner 5 Manual Without Portfolio Pontiac Trang Sport NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name ma and also tha name of the person to whose attention the shipmarnt should be sant For purchases outside U S A asia wo I Wis REN Tor quotation Canadian Em Mole Beim loge Cheer hare il E shipping adn CUSTOMER NAME ATTENTION STREET ADCHESS MO P D BOX NUMBERS icm TRAE CUSTOMER SIGNATURE PEERS subgict fo change natis and etihoul meuring obligation NOTE TO CANAAN CUSTOMERS prices arm queer Li dante residents
90. 98 pev E ee CEST cat ane 62 Circuit Breakers amp Fuses 244 Control City Driving 161 Control of a Vehicle 150 In a Foreign Country TT NOD Ae e 215 251 Convenience Net 98 In the Rain AE 159 Cleaning Convex Outside Mirror 96 Long Che a Aluminum Wheels 240 Coolant 2 249 268 Lors ef Control T SRM 157 Cassette Player and aed PUE 145 Checking amp Adding 189 219 o UR 166 Compact Discs 145 TORO RHONE EAE 189 220 Passing Pie 2 230 Safety Warnings Peen Warrer 33 Finish Care 239 _ 189 220 22 Foreign Material 240 Temperature 113 With a Trailer vul 68 DAR missa 238 Coolant Heater Engine 72 15 Drunken Driving 48 Inside of Your Pontiac 236 Cooling System 189 219 249 304 cx ee ie nen 298 E tectrical Equipment Adding 71 72 130 243 Electric Outside Mirror Control 9T Electronic Level Control 104 229 Emergencies Braking in 154 Emergencies on the 175 Emergencies Steering 155 Emergency Starting 177 Emergency Towing
91. ANT Chassis lubricant GM No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC L B USAGE Parking Brake Guides FLUID LUBRICANT Pivots and Engine oil Spring Anchor GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 or equivalent DEXRON III or DEXRON IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid Power Steering Dax System b Release Pawl b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Cirade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil or Luhriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Automatic Transaxle Hood and Door Hinges Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Fuel Door Hinge Folding Hardware Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Sliding Door Track Weatherstrips See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oil Automatic Engine oil Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis lubricant GM 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Ch
92. Circuit Breaker Air Conditioning Blower Relay Hom Relay Chime Module Defogger Timer Relay Anti Lock ABS Junction Block Fuse You ll find this fuse under the hood in the ABS junction block located next to the remote positive jump starting terminal Brake System To open the junction block press in on both sides of the cover 241 Senne amp Se Care Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow cic the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Injector 3365 Fuse 3800 V6 ENGINE ONLY This 20 amp fuse is located underhood on bracket just behind the passenger side headlight It is mounted on the face af the bracket in the position closest to the passenger side of the vehicle The fuse services the injectors fuel pump oil pressure sender and fuel pump switch To access the fuse pry back the latch with screwdriver then pull down on the base of the unit If you need to replace the fuse be sure to use a 20 amp fuse Push the base of the unit firmly up into the cover unt
93. Compartment Your vehicle has a storage compartment on top of the dash and glove box below il To open the storage compartment push in the latch release then lift rhe lid i To open the glove box pinch the latch release The fuse panel is located inside the glove box door See Fuses amp Circuit Breakers in the Index Cup Holders Ashtray Lighter Two cup holders an ashtray and a lighter are located in the center instrument panel console The foam cup holder liners be removed for cleaning Should the liners ever become damaged sec your dealer for replacement To use the ashtray lift the lid To remove the ashtray for cleaning close the lid then grasp the rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and oul in rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop a back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage 99 Features amp Controls Locking Storage Bin To replace the bin set the hinge pins one g Rear Storage on
94. EE YPONTIAC Pontiac Trans Sport 1994 Owner s Manual Introduction Part Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Printed in USA Table of Contents How to Use this Manual 3 Seats amp Restraint Systems 7 M Features amp Controls 53 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 1 19 Your Driving and the Road 147 am Problems on the Road 75 n Service amp Appearance Care 205 B Maintenance Schedule 255 Customer Assistance Information 273 Includes Reporting Safety Defects on page 277 Index 222 297 IB Service Station Information Last Page 10260060 A Second Edition Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product Pu after that time without further notice Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire d
95. ES 276 m REPORTING SAFETY Ps E Fires iei either call DEFECTS TO THE 1 500 424 9353 or 366 0123 in the UNITED STATES Washington D C area or write to GOVERNMENT NHTSA U S Department of Transportatior f you believe that your vehicle has a Washington D C 20590 defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should You can also obtain other information immediately inform the National about motor vehicle safety from the Highway Traffic Safety Administration Hotline NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors IE NHTSA receives similar complaints il may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors m REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada Box BESO Ottawa Ontario KIG 372 277 Customer Assistance Information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 PM CARES or write Pontiac Division Cust
96. IDE LIGHTS Courtesy Lights CATO caret ee erence en eee Sok hares PRG Cay ye I ES Sliding Door Stepwell OI PERSTO EIGHT TI IL Front RIDON cpa gare cia ease nac chem Rot n DEOR GEO ROC OS Reading Lights Dome Lights Front DR RAD eect eg Ira Eh cara Prepare ES E A earl Glove Campartment Light iurare rere e nmm Liglie oo gino ae a re noe emere crane Turn Signal Indicators LOL TOV Ede Mere 561 253 IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS Part 7 RECOMMENDED Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance Introduction required for your Pontiac Your vehicle Word About Maintenance needs these services to retain its Your Vehicle and the Environment safety dependability and emission How This Part is Organized control performance A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules Selecting the Right Schedule Sehedwle Schedule M Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services B Owner Inspections amp Services Have you purchased the At Each Fuel Fill GM Protection Plan At Least Once a The Plan supplements your Ai Least Once a Year new vehicle warranties Periodic Maintenance Inspections Y See your Chevrolet dealer for deta
97. If the disc comes hack out and or Err appears on the display amp The disc may he upside down The disc may be dirty scratched or wet There may be too much moisture in the air wait about one hour and try again The player may be too hot or the road may be too rough for the disc to play As soon as things get back to normal the disc should play While a disc is playing the CD indicator is displayed on the digital screen as is the clock RCL Recall Press once to see what track is playing Press again within five seconds to see how long your selection has been playing The track number also will be displayed when the volume is changed or new track starts to play COMP Compression Depressing this button makes soft and loud passages more equal volume Press again to resume normal play RDM Random Press to play tracks in random order REV Reverse Press and hold to rapidly hack up to a favorite passage Release to resume playing FWD iFast Forward Press and hold to rapidly advance the disc Release to resume playing PREV Previous Press to play a track again If vou keep pressing the PREV button the disc will keep backing up to previous tracks NEAT Press when you want to hear the next track If vou keep pressing the NEXT button the disc will keep advancing to other tracks When Finished with the Compact Disc Player If you press PWR or turn o
98. Night A 96 Rear Reading Lights 93 82 Manual Remote Control URN J Under Hood 211 Power Remote Control 97 Tire 194 Warning Lights 10 Vanity 98 300 Mountain Driving 164 Park Shifting Info 74 N 2 Passenger Belts 3531 et Convenience oro vor XS 156 New Vehicle Break In Polishing and Waxing 239 labret IE 69 Power Accessory 94 Night Driving 159 Power Door Locks UA 4 Power Mimo 97 Requirements zT Power Outlet Accessory 94 rr 109 Power Seat 9 EON ie ee 156 Power Sliding Door 63 Oil Engine 211 262 268 304 Power Steering essen 154 CUM 242 Power Steering Fluid 221 269 s e Power Windows 82 248 rie zl Pregnancy Use of Safety Wn tay Sn ten ts tien 713 Belts During 222222 20 215 Problems the Road 175 ae 112 publications 279 il Pressure Indicator 112 Pulse Windshield Wipers 9 Operation of Lights 88 R Outside Rearview Mirrors
99. Release Engine SCELERE Transaxle Engins COOIMM ues ren m0nt rmn ntm Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Battery Headlight Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Loading Your Vehicle Tires Appearance Care e Appearance Care Chart Vehicle Identification Number VIN Add On Electrical Equipment Fuses amp Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications enn n Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement Bulbs Pe m 4 A 4 o4 4d d ob b oa doa OB GT 4 4 bz b b m d amp d bh b d d m 4d E o ode Service amp Appearance Care Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION if vou wart todo some of your own You can be injured if try to do service work vehicle without knowing enough about it service work you ll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Be sure you have sufficient Pontiac than this manual To order the knowledge expenence and proper service manual see Service the proper replacement parts Publications in the Index and tools before you attempt Li MADE any vehicle maintenance Your vehicle has an air bag system task m Servi B
100. Systems Climate Control System Quick Reference Guide Your Climate Control System FRONT FAN CONTROL R DE LEVER DEF Rear Delog Press to defog the rear window decries dde i A C Air Conditioning has been designed to provide in Ghee ts tien tha ART On expanded range of comfort options and ott Use this diagram as a quick DIRECTIONAL reference guide for operating the OFF controls For complete explanation CMM P PERO of this system see Climate Control Sys 1 later in this section FRONT TEMPERATURE __ ystem later in this section CONTROL LEVER lighted button lets you know that selected control an SUGGESTED OPERATING MODES REAR FAN FOR HEAT USE OR lt FOR VENT OUTSIDE AIR USE FOR MAX COOLING USE 2 These positions allow the driver to adjust the rear FOR OTHER A C OPTIONS USE fan speed oc gt afta This position transfers control of the rear fan to the second row passenger for vehicles with the Rear Climate Control option only 120 The BI LEV setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument pane outlets while warmed air is directed through the heater ducts al your feet At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others For the best results slide the temp
101. Your Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you Oils with these words on the container think something should be added will help you save fuel Energy Conserving Il These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above IF NEITHER SAE SW 30 NOR SAE 10W 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 20W 50 OR ANOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED ETUR When to Change Engine See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km e lts below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic amp You tow a trailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your od and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first See Change Oil Indicator in the Index If none of them is true change the oil every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other ail change after that See Change Oil Indicator
102. a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very accelerator All three systems have to do dangerous Your reflexes their work at the places where the tires perceptions and judgment will be meet the road alcohol by is Hamont of Sometimes as when you re driving on P stie alg snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those un Jn it you drive control systems than the tires and road don t drink and can provide That means you can lose or ride with a driver who has control af your vehicle been drinking Ride home in a cab SEA D ED ee iate a Control of a Vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and rcaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be
103. a tape is reached the other side will then play CrO This button sets tape bias When playing high bias chrome or metal tapes press the button to turn the CrO display on When playing standard tapes press again to turn the display off REV Reverse Press lo reverse the tape rapidly press again to play the tape The radio plays while tape is rewinding FWD Fast Forward Press to advance the tape rapidly press again to play The radio plays while the tape is advancing PREV Previous Press PREV to repeat passage The tape will back up and stop at the first four second quiet spot in the tape or when you press PREV again or PROG NEXT Press to go to the next selection on the tape The tape will stop at the first four second quiet spot in the tape or when you press NEXT again or PROG STaPL StopePlay Press to switch from the tape to the radio Press again to resume playing the tape EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape the radio will then play BE B5U IK 35K HK AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other radio functions PWR Power Turns the unit on and off when the ignition is on Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things Turn it slightly to the left or right to tune in
104. ailure to use the proper fluid can cause m Windshield Washer leaks and damage hoses and seals Fluid I To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle 15 full Uji hn 3800 V6 Checking Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid CONT 222 N OTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions lor adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damape the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake Muid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes hack up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work a
105. air you want from LO to HI by turning the switch to the desired setting To turn the rear fan off tum the switch to OFF The rear fan can also be turned off at the master control Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield slide the temperature control lever all the way to WARM and press DEF Adjust the fan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts press MIX When ihe temperature outside 15 above freezing the air conditioner compressor will run in these settings to help remove moisture from the air Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents located on the top of the instrument panel For additional side window defogging press the BI LEV button and adjust the fan to the highest speed Atm the side vents on the instrument panel toward the side windows For increased air flow to the side vents close the center vents 127 Convert Controls amp Audio Systems Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use razor blade or something else sharp on the inside Gr of the rear window If you do you 79 could cut or damage the wanning Fr Limes grid and the repairs wouldn t be _ covered by your warranty Rear Window Defogger OPTION Press R DEF Rear Defog to warm the defo
106. airing pushbuttons 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET and within five seconds press any two adjacent pushbuttons at the same time 3 The station can be tuned in when the same two pushbuttons are pressed at the same time BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the left right vi Al EBLE speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things amp Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands the digital screen will momentarily display or FM and indicate if the radio is in stereo NT SL is ae ae FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance AM FM Stereo with Upper Knob VOL This knob does The digital display indicates information gt Tum ERSTE the som ie and off on time or radio station frequency the POE AM or FM radio band whether the Turn it to control the volume station 18 in stereo and other radio i S functions When the radio is on press it to recall the station frequency to the digital display screen e When a tape is playing press it to hear the other side of the tape 133 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems AM FM Stereo with To scan stations up the band press and To Preset Radio Stations hold SEEK 4 then press SEEK ae Cassette Player CONT then release both butters The
107. ake sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 45 Seats amp Restraint Systems F Securing a Child Restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in in an Outside Position CONT 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint different directions to be sure it 15 secure To remove the child restraint just unhuckle the vehicle s safety helt 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 the Center Seat Position Bench Seat When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt If the child restraint has tap strap see Top Strap earlier in this section 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure il 15 secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is N secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 Make the belt as long as possible by 5 Buckle the belt Make
108. am the door on The belt is twisted across the it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle CAUTION You 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 t fix it To wnlateh the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back eut af the m Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Air Bag This section explains the drivers Supplemental Inflatable Restrain SIR system commonly referred to as an air bag Here are the most important things to know LN CAUTION Even with an air bag if you re not wearing a safety bell and you re ina your injuries may be much worse Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Always weur your safety belt even with an uir bag 25 Seats amp Restraint Systems Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Air Bag CONT CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in crash Alwa
109. and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running In any emergency don t give up Keep irying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger 157 Your Driving and the Road Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Pontiac s three control systems In the braking skid vour wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the traction control system remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by casing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go 158 If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten Always ready for a se
110. as so much oil that the oil What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is suitable for use in your gasoline engine level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in You should look for this on the front of when you re through the oil container and use only oils that display this new symbol You should also use the proper viscosity 3800 V6 Adding Engine Oil ail for your vehicle as shown in the following chart 212 Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting select the lowest SAE viscosity grade ail for the expected temperature range ONE OF THESE gi LABELS diusuw E SAE 5W M 3 1L V6 Engine SAE LOW 30 3800 V6 Engine As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best As shown in the chart SAE 10W 30 is for your vehicle However you can use best for vour vehicle However you can SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0 F use SAE 3W 30 if it s going to be colder 18 C or above These numbers onan than 60 F 16 C before your next oil i oil container show its v
111. at or above the FULL HOT mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t 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 Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle ee 9 oo NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank you haven t found a problem ver but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL HOT mark mark add 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix N CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or sorne other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain wat
112. ation and Service Parts labels and the certificates of tithe and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts m Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label inside the glove box door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On thes label is 8 your VIN the model designation paint information and all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Pontiac unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components trom working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Pontiac see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index 243 Service amp Appearance Care To identify and check fuses refer to the fuse panel which is behind the lower glove box door and the fuse usage chart later in this section A fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse panel door Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it 1 1
113. ats amp Restraint Systems Lap Shoulder Belt What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place N 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 aver your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What s wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The helt would he much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In 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 You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen Q What s wrong with this Before vou close the door be sure the belt Is our of the way IF you sl
114. ave safety belt built in me eid ee belt i His way buckles latch plates retractors child restraint or seat parts repaired or vs ipia pu esie ium anchorages and reminder systems are replaced New parts and repairs may be 25 sre a d hn si th workin E properly If your vehicle has a necessary even if the safety belt or m n be applied right on the built in child restraint also periodically built in child restraint wasn t being used child s abdomen That could cause feta make sure the child head restraint harness at the time of the collision serious or fatal injuries straps latch plates buckle clip and anchorages are working properly Look for Wherever the child sits the lap portion of any other loose or damaged restraint the belt should be worn low and snug on system parts If you see anything that the hips just touching the child s thighs might keep a restraint system from doing This applies belt farce to the child s its job have ti repaired pelvic bones in crash 5l Seats amp Restraint Systems Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash cowr Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in crash They rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away EY If your vehicle has the built in child restraint torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact for
115. ayed 143 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Steering Wheel Touch Controls OPTION SEEK Each time you press an up or down arrow on SEEK you will tune in the next station up or down the AM or FM radio band When listening to a cassette tape or compact disc you can change to the previous or next selection by pressing the SEEK up or down arrow Recall When the radio is on press t change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed on the digital screen 144 PRE SET Press this to hear the radio stations that are set on your system VOL Volume Press A to increase volume Press W to lower the volume PWR Turns the unit on and off when the ignition is on Understanding Radio Reception Steren stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level AM Stereo Your Delco system may be able to receive C Quam stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use to produce stereo though some do not C Quam
116. bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver s belt is buckled How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section i5 only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be j FALE 7 riding m your Pontiac see Children located later m this section Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll stant with the driver position Driver Position This section describes the drivers restraint system 21 Seats amp Restraint Systems Lap Shoulder Belt 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s twisted how to wear it properly proper 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle 1 Close and lock the door until it clicks 2 Adjust the seat 10 see
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118. by your dealer s In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Sales or Service Departments Rico or U S Virgin Islands call Sometimes however despite the best 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas intentions of all concerned locations contact GM North American misunderstandings can occur If your Export Sales in Canada by calling concern has not heen resolved to your 1 903 644 4112 satisfaction the following steps should be taken 274 We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Pontiac write to United States Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2952 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern m Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Pontiac has installed spectal TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Pontiac by
119. can tell the batteries are 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 batteries Replace Batteries in the Remote Keyless Entry Remove the screw from the back cover Lift the front cover off bottom half first Remove and replace the two 3 volt batteries DL 2016 4 Reassemble the transmitter Check the transmitter operation If the back of your transmitter has slot instead of a screw follow these battery replacement mstructions To Replace Batteries in the Remote Keyless Entry t Insert a com into the slot in the back of the transmitter and tum counterclockwise to open the cover 2 Remove the cover 3 Remove and replace the two 3 volt batteries DL 2016 4 Reassemble the transmitter 5 Check the transmitter operation m Illuminated Entry System OPTION This option comes with the optional Remote Keyless Entry System When you open the driver s door by itself or in combination with any passenger door or the liftgate the interior lights will come on and then gradually dim to off 10 seconds after the last door is closed If the driver s door has not been opened the inferior lights will immediately dim to off When you press your remote transmitter the lights inside your vehicle will go on then gradually dim to off af
120. ce Publications Information an how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the District of Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can he obtained by writing to General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr Oshawa Ontario LIH Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Pontiac products Pontiac monitors product performance tn the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now vou can get these bulletins too Z9 Customer Assistance Information m Service Publications CONT Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair new or unexpected condition Others describe quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service vour vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle Individual PSP s If you do
121. ces just like torn or fraved safety belts can They may not protect a child in a crash harness strap is torn or frayed get new harness right away Before replacing any safety belt see your dealer for the correct part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your title and registration And you can find the model number on the Certification Tire label of your vehicle See Certification Tire Label in the Index The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see the label Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac and information on Part 2 starting shifting and braking Also Features amp Contro E explained are the instrument panel and warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem keys eia siae erg e E eee E vce Remote Keyless Entry ATU E ARTERE NE m I iru 58 Sliding UT CES ro EE wea eh AERE TTE TT T rt E E enter ae Pre 67 ION ii E ew aba rds VOCE CS NE VPE cua EAE cie qi NIRE ei E n 89 st AN hi Ex nasc
122. ckly if you ever had to PERDER da i pns TCR BERT H fre ILL Capo Tews ap Mists The center position bucket seat is a Center or Left type seat Because it is the only bucket seat with a lap belt and has buckle on only one side there are certain places a Center or Left type bucket seat should and should not be used See Seats in the Index If the Center or Left bucket seat is used on the left side of the vehicle the person sitting there should use the lap shoulder belt It works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position in the Index m Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 35 Seats amp Restraint yams Smaller Children and Babies Z CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or
123. come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling systern including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap eee 190 IF you hear hiss wait for that to stop hiss means there is still some pressure left Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL HOT mark I91 7 By this time the coolant level inside AMI the radiator filler neck may he lower Sag t MA I Peai If the level is lower add more of the Ki proper mix through the filler neck y We PER ail until the level reaches the hase of the bir SUA filler neck jm L ii M E o A n h LM rif TNE 5 Put the cap back on the coolant 6 Start the engine and let it run until you recovery tank but leave the radiator can feel the upper radiator hose getting pressure cap off hot Watch out for the engine fan s 192 you re driving especially if you maintain 57 Then replace the pressure sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this m Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while your tir
124. cond skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety youll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will he longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try vour best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock braking system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid m Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely t be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much
125. ct spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle bumper Then attach the folding wrench to the shaft 195 Problems the Road Changing a Flat Tire 7 If your vehicle has aluminum wheels each wheel nut is covered with a nylon cap Use the folding wrench to remove the nylon caps from the wheel nuts before you loosen the nuts If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you cannot separate the nylon wheel nut caps from the cover Loosen them completely using the folding wrench and remove the wheel cover If the wheel nut caps have been completely loosened the wheel cover will come off easily 8 If your vehicle has aluminum wheels each wheel has one wheel locknut in place of a standard wheel nut A special wheel lock key removal tool and instructions are stored in your zlove box Attach the wheel lock key io the socket of the falding wrench Remove the locking wheel nut hy turning counterclockwise If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you will not have a locking wheel nut 8 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench 10 Attach the folding wrench to the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches 11 Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s frame Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest
126. cure Disabling the Anti Theft System 1 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together for five seconds with ignition on and radio power off The display will show SEC indicating the unit is in the secure mode appears on the display the anti theft system has already been disabled Press the SET button The display will show DOC Enter the first three digits of the code following steps 6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs The display will show the numbers as entered 4 Press the lower BAND knob The radio will display Enter the second three digits of the code The display will show the numbers as entered Press the lower BAND knob If the display shows then the time the disabling sequence was successful the numbers matched the user selected code or the factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode If the display shows SEC the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode Steering Wheel Touch Controls OPTION Some audio system functions can be operated with these controls AM FM Press to select either the AM or and FM2 radio bands The band you select will be displaved on the digital screen The frequency of the station will be displayed and if the station is in stereo the stereo indicator will also be displ
127. d where the third row lap shoulder belts restraint can move around in a collision or meet the floor There s a vinyl sleeve sudden stop and injure people in the there to get to the bracket push this vinyl vehicle Be sure to properly secure any sleeve aside slightly Anchor the top strap child restraint in your vehicle even to the bracket If your vehicle does not have third row seats and belts or if you need to have an anchor bracket installed for any additional passenger seal position you can ask your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you If you to install an anchor bracket yourself your dealer tell you how to do it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Securing a Child Restraint in an Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow Ihe instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap 77 y and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint Buckle the belt M
128. d Battery What to Do rop 177 Air Cleaner rene a bs Warnings 236 238 239 Defects Re orting Safety 277 Brake Fluid Um 223 Weatherstrips 240 Kensie DAVIE 148 Engine Coolant 189 219 White Sidewall Tires 240 Defopger Rear Window 7 9 211 Windshield and Wiper Blades 239 Defogeing Your Windows BE Power Steering Fluid 22 Climate Control 120 nome Lights ee Safety Belt Systems 51 Clock Setting the Donor Locks SH o 5 Things Under the Hood 209 Clusters Instrument Panel 108 Downshifting 15 164 173 Your Restraint Systems 31 Collision 241 Driver Position 3 Transaxle Fluid Comfort Controls 120 Driving EC LE PRUNE c c secs rer ELE Climate Control System 123 At Night 158 Chemical Paint TP TIPS 241 Quick Reference Guide 120 City SM MN NA hears 77 Child Restraints 37 Ventilation eoe 121 128 Commis doo E 158 Child Security Lock 66 Compact Disc Player 138 Defensively aces res da Cigarette Lighter 99 Compact Spare Tire 195 202 304 Circuit Breaker Relay Panel 247 Compartment Storage
129. d and stopped carefully have the vehicle bowed Tor service IE the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while vou re driving your Pontiac needs service If the light is on hut not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but vou don t have anti lock brakes LOW TRACTION Low Traction Light OPTION 3800 V6 ENGINE li your vehicle has the traction control system there will be a LOW IRACTION light on the instrument panel It is located above the ALIR light When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid or when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin the LOW TRACTION light will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will come on and stay en For Pour seconds when your anti lock system adjusts brake pressure for less than four seconds or when your traction control system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds Otherwise the light will go out as soon as the anti lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops
130. d or replaced 18 Lay the flat tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and raise the flat tire until you hear the horsi mechanism click twice This means the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle AN CAUTION Storing jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place When storing the spare tire be certain to turn the spare so the valve stem 18 near the rear of the vehicle This will help you to check and maintain tire 19 Replace all jacking tools as they were pressure in the spare stored in the jack storage compartment Push against the tire to be certain it is and replace the compartment cover stored firmly as tored firmly Unless you have the plastic bolt on wheel covers be sure to also store the nylon nut caps When you replace the compact spare with a full size tire replace the bolt on wheel covers or the nylon nut caps Tighten them hand tight over the wheel nuts using the folding wrench see step 7 201 Problems the Road Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa
131. d right away How The Air Bag System Works Where is the air hag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel When is an air bag expected to inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 15 mph 14 and 23 km h However this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles per hour faster or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damage is only one indication Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed 27 Seats amp Restraint Systems How The Air Bag System Works CONT What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal
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133. de NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to clapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at step 4 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 142 6 7 10 Press the lower BAND knob and 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time 4 Press the SEEK p button to make the first number appear Unlock the System After a Power Loss Rotate the lower TUNE knob right When battery power is reapplied to or left to make the last two numbers secured radio the radio won t turn on and agree with your cade LOC will appear on the display Enter x your secret code as follows pause no Press the lower BAND knoband rore than 15 seconds between steps DK will appear again Now you ready to enter the last three digits of your code 1 Tum the ignition on Radio off 2 Press the SET button The display will show 000 Enter the six digits of the code Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three digits of your code 3 following steps 6 9 above The display will show the numbers as entered Press the lower BAND knob and the time appears indicating that the disabling sequence was successful If the display indicates SEC the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured REP will appear for five seconds and then OO will appear SEC will appear indicating that the radio is se
134. den movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving e MN Six Way Power Seat Reclining Front Seatbacks OPTION To adjust the seatback rotate this knob To adjust the driver s six way power seal Do pot have a seatback reclined if your Front Control Raise the front of the Vehicle is moving seal by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat Center Control Bi Move the sear forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat hy holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Heclining Front Seatbacks CONT A 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 Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal
135. e parking brake Tocheck the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Then release all brakes CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody Flushing WHAT TO DO At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed helow are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your GM dealer s service department other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once WHAT TO DO Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired CHECK OR SERVICE Restraint Systems CHECK OR A Steering Inspect the front and rear suspension Suspension and and steering system for damaged loose Front Wheel or Missing parts signs of wear or lack Drive
136. e Specification 3 1L V6 ENGINE 2 3 4 5 6 ret Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element Engine QILFiller eee rts PU MB Spark PU cesso cent na Remote Lock Control Batteries 2 AC Type A 773C AE Tope PESE Ee AC TUBE S ELTE Sua iun B p d E p B AC Type R43TS Gap 0 045 inch DL SOG s V6 ENGINE 1 VO 3 8 Liters 9 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 91 C Type A 974C AC Type PF 47 AC Type CV 892C AC Type 41 600 Gap 0 060 meh 1 52 mm DL 2016 251 Service amp Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Back uDIJplt dd xd aa 3057 Front Parking Tum Signal Lights sec J STNA License Plate Light ie te ee eae nn teers Halogen Headlights CHE TREE ce pee le E EA AEk dais baie rd 9006 ee are ret 9005 Front Side Marker Lights Stop Tail Turn Signal Lights Upper A 2 194 Lower 2 Positiotis sasaites acea aa re E 2157 Underhood Lipht 2 24 561 252 Replacement Bulbs INS
137. e braking system on a modern vehicle rapid increase in pedal travel This could fi complex Its many parts have to be of be a sign of brake trouble top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Brake Adjustment Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Pontiac does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings Every time you apply the brakes moderately with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear If yor brake pedal goes down farther wear down and you have to have new m Battery than normal your rear drum brakes may ones put in be sure you get new need adjustment Adjust them by backing genuine GM replacement parts If you Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom up and firmly applying the brakes a few don t your brakes may no longer work battery You never have to add water to Limes properly For example if someone puts in one of these When it s time for a new hrake linings that are wrong for your hattery we recommend a Delco a vehicle the balance between your front Freedom battery Get one that has the and rear brakes can change for the worse catalog number shown on the original The braking performance you ve come to battery 5 label expect can change in many other ways if someone puts im the wrong replacement brake parts On vehicles equipped with the opti
138. e ce guide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Lid 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario LAT 1C7 Published by Pontiac Motor Division The word Pontiac the Pontiac Emblem and the name General Motors Corporation Trans Sport are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation Pontiac Motor Division rights reserved How to Use this Manual Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner s Manual Many people read their owner s manual trom beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly There are nine parts with black tabbed pages in this manual Each part begins with a brief list of contents so vou can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the black tabs that help you find a part Part 1 Seats amp Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SIR Air Bag System Part 2 Features amp Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Pontiac Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort con
139. e from the floor pins 1 Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward 2 Push the lower lever back so the entire seat and seatback tilt forward aoe 14 2 Push down on the rear release bar The 3 Then from behind the seat support entire seat will tilt forward the top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floor pins Adjusting Rear Seats Each rear seat location has two sets of floor pins Seats equipped with the built in child restraint option must be secured in the rear set of floor pins Seats that don t have the built in child restraint can be secured in either set of floor pins Move the position of these seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in front of a seat 15 Replacing Rear Bucket Seats Follow the diagram on the back of the seuts to replace the seats in their proper location The LEFT ONLY seats fit only in the left positions The RIGHT ONLY seats fit only in the right positions The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center position and in either left position To install third row seats if your vehicle is equipped with them the second row seats must be tilted forward or removed Don t try to place the seats in backward because they won t latch that way gt With the entire seat tilted forward place the front hooks of the seat latch onte the front floor pins
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141. e system may not be working properly if th brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light i5 still on or 1f the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means vou have a brake problem Warning Light Anti Lock Brake System With anti lock this light will ga on when vou start your engine and i will stay on far three seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have il so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light flashes when you re driving you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes Pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may closer to the floor may take longer to stop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Pontiac in the Index CAUTION Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti lock brake system warning light 15 flashing Driving with the anti lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the roa
142. eating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on BI LEV Bi Level or UPPER That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfor Controls in the Index If vou have air vents on or under the instrument panel open them all the way 117 Features amp Controls Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light With the optional power sliding door the sliding door ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your sliding door is not completely closed If you shift the transaxle out of P Park while the sliding door is open or in the process af closing and the power sliding door enable switch is in the CN position the sliding door ajar symbol will flash and a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed N CAUTION If you shift the transaxle out of P Park and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed the door may reverse to the open position A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away If you manually slam the power sliding door shut when the ignition is on the sliding door ajar symbol warning light may come on and stay on To turn the light off reopen and close the door using either power door switch or manually open and close the door again more slowly Are this part you ll find out how to ope
143. ection With power locks when the doors are locked the inside as well as the outside door latch release cannot open the doors This safety feature prevents a door from being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle To override this safety feature slide the locking lever to the unlock position on the door you want to open When the lifigale has been unlocked with the power door locks you won t need the key to open iL Simply turn the lock clockwise until the latch releases This ts also true if you use the optional remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section To lock the liftgate use the power door lock switch the optional remote keyless entry transmitter or lock it manually by turning the lock counterclockwise B Automatic Door Locks OPTION With this feature you can unlock all of the doors from the outside by holding the key in the unlock position for one second To unlock only the driver s or passenger s door turn the key to the unlock position and release From the inside when the ignition is on and the driver s door is closed all doors will lock each time you move the shift lever out of P Park or manually lock the doors using the power lock switches they will lock when closed If the sliding door is open when you move the shift lever out of P Park a lock delay feature allows the sliding door to lock five seconds after it is closed W
144. ecurity lock lever all the way down The sliding deor lock will now work normally m Liftgate Lock To unlock insert the door the lock clockwise The liftgate will automatically lock when you close it If vou have the optional power door locks or the Remote Keyless Entry System the liftgate will lock and unlock differently See Power Door Lacks or Remote Keyless Entry in the Index 67 Raising the Liftgate Open the liftgate using the handle recessed above the license plate Then step back and the liftgate will rise by itself Lights in the liflgate will come on illuminating the rear cargo area see Interior Lights in the Index NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as garage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass To close the liftgate pull down on the strap then firmly shut the liftgate Don t drive with the liftgate open even slightly See Exhaust in the Index A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed see Liftgate Ajar Warning Light in the Index N CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or sinell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Cont
145. ed by fluid other than DEXRON III or DEXRON IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The tollowing explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it 15 low If you have a problem with engine overheating sec Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolant for your Pontiac will Give freezing protection down to 34 37 Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the waring lights work as they should 219 Service amp Appearance Care m Engine Coolant CONT What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Z CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your e
146. ed if stains are stubborn sponge e Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Use solvent type cleaners in well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area Then dry it immediately with a blow If a ring forms after spot cleaning T dryer or a heat lamp clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could sconch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean t gn sponge If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the e Don t saturate the material im trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing clean section of the cloth When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry
147. edal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in range Then position the shift lever in P 4 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 3800 V6 Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid 3800 V6 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid 218 Pull owt the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 1 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 2 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 3 HH the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in ihe Index If the fluid level is low add only enough af the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to ihe proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 3L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III or because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caus
148. efore attempting to do your own service Be omes ervice work see Servicing Your Air Run ey SET Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle Bag Equipped Pontiac in the Index lies ae best and wants you to be happy w ith IL You should keep a record with all parts metric fasteners can be We hope you ll go to your dealer forall receipts and list the mileage and the date easily confused If you use your service needs You ll get genuine of any service work you perform See the wrong fasteners parts GM parts and GM trained and supported quintenance Record in the Index can later break or fall off service people You could be hurt We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine parts have one of these marks NOTICE If vou try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it vour vehicle could damaged 206 Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fucl In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted actane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get heavy knocking noise when you dr
149. eft lane freeway as a passing lane Tp At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if its slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use vour turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonahle following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you
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151. el Control in the Index Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your Weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way NOTICE Your warrant y does nor cover parts If you put things inside your vehicle or components that Fail because of overloading 229 Service amp Appearance Care T i ire Inflation Tire Pressure Tires CAUTION Continued ind We don t make tires Your new vehicle e Underinflated tires pose the The ote ication Tire whic his on comes with high quality tires made by same danger as overloaded the rear edge ot the driver s door shows leading tire manufacturers These tires are tires The resulting accident the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Pontiac If your spare tire is maintain the recommended different brand than your road tires you pressure Tire pressure will have a tire warranty folder from cach should be checked when of these manufacturers could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation 15 all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get
152. elephone units s 130 The SET indicator will appear on the digital display for five seconds You must begin to set the clock to the correct hour and minute during those five seconds Press and hold Y SEEK until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press and hold q SEEK until the You must hegin to set the clock to the correct hour and minute during those five seconds correct hour appears on the display Press and hold SEEK p until the correct minute appears on the display ee _ T GEEK lie d AM FM Stereo Radio The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency the AM or radio band whether the station is in stereo and other radio functions NM Upper Knob PWR VOLY This knob does four things e Turn it to turn the system on and off your ignition must be on Turn it to control the volume e e When the radio is on press it to recall the station frequency to the digital display screen When the ignition is off press it to display the clock BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the left right speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things e Tur it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the and FM bands the digital screen will a momentarily display AM or FM and indica
153. elerate when driving an a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index If you don t have the traction control system accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit spot that s covered with On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees hehind huildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads clear you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before vou are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering mancuvers If You re Caught Blizzard If you are stopped hy heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and v
154. en swing the window outward and press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position To Close Pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch 7 switch in the first position to lower the Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes vour Power Windows OPTION With power windows switches on the driver s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is on The lett switch controls the driver s window The right switch controls the passenger s window Turn Signal and Lane Change The driver s power window switch has Indicator two down positions Hold the rear of the y Headlight High Low Beam window normally Cruise Control Option To activate the auto down feature fully press the rear of the switch then release The window will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way press the front of the switch The High Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights See Headlights in the Index To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch If bulb is burned out replace it to help an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses amp Breakers in the Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added
155. er Outlet Front Park Lamps Rear Tail Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps License Plate Lamp Radio Heat Vent AC Control Head Power Sliding Door Anti Lock Brake System Mass Air Flow Sensor Electronic Control Module Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back Up Lamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elec Level Control Sensor Injector 3365 Fuse Remote Location See Page 247 Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower Switch Heat Vent AC Control Head Door Switch Illumination Front Rear Ashtray Hllumination Bulbs Radio Rear Wiper Washer Motors Front Wiper Washer Motor AJC Solenoid Box Temp Door Motor Low Blower Relay Heat Vent AC Control Head Cooling Fan Relay Rear Defogger Relay Key Chime Daytime Running Lights Module Transaxle Converter Clutch Solenoid and Generator Charge Discrete Front Rear Blower Motors High Blower Relay Rear Blower Rear Hearen AC Circuit Breaker Rela Circuit breakers and relays are located in the circuit breaker relay panel This is located behind the panel under the glove box near the passenger s door Position Rating 20 30 30 30 Circuitry Hazard Flasher With 3800 V6 engine only Canister Purge Solenoid Clutch Control Relay Cruise Control Daytime Running Lights ORL Power Windows Circuit Breaker Power Seat Power Sliding Door Motor Circuit Breaker Rear Defogger
156. er Sliding Door later in this section your remote transmitter will have a third button labeled 227 Press it to open or close the sliding door If the sliding door is locked first press n twice to unlock all doors then press to open the sliding door You can operate the power sliding door with the remote transmitter only when the power sliding door enable switch on the overhead console is in the ON position 59 Features amp Controls Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is last or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitter must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own they are equipped with exactly the sa model system General Motors several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about Iwo years You
157. er or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and proper antifreeze NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant AN CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 189 Problems the Road za a How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Tum the pressure cup slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap I Z CAUTION r Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and tf you tum the radiator pressure cap even a little they can
158. erature control lever to the middle position and then adjust it for comfort OFF Press to tum the system off Press any function to turn the system on 2 Slide the lever to the right to increase fan speed to the left to decrease fan speed Temperature Control Lever Slide the lewer to the right for wanmer heated air slide it to the left for cooled air UPPER This setting brings in outside air through the instrument panel outlets You LOWER This setting brines in most T PR This seting brings most m Heater and Ventilation warm the air using the temperature heated air through ducti and control lever 8 ystem some through the defroster vents BI LEV Bi Level This setting is Your vehicle s heater will work best if designed for use on sunny days when the MIX Because of your Trans Sport s you keep your windows closed Your air is only moderately warm or cool On larger this mode ts vehicle also has flow through ventilation days like these the sun may adequately particularly useful during cold us described later in this section to bring warm your upper bady but your lower inclement weather Press to direct warmed outside air into your vehicle body may not be warm enough air to the windshield and through the heater ducts If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower your heating system
159. ere n dra oe Re 70 Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater 72 Shit Lusia eee dorem ee gc SCC De a je NS 73 PERRO BERI s da Ra a EE RR NAR REIS TI Shifting into Park 2 sess EE Spe A 78 te ur XA dU po v IPIE 8 Tt sten BRE ERE E ER 81 A 18 RR E ac TEES 81 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 83 CPI CDU cere R3 EX ace ama bal e 54 TOME CERT EEUS PY EE 87 WR WAU CEU Va essa rrr REIR REO n m 90 Windshield Washer EME TEE TEAXITY Y RUIT 9l Rear Window Wiper and zi Livi flat ala a ela ona 92 Dn LEA ih yy ate rien pe sie korr ees eee pee ie 92 PEDE AAAA AANO de attis ae re aee alate Sel rane we are 06 Glove Box and Storage Compartments CR dE HM 98 SCRI 102 Instr ment Panel Seba EUR Logo d 105 Warning Lights Gages and nr nene rne TIE 110 ZN CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or e
160. ers Slide the upper control to the OFF position Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield press and hold the windshield washer switch The washers and wipers will operate When You release ihe switch the washers will stop and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles unless your wipers had already been on In that case the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier N CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Sh aa Features amp Controls long as the control is held in that position Then the wiper will retum to X DEL NO TIGE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Rear Window Wiper and m Interior Lights FEE 4 k Washer washer fluid tank and other Override Switch H T arts of the washer system Ld AS A To Use Your Rear Wiper Slidc the die This switch is located to the left of the Also water doesn t clean as b Re CER 3 lower control to KJ for steady wiping well as washer fluid el
161. es or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots 183 Problems the Road Towing from the 2 Front Vehicle Hook up CONT 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes the bottom of the frame rails about 2 feet behind the front wheels aoe 184 Attach separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Towing from the Rear Vehicle Hook up Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Pontiac earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels 2 Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper No 4x4 wood beam is needed 3 Altach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring Be certain your vehicle is towed no faster than 35 mph 55 km h and no farther than 50 miles 80 km to avoid damage to your transaxle NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cahles or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipmen
162. es properly If air goes out of a tire its much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the acceleratoi pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like skid and may require the sume correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy hut you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next section shows how to use your packing equipment to change a flat tire safely m Air Inflator Your vehicle may have an air inflator for use in bringing tires up to the proper pressure To learn about it see Air Inflator System in the Index Z CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure m Changing a Flat Tire tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Tum on your
163. f immediately See Appearance Care in the Index 224 Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly N CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake ruhbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System See your dealer if the brake pedal does Parts not return to normal height or if there is a Th
164. ff the ignition the disc will stay in the player and start again when you tum on the ignition or power switch The dise will begin playing at the point where it had heen stopped STePL StopePlay Press to stop the disc player the radio will play Press again to play the disc the player will start playing the dise where it was stopped earlier EJCT Eject Press to eject the disc the radio will play CD Player Anti Theft Feature Delco LOC is security feature for the compact dise player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won t be usable if it is ever stolen because it will go to LOC mode any time battery power is removed Until an un LOC code is entered will nor turn on The instructions below tell you how to enter secret code into the system If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason you must unlock the system with the secret code before the radio will turn 141 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems CD Player Anti Theft Feature CONT To Set the Anti Theft System 1 2 Write down any six digit number and keep it in a safe place Turn the ignition to the Accessory or Kun position Press the PWR button to tum the radio off Press the 17 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display at least five seconds You are ready to enter your secret co
165. first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your Vehicle m position on a hill Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition 15 on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index To Release the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal it will up to the release posation NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle You are Towing Trailer and are arking on Any Hill See Towing a Trailer in the Index
166. flate Remove the protective cap covering the outlet Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet Press the ON switch The ON switch will work even with the ignition off 95 Features amp Controls m Air Inflator System CONT Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes To reset press the ON switch again Don t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time If you do you may damage the system After 30 minutes wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator m Inside Day Night m Convex Outside Mirror To turn off the inflator press OFF and detach the hose first from the inflated Rearview Mirror Your right side mirror is convex object then from the outlet Replace the n i m protective cap Place the inflator kit tools To reduce glare from lights behind you A convex mirror s surface is curved sa in the pouch and store in the glove box pull the lever toward you to the night you can see more from the driver s seat position N CAUTION If you aren t used t a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes i Manual Remote m Power Remote Control
167. flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stam Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn High pressure truck washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Pontiac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Pontiac has a hasecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecaat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a hasecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoal clearcaat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks 239 Service amp Appearance Care m Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your Pontiac Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing th
168. frigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Pontiac dealer Fuel Tank AE NS NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual 4 quarts 4 quarts 7 quarts quarts 8 quarts 12 4 quarts 12 5 quarts 14 quarts LE 1 5 quarts 13 quarts 3 quarts See refrigerant charge label under hood 20 gallons 3 80 L 3 80 L 6 60 L 3 70 L 6 70 L 11 50 L 12 001 13 251 10 75 L 12 25 L 12 251 76 00 L 249 Service amp Appearance Care Capacities and Specifications Power Steering 3 1L V6 Engine Pump Only TANTI pint 0 50 L Complete System DXASGUTY aC UU RNA ROR 1 4 pint 0 60 L 3800 V6 Engine XIX DERNIERE VENERE pint 0 50 L Complete Mi meatal PRA pint 0 70 L Tire Pressures 51505 2 See Certification Tire label on driver s door WCE deis RET ESPERA 100 pound feet 140 Nem NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual 250 Engine Specifications Compression Ratio DICH AMUN bee ace Thermostat Temperatur
169. gencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves ar a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on rhe news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it passible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s na traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet you Hl understand this The traction you can get in curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have traction control and the system is on adding the sudden accelerati
170. gger grid on the rear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use IF you turn it on again the defogger will aperate for about five minutes only You can also tum the defogger off by tuming off the ignition or pressing the swilch again 128 Flow Through Ventilation System Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air inte the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HIGH for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the air path under the front scats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle m Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Pontiac and how to get the best performance from them Please read about the system in your vehicle Hea
171. h engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity In fact while the engine is warming up the oil pressure will be higher than at the normal operating temperature Readings abowe the red warming zone indicate the normal operating range If the gage reads the red warning zone your engine s oil level may be dangerously low there may be another problem causme low oil pressure Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure cause extensive engine damage Have your vehicle serviced immediately CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Voltmeter Your charging system gage will show the The reading will change as the rate al charge changes with engine speed etc but readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in either red zone indicate a possible problem with your charging system Have vour Pontiac NOTICE Damage to your engine from serviced immediately When the engine is not running but the ignition is on in the Run position the display measures the voltage output of your battery neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered hy your warranty rate of charge when the engine is running Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows
172. have the built in child restraint fit only in the right locations LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint fit only in the left locations The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center location and in either left location RIGHT ONLY seats that have the built in child restraint option fit only in the rear set of floor pins in the right location of the second row LEFT ONLY seats that have the built in child restraint option fit only in the rear set of floor pins in the left location of the second row To install third row seats the second row seats must be tilted forward or removed Don t put the seats in the wrong locations To get out of the third row seats push down on the rear release bar under the seat ahead of you to tilt the seat forward Entry to Third Row Bucket Seats The RIGHT ONLY seats have a lower lever to tilt the seat forward To get into third row seats push the lever on the RIGHT ONLY seat nearest the sliding door and tilt the seat forward Then pull the seat hack and check that it locks into place Seats amp Restraint Systems pam t 8 Removina Rear Bucket 3 Then from behind the seat support Removing LEFT ONLY and CENTER Seats 9 the top portion of the seat with one OR LEFT Seats hand as you squeeze the front release 1 Liftth Leu Removing the RIGHT ONLY Seats bar toward the crossbar The seat will CET Ur TON me releas
173. hazard warning flashers 193 Problems on the Road m Changing a Flat Tire CONT N CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your To The following steps will tell you how to 1 Open the jack storage compartment by mos use the jack and change a tire sliding the latch down and removing 1 Setthe parking brake the compartment cover The equipment you ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end 194 2 Remove the jack and jacking tools by 4 The compact spare tire is located 6 Slide the cable retainer through the loosening the wing nut and retainer under the vehicle behind the rear center of the spare then place the bar bumper Insert the narrow end of the compact spare tire near the flat tire a shaft into the hole above the rear 3 Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and remove the jacking twols folding wrench and shaft from the pouch 5 Rotate the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the compa
174. he correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 he sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch Lf you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue af the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with
175. his setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough 124 The BI LEV setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed through the heater ducts at your feet At times this temperature difference may be more apparent than others For best results slide the temperature control lever to the middle position and then adjust it for comfort LOWER This setting brings in most heated air through the heater ducts and some through the defroster vents MIX Because of your Trans Sport s larger windshield area this mode is particularly useful during cold or inclement weather Press to direct warmed air to the windshield and through the heater ducts DEF Defrost Press to direct most warmed air to the windshield and side window vents If your vehicle is equipped with seats in the third row you will have a rear air outlet and a rear fan To maximize air flow to the rear of your vehicle place the left second row bucket seat in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index This uncovers the rear air outlet Also keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seat
176. ice and eilhinut ineumng oblgation NOTE TD CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Ali eir ecd 9 Ment Varr n gi Mn Ou 4 T in urs Toome Canadian a pus Hatiin Charge Pecuests lor manu Price bo be aa Gale 1 800 703 0258 dor further information in Fi sihosid be directed to Canadian G of dealerships Chiers cannot ba winoul peur amp resieceng ies may apply adequate tiene ior postal vervica AREA DAYTIME TELEPHONE WO CODE Index BS Anti Lock Brakes 151 ABS Waming Light 114 Accessory Power Outlet 94 Adding Brake Fluid 223 268 Electrical Equipment 71 72 130 243 Engine Coolant 189 219 249 268 Engine Oil 211 268 Power Steering Fluid 32 Sound Equipment Transaxle Fluid Automatic 217 Windshield Washer Fluid E 250 269 130 249 269 222 269 Adjusting Rear Seats 15 Air Bag C How It Works er ee Serre UD 27 Readiness Light 26 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped PRED Eae extr Air Cleaner Filter 215 251 Air Conditioner 123 Air Inflator System 95 192 Alcohol Driving Under the Influence of 148 Alcohol in Gasoline 207 Alignment Wheel 234 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 240 Removing i i r nar 196 AGITA
177. icle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance If you damage the cover for the driver s air bag it may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag on the steering wheel Do not open or break the air bag cover Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful The particles emitted during air hag inflation are not harmful to most people Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation So if your air bag inflates you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so If you or your passengers can t get out af the vehicle try to get fresh air by opening a window turning on the fan er opening a door Z CAUTION For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so 29 Seats amp Restraint Systems Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat a
178. ield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades for your vehicle are 24 inches in length They come different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm EESERAE HES OBI 8 ak TEHBCLE TTI 1228 AP VETER LE TAA FFCT Om DS 21 TIE SA eit PSERFS Ek FE LTT PMT Kore Loading Your Vehicle The Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GV WR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells vou the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread ou
179. il the latch snaps into the lacked position Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the circuit breaker relay panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem ts fixed Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase All Models When changing filter up to s quart is liter more oil may be needed Automatic Transaxle When draining or replacing torque converter fluid be needed 3 Speed Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete sei Sie sae an rra vanae inu a aes 4 Speed Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete Overhaul 1 22 annnm eR es nous Cooling System 4 1L V6 Engine Wil Hebr OD ERE CO ERNIK E ECCO HORE HR GC CR Wifi cir eed ele rte eens With Rear Heater Canada 3800 V6 Engine With Air Conditioning Via c ETE RENE With Rear Climate Control nh m aae R8 With Rear Hemer Canada Only s e Refrigerant Air Conditioning Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same e lf air c nditibning system in vour vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper re
180. ils D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants E Maintenance Record 260 261 raa 264 t 265 265 267 267 268 268 270 270 272 255 Maintenance Schedule B Introduction A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive iL You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use vour vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules in this part So please read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Pontiac dealer the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can he relied upon t use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the
181. ing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder Restraint harness Pull the black shoulder 1 Pull the child head restraint release harness release strap firmly At the strap and raise the head restraint until same time pull both shoulder harness vou hear the latch click straps through the slots in the seatback 3 as shown N CAUTION The child head restraint is not for use hy an adult Use of this head restraint an adult could result in injury in the event of a collision 39 Seats amp Restraint Systems To Use the Built in Child 5 Place the child in the child restraint 6 Fasten the two halves of the shoulder and put a shoulder harness strap over harness clip together and put it two to Restraint CONT each shoulder Insert both seat belt three inches 5 8 em below the 4 Separate the halves of the shoulder latch plates into the buckle and pull up child s chin The purpose of the clip is harness clip on them to make sure they are firmly to keep the shoulder harness straps latched positioned correctly on the shoulders Be sure that the seat buckle is free of foreign objects that may prevent you from properly latching the latch plates If an object is in the opening see your Pontiac dealer for service before using the child restraint 40 If you expect the child will sleep while riding a U shaped pillow that supports the child s chin may be helpful in providing additional c
182. injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in mation have the seatback upright Then sit well hack in the seat and wear your safety helt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also Bench Seat If vou have a rear bench seat the seatback be folded down Also the bench seat can be removed or moved to a different foor location to provide extra storage space eae DES p 7f Folding the Seatback Removing the Bench Seat Replacing the Bench Seat To fold down the seatback lift the 1 Make sure the seatback is in the Don t put the bench seat in so it faces seatback latch release while folding the upright position and that all safery backward because it won t latch that way seathack forward helis are on the seat If you want more storage room behind the To raise the seatback the seatback 2 Then lift the seatback latch release Star pina front of the vehicle See Adjusting Rear Seats latch release while raising the seatback while folding the seatback forward aactor until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked p From behind the bench seat pull up the two
183. inued If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate Make sure all windows are shut Tum the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on BI LEV Bi Level or UPPER That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air verits on or under the instrument panel apen them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modem Pontiac doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better im the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or sa During this time your new brake linings aren t vel broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every lime you get new brake linings B lpnition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions Accessory An position m which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you Lock The only position in which you can remove the key This locks you
184. ire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car lines 233 Service amp Appearance Care Temperature A CONT Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked A CAUTION While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire
185. is registered Irademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C Quam signals your stereo indicator light will come on when you are receiving iL Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat if they aren t they may nort operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned after every 10 hours or use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for the cartridge to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least 3 limes ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will nol eect Tt may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sou
186. is section There are also two lights in the liftgate to light the rear cargo area These will come on cach time you open the liftgate unless the interior lights override switch is in the OFF position turn the interior lights on when the doors are closed slide the interior lights control up to the ON position the rear dome light switch must be in the position See Interior Lights Control eurlier in this section Front Heading Lights There are two reading lights located in the optional front overhead console To turn on or off either reading light press the switch next to Tf you have the optional power sliding door your overhead console will also have two power sliding door switches To operate these switches ict Power Sliding Door in the Index 93 Features amp Controls Rear Reading Lights A ecessory Power Outlet When not in use always cover the outlet with the protective cap The rear dome light also has two reading The power outlet is located in the rear lights compartment on the driver s side To slide the latch down and remove the NOTICE To turn on either reading light press the you have the optional WA telis recen PORE SICH FORE toc saddlebags lift the saddlebag flap to Pineal Jed Jae Maximum load of any The power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment should electrical equipment such as a cellular not exceed 20 am
187. iscosity or change When it s very cold you should thickness Do not use other viscosity oils use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil such as SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 If you cannot find oils with the new starburst symbol on the front of the container you should look for and use oils containing the following three things GRADE MAY ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 20W 50 OR ANOTHER GRADE DIL NOT RECOMMENDED 213 Service amp Appearance Care What Kind of to Use 7 Recommended SAE Viscosity CONT NOTICE Grade Engine Oils ema For best fuel econamy and cold starting SG or SH select the lowest SAE viscosity grade ail Spese for the expected temperature range 8G or SH must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such SHED SH SG CD or SOCD eic These letters show Nn American Petroleum Institute API GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM levels af quality Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you use oils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an SH designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty SAE 0W 30 3800 V6 Engine SAE 5W 30 3 1L V6 Engine Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil
188. ith the automatic door locks feature you can still lock or unlock the doors at any time either manually or with the power door lock switches Overriding Lock Delay To override the lock delay feature press the front of the power door locks switch ithe unlock position while the shift lever is in P Park If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System there are three additional ways you can disable the lock delay feature Press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter Return the shift lever to P Park or Turn the ignition off Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature With the Remote Keyless Entry System you can customize your automatic door locks feature to suit your individual needs See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section With the doors closed and the ignition on press and hold the driver s power door lock switch in the lock position For ten seconds The doors will lock then unlock indicating that you have ten seconds in which to program one of four custom modes To program the automatic door locks system to unlock only the driver s door when the shift lever is returned to P Park press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter once The driver s door will unlock indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed To program the automatic door locks sysiem to unlock all doors when the shift lever is returned to P Park press the unlock symbol
189. ive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and vou still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill Thats normal and you don t have to huy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygerates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t he covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these prablems Fuel Capacity 20 U S Gallons 76L Use unleaded fuel only 207 Service amp Appearance Care Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine tune and your emission
190. l whecl bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis sed Replacement Wheels A CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use rire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size your tires Install them on rhe front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions IF you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean vour Pontiac be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and inst
191. lanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules and IT Na WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First Every 3 000 mi 5000 km or 3 mnths Engine amp Filter Change Every 3 000 mi S000 Km or 12 months Al 6 000 mi 10 km and every 15 000 25 000 Km necessary Every 60H mi C LOU O00 kind or 60 months Every 30 000 rmi 50 OUO km or 24 months Chassis Lubrication 3 Tire amp Wheel Rotation amp Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Coming System Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and II b Transaxle Service WHAT TO SERVICE MILES 000 scheduled Maimenance WHEN aT 6T o eps 8 24 24 27 30 3 36 99 2 a5 a8 Services followme Schedules and I Months Whichever KILOMETERS 000 tem Ne et of sf Ps ms offi o very spark Plug Replacement Ed MIT e Spark Plug Wire Inspection Every mi LOO OL ar EGR System Inspection 13 11 Code D enginc F i Sce Explanation of Air Cleaner Filter scheduled Maintenance Replacement Services following Schedules 1 and Air Cleaner Inspection 3 1L Code D engine
192. ld restraint refer to this picture applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety become familiar with the parts ofeach standards E child seat and 5 point harness listed below Child Head Restraint B Head Restraint Release Strap C Shoulder Harness Straps 37 Seats amp Restraint Systems WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD Just like the other restraint system in you 2 vehicle your built in child restraint needs Built In Child Restraint sh AU IS ee petalis Gandia and CONT shoulders are above the shoulder belt have parts replaced After a anchorages of the 5 point child restraint NE ve naar AK M harness The vehicle lap shoulder belt ts hon AR Id used instead of the 5 point harness CERE a TIGE system If child s shoulders are higher than the shoulder belt anchorages while using the 5 point harness the spine could be injured in a collision To make sure that the child is tall enough compare the child s standing height to the top surface of the bucket seat which 1 about 29 inches 74 cm from the floor 38 To Use the Built in Child 2 Lower the child restraint cushion 3 Before plac
193. lder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if vour vehicle has one W Safety Belt Extender Replacing Seat and If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten Restraint System Parts around you you should use it After a Crash u But if a safety belt isn t long enough to Fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you After a very minor collision nothing may The extender will be just for vou and just be necessary But if the safety belts or for the seat in your vehicle that you choose built in child restraint harness straps were If you ve had a crash do you need new safety belts or built in child restraint parts Don t let someone else use it and use il stretched as they would if worn during a A CAUTION only for the seat i is made to fit To wear it more severe crash then you need new just attach it to the regular safety belt safety belts or harness straps Never do this Checking Your If safety belts or built in child restraint Here a child is sitting in a seat that D harness straps are cut or damaged replace thy Ue BE Restraint Systems them Collision damage also 52 shoulder part is behind the child If Now and then make sure all your belts you will need to h
194. less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether its pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of vour brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But vou will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push
195. lose completely and latch for you To manually close the power sliding door when the enable switch is in the OFF position pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way forward to the latch position On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery may cause the system to become inoperative This is a built in feature to prevent damage to the power sliding door motor When the battery has been charged follow these steps 1 Make sure the door is in the closed position 2 Turm the ignition off Remove the fuse marked TAIL from the fuse panel Wait 30 seconds Reinstall the fuse 6 Cycle the door open and closed with either the wall mounted or overhead console switch Wait three seconds before opening and closing the door again If this does not restore power sliding door operation see your dealer for service 65 Features amp Controls Sliding Door Child Security Lock Your Pontiac may be equipped with a sliding door child security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door from the inside CHILD SBBCUAITY L C3 C7 m a P a m 10 If you have the optional power sliding door you can override the security lock hy pressing either PWR DOOR Power Door switch when the power sliding door To Use the Security Lock If You Want to Open the Sliding Door enable switch i
196. low vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the hlind spat Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of Try not to pass more than one vehicle time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right m Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane i Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem be farther away from you than it really is adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonahle distance e When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but st y in the right lane
197. ls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the lime you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working or you notice some noise bul this is normal If your vehicle has the traction control system the LOW TRACTION light will come on when your anti lock system is adjusting hrake pressure to help avoid a braking skid See Low Traction Light in the Index Traction Control System Option 3800 V6 Engine Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if i senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power hy shutting off fuel injectors and managing spark to limit wheel spin The LOW TRACTION light will come on when your traction contro system is limiting wheel spin See Low Traction Light in the Index You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal If your vehicle is in crui
198. m otoroS mo vom d tomob bom vom do dom won Brake Liftgate rm AUT Low 111 Low een eranc 114 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 116 Pressure Gage 12 Service Engine Soon 116 Sliding Door Ur due diia LT Traction Control 115 112 Washer Windshield 91 240 iross Axle Weight Rating ii eere ar as 228 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating OW WR LE eL 228 Wheel Alignment amp Tire Balance 234 Wheel Covers How to Remove 196 Wheel 199 200 Wheel Nut Torque OCURRE 200 Wheel Replacement 234 Windows POMPES a ase eus a faa al 82 Lr 8I Windshield Washer 91 sua bie ds 92 222 269 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 22 Windshield Wipers Cleaning 23 Winter Driving If You re Caught i ina Blizzard If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Deep Snow Wrecker Towing o rom w b mor wor m o5 om ow Eos fee roto domom m o m Service Station Information Hood Release See Page 209 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 225 Windshield Washer Fluid See Page 222 on Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should he a
199. m these underhood checks at each fuel fill WHAT TO DO Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary Sce Engine Qil in the Index for further details CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Check the windshield washer fluid level inthe windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level At Least Once a Month Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification Tire label located on the rear edge of the driver s door See Tires in the Index for further details CHECK OR SERVICE Tire Inflation Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details Cassette Deck At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication Starter Switch WHAT TO DO Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D Lubricate all body door hinges including the liftgate Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood sliding door track rear compartment glove box do
200. n Just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly 168 That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of vour passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws having to do with trailering Make sure vour rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2000 pounds 900 ke less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2000 pounds 900 You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Yo
201. n on the latch release handle and then push it forward and up until the glass panel locks into place This feature may not be available on your vehicle To Open the Sunroof 104 30 am m ae D __ We LLL lt lt Ne te a Xol p auei um The Instrument Panel Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let Refer to the accompanying diagrams of 3 Front Fog Lamps you know at a glance how your vehicle is your instrument panel center console and YEN running You ll know how fast you re instrument cluster 4 Windshield Wiper Washer Controls going how much fuel you re using and ET many other things you ll need to drive 1 Exterior Lights safely and economically 2 VP Light Dimmer 5 Rear Wiper Control 105 Features amp Controls 1 Vents 2 Parking Brake Pedal 3 Glove Compartment And Fuse Center 1 HVAC Controls 2 Rear Window Defog Opt 3 Radio 4 Traction Control Switch Opt 5 Courtesy Lamp Override Bl 6 Cigar Lighter 7 Hear HVAC Controls Opt 8 Open Storage Area 9 Ashtray 10 Locking Storage Bin 11 Bucket Removes For Cleaning 12 Air Vent 107 Features amp Controls Ea fey 2 Engine Instrument Panel Cluster Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and pages that are explained on the 8 following pages 1
202. n t want to huy all the PSP s issued by Pontiac for all models in the model year you can buy individual PSP s such as those which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP s It provides variety of information Here s what 280 you ll find in the index and how you can get one What You ll Find in the Index A list of all PSP s published by Pontiac in a model year 1990 or later PSP s covering all models of Pontiac vehicles are listed in the same index Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP s you may want Price information for the PSP s you may want to buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most of the PSP s which could potentially apply to the most recent Pontiac models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year This means vou may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index if you are interested in huying PSP s pertaining to a current model year car or truck Some PSP s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years and these would be listed in the later year s index When you order an index for model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issuc Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see t
203. ncluded many other useful tips on driving Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving 5 me 148 Drunken Driving re ee eee ear EXTA DER Reed 148 ORE NTH n R Sor cer sce Foe UE 150 VETRINE eee nme eee PEE P EE CERE BUS Ee ON 151 Brakes CABS 151 Traction Control System E es 152 Seri Tibe ERR T I RO EU EUREN CET TES 154 US JERMEPISTICIAR p UR X EUER EIE 155 PHP Lice re rere ATE EGRE SEINEN 156 ook irre eim RR le doles Sra gere 158 Driving in the Rain rns ERES doe 159 City YS ST Y SIUS 161 kk da ES DR 9 m CREE Er RR 162 Hilland Mounta 164 165 Towing 3 TYAUAD eo ks a gE 68 147 Your Driving and the Road E Defensive Driving m Drunken Driving Just how much alcohol 1s too much if a The best advice anyone can give about Death and injury associated with drinking should drink alcohol and then drive But driving Drive defensively and
204. nd quality and may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their orginal cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge 145 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems NOTICE Don t mount anything to your roof such as an antenna or a luggage carrier or to your headliner If you puncture the roof or headliner vou could damage or destroy your integrated roof antenna Have any work of this type done by your dealer Integrated Roof Antenna If you want to add mobile phone or two way radio to your vehicle there special precautions you ll need to take See Adding Sound Equipment in the Index Your state of the art integrated roof antenna is not visible It is located between the roof and headliner of your vehicle covering the entire roof area from the rear edge of the front doors to the liftgate 146 Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also i
205. ne the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote 8 Now connect the black negative positive terminal if the vehicle has cable to the good battery s negative one terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery Heavy 9 Attach the cable at beast 18 inches unpainted metal part on the engine of VEN ER 45 em away from the dead bantery the vehicle with the dead battery RPS but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 start the vehicle with the good batlery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Towing Your Pontiac Try to have GM dealer or a professional lowing service tow your Pontiac The usual towing equipment is A Sling type tow truck B Wheel lifi tow truck C Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may nat be correct
206. ngine and radiator are hot cap an cap is recommended Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick m Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When the engine compariment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark When you replace your radiator pressure 9 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the Flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When vou replace your thermostat an thermostat is recommended HI Service amp Appearance Care 5373 What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use Sec Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid F
207. ngine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and proper antifreeze 220 NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by vour warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts 3 ke um Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher 3800 V6 Checking Coolant To Add Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank N CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow aut and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank vou will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it A CAUTION You can be burned if vou spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine when the e
208. ngines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or Neutral Your engine won t start any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only NOTICE Don t try to shift to P Park if your Pontiac is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped To start your 3 1 Liter engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start If it doesn t start in three seconds or starts but then stops push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds or until it starts If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try this Wait 15 seconds to
209. nment has decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold m Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness m daylight when 88 e The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The parking brake is released Al dusk the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness Al dawn the exterior lights will go and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL if the headlight switch is off Of course you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake while the ignition 1s in the Off or Lock position Then start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until vou release the parking hrake Headlight High Low Beam Changer To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on blue light on the instrument panel also will be Slide the lower control up to turn on the Control Slide the lower control up to turn on the interior lights down to turn them off Slide the upper control up to increase the fog lights
210. not be hot to the touch There will be small amounts of smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag The air bag will not impede the driver s vision or ability t steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some new for your air hag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there ta help protect you in another crash new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual has information about the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system if the air bag deploys during a crash The module records information about the readiness of the system which sensors activated the deployment and whether the driver s safety belt was in use Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service ____________ ___ Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Pontiac The air bag affects how your Pontiac should be serviced There are parts of the uir bag system several places around your vehicle You don t want the system To inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Pontiac dealer and the 1994 Pontiac Service Manual have information about servicing your veh
211. o it that an index is mailed to you There 15 no charge for indexes for the 1990 1994 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number call is 1 800 351 4123 A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Pontiac Service Publications You can get these by using the order form Pontiac Division Service Manuals are intended for use by professional qualified technicians Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly 281 1994 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form this book and mailing it with your check money order or credit card information to Helm incorporated acdress listed below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Product Service Publications PSP s are bulletins letters and articles Published for
212. o show he tachometer displays the engine speed the old mileage reading when the ne revolutions per minute odometer was installed NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the lachometer in the red area or engine dan age IV OCCUT 109 Features amp Controls ETER 00000 4 O U UNLEADED Me a FUEL ONLY Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero To set it to zero push the reset button located above the fuel gage Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages ean signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you ar others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s l unctions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just ta let vou know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you kno
213. o the open position provided it meets sufficient resistance Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door or stronger The force of the closing door increases significantly as the door approaches the lateh position N CAUTION You or others could he injured if caught in the path of the sliding door Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door Objects caught in the path of the sliding door may be damaged Make sure the door path 15 clear before closing the door To manually open the power sliding door when the sliding door enable switch is in the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release and let go the door will open fully To manually open the power sliding door when the enable switch is in the position pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door all the way hack N CAUTION If your vehicle is facing downward a steep grade 20 or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone make sure the door does not slam shut turn the enable switch ON Then if the door closes it will close under the control af the power door system To manually close the power sliding door when the sliding door enable door switch is in the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release or the edge of the door Move the door about four inches toward the closed position and release The door will c
214. omer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac MI 48340 2950 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 164 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 278 m Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Prograrn This value added service 1s intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed by a team of trained technical advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer We will provide the following services for years 36 000 miles at no expense to Vehicle out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealer for warranty Change a flat tire Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Rental vehicles or taxis Police fire department or hospitals In many instances mechanical failures are covered under
215. omfort Such devices may be found in the child restraint section of major toy stores or other stores where children s accessortes are sold T Pull the shoulder harness adjustment To Store the Built In Child strap grey firmly until the shoulder en harness straps are snug against the Restraint child s shoulders 1 Make sure that the crotch strap is held flush to the child restraint cushion with the fastener strip Also be sure the shoulder harness adjustment strap grey is folded up in the seat This will allow the cushion to fold completely into the seathack Raise the cushion B To release the child from the harness separate the halves of the shoulder harness clip Then push the red release button in the buckle Move the shoulder harness straps to the side and remove the child 41 Seats amp Restraint Systems To Store the Built In Child To Use as a Booster Seat 2 Lower the child restraint cushion Restraint 1 Pull the head restraint release strap 2 Unlatch the child head restraint by and raise the head restraint until you pulling the release strap Lower the hear the latch click head restraint and press it firmly inte the seatback until you hear the latch click A CAUTION The child head restraint is not for use by an adult Use of this head restraint by an adult could result in injury in the event of a collision 92 Child Restraints Be sure to foll
216. omy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle was use heater After you ve used the coolant 2 pen the hood and unwrap the heater be sure to store the cord as il electrical cord was before to keep it away from 3 Plug it into a normal grounded moving engine penis you don t it 110 valt outlet could be damaged 1 Turn off the engine IN CAUTION How long should vou keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends Plugging the cord into an on the weather the kind of oil you have ungrounded outlet could cause an and some other things Instead of trying to Shifting the A electrical shock Also the wrong list everything here we ask that you Transaxle kind of extension cord could contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where overheal and cause a fire You could you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer There are several different positions for be seriously injurexl Plug the cord can give you the best advice for that your shift lever In this manual these are intoa properly grounded particular area referred to by the commonly used three prong 110 volt outlet If the symbols in the right column below cord won t reach use a heavy duty Park p three prong extension cord rated for ar at least 15 amps Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive 0 Drive D Second 2 First
217. on can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course Ihe posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it hefore you enter the curve while your front wheels straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in lime But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem 155 Your Driving the Road OFF ROAD RECOVERY Steering in Emergencies CONT Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a po
218. onal power sliding door a low voltage battery or replacing the battery may cause the system to become inoperative Refer to Power Sliding Door in the Index for more information N 225 Service amp Appearance Care Vehicle Storage Halogen Bulbs lf you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black A T negative cable from the battery This i CAUTION will help keep your battery from running Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas down inside and can burst if you drop or Mi Linn QUAERE T scratch the bulb You or others pui Hif WR M could be injured Take special care UD T AN CAUTION when handling and disposing of i pue Batteries have acid that can bum halogen bulbs you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t Headlight Bulb careful See Jump Starting in the Replacement Index for tips on working around battery without getting hurt For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Remove the two black knobs Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage 2 Tilt the bulb housing forward eriods Jump Starting For jump starting instructions see Starting in the Index 226 3 Twist the L shaped bulb assembly counterclockwise 1 6 turn until the flanges align with the slots in the retainer ring gt Pull ou
219. oose will regulate both the front and car climate control systems Select RECIRC UPPER BI LEV or LOWER when outside temperatures are warm or moderate In the RECIRC mode or if you press when the system is in the UPPER or BI LEV modes cooled air 125 Comfort Controls amp Audio ene Rear Climate Control System OPTION CONT will be directed to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead and third row air conditioning outlets If you select A C in the LOWER mode cooled air will be directed through the rear floor vent unless the temperature control lever is set approximately 30 from the full cold setting Heated air will result with the temperature control lever setting above 30 from the full cold setting However temperature adjustment of the heated air is not possible Cooled air will return when the temperature control lever setting is returned to approximately 2596 from the full cold setting See Rear Air Vents later in this section If you do not select in the UPPER or Bl LEV modes air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be cabin temperature Select LOWER MIX outside temperatures are cool In these modes heated air will directed to the rear of the vehicle through the rear side window vents and the rear floor heater vent 126 or DEF when i Hear Air Vents To maximize air flow
220. or and any folding seat hardware Section D tells you what to use CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 1 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the index if necessary and the regular brake 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If ihe starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 265 Maintenance Schedule CHECK OR T TO DO SERVICE WHAT Steering Column While parked and with the parking Lock brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P Park The key should come out only in LOCK CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P Park Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO CAUTION When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle hegin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set th
221. or another qualified service center should perform Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this section This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify vour vehicle for warranty repairs Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when vou should schedule them Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it I you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM paris These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on vour vehicle s Certification Tire label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting
222. ore of these conditions Inheavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing With some models you shouldn t ever tow a trailer See Towing Trailer in the Index Uses such as found in taxi police car or delivery servict If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change both the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 166 km 7 Spark Plug Replacement Replace spark plugs with the proper type See Replacement Parts in the Index 8 Spark Plug Wire Inspection Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the distributor or coils and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed An Emban Control Service 9 Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System Inspection 3 1L Code D engine only t Conduct the EGR system service as described in the service manual To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions 11 Air Cleaner Inspection 3 11 Code D engine only Inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hookup Make sure the valve works properly 12 Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspect fuel tank cap and lines
223. ore offen if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking NOTE A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light in the Index If your anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT API service SH or SG Energy Conserving oils of the proper viscosity The SG or SH designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD SG CD or SH SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part Na 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM System Part Na 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE Hood Latch Assembly FLUID LUBRIC
224. original battery CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EVES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OF FLAMES SPARK whenever you vehicle is driven MASTER El LIGHTING SWITCH T TURN signals 2 PARKING LIGHTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM WINDSHIELD WIPER PIT L WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN SELECTOR gt BATTERY CHARGING 7 SYSTEM RADIO Ws BRAKE im RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL ih ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ENGINE p E 085 AIR CONDITIONING RELEASE 5 Notes Part Seats amp Restraint Systems you ll find information about the Seals and Seat Comtrols Ree orn Siar 8 seats in your Pontiac and how to use Removing and Replacing Rear Seats more mU caine IT is id OLOR SIN cay tut i e Mp ER 17 arso learn about some tnings you How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 21 should not do with safety belts Der POIT gg eee te or hee eee 21 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System eee 25 Safety Belt Use During ale bbb 30 Right Front Passenger Position
225. oroughly a wax may be applied If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective coating 240 Tires Wour Pontiac dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a brush with the cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any over spray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleom based products may damage the paint finish Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants im the Index Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s Finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Minor chips and scratches can repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and
226. ou can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep vourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as vou must This saves fuel When vou run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights Let the heater
227. ow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child alsa has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that 3 Store the 5 point child restraint 4 Place the child on the cushion and harness behind the removable pad fasten the vehicle lap shoulder belt The pad is held in place by fastener around the child strips 5 To release the child from the vehicle lap shoulder belt push the red button on the buckle 43 Seats amp Restraint Systems Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby If your vehicle has third row seats anchor Top Strap brackets for the second row outside If your child restraint has a top strap it positions are located just above the place Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint property Keep in mind that an unsecured child should be anchore
228. owing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each lir amp s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designex to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires N CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If vou mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all tour wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare
229. p to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FOC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Be t use the transmitter with the ignition switch OFF to eliminate interference from other electronic systems in the vehicle Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has Maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system hy other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock and the interior lights will go on when is pressed see Illuminated Entry System later in this section If pressed again within five seconds all doors and the liftgate will unlock AII doors and the liftgate will lock when C is pressed If
230. paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection Al least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you m Collision Repair Your vehicle was built with composite SMC Sheet Molded Compound fiberglass hody panels and molded RIM Reaction Injection Molded front fenders and bumper covers These panels require different collision repair procedures than metal paneled vehicles See your Pontiac dealer for information on collision repair Chemical Paint Spotting 5ome weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Pontiac will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or
231. phasize It s best to begin with the levers in the middle position then adjust each lever as you 3 While the SET indicator is like displayed press one of the five R pushibuttons The five pushbuttons under the cassette entry door can be used to preset up to 15 radio stations five AM five FMI and five FM2 The buttons have other uses when you are playing a tape see To Play Cassette Tape later in this section 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each of five AM and five FM stations 5 Press the lower knob until FM2 appears on the digital display You can then follow steps 1 3 for five more PM stations 137 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems AUTO HEY FM x fo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer CONT To Play a Cassette Tape Press PWR to turn the radio on The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door the tape side goes in first Do not use tapes that are longer than 90 minutes 45 minutes on cach side 138 PHA 1 This system has automatic Dolby NR to reduce background noise on Dolby encoded tapes Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation PROG Program Press to change the side of tape being played When the end af
232. ps telephone CB radio etc Follow the Be sure to turn off any proper installation instructions that are electrical equipment when included with any electrical equipment not in use Leaving electrical you install equipment on for extended periods can dram your battery 94 Air Inflator System OPTION Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator With it you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs and you can alse use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure The air inflator located in the rear compartment on the driver s side The compartment door latch is located at the top of the cover If you have the optional saddlebags lift the on the saddlebag te expose the latch To open the compartment slide the latch down and remove the cover The air inflator kit ts stored in pouch in the glove box or if you have the optional saddlebags in the driver side saddlebag It includes 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage nozzle adapters and Instructions CAUTION Inflating something too much make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure To use your air inflator system attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage Then attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to in
233. r Vehicle if the Battery is Dead Steering In Emergencies Off Road Recovery Wo3 mom 4 vTorbckRS S d ook oa amp o5 Bom Tips A Sleering Wheel Audio Touch Steering Wheel Tilt Stereo Sound Systems Storage Convenience 1 Front Seat Console Glove 4 Rear Storage Compartment Storing Your Vehicle CK IT TOL ATE eee etna Sunroof 22 24 Sun Visors Tachometer Taillight Tape Player Technical Facts amp Specifications z 4 mpa eae Bulbs Electrical Equipment Add On TL Engine Specifications Fluid Capacities amp Types Fuses amp Circuit Breakers Replacement Parts 23 249 244 251 Service Parts Identification ome REA TA 243 Vehicle identification Number VIN 243 Temperature Gage P ue d E UH 113 heer epee ilarrer saat ease l 27 221 Tilt Steering Wheel 8I Time Setting the cove 130 ew alae a waa 230 Buying New sk Certification Tire Label 228 CAT 202 235 Flat Changing Lr inflation bins 193 230 Inspection amp Rotation 231 Lolli die 228 PSU or ene 230 Quality Grading 233 Spare Compact 195 202 Wear Indicators
234. r rubber You or others could be burned Bc careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps properly Then lift the hood to relieve the pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just let the hood down and close it firmly COL PP EL ell m Engine Oil It s good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn aff the engine and give the oil a few lt minutes to drain back into the oil pan Il you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a Underhood Light OPTION Your underhood light will go on when paper towel or cloth then push it back in you open the hood all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower and check the level A800 V6 Checking Engine Gil 211 Service amp Appearance Care When to Add Oil n If the eil is at or below the ADD mark hen you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your IN engine h
235. r steering wheel ignition and transaxle Off Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and transaxle but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is im the Iritron Run An on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running But even when the engine 18 not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights Start Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving 69 Features amp Controls M Ignition Switch CONT Note that even if the engine is not running the positions Accessory and Run are positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio NOTICE If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can t turn it he sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a toal to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service 70 Starting Your Engine E
236. radio stations If you hold it to the left or right it will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine tune a specific frequency Press to change between the AM or FM2 bands allows you to preset five stations FM allows you to preset another five stations The digital screen will momentarily display AM or 2 indicate if the radio is in stereo Your radio has an AMAX certified receiver It can produce quality AM stereo sound and receive C Quam stereo broadcasts AMAN reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound You don t have to do anything to your Deleo GM radio because AMAX is automatic Upper Knob VOL This knob does two things Turn it slightly to the left or right to control the volume Press it to mute the radio or compact disc player Press again to listen BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the left right speaker balance 139 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer CONT FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance 4 SEEK p Press to seek and stop on the next station higher or lower on the radio band RCL Recall Press to alternate the display berween the time and the selected station and radio band EQUALIZER Boost the bass emphasize voice in a song brighten the
237. radio wil UP to three additional stations on each TREBLE Slide this lever up to increase go to the next station and pause there for band may be preset by pairing treble or down to decrease it If a station few seconds It will continue to scan is weak or noisy reduce the treble until you press either SEEK button 1 Tune in the desired station BASS Slide this lever up to increase To scan stations down the band press and 2 Press SET and within five seconds bass or down to decrease it hold w SEEK then press SEEK A press any two adjacent pushbuttons at then release both buttons The radio will the same time Y SEEK A Press to seek and stop on the 99 to the next station and pause there for next station higher lower the radio a few seconds It will continue to scan 3 The station can be tuned in when the band until you press either button same two pushbuttons are pressed al the same time You can also use the SEEK buttons to scan radio stations up or down the AM or FM bands 2 134 Fast Forward Press the button with the arrow pointing in the same direction that the tape playing To stop fast forward lightly press the STOP EJECT button TSS Sy b AUTO REVERSE Reverse Press the button with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction that the po n tape is playing stop reverse lightly NM press the STOP
238. rate the comfort control systams and audio systems offered with your Pontiac Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Climate Control System Quick Reference Guide 120 Hester and Vent latam SYSE ccce ER UR 121 Climate Control System eee eee a eau i eae Ra A 123 Rear Climate Control System a us 125 Defogeing and Defr sling 127 Window Defoeptt aoa cece sce eoram e CREE ODE EON we 128 eese correxerit Le sik Karen rare preteen tend Stereo siete 3 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player 1 eee cesser rn 33 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer 36 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer 38 CD Pier Anu Theft Feature oy case a s am aat hmmm ye tt enm 141 sicering Wheel Touch Controls ci teh 143 Understanding Radio Reception lt p eroii 144 of Your Cassette Tape Player sick es 145 Care of Your Compact Discs Tape emere 145 Meera a iets ea ew eR ce E E Rn 146 Comfort Controls amp Audio
239. ration of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as check to show you ilis working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away IT it stays on or it comes on while you are driving th computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon The TCS warning light may come on if your brakes overheat This means thai vour traction control system has temporarily shut down to allow the brakes to coal The control svstem will not shut down while it is actively controlling wheel When the brakes have cooled down the TCS warning light will go off 116 NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work 2 well your fuel economy won t as good and your engine may not as smoothly This could lead to costly repais not covered by your varranty Liftgate Ajar Warning Light The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your liftgate is not complete ls closed AN CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open Carbon monoxide CO gas come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO t can cause unconsciousness and even death If vou must drive with the liftgate open amp Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your h
240. re hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety bells m Safety Belt Use During Right Front Passenger Pregnancy Position Safety belts work for everyone including The right front passenger s safety belt pregnant women Like all occupants they works the same way as the driver s safety are more likely to be seriously injured if belt See Driver Position earlier in they don t wear safety belts this part A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly 30 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it
241. re im a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way its easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because vour tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement 59 Your Driving the Road Driving in the Rain 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 sec road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts eb a 160 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going
242. rear levers and lift the bench Seal 1 Place the front hooks of the bench seat latch onto the front floor pins 4 Remove the bench seat from the vehicle Seats amp Restraint systems Replacing the Bench Seat MH the seatback latch release 2d Removable Rear Bucket 5 raise the seatback until it locks CONT upright Seats OPTION 2 Push the rear hooks into the rear floor 5 Push and pull on the seatback to check There are three types of rear seats pins then push down onthe two levers har it is locked RIGHT ONLY CENTER or LEFT to lock the rear of the bench in place and LEFT ONLY RIGHT ONLY and 5 LEFT ONLY seats may be equipped 3 SHE uns 5 3 Try Hh Eos he with the built in child restraint option that it is locked down The rear bucket seats can be removed to provide extra storage Each seat that has A CAUTION the built in child restraint option fits in f TE T only one location in your vehicle but If the bench seal isn locked in seats that don t have the built in child place it could easily move in a restraint can be moved to different floor locations The back of each seat has a crash causing people to be injured 50 be sure to push the two levers D diagram similar to the one above that down to lock the bench in place shows where the seat must be located in your vehicle s E RIGHT ONLY seats that don t
243. ring damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes af sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume contral on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lawest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly 129 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems m Audio Systems cont NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do il properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delca radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of AUTO SEVERE qw e x REV Fu FELEI NEXT M Se For radios with 4 SEEK p 1 With the radio on or off press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital display for five seconds Setting the Clock For radios with Y SEEK A 1 With the radio on or off press SET sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure io check Federal rules covering mobile radio and t
244. rol Electronic Ure 104 Fluids amp Lubricants 268 Illuminated Entry System CET RR 67 Materials Chart 242 Positions 69 Ajar Warning Light 116 Record RM Indicator Lights 110 LIBE ioc 99 Replacement Parts MODE een Infant af Lights vil sor AW 257 262 Inflation Tires 230 Courtesy ae 89 99 Services Scheduled 257 Inside Rearview Mirror Nr EST on Daytime Running Lights 88 When Trailer Towing 257 Instrument Panel 105 Dome 222 93 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 116 Instrument Panel Cluster 108 Low 114 Manual Front Seat AR Instrument Panel Intensity Control 89 Low Traction Warnin ing 1151 Master Cylinder Brake 223 Instrument Panel Warning Lights 110 On Reminder 88 1 Methanol in Gasoline 209 Interior Lights 93 ice hie a s Sale i ida 93 Mileage Indicator 109 Control 2 89 Replacement Bulbs 253 Mirrors Front Reading Wo pen EM ears 93 Safety Belt Reminder 21 Convex Outside 96 Override Switch 4 92 Taillishts 227 Inside Manual Day
245. rregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Inspect the drive belt for cracks fraying wear and proper tension Replace as needed Cooling System Service Drain flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1823M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See Coolant in the Index This provides proper freeze and boil protection corrosion inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating temperature Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Tighten screw type hose clamps Clean the the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap The US Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined tht the to perform This maintenance tem wall not the ernission warranty ar limit recall liability prior to the completion ef wel iche useful life General Motors however urges thal ull recommended maintenance services he outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser Wash performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record 6 Transaxle Service Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or m
246. rs 20 23 24 25 Service Publications Order Form 285 Rear Safety Belts 30 Service Station Information Reminder Lights eee sess 21 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Replacement 29 Right Front Adult Passenger 30 Setting the WR EIS 30 Smaller Children and Babies 36 Setting the Trip Odometer 110 Top care c rasa na 44 Shifting Into T3 Tom uuuues Shifting the 73 eee eee EE 25 Signaling Turns 82 Vehicles First Sold in Canada 2 Skidling aS n Loe Waming Light 17 21 Sliding Boor ereere tansa 2 Why You Should Wear Safety Sliding Door Warning Light 117 Bela errare s 17 20 Sliding Door Child Security Lock 66 Safety Chains Trailer 171 Snowstorm If You re Caught ina 167 Safety Defects Reporting 271 Sound Equipment Adding 130 Scheduled Maintenance Services 257 Sound Systems 129 Seat Dells cine nare 17 Spare Tire Compact 95 202 seat Control err 8 Spark Plugs ax M Head Restraint 10 Specifications and Capacities 249 Manual Front 8 Speed Conti cesserit mnn B4 302 Stains Removing Speedometer Starting Your Engine Starting You
247. ructions And always apen your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside See Appearance Care Chart in the Index tor recommended products Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachlonde Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner e Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too 235 Service amp Appearance Care m Appearance Care CONT NOTICE L Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 9 Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Alcohol Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose din Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label 236 Clean up stains as soon as you can Don t rub it roughly 7 eiue Hey As as you ve cleaned the section Use a clean cloth or sponge and change use sponge to remove the suds to a clean area often A soft brush may ries Rinse the section with a clean wel us
248. s free of objects that could obstruct air flow to the rear The control for the rear fun is located below the audio system First select LOWER BI LEV or MIX to direct air flow to the rear air outlet and to the rear side windows Use the temperature control lever to adjust the temperature setting Then select the force of air you want from LO to by sliding the control to the desired setting To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear area without making the front passengers uncomfortable adjust the front fan speed first then adjust the temperature setting To turn off the rear fan slide the control to Rear Climate Control System OPTION you have this option you will have master control for the rear fan on the center instrument panel console and a rear control next ro the second row seat on the driver side of the vehicle To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear use either rear fan control to adjust Ihe force of atr coming through the rear outlets See Rear Fan Master Control and Rear Fan Rear Control later in this section The temperature of heated or cooled air directed to the rear of the vehicle cannot be adjusted with the temperature control lever Select the desired climate control mode using the directional controls on the instrument pancl see Directional Controls earlier in this section The mode you ch
249. s in the ON position See When the Securitv Lock is On Power Sliding Door earlier in the 1 Move the security lock lever all the T section way up 1 Unlock the sliding door from the inside The security lock lever is located on the 2 Close the door inside of the sliding door near the rear i Es ith Optional Power Sliding Door edge of the door To access the lever open SHINE the sliding door Use the security lock 1 Slide the power sliding door enable label on the rear edge of the door as a switch on the overhead console to the guide Reach your hand around the inside OFF position rear corner of the sliding door to access the levet The sliding door cannot be opened using the inside handle when the security lock feature is in use 66 2 Then open the door from the outside With Optional Power Sliding Door 1 Slide the power sliding door enable switch to the position 2 Press either PWR DOOR Power Door switch You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works and how to cancel the lock If you don t adults or older children who nde in the rear won t he able to open the sliding door from rhe inside when the security lock feature is in use LE SEGURAT 4 LC CK m b iD To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the door 2 Move the s
250. s that could hurt you if Don t do this NOTICE you were to ignore the warning or Don t let this happen These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle CAUTION 1 In the notice area we tell you about These mean there is something that something that can damage your vehicle could hurt you or other people Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to In the gray caution area we tell you what do to help avoid the damage the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please When you read other manuals you might read these cautions If you don t you or see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in others could he hurt different colors or in different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words that Pontiac has used for years You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE aw wd Here are some other symbols yon may sec Fuse These symbols are used on warming and indicator lights Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle These symbols These symbols These symbols are important have ro do with ire on seme of ENGINE for you and your lights your controls COOLANT your passengers TEMP LAT RADIO For example these symbols ire used on an
251. safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 33 Seats amp Restraint Systems 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single Lap Belt CONT Center Passenger motion pull the belt across you Don t To make the belt shorter pull its free end Position B ucket S eat let it get twisted as shown until the belt is snug If your vehicle has bucket seats someone 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle can sit in the center bucket seat until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it i5 secure Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Lap Belt Belt Extender at the end of this section When you sit in the center position bucket seat you have a lap safety belt which has 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to Make sure the release button on the a retractor tighten it buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt qui
252. same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too You never know if you ll be in crash If you do have crash you don t know if il will be a bad one 17 is Seats amp Restraint Systems isdi ioo m m Safety Belts They re Why Safety Belts Work 2 it stops For Everyone CONT When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as il goes A few crashes are mild and some crashes cun be so serious that even buckled upa 1 For example if the bike is going person wouldn t survive But most 10 mph 16 km h so is the child crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter lot 3 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 4 Put someone on 6 The person keeps going until stopped 8 or the safety belts hy something With safety belts vou slow down as In a real vehicle it could be the the vehicle does You get more time to windshield stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such pool sense 5 Get it up to speed Then s
253. se control when the traction control begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you t safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index The TCS warning light will come on let you know if there s problem with your traction control system sec Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light 15 on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 153 Your oe and the Road TRACTION CONTROL Traction Control System Option 3800 V6 Engine CONT The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 154 To turn the system olf press the button The light on the button will go off If the traction control system 15 limiting wheel spin when you press the button the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s longer a current need to limit wheel spin You turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The light on the button should come on Braking in Emer
254. ss you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes rapes leather straps canvas webbing erc that can be cur by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components Towing from the Front Vehicle Hook up Before hooking up to tow truck be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Pontiac earlier in this section Do not tow with sling rype equipment or fascia fog light damage will occur Use wheel hift or var carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained berween the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do net attach winch cabl
255. ssible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 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 full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 156 B Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a poten
256. ssis Lubrication Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol GM Part No 1052349 or equivalent white grease Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 2345579 or equivalent Windshield Washer Solvent 269 Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond to the After the scheduled services are performed record the date maintenance performed Also you should retain all odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is columns indicated When completing the Maintenance convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER READING 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Part 8 includes Pontiac if you need assistance This Customer Satisfaction Procedure 2 2 2 274 part also tells you how to obtain Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 275 service publications and how to report BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 275 any safety defects Reporting Safety Defects 22 222 2 2 RR E CUR Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
257. ster Turn Telltale Back Up Lamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elec Level Control Sensor sees Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower Switch il Heat Vent AC Control Head Door Switch Illumination Front Rear Ashtray IHlumination Bulbs Anti Lock Brake System Radio Rear Wiper Washer Motors Front Wiper Washer Motor A C Compressor AAC Solenoid Box Compressor Relay Temp Door Motor Low Blower Relay Heat Vent AY Control Head Cruise Module Cooling Fan Relay Rear Defogger Relay Key Chime Daytime Running Lights Module Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer and Generator Charge Discrete Transaxle Converter Clutch Switch Front Rear Blower Motors High Blower Relay Rear Blower Rear Heat Vent AC 745 Service amp Appearance Care Position Rating LAMP CTSY 15 ELC 20 R WIPER Pieces 15 ao AZ 5 TUM NU RDOWAUX 20 STOP HAZ GAGE IGH 2255 ABS 3 1813388 HT RAC ECM 10 TURN B U 15 GAGE T5 IN 20 Fuse Panel 3800 V6 LPS 75 RDOZ 13 R WIPER 20 22 IGN 15 25 RR BLWR 25 246 Circuitry Dame Lamps Lamps Power Door Lock Switches Glove Box Lamp Power Mirrors Power Sliding Delay Lock Module Auto Level Control Underhood Lamp Horns Hom Relay Safety Belt Buzzer Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps Rear Stop Lamps Instrument Cluster Turn Indicator Lamps Radio Front Cigar Lighter Accessory Pow
258. stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it firmly in place The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 pounds 45 kg It is not designed to holder larger heavier loads 5tore such loads on the flaor of your vehicle as far forward as you can When not in use we recommend that you B Saddlebags OPTION take down the convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity and to keep The optional saddlebags provide extra the rear exit clear Store the net in the storage space They are located at the rear pouch behind either front seat or in one of Of your vehicle attached to the covers on the optional saddlebags the two rear compartments Features amp Controls CAUTION Continued course damage your vehicle You may able to carry something like this inside For example a 4 by 8 sheet will fit inside your vehicle But never carry something longer or wider than your luggage carrier on tap of your vehicle m Luggage Carrier OPTION If you have the optional luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof sliding crossrails and places to use for tying things down These let you load some things on top af your vehicle so long as they are not wider ar longer than the luggage carrier 102 N CAUTION If you try to carry something on tap af your vehicle
259. sure the release tilting the latch plate and pulling it button is positioned so you would be along the belt able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint To tighten the belt pull its free end mc while you push down on the child Secure the child in the child restraint Zn i restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show how 47 Seats amp Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint 3 dvds lap belt all the way out in the Center Seat Position Buck 4 While holding it out run the belt Seat through or around the child restraint You ll be using the lap belt See the The child restraint instructions will earlier section about the top strap if the show you how child restraint has 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had 10 6 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure
260. t Always use T hooks inserted in the T ho ak slots 185 Problems the Road Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Pontiac s instrument panel See Coolant Temperature Gage in the Index CAUTION Continued If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If Steam Is Coming From NOTICE Your Engine If your engine catches fire because vou keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged CAUTION The costly repairs would not be z covered by your warranty 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 Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood CAUTION Continued 186 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheal warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not he serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving e Idle for long periods in traffic e Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for minute or so 1
261. t all So it isn ta good idea to tap off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill an the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 117 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it 223 Service amp Appearance Care Brake Master Cylinder CONT NOTICE DOT 3 silicone brake fluid can damage your vehicle Don t use it Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral hased oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage hrake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it of
262. t of someone who was drinker consume aconol distance It s the best defensive driving drinking and driving About 20 000 motor maneuver in both city and rural driving vehicle related deaths occur each year You never know when the vehicle in front because of alcohol and thousands of person plans to drive Ideally no one of vou is going to brake or turn suddenly people are injured 148 DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A OF 05 IN THE TIME SHOWN 2 HOURS According to the American Medical NUMBER Association a 180 82 person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if cach had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS Its the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three The law in most U S states sets the legal alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly double martinis 3 ounces or 9 ml of limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the person drinks them liquor each within an hour the person s the limit is 0 08 percent and in some would be close to 0 12 percent A other countries it s lower than that The person who consumes food just before or BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three during drinking will
263. t the FULL HOT mark when the engine 18 warm See Page 220 y 2 Transaxle Fluid See Page 217 e 4 Engine Oil See Page 211 Cold Tire Pressure See Certification Tire Label on inside edge of driver s door See Page 228 A ME Capacity 20 U S Gal 76 L Use unleaded gas only Spare Tire Octane or higher Compact Spare 60 psi 420 kPa See Page 207 See Page 202 304
264. t the bulb assembly Disconnect the bulb wiring harness from the bulb assembly by lifting the plastic locking tab Snapa new bulb assembly onto the wiring harness Replace the bulb assembly by reversing step 3 Replace the bulb housing and the two black knobs ta E Taillight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Open the rear side windows and liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillight housing Undo the spring clips under the Weatherstrip at the rear of the side window 1 ies 4 4 Pull off the entire taillight housing Pinch the lever and twist the bulb assembly 1 6 tum counterclockwise ro remove turning 1 8 turn counterclockwise Line up the small retainer bumps on the replacement bulb so that the lower bump slides into the deepest slot in the housing Press in and twist the bulb 1 8 turn clockwise Reposition the bulb assembly in the taillight housing Turn the assembly 1 6 turn clockwise to lock in place Remove the bulb by pressing in and E 227 Service amp Appearance Care m Taillight Bulb Replacement CONT B Replace the entire taillight housing and screws 9 Attach the spring clips to the taillight housing and secure them 10 Close the rear side windows and liftgate 11 Test the bulbs by using your turn signals and taillights 228 Windsh
265. t your load equally on both sides of the centerline like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will as fast as the CAUTION break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Never exceed the GVWR your Do not load your vehicle any vehicle goes Ifyou have to stop or turn vehicle g ihe Gross PIE Weight Rating heavier than the GVWR or the quickly or if there is a crash they ll GAWR for either the front or rear axle maximum front and rear GAWRs If going And if you do have a heavy load you you do parts on your vehicle can Z CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people ina sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of vour vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to should spread it out Electronic Level Control On vehicles equipped with optional electronic level control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level you load or unload your vehicle Por more about this option see Electronic Lev
266. te if the radio is in stereo FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems AM FM Stereo Radio CONT SEEK A Press to seek and stop on the next station higher or lower on the radio band TREB Treble Slide this lever up to increase treble or down to decrease it If a station is weak or noisy reduce the treble BASS Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to decrease am also use the S Hd 5 You can also us aes buttons to To Preset Radio Stations scan radio stations up or down the or FM bands To scan stations up the band press and 2 hold SEEK A then press Y SEER then release hoth buttons The radio will go ta the next station and pause there for few seconds It will continue to scan until you press either SEEK button 1 Tune in the desired station Press SET The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While SET is displayed press one of the four pushbuttons 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each of four AM To scan stutions down the band press and and four FM stations hold F SEEK then press SEEK then release both buttons The radio will go Le th next station and pause there for few seconds It will continue to scan until you press either SEEK button 44132 Up to three additional stations on each band may be preset by p
267. ter 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate ts opened When you turn on the ignition the interior lights will immediately dim to off m Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Pontiac has number of theft deterrent Features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways vou can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don 1 do it When you park your Pontiac and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition und take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors 6l Features amp Controls Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them ina storage area or take them with you Parking Lots watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if M you have to leave something valuable B Sliding Door your vehicle To move the door forward you must first pull the inside or outside latch release out To open the sliding door from outside the and then forward or the door will remain Put your
268. that can make you frequently sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it 3 Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have does your vehicle can leave the road 4 If you get sleepy pull off the road into you checked all levels less than a second and you could crash rest service or parking area and Lights Are they all working Are the and be injured IK get Mme exerci 0 0 For safety treat drowsiness on the aan lenses clean highway as an emergency Tires They are vitally important to safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid major starm system Maps Do you have up to date maps 163 Your Driving and the Road Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains 15 different from driving tn flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads 164 Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know 15 this let your engine do some of the slowing down
269. the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 21 AIL V Checking Air Cleaner Filter 3 1L V6 Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 3800 Checking Air Cleaner Filter 2 Remove the air cleaner filter To Check or Replace Air Cleaner CONT To Check or Replace 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter 1 Loosen the four wing nuts replace the cover and tighten the wing 1 Remove the large wing nut and lift the securely CUVET a 216 E D oe EE 7 mes 1 wf 3 Mes V m Automatic Transaxle CIE L AN Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department 3800 V6 Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 2 Pull the top of the air cleaner toward the frant of the vehicle and remove the air
270. the driver s door is open and your key is in the ignition in the position you won t be able to set the door locks with the power door lock switch or the remote transmitter This security feature is designed to help keep you from locking your keys in your vehicle Lock Delay This lock delay feature can be operated using either the remote key chain transmitter or the power door lock switch see Power Door Locks earlier in this section For the lock delay feature to work the ignition and the interior lights control to the left of the instrument pancl cluster must be atf If you wish to lock the doors with the interior lights on press or the rear of either power door lock switch twice If any door ts open when you press a or the rear of either power door lock switch a chime will sound three times This indicates that all doors and the liftgate will lock about five seconds after the last door has been closed To override the lock delay feature press the lock symbol or the rear of either power door lock switch again and the doors and liftgate will lock immediately If the sliding door is open it will lack automatically within five seconds after it is closed and the doors and liftgate will lock again To cancel the lock delay feature press the unlock symbol or the front of either power door lack switch Kemote Operation of Power Sliding Door If you have the optional power sliding door see Pow
271. the engine coolani temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine ts too hot means that your engine coolant has overheated IF you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine soon possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOL BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 113 Features amp Controls Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts It one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop vou For good braking though vou need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle IT it doesn t come on then have n fixed so it will he ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop saa 114 carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Pontiac in the Index N CAUTION Your hrak
272. the ignition the air fa i D nm i nntr any climate control setting to tum the conditioner will default to the setting vou system on had selected before last turning off the ae 1gnition nd und TN 22 Side the lever to the right to increase fan speed to the left to decrease When the air conditioner iti peace 72 ibd on vou may sometimes notice slighi fan speed a ums iN changes in your vehicle s engine Temperature Control Lever Slide the performance and power This is normal lever to the right for Warmet heated because the system is designed to help slide it to the left for cooled air fuel economy while it maintains the desired cooling level Air Conditioner Climate Control System The air conditioner removes moisture When the temperature outside is above from the air so you may sometimes OPTION freezing the air conditioner compressor notice water dripping from under your will automatically condition the air when vehicle when it is idling or after it has a EMT M sep EY 4 lk a i 302 in j Your vehicle s heater and air conditioner you press RECIRC the A C indicator aT ay aria am heen turned off This is normal work best if you keep your windows light will glow MIX or DEF ithe closed Your vehicle also ped indicator light will not glow On very hot days your vehicle will cool flow
273. the riedowns clockwise to tighten them in place pen After repositioning the crossrails be sure Tiedowns may be removed and used in to tighten the release knobs hy turning them clockwise locking the erossrails in place the adjustable tapped plates in the crossrails You may also use these tapped plates to secure bicycle or ski racks 103 Features amp Controls m Electronic Level Control oPTION With this option the rear of the vehicle automatically adjust to changes in load weight See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To Close the Sunroof Pull the latch release handle forward and down then push it back and up Press firmly to lock the latch release handle into the closed position NOTICE The optional sunroof panel is not You may hear the compressor operating when you load or unload your vehicle 4 i and periodically as the system 1 desi gned to be removed It is made self adjusts This 15 normal open and close but to remain A attached to the vehicle The compressor should operate for brief m Sunr oof OPTION periods of time If the sound continues for an extended period of time your vehicle needs service To keep your battery from being drained you may want to remove The sunroof has a glass panel that opens the 20 amp ELC fuse in the fuse control for ventilation panel until you can get your vehicle serviced see Fuses amp Circuit Breakers the Index Pull dow
274. the total loaded trailer weight B If you optional trailer towing package With the Customer Assistance Center have weight distributing hitch the trailer towing package available only with Pontiac Division trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the 3800 V6 engine your vehicle can tow One Pontiac Plaza the total loaded trailer weight up to 2 400 pounds 1 090 kg with up Pontiac 48340 2952 six occupants or up to 3 000 pounds After you ve loaded your trailer weigh 1 360 kg with up to two occupants In Canada write to the trailer and then the tongue separately General Motors of Canada Limited 10 a if the weights are proper If they Customer Assistance Center aren t you may be able to get them right 1908 Colonel Sam Drive simply by moving some items around in Oshawa Ontario LIH 8 7 the trailer But even that can be too heavy It depends how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all 24 170 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door Certification Tire label at the edge of the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important 10 have t
275. through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them A CAUTION won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your hrake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous 50 much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot af water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is 10 slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Tum on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead
276. through the rear heater outlet place the left second row hucket seat or the bench seat in the forward position see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index The vent forward of the rear heater outlet is the cold air retum vent Be sure to keep it free of obstructions Also keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct air Now to the rear sm Rear Fan Master Control The master control for the rear fan is located below the audio system To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear area select the force of air you want from LO to HE by sliding the control to the desired setting To transfer control of the rear fan to the rear control switch slide the master control to REAR The rear control switch will not operate when the master control is in any other position To turn off the rear fan slide the master control to OFF PSR T MIH Rear Fan Rear Control This feature allows passengers riding in the rear seats to control the flow of air t ihe rear area of the vehicle The rear control switch is located on the armrest next to the second row seat left position The rear fan master control on the instrument panel must he in the REAR position for the rear control switch to operate Select the force of
277. through ventilation described later down more quickly and economically if in this section to bring outside air into Press the indicator light you open the windows long enough to let your vehicle will glow to condition the air when you hot inside air escape For all settings press UPPER BI LEV or adjust the temperature control lever and If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather O F 18 C or lower your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index LOWER To turn off the air conditioner fan speed as desired compressor in these settings press A C again the indicator light will go off 123 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Directional Controls Recirculate Press ro get maximum cooling or quick cool down on very hot days This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle should not be used for long periods of time because the air may become too cold and dry Slide the temperature control lever down to the coolest setting and adjust the fan speed as desired UPPER For normal cooling on hot days press A C along with UPPER This setting cools outside air and directs through the instrument panel outlets Adjust the temperature of the air with the temperature control lever BI LEV Bi Level T
278. tially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing pattems If you have any doubt whatsoever about making successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting ari opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a s
279. tion hold the regular brake n ioo uis on p paw It can he dangerous to leave vour pedal down Then see if yeu move the 5 rou may it dificult to vehicle with the engine a the shift lever away from P Park pull the shift lever out of P Park This Your vehicle could move suddenly without first pulling it toward you If you 18 called torque lock To prevent torque if the shift lever is not fully in can it means that the shift lever wasn t lock set the parking brake and then shift Park with the parking brake firmly fully locked into P Park into E Park properly before you leave set And if you leave the vehicle the driver 8 seat To find out how sec with the engine running it eoid Shifting Into P Park in the Index overheat and even catch fire You or When you are ready to drive move the others could be injured Don t leave shift lever out of P Park BEFORE you your vehicle with the engine release the parking brake running unless you have ta If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours little uphill ta take some of the pressure from the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park 49 Features amp Controls m Parking Over Things That Burn N CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry
280. top the T or the instrument panel vehicle The rider doesn t stop 19 Seats amp Restraint Systems Here Are Questions Q Why don t they just put in air bags Q If I m a good driver and I never Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 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 easily unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of sufety belts Even if you re in vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions drive far from home why should I wear safety belts You may he an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a gool driver doesn t protect vou from things beyond your control such as
281. trols and how to operate your sound system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Part 6 Services amp Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle mamtrenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Part 8 Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 277 Part 9 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you want to read Service Station Information This is quick reference of service information You can find it on the last page of this manual j How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and You will also find a circle with a slash Vehicle Damage Warnings Symbol through it in this book This safety ym 5 symbol means Also in this book you will find these You will find a number of safety cautions notices in this book We use a box with gray Dic background and the word CAUTION to Don t tell you about thing
282. ukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The hest way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water of the sun Don t use strong soaps of chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish ar car washing mild detergent soups Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be
283. ur doors and option you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle CAUTION NOME Pay attention when you open or close these doors from the outside Stay clear of the upper rear corner to avoid hitting your head 55 m Door Locks From the Inside To lock the door slide the locking lever rearward Features amp Controls Power Door Locks OPTION From the outside of either front door the door key unlocks all doors and the liftgate From the inside press the front of To unlock the door slide the locking lever the power door lock switch on either front forward 56 door You lock all doors and the liftgate from inside by pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front door If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry System your vehicle has a special security feature If the driver s door is open and your key is in the ignition in the position you won t be able to set the door lacks with the power door lack switch or the remote transmitter This feature is designed to help keep vou from lacking your keys in your vehicle If the sliding door is open when you press the power door lock switch it will lack automatically within five seconds after you close it If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry System this feature will be replaced by a different lock delay system See Remote Keyless Entry later in this s
284. ur engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Three important considerations have to do with weight 169 Your Driving and the Road 7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will he riding in the vehicle And if you will 2 tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight Weight of the Trailer important And it can also depend on any because your vehicle will be carrying that special equipment that you have on your weight too See Loading Your Vehicle How heavy a trailer safely vehicle in the Index for more information about dw A your vehicles maximum load capacity It should never weigh more than 1 400 You can ask your dealer for our trailering pounds 630 kg with up to six occupants information or advice or you can write us If you re using a dead weight hitch the or more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg with trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of up to two occupants unless you have the
285. ur hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your traer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights will also flash telling other drivers you re about to tum change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they not Its important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working H e P Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and
286. valuables in a storage area vehicle pull the front of the latch release latched in the open position like your glove box or locking storage out and then toward the rear If you slide bin the door all the way back it will latch in the sition Lock the storage bin he open pontin Lock all the doors except the driver s e Then take the door key with you 62 Sliding Door Lock Power Sliding Door From inside the vehicle lock the sliding OPTION door by moving the manual locking lever With phic option you can open and close down Unlock by moving the lever up the sliding door with switches inside your vehicle If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry System you can also operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry in the Index vou have the optional power door locks the sliding door lock has a delay feature See Power Door Locks in the Index operate the power sliding door the power sliding door enable switch must be in the ON position This switch is located overhead on the edge of the front reading lights console To disable the power sliding door feature slide the switch to OFF To open or close the sliding door press and release one of two PWR DOOR Power Door switches There is one located overhead between the front reading lights and one mounted on the wall just in front of the sliding door 63 Features
287. ven killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in vehicle with young children The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When a new Trans Sport is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs NOTICE Your Pontiac has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle 10 get So be sure you have extra keys Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through i an unlocked door when you slow There are several ways to lock and unlock Front Doors down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the Use your door key or remote keyless doors aren t locked Wear safety entry transmitter if your vehicle has this belts properly lack yo
288. w when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow the manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with i Sar OAY your fuel gape F i Ar the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F m Full e ft tukes little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage mdicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but 11 actually look a Title more or less than half the Fuel Gage tank s capacity to fil the tank Low Fuel Warning Light Your fuel gage tells you about how much 9 The gage moves a little when you turn When there is between 3 gallons fuel you have left when the is on corner brake or speed up liters and 0 5 gallon 1 8 liters of When the gage first indicates E Empty you still have a little fuel left but you should get morc soon fuel left in the tank the warning light next The gage doesn t go hack to E when lo the fuel symbol will go on vou turn off the ignition This light will also come on when vou turn on the inition but the engine is
289. wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly 256 How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs N CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools und equipment for the job If you have doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manual See Service Publications in the Index Section B Owner Checks and Services tells vou what should he checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer s service department
290. ys wear your safety belt even with an air bag and sit as far back as you can while sull maintaining control of your vehicle 26 CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the velucle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening window or door CAUTION Don t put anything on or attach anything to the driver air bag Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between the driver and the driver air bag If something is between an occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse il could cause injury AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG on it The system checks for electrical malfunctions and the light tells vou if there is a problem You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means rhe system is ready Remember if the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when vou are driving vour air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle service
291. zzard See Blizzard in the Index Horn You can sound the hom by pressing the CAUTION lt can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park B Tilt Wheel OPTION A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit Follow the proper steps to be sure your and enter the vehicle vehicle won t move See Shifting Into i To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel P Park in the Index T and pull the lever Move the steering pia Cpt RH ier rie i nig iiem li you are pulling a trailer see Tow ing wheel to comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place m Manual Windows Use the manual crank to open and close the front windows Trailer in the Index horn symbols on your steering wheel Features amp Controls Side Window Latches The rear of the side windows swings open To Open Pull the latch forward to release it th

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