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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner`s Manual

1. Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 7 9 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km NENNEN Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE SERVIC An Emission Control Service See footnote han 3 R
2. 2 42 InSpectiobs ure eb ee poco aed ane 7 17 Brake System Re AREE oe 7 17 Engine Cooling System 0 000 7 17 Exhaust System 4 usce ee 7 7 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 17 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 17 Steering nlbgckexe e bed eto e de ER T RE E 7 17 SUSPENSION s cobesnrr RROIPRRGque ER 4E eec 7 17 Throttle System eee eee 7 17 Instrument Panel 00 0000 02 eee 2 46 Brightness Control 0 00 00 ee eee 2 40 Cleani g 1354 E E ss 6 45 Cluster opere sob eire dicic e ave 2 48 Fuse Block eicere ke tote a ecd Ken 6 54 Interior Lamps em eR RR ea etnies ges 2 40 J ack Tite serii eh I EU CD EF 5 20 Jump Starting pre re Ree wth 5 3 yellow blue Key Lock Cylinders Service 0005 7 14 ETS Active 0 seteaeiemnpolete epe ed 2 54 4 9 pO zc ETT 2 2 EIS Warnig rta tet 2 54 4 9 linrzeto pP 2 40 Libels Low Coolant Warning sess 2 55 6 22 Certification isses 4 32 Low 2 0 Service Parts Identification 6 0 0 0666 60666600006 6 3 Low Washer eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneene enne 2 Tire Loading Information sess
3. 4 0 quarts 3 8 L 3400 V6 Engine 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Cooling System 2 4L L4 Engine 11 3 quarts 10 7 L 3400 V6 Engine 13 6 quarts 12 9 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood Fuel Tank 15 0 gallons 56 8 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on the rear driver s side passenger door Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 2 4L L4 Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code 1 0000 1 cades ve obire ER Sip va 14 Displacement 2 4 Liters Firing Order i gs a deters ee REN sees 1 3 4 2 HorsepoWer sies ee m hes 150 Thermostat Temperature 180 F 82 C 3400 V6 Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code 0 6 cece eee tenes E lo ETT V6 Displacement sepe 3 4 Liters Firing Order 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Horsepower SE model sus 170 Horsepower GT model 175 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 91 C Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the sa
4. To fold a front seatback forward lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback Push the seatback to its original position the seatback will lock Easy Entry Seat 2 Door Models If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat 1 Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully 2 The seat will slide forward to allow someone to get into the rear seat area yellow blue 3 Push the seatback upright to lock and slide the seat fully rearward to lock 4 The front passenger should try to move the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To fold down the rear seat pull the release straps located in the trunk Fold the seatback down from inside the vehicle The right strap operates the right rear split seat The left strap operates the left rear split seat Push the seatback up to return it to its original position To make sure the seatback is secure push the seatback into a fully upright position Pull the seatback forward slightly to make sure that it is latched The seatback should not fold down 1 7 Safety Belts They re for Everyone This
5. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric 6 40 yellow blue The tire has a 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 Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed 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 an 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 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may
6. in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 5 If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ig
7. 000000 1 54 Reporting Safety Defects 00000 8 13 Restraints Checkllg 25i netu e ce iet e n e etin redu ce e deris 1 54 Childe DTE 1 9 Head 25 eee EE IR PR PUDE eS EROR 1 6 Replacing Parts After a Crash suus 1 54 System Check sacs cao he Gd eines e eee 7 14 Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Right Front Passenger Position 2 00 1 22 Roadside Assistance 666666666666666 eese 8 8 Roadside Assistance Canadian 0000 8 9 Rocking Your Vehicle 0 00 00 eee eee 5 29 Rotation Tires sass eee 6 38 S afety Belt Extender 00 002008 1 54 Safety Belts i i orb pre dee aati 1 8 Adults e ID RENS 1 3 Qo TT 6 48 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 35 Children 2 Lr IPEA agit eens SES 1 36 Driver Position i Reg 1 14 Extender Ea VEU heehee eee 1 54 How to Wear Properly 1 13 Incorrect Usage 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 20 1 52 1 53 Lap Belt sr apriore EE poe S 1 35 Lap Shoulder 00 0000 00 0000 1 13 1 29 Larger Children sis 202 vad cage ce 1 51 Passenger Position 0 00 cece eee eens 1 22 Questions and Answers l
8. If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P 2 25 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Before shifting out of PARK P you must fully apply your regular brakes Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle CAUTION Continued 2 26 yellow blue can move suddenly You or others could be injured If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK
9. 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 to know Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a 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 is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park ina garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 2 28 yellow blue It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll 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 PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the window cra
10. WIPER TRUNK REL gos E TURN LPS F PWR MIRROR G AIR BAG H BFC BATT I PCM ACC J DR LOCK K IPC BFC ACC L STOP LPS M HAZARD LPS Fuse RADIO SW RADIO ACC WIPER RFA RADIO AMP N IPC HVAC BATT OIL TIRE RELAY D TRUNK REL RELAY DR UNLOCK RELAY DR LOCK Driver s Side Usage Steering Wheel Radio Switches Radio Windshield Wiper Motor Washer Pump Fuse TRUNK REL RFA RADIO AMP TURN LPS PWR MIRROR AIR BAG BFC BATT PCM ACC DR LOCK IPC BFC ACC STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPC HVAC BATT Circuit Breaker PWR SEAT yellow blue Usage Trunk Release Relay Motor RKE Audio Amplifier Turn Signal Lamps Power Mirrors Air Bags Body Computer BFC PCM Door Lock Motors Cluster Body Computer BFC Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps HVAC Head Cluster Data Link Connector Usage Power Seats 6 55 SEE OTHER END CAP FOR FUSE PULLER amp SPARE FUSES RELAY EXPORT sc Oo DL 1 PWR WNDW RELAY J roseus eL INST LPS CRUISE SW LPS CRUISE SW G INT LPS H RADIO BATT 1 SUNROOF SEE OWNERS MANUAL oS Passenger s Side Fuse Usage INST LPS Interior Lamp Dimming CRUISE Steering Wheel Cruise Control SW LPS Switch Lamps 6 56 Fuse CRUISE SW HVAC BLOWER CRUISE FOG LPS INT LPS RADIO BATT SUNROOF Cir
11. Press one of the four numbered pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 3 8 yellow blue 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume RECALL Display the time w
12. SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1999 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle OR ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00
13. through the instrument panel outlets and through the floor outlets Set the center control knob to the temperature desired e tyd FLOOR In this position most of the airflow comes through the floor outlet The rest of the air comes through the windshield and side window vents Set the center control knob to the temperature desired We od DEFOG This position divides the airflow between the floor outlets and the windshield defroster vent The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this position when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle QD FRONT DEFROSTER This position directs most of the airflow through the window defroster vent Some of the air goes to the floor outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this position when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle yellow blue Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press A C to operate the air conditioner compressor The indicator light will glow when the button is pressed to indicate that the air conditioning system has been turned on The fan knob must be set to a speed Air Conditioning The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down whic
14. violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline yellow blue If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from A refueling hang the tethered cap inside the painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the el door Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction in
15. 2 43 Drunken 0 0 ccc cee cee ee eens 4 3 Cool nt i i e re Re UR sU E 6 20 Freeway casside ce haa pe TEN 4 21 Heater Engine ceiuri eee 2 18 2 19 Ina Blizzard cc eee 4 27 surge Tank ene oe ree trenes 5 11 5 13 In Foreign Countries 0 0 00 eee eee eee 6 5 Surge Tank Pressure Cap pee e 6 02 Inthe Rait ois date ds e Xe A 4 17 Cooling System 0 0 c cece eee eee ee 5 11 PE ZEXEEECLLLLLLLLLLLLL LL LLLLLLLIE 2 i 0 ourtesy Transportation 0 0 0 1 DAUIV S cee ennemi 3 ci eer EN NNI R HM a e a and e Roads 02 0205 E ela m Snow and Ice 1 0 eee eee eee ipa a le iisque eee hcg 4 19 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 5 00 haa Msg OE MANI EM 0 d Customer Assistance Information 8 3 Kee MCN ML MM 4 33 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 00 8 3 Drunken Driving l l 1 l l l l i 4 3 Easy Entry Seat cc cand ccs DR mr Gade heo 1 7 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 17 2 18 3 19 6 54 Electrical System 5 se tee eee px re ey 6 54 Engine rars dp cre reet teret td nd 6 10 6 11 Coolant acera de deo n pe RR 6 20 Coolant Heater n s c cece eae 2 18
16. 2 9 Coolant Level Check 060666 666666666660000 7 3 Coolant Temperature Gage 000666006600000 2 55 Exhaust rere ete eed aed eee dn 2 27 Fuse Block i esee e RR 9 n 6 54 Identification p00 yo das eae ERU RRSSC E Mae 6 53 Oil Level Check 0 0 00 7 3 Overhe ting se i het ee Ie beth 5 9 Running While Parked 0 0 2 28 Specifications rsrs reia 2 0 00 cece eee eens 6 60 6 61 Starting YOUE 2 0024 ie ote is 2 16 2 17 Engine Coolant mre pia eens states 6 20 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 55 Bnei Oll 1e cic ger p pese eue qe a 6 12 Adding obe rU Ree Reha een No MOREE ok 6 14 Eb IET 6 17 Checking ieiuno ade ae vad dee REY PE 6 13 Used ive e meer a chee ead ERE RS 6 17 What To Use 63 sien ssh ehm p ERR ER 6 15 When to Change i oec ERR px 6 17 Engine Oil Life Monitor 0000 6 17 Engine Overheating 60666666 666666666660606 60 6600000 5 9 Enhanced Traction System Active Light 2 54 4 9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light 2 53 4 9 Ethanol 4 ute eerte rere Pacte eei Hee 6 4 9 4 yellow blue ETS Enhanced Traction System uus 4 8 Active Light vr iw REX Ted Res 2 54 4 9 Operation sesione brii E E E eje eee ee 4 9 Warning Light 0 000000005 2 53 4 9 Exhaust Engine esser 2 27 Exterior
17. DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Y Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects 8 2 Pontiac Cares 8 10 Courtesy Transportation 8 3 What Makes Up Pontiac Cares 8 11 Warranty Information 8 3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United 8 5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone States Government TTY Users 8 12 Reporting Safety Defects to the 8 5 Customer Assistance Offices Canadian Government 8 7 GM Mobility Program for Persons 8 13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors with Disabilities 8 13 Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8 8 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program in Canada 8 9 Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Cares WPonTac With PONTIAC CARES you are never more than a phone call away from having your concern taken care of yellow blue The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer appreciates your purchase decision and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person YOU PONTIAC CARES is A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac a feature that offers a multitude of benefits th
18. If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape If you hold the button the player will continue moving forward through the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation PROG 3 Press this button to play the other side of the tape DO 4 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation REV 5 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape r
19. Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel 6 44 NOTICE Continued If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If you have other tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened 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 or spinning the wheels 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 your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside yellow blue Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thi
20. body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position yellow blue Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 35 To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug 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 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 1 36 yellow blue Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints 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 Smaller Children and Babies Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle
21. covered by your warranty NOTICE Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test 2 57 This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways e Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades e If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible 2 58
22. in the Index The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you if the pressure in a tire is low or high If the anti lock brake system warning light comes on the tire pressure monitor system may not be working See your dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems SERVICE ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction yellow blue NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
23. including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If 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 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so y
24. pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 48 yellow blue 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y 7 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why yellow blue 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to
25. s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in 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 fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint yellow blue Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of the infant s body the back and shoulders A baby should be secured in an appropriate infant restraint This is so important that many hospitals today won t release a newborn infant to its parents unless there is an infant restraint available for the baby s first trip in a motor vehicle 1 37 blu
26. 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 It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 yellow blue 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal If the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery yellow blue Towing Your Vehicle NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas To help avoid serious personal injury to you of the vehicle or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is With current trends in automotive styles and design it is being towed essential that the correct towing equipment is used to Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift Ne
27. yellow blue If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You m
28. you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you 4 38 yellow blue Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer 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 may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Pontiac dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the 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 are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trai
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32. 8 5 SPCCIOMELEH 5 eue eere opone battere ee 2 49 SES oaae utra EN seed id n eal io Ra aV Rb i cha 1 22 Stains Cleaning i eo cR Rep FCD 6 46 Starter Switch Check 0 0 0 eee eee eee 7 15 Starting Your Engine 00 2 16 2 17 SUSAN UR tero E qne ooo bei epe 5 9 SICOInE phasis chutes aac a 9 erReer rev ckeYe SO ges a 4 10 In Emergencies ove ati eue s eee Beas ER 4 11 PONWGE 214 eee RUPEE UPS M 4 10 6 23 MAS Ru 4 10 Wheel Tilt ne bo 2 0 Steering Wheel Controls Audio 3 18 Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 33 6 60 Storage Compartments 666666666666666 666666609 2 44 Storage Vehicle si s e erens 6 29 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow L 5 28 Sun VISOLS iiir ke nex OPERE OR PIE 2 45 Sinon ges 2 45 Supplemental Restraint System 1 22 Surge Tank Coolant 0 0000 00 5 11 5 13 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 0 0 0 0 00008 6 22 Symbols Vehicle 0 0 0 cece eee eee eee v 9 10 yellow blue Tachometer 2 49 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 6 6 33 Tape Player Care 21 E Re RE 3 20 Theft E 2 13 Theft Deterrent Feature llle esses 3 16 THEFTLOCK ha oeasograqdd Leda qon dicens 3 16 Thermostat eie eres he
33. Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is 4 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint If you re using safety belt quickly if you ever had to a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 46 To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 7 You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one yellow blue Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 47 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt
34. Cupholder Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholder Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it 2 44 yellow blue Ashtray and Lighter If Equipped To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go 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 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 You can also remove the cigarette lighter to plug in additional accessories Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical accessory you install Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror Sunroof If Equipped Open the su
35. 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 three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver s your washer system and paint side of the engine compartment It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid 6 25 yellow blue There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner enough You or others could be burned and your or later your brakes won t work well or won t work vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only at all when work is done on the brake hydraulic system So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak
36. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it You can match your transmitter to as many 1999 General Motors vehicles as you own as long as they have the same keyless entry system Contact your dealer for assistance with this Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 2 10 yellow blue To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter 1 Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter 2 Remove the battery
37. 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 safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 4 Door Models Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you 1 16 yellow blue To move it down squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way yellow blue You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 17 yellow blue Q What s wrong with th
38. NO AREA CODE CUSTOMER SIGNATURE GM PON ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents obligation Allow ample time for delivery are to make checks payable in U S funds To cover Canadian postage add 11 50 plus the U S order processing yellow blue f NOTES Section 9 Index yellow blue Adapter Kit CD nete shee es ha pum che 3 12 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 ABAP a ne 1 22 How Does it Restrain 000 000 0008 1 26 How it Works ies cese e Re re ba 1 24 Light 2 enebesbbe eS REVERC PE eM ote 2 51 LOCA ON ea b oet eek ed 1 24 1 25 Readiness Light 1 24 2 51 DELVICING ides case eet nan eden DEG ERU eee bs 1 28 What Makes it Inflate 0 000 1 26 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 27 When Should it Inflate 0 004 1 26 Ait Cleaners iis e eM pe Ur PARRE 6 18 Air Conditioning sess essi eser Re Ree Rei 3 3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 0 6 60 Alignment and Balance Tire 00 6 43 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 000 6 50 Antenna Backglass 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee ee 3 21 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 52 4 9 Brakes ics eme Rex RR EE es 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 2 0
39. P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and as you maintain brake application Then move the shift into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC 2 Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 5 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Turn the ignition key to start to start the vehicle 5 Shift to the drive gear you want 6 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can yellow blue Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see 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 If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 27
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41. R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index yellow blue NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty 2 21 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle syst
42. Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 6 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE SERVIC 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote a Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 7 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pa
43. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example These symbols These symbols These symbols these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on an for you and your lamps your controls original battery your passengers WINDSHIELD oe MASTER CAUTION driven LIGHTING WIPER POSSIBLE SWITCH e DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY SHIELDING INJURY TURN WINDSHIELD SIGNALS WASHER PARKING M LAMPS M HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDOW POWER DAYTIME DEFOGGER wiNDow RUNNING D LAMPS CAUSTIC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES BATTERY FASTEN ACID COULD ke SEAT CAUSE BELTS SPARKOR ali DONIS Ew VENTILATING EXPLODE AIR BAG TN FOG LAMPS x BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BRAKES F 71 us yellow blue Here are some other symbols you may see FUSE M 2 LIGHTER oc HORN pey SPEAKER n FUEL yellow blue f NOTES vi yellow blue Y Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you ll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts 1 2 Seats a
44. 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 for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start your engine AIR and it will flash for a few B AG seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem yellow blue Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you
45. and replace it with the new one Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down Use one three volt CR2032 or equivalent type battery 3 Put the two halves back together Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t get in 4 Resynchronize and then test the transmitter Resynchronization Your keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more that once To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver follow these directions 1 Stand close to your vehicle 2 Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time 3 Hold the buttons for five seconds In this time the doors should lock and unlock once This confirms the resynchronization If the doors do not lock and unlock see your dealer for service Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped yellow blue It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through th
46. attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed 6 54 yellow blue Power Windows A circuit breaker in the fuse panel protects the power windows When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible links This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle two instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block There are four spare fuses located in the left instrument panel fuse block for your use Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks There are two fuse panels for your vehicle One is located on the driver s side of the instrument panel and the other is located on the passenger s side A RADIO SW RADIO ACC
47. 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 push in the button at the end of the stalk until the washers begin yellow blue 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 When you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or will resume the speed you were using before 2 33 Cruise Control If Equipped The cruise control buttons are located on the bottom of the steering wheel With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph 40 km h 2 34 yellow blue When you apply your brakes or the parking brake or the BRAKE light is on or have low brake fluid the cruise control will turn off Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads
48. ccdaeck bis RR be EC E Re oa 8 7 GM Vehicle Care and Appearance Materials 6 52 Graphic Equalizer 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 3 12 Gross Axle Weight Rating 0000 4 32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 0 0 4 32 Guide en Fran ais 0 eee eee ii MEE 4 32 Hatogen n P 6 30 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Head Restraints 0 0 cece eee 1 6 Headlamps eet aed ae bel ae hee ed 2 37 Bulb Replacement 04 6 30 6 60 High Low Beam Changer 04 2 31 On Reminder 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 2 38 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 5 Heating 42 sania dace eetikas E EE NO NEP ERES 3 4 High Beam Headlamps 00005 2 31 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 0 00005 4 23 Hitches Trailer 15s siste me Re Res 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under seesseessss 6 8 Prop 2 e 9e re ERREUR ER E Ems 6 9 Release oce duane ic e re deed RC EY RIED ETE 6 8 yellow blue HOM nene eer ides ede pe Ree meee ea RC 2 29 Hydroplatutg i eser epe ds eed Oe 4 19 I Tire Goes Plat lel enel 5 17 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check L 7 16 Ignition Positions 666666666666 666666666606060 000 2 5 Illuminated Entry 000000666666666 66666066006000 2 40 Inflation Tire 24 cis kiss sie ee 6 35 Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror
49. clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product yellow blue Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather 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 Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish 6 47 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry 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 lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and d
50. do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running yellow blue 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 adjust the mode knob to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed 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 air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced e
51. electrical cord On the 2 4L L4 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located in front of the engine coolant surge tank On the 3400 V6 engine the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner filter 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet 3400 V6 Engine Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine kind of extension cord could overheat and cause coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged 2 19 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Operation Y
52. follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed Eee aways mc fat Dae pes wee If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index neck put it behind the child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat 1 49 yellowl 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while 0 Dure the belt Make sure the release button is you push down on the child restraint You may find it positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the fety belt quickly if uadit helpful to use your knee to push down on the child dr dc d 1 SYEL AAG 19 restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for 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 belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide yellow blue Accident statistic
53. guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt yellow 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide yellow 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior
54. hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle yellow Then go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release handle to the right Lift the hood release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve 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 yellow When you open the hood you ll see re a A Engine Coolant Surge Tank D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Battery B Engine Oil Fill Cap E Brake Fluid Reservoir H Windshield Washer C Engine Oil Dipstick F Air Cleaner Fluid Reservoir yellow When you open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank D Engine Oil Dipstick G Battery B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir H Windshield Washer C Engine Oil Fill Cap F Air Cleaner Fluid Reservoir yellow blue Engine Oil LOW OIL 3400 V6 Engine Only If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see LOW OIL light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly 2 4L L4 Engine this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate readin
55. in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your watranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be 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 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 yellow blue Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns
56. insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer yellow blue Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at
57. may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc yellow blue This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details When calling from outside Canada please dial 1 905 644 3063 All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside yellow blue Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Pontiac s Roadside Assistance toll free number is staffed by a team of technically trained 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 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km at no expense to you Fuel deliver
58. more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present yellow blue Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery yellow 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative
59. mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing yellow blue NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON IIL because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON 9 m is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 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 you replace your thermostat an ACDelco thermostat is recommended 6 19 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine
60. not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation yellow blue This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation The following functions are available with the keyless entry system LOCK All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on the transmitter is
61. part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the 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 yellow blue It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index yellow blue In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a p
62. power door lock switch to LOCK three chimes will be heard The doors will not lock Seven seconds after the driver s door has been closed all of the doors will lock the lamps will flash and the horn will chirp yellow blue If the driver opens another door before the seven seconds the doors will not lock until seven seconds after the last door is closed If the power door lock switch is pressed to LOCK twice when leaving the vehicle the doors will immediately lock Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside The switch is located on the inside of the rear door To use the security locks 1 Move the switch up 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing on the other rear door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open it from the outside 2 Move the switch down 3 Do the
63. pressed The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors are closed UNLOCK The driver s door will unlock automatically when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within five seconds all remaining doors will unlock The interior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds or until the ignition is turned on Trunk Release The trunk will unlock anytime when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed the trunk lockout is not engaged and the gear selector is in PARK P or the parking brake is engaged The interior lamps will come on for 10 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to ON Horn Symbol The horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to one minute when the horn symbol on the transmitter is pressed This can be turned off by pressing the horn symbol button again or by turning the ignition to ON yellow blue Programmable Horn Chirp When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will chirp The programmable horn chirp can be disabled by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds with the ignition ON and all of the doors closed When you hear the horn chirp programming is complete To reactivate the horn chirp feature repeat the above procedure Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle
64. program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Courtesy Transportation Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If it is determined that your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately and is still operative you are encouraged to drive the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair 8 10 yellow blue Transportation Options W
65. recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced yellow blue Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original 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 a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from 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 Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mech
66. recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil This is not based on mileage but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing the Oil Life Monitor will indicate that a change is necessary The mileage between oil changes will vary depending on how you drive your vehicle usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the CHANGE OIL light whenever the oil is changed yellow blue How to
67. same time for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset 3 15 Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 3 16 yellow blue 2 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will u
68. seatback to where you want it is moving Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position N CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle CAUTION Continued yellow blue Seatback Latches 2 Door Models 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 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 injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the If the seatback isn t locked it could move restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position forward in a sudden stop or crash That could reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 6 The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat The seatback latch is designed for one handed operation
69. studs or nuts If you which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could become loose after a time The wheel could come fall off causing a serious accident 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 8 Replace the wheel and emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel nuts with the rounded to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire j j end of the nuts toward brush later if you need to to get all the rust or 3 the wheel Tighten each dirt off A MN nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 5 23 9 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 24 yellow blue 10 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 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 nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specificati
70. system in your vehicle but the child also 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 Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer 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 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why yellow blue A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or s
71. temperature Letthe warning lights and gages work as they should 6 20 yellow blue NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else 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 mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant yellow blue NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze a
72. the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you 4 7 You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels 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 You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard 4 8 yellow blue As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal Enhanced Traction System Your vehicle has the four speed automatic transaxle and an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especia
73. the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing When the down indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape 3 10 yellow blue If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer
74. under severe conditions include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags your trunk to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful 4 26 yellow blue 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 driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has this system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Enhanced Traction System in the Index Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want
75. wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks ACDelco Genuine Parts Eq Goodwrench yellow blue Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about it Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your V
76. will hear a chime You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage Atthe service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition yellow blue f NOTES 2 63 yellow blue NOTES 2 64 yellow blue Y Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle 3 2 Comfort Controls 3 0 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 2 Climate Control System with Air If Equipped Conditioning 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and 3 3 Air Conditioning Equalizer If Equipped 3 4 Heating 3 14 Remote Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 4 Defogging and Defrosting Windows 3 16 Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped 3 5 Rear Window Defogger 3 18 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped 3 6 Ventilation System 3 19 Understanding Radio Reception 3 7 Audio Systems 3 19
77. you pull up on the shoulder part Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not 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 1 30 yellow blue 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 2 oo e E SS E Dr ory S 4 Ox Ss iS INS i yy K K M P d 0 5 i 1 E The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen 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 safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 31 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 32 yellow blue Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort
78. 1 48 Second Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Security Light 1 eerie donee tree potere wus 2 61 Security System elles 2 14 SERVICE 5 ans oN aoc nares es eet t abe aegis 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 000 8 13 8 14 Manuals Ordering 0 000 8 13 8 14 Parts Identification Label 00 000 6 53 Work Doing Your Own 0 0 00 e eee 6 2 Service and Appearance Care 0000 6 1 Service and Owner Publications 8 13 B 14 Ordering in Canada 00 000 8 13 Service Engine Soon Light uuu 2 59 Service Publications 000000 e ae 8 13 8 14 Service Vehicle Soon Light 0 2 62 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 28 Sheet Metal Damage esses eese 6 50 Shift Lever 45d eno e xen e Re PCR E e 2 20 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 00 02 c eee eee ee 2 20 Into Park P gee Reb ERES eE ERES 2 24 00661 Park P 5 qn stade REI RIS RE Xam 2 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 16 Signaling Turns eee eee ee 2 30 Skidding 55 a ists sce ada RR REIR ER Pda heed 4 14 Sound Equipment Adding 00 3 19 Spare Tire Compact 5 27 Specifications and Capacities 000 6 60 Specifications Engine 00 6 60 6 61 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance
79. 27 Brake Wear The GT Series has four wheel disc brakes and the SE Series has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair 6 28 yellow blue 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 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications If you have rear drum brakes they don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediately 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 brake pads replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should alw
80. Engine 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into PARK P 2 26 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 27 Parking Over Things That Burn b BO LO 2 7 2 8 2 29 2 30 2 30 2 37 2 40 2 42 2 44 2 44 2 45 2 45 2 46 2 50 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtray and Lighter If Equipped Sun Visors Sunroof If Equipped The Instrument Panel Your Information System Warning Lights Gages and Indicators yellow blue Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children One key is used for the C gt ignition and all locks When a new vehicle is delivered the key has a bar coded key tag This tag may be removed by your dealer before it is delivered yellow blue Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have one made easily using this tag If you need a new key go to your dealer for the correct key code Rememb
81. Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks 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 5 18 yellow blue i ae The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare yellow blue Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack 5 19 yellow blue Removing the Flat
82. 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 BRAKE O P United States Canada When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index 6 26 What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid yellow blue NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index 6
83. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System or Enhanced Traction System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on yellow blue Setting Cruise Control You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you press the RES ACCEL button longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button or apply the brake So unless you want If you leave your cruise control switch on when to go faster don t hold down the RES ACCEL button you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the There are two ways to go to a higher speed cruise control switch off until you want to use it Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the SET COAST button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control 1 Press the cruise control ON OFF button The indicator on the button will turn on Press the RES ACCEL button Hold it there until you 2 Get up to the speed you want 1 get up to the speed you want and then release the 3 Press the SET COAST button and release it The button To in
84. LD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa FRT RR SPA IF TIRES ARE HOT ADD 4PSI 28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options 4 31 EJ MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 132 Ibs 60 kg in your trunk 4 32 yellow blue Do not lo
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86. OTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the 1 possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking electric fan brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio 5 4 Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need
87. P The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program yellow blue Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing 1 800 833 PONT 7668 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer As
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89. Reset the Change Oil Light After changing the engine oil the system must be reset With the ignition key to ON engine not running push the RESET button located in the driver s side instrument panel fuse block The CHANGE OIL light will start to flash press and hold the RESET button again The reset is complete when you hear the chimes and the CHANGE OIL light goes out 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 for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and 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 oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil 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 to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter The air cleaner is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment To check or replace the air filter 1 Remove the scre
90. Section is Organized 7 19 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 20 Part E Maintenance Record 7 13 Part B Owner Checks and Services IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your Pontiac dealer for details yellow blue Introduction 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 can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part 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 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to
91. Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired 6 23 How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 6 24 yellow blue Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full yellow blue NOTICE sain Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water
92. Tips About Your Audio System 3 7 Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo 3 20 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 7 Setting the Clock for All Systems Except 3 21 Care of Your Compact Discs AM FM Stereo 3 21 Care of Your Compact Disc Player 3 7 AM FM Stereo 3 21 Fixed Mast Antenna Comfort Controls With this system you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Climate Control System with Air Conditioning Fan Knob The left control knob sets the fan speed To select the force of air you want turn the knob The fan is always running unless the fan knob is moved to OFF 3 2 yellow blue Temperature Knob The center control knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system Mode Knob The right control knob changes the functions of your system MAX Use for maximum cooling This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle It maximizes your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this position when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle gt o F4 VENT In this position most of the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets A small amount of air comes through the floor vents Set the center control knob to the temperature desired v4 BI LEVEL In this position the airflow comes
93. Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Remove the wheel nut caps you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen and remove them if your fingers do not fit into this small area The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 2 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 20 inche 4 18 S inches 46 cm 46 cm 3 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you yellow blue 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 a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 21 yellow blue 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 4 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all of the wheel nuts 6 Remove the flat tire 5 22 yellow blue Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on
94. a 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 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5 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 762 2737 or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 yellow blue Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1 800 668 5539 8 13 yellow blue 1999 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 PONTIAC
95. a 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 turn 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 yellow blue Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an 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 adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane 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 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 slow 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 blin
96. ad your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can 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 yellow blue Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with 2 4L L4 Code T engine 4 33 Your
97. age For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 6 30 yellow 1 Remove the fasteners and the splash shield 2 Lift the two speed clips 3 Lift the headlamp assembly forward out of the mounting bracket 4 Twist the bulb assembly retainer counterclockwise one sixth of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly 5 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the bulb assembly and headlamp housing 6 32 yellow blue Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Twist the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb 3 Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness 4 Reverse Steps 1 through 2 to replace the bulb assembly Be sure to properly align the bulb with the locating feature in the assembly Center High Mounted Stoplamp 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the center high mounted stoplamp on the inside of the lid 2 Using a flat screwdriver remove the screws holding the bulb assembly 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws 4 Gently remove and replace the bulbs 5 Reverse this procedure to reassemble the lamp Turn Signal and Stop Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Disconnect the cargo net in the trunk 2 Pull back the trunk trim yellow b
98. ak in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Switch Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in the vehicle with children yellow blue With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to four positions OFF A Before you put the key into the ignition switch the switch is off It is the only position from which you can remove the key This position locks your ignition and transaxle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition ACC Accessory B This position unlocks the transaxle It also lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is not running To use ACC turn the key clockwise Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle ON C This position is where the key returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START D This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition s
99. al operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the ON ignition position If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 2 14 yellow blue New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during bre
100. along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads yellow blue Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 23 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 Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that the
101. and whenever the vehicle s battery has been disconnected To reset calibrate the system turn the ignition switch to ON engine not running The RESET button is located inside of the driver s side instrument fuse panel Press and release the RESET button The CHANGE OIL light will begin to flash Press and release the RESET button again The CHANGE OIL light will go off and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light will start flashing When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light is flashing press and hold the RESET button until the chime sounds If the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light doesn t go off then see your dealer for service The system completes the calibration process during driving 6 38 yellow blue The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving in each of three speed ranges to learn tire pressures The speed ranges are 15 to 40 mph 25 to 65 km h 40 to 65 mph 65 to 105 km h and above 65 mph 105 km h When learning is complete the system will alert you after 2 8 minutes if a tire is 12 psi 83 kPa different from the other three tires Detection thresholds may be higher and detection times may be longer on rough roads curves and at high speeds The system is not capable of detection at speeds greater than 75 mph 120 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignme
102. anism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tighten to the fender 3 21 yellow blue f NOTES 3 22 yellow blue Y Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 0 Steering 2 Off Road Recovery 3 Passing 4 Loss of Control 5 7 a s usa d dd qo Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads HRAHHAHHAAH SHA 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 22 4 23 4 25 4 29 4 31 4 33 4 40 City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Except 3400 V6 Engine Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your Pontiac Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index yellow blue Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freewa
103. arranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained at actual cost up to a maximum of 30 00 per day supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements
104. at can give you safety security comfort and convenience yellow blue What Makes Up Pontiac Cares Customer Satisfaction Procedure A 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km Bumper to Bumper Warranty Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation All of these elements combine to make your driving experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail in your owner s manual Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout your ownership experience Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm in our product and our services and make you the most satisfied customer in the world Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of d
105. aterials in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks 6 49 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because y
106. ay notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed yellow blue Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem this light will stay on after you start your engine or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed immediately When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when the engine is running If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away 2 59 yellow blue Low Oil Light If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a 3400 V6 engine then Don
107. ays be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front a
108. be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle yellow blue Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and M
109. cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle 4 6 yellow blue Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be 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 a 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 it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight o
110. case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move 7 16 yellow blue Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack
111. ck Brakes Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Air Conditioning Compressor Body Function Control Module Fuse 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Usage Automatic Transaxle Powertrain Control Module Anti Lock Brakes Ignition System Back Up Lamps Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Horn Powertrain Control Module Parking Lamps Rear Defog Daytime Running Lamps Climate Control System Canister Vent Valve Exhaust Oxygen Sensors Fuse 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 yellow blue Usage Fuel Pump Injectors Generator Right Hand Headlamp Left Hand Headlamp Cooling Fan HVAC Blower Climate Control Not Used Not Used Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses Not Used 6 59 Replacement Bulbs Outside Lamps Rear Bulb Back Up Lamps 005 3156 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 912 Fascia Rear Cornering Lamps 912 Turn Signal lamps esses 3156 Stop Taillamps lees esses 3157 Outside Lamps Front Bulb Halogen Headlamps 9007 Parking Turn Signal Lamps 3157NA Side Marker Lamps 194NA Fog Lamps sss ee Ie es 880X Inside Lamps Bulb Dome Base ees 561 Dome Uplevel 212 2 6 60 yellow blue Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase 2 4L L4 Engine
112. crease your speed in very small amounts CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on press the RES ACCEL button for less than half a 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 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 turn on Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed the cruise control by pushing the SET COAST button and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can press the cruise control RES ACCEL button for about half a second Resuming a Set Speed 2 35 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push the SET COAST button until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push SET COAST 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 you
113. cuit Breaker PWR WNDW yellow blue Usage Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switches HVAC Blower Motor Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Courtesy Lamps Radio Power Sunroof Usage Power Windows yellow blue Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage The engine compartment fuse block is located on the Maxi Fuses driver s side of the engine compartment near the battery Ignition Switch 1 Left Hand Electrical 2 Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Door Locks Trunk Release Audio Amplifier Remote Lock Control 6 57 Fuse 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mini Relays 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 58 Usage Left Hand Electrical Center Stop Lamps Hazard Lamps Body Function Control Module Cluster Climate Control System Right Hand Electrical Center Fog Lamps Radio Body Function Control Module Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti Lock Brakes Cooling Fan Rear Defog Not Used Anti Lock Brakes Cooling Fan HVAC Blower Climate Control Cooling Fan Cooling Fan Fuse Micro Relays 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Mini Fuses 23 32 33 34 35 36 37 yellow blue Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Horn Daytime Running Lamps Spare Fuse Holder Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets Cigar Lighter Anti Lo
114. d catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant 5 14 yellow blue NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant 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 yellow NGINE COOLANT 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and when the cooling system including the coolant surge remove it tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns and then stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose wait for that to stop yellow 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD
115. d spot 4 13 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps 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 4 14 yellow blue Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say 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 In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger 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
116. d the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details yellow blue Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 7 13 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that strea
117. der reniri rerepen 6 25 Parking sc ota wes Sas RERO ERU esas e ed 2 24 Pedal Travel dicts dp eR Rem 6 28 Replacing System Parts 66 666666666666666 0062 6 29 System Warning Light 000 2 52 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7 15 WeaE cinesuere he Labbe O dde ide 6 28 Brakes Anti Lock eeeeeee e 4 7 BraklHE 2 0 ecce dicted atc dept coheed Acer ie 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 2 000 000 0000 4 10 Break In New Vehicle esee 2 14 Brightness Control 0 0 0 c eee eee eee ee 2 40 28151 Check 2 2 mE 7 15 Bulb Replacement 0 0 000 00000 e aes 6 30 Canadian Roadside Assistance sssus 8 9 Capacities and Specifications 000 6 60 Carbon Monoxide 2 11 2 27 2 28 4 29 4 36 Cassette Deck Service 0 0 e cece eee 7 13 Cassette Tape Player 0 0 0000 3 9 3 12 Care eei Gags dv eid sre rre a d s res 3 20 luno SEC pne aeaa e a e a e e 3 10 CD Adapter Eit sre e pr ee ea AER 3 12 CD Cate icine etna eau tepid oh e EE ES P EE 3 21 CD Player eek em he dh aioe Ga a Seales ete 3 12 9 2 yellow blue Center Console Storage Area 000000 2 44 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 33 6 60 Center Rear Passen
118. detectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it yellow blue To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco Electronics radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units 3 19 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after eve
119. dicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index yellow blue Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Things that burn 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 or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine yellow blue Hood Release The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood To open the
120. 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 and equipment for the job If you have any 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 See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition yellow blue Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products 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 Part 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 part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs 7 3 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General M
121. drinking and driving In recent years over 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws yellow blue The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 16 82 kg 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 each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like
122. driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 1 13 yellow blue 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 1 14 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can 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 yellow blue 5 QS 1 0 RN A e Ne D me A 2 s i 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt
123. e 1 25 When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 14 mph 14 to 23 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts 1 26 yellow blue What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How doe
124. e CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 Ib 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued 1 38 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints are available in four basic types When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used yellow blue An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle 1 39 yellow blue A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces t
125. e When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating in the Index Towing A Trailer Except 3400 V6 Engine If your vehicle is equipped with the 2 4L L4 engine it is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer yellow blue f NOTES 4 41 yellow blue NOTES 4 42 yellow blue Y Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 17 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 18 Changing a Flat Tire 5 3 Jump Starting 5 27 Compact Spare Tire 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 28 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 1 yellow blue Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on the instrument panel to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on a
126. e seal between the body and the trunk lid Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index 2 11 yellow To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the left to ON To turn the lockout off slide the switch all The remote trunk release button is located on the driver s the way to the right to OFF door Push the remote release button to release the trunk lid Make sure the trunk lockout feature is not activated When the lockout is on the remote trunk release button on the driver s door will not release the trunk lid However the trunk lid can still be opened with the key 1 but not with the keyless entry transmitter if equipped Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when the vehicle is left unattended The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ig
127. e 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 brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid yellow blue Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue 4 15 Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead Inremote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe 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 are wise to wear sung
128. ealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 PM CARES 1 800 762 2737 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French yellow blue We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Pontiac please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you must file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVA
129. eams are on a light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them off 2 31 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the wiper symbol on it up or down For a single wiper cycle push the stalk down to MIST then release it For more cycles hold the stalk down longer 2 32 yellow blue For steady wiping at low speed move the stalk up to the LO position For high speed wiping move the stalk up further to HI To stop the wipers move the stalk to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Move the stalk to INT then rotate the inner band labeled INT ADJ and choose the delay you want Rotate the inner band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles Rotate the band down for a longer delay time between wiper cycles Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice
130. ected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc NEXT 2 Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc RDM 3 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order The display will show RDM Press RDM again to turn off random play REV 5 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track Release it to play the passage You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again within 3 14 yellow blue five seconds to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is playing The disc will stop b
131. ees 1 12 Rear Comfort Guides 0 0 002005 1 32 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 29 Rear Seat Passengers 0 000000 00 eee 1 29 Reminder Light 1 8 2 0 Replacing After a Crash 0 1 4 Right Front Passenger Position 4 1 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 16 Smaller Children and Babies 1 36 Use During Pregnancy sees 1 21 Why They Work eee eee es 1 9 Safety Chains scons pere reet oe DEO UTR Re 4 37 Safety Defects Reporting 00 0 8 12 Safety Warnings and Symbols 00 iii Scheduled Maintenance 0000 00005 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance Services 00 7 4 Seat Adjustment 0 0 0 0 cece eese 1 54 Seatback Lathes eee cel aches bec EE E 1 6 Reclining Front i ad epe a whee RR 1 5 Seats Easy By ane in tcr pe teen degen tee aep tun 1 7 Manual Front ces cee cage Ree Rn hes 1 2 Manual Lumbar Support 00000 1 4 Reat ek he d CARE VEO bees eas 1 7 yellow blue Restraint Systems eee eee 1 1 Seat Controls s rb Rer ERES 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 45 1 47
132. ehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle yellow blue Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasolines For more information write to American Automobile Manufacturer s Association 7430 Second Ave Suite 300 Detroit MI 48202 Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you 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 That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indica
133. eis eecieeekRAE DEED E PEE 6 44 Used Replacement seeseeseeeeeees 6 44 Wrench sss torpe RUDI ta HAG ee Rhea tern 5 20 hunt Pm 2 29 Auto DOWh c nets EUR E Re E 2 29 POWet e e ee er RECS ER ERES 2 29 9 12 yellow blue Windshield Washer 0 00 00 eee eee eee 2 33 Fluid sins sted af te ER sacha ERECTA Eg 2 33 6 24 Fluid Level Check nici cies tek eee a eee Leyes 7 13 Windshield Wiper Blade Check 7 14 Windshield Wipers 0 00 0000 eee 2 32 6 54 Blade Check is dns es te ERR pet xs 7 14 Blade Replacement suse 6 34 6 61 e 4 5 Winter Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 48 5 8 Wrecker Towing Wrench Wheel om pue rU 5 20
134. em sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higher speeds 2 22 yellow blue THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 41 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until
135. ent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake System yellow blue USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent Automatic DEXRON III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly GM Part No 12346293 or Secondary Latch equivalent or lubricant meeting Pivots Spring requirements of NLGI 2 Anchor and Category LB or GC LB Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Power Steering System Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Conditioning Part No 12345579 or equivalent 7 19 yellow blue Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on date odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from Owner Checks and is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 20 yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER
136. er to carry the pre cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery for vehicles sold in the United States In an emergency call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 ROADSIDE or 1 800 762 3743 in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft therefore 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 to get in So be sure you have extra keys 2 3 Door Locks 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 an unlocked door when you slow 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 doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or keyless entry system if your vehicle has this option blue From the inside you can lock the door by pushing the locking lever forward To unlock the door push the locking lever rearward Power Door Locks With the power door locks you can unlock or lock all of the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front
137. ere tree DESIRES E ee 2 4 Remote Control Mirror 2 00 ee ee eee 2 43 NIMM 4 10 6 23 Steering Fluid peses sao cse eee Rep 6 23 WildOWS pe ten erede 2 9 Power Seat Controls 0 0066 0 00 cece eee eee eee 1 3 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 21 Problems on the Road 2 0 0 eee esee 5 1 Programmable Horn Chirp 2 000005 2 9 Publications Service and Owner 05 8 13 Radio Reception eet ere o ees 3 19 Radios RR PROF ESTEE IO 3 7 3 9 3 12 Rain Driving In 02 0 eee 4 17 Rear Door Security Locks 1 1 0 0 0 00 00 00008 2 6 Outside Seat Position 00 c eee eee eee 1 29 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 0 1 32 Seat Passengers e rere RR er EUR E SG 1 29 Window Defogger 3 5 Rearview Mirror 2 42 Inside Day Night eee eresi 2 42 Reclining Front Seatbacks 0000 1 5 Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 0 4 29 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 60 Remote Keyless Entry System 0 00 2 8 Remote Trunk Release 00 0 e ce eee eee 2 12 9 8 yellow blue Replacement ni me pm 6 60 Parts ah Ghee GS QURE ETC HP en d 6 61 Wheel sedes e heiter dee e e PERS 6 41 Replacing Safety Belts
138. erson wouldn t survive But most 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 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels yellow Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop yellow The person keeps going until stopped by something or the instrument panel In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 yellow blue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down 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 Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safe
139. es If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous 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 wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement 6 43 yellow blue Tire Chains NOTICE NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis If your vehicle has P225 50R16 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s Used Replacement Wheels instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information NOTICE Continued
140. ested 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 of 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 in Pontiac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels 4 22 yellow blue Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a 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 a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery
141. everses You may select stations during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE yellow blue FWD 6 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stations during FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPE PLAY Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active To return to playing the radio press the AM FM button EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset 3 11 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypa
142. ew vehicle warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above FULL COLD add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information yellow blue Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 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 mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine coul
143. f the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in 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 you 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 Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal yellow blue If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in
144. fan to the highest speed To warm passengers while keeping the front window clean use DEFOG Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents The side window defogger vents are located on the outside of the side instrument panel vents To defrost the side windows rotate the temperature control knob all the way in the red area Use FLOOR and adjust the fan to the highest speed To control fogging of the windows rotate the temperature control knob all the way in the red area Use DEFOG and adjust the fan to the highest speed To defog the side windows while using air conditioning use BI LEVEL and adjust the fan to the highest speed and press the A C button so that the indicator light is glowing For added airflow to the side windows aim the side vents toward the windows and close the center vents Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the defogger button The indicator light will glow The rear window defogger will turn itself off after about ten minutes after the first time the button is pressed and after five minutes each additional time the button is pressed You can turn the defogger off by pressing the button again or turning off the ignition yellow blue Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you
145. fortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place 2 30 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Park Lamps and Headlamps Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal yellow blue If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push forward on the turn signal multifunction lever To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever backward When the high b
146. g the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 6 12 yellowl Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 3400 V6 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow The dipstick on the 2 4L L4 engine is located at the rear of the engine The dipstick on the 3400 V6 engine is located on the front of the engine behind the fan 2 4L V6 Engine Shown Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to 3400 V6 Engine Similar drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level yellow blue When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 2 4L L4 Engine The 2 4L L4 engine oil fill cap is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment on the engine 6 14 3400 V6 Engine The 3400 V6 engine oil fill cap is on the front of the engine behind the radiator Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operati
147. g a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your 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 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on 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 important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Co
148. ger Position 1 35 Certification Label teneis 4 2 Ghains Tite i3 DEREN 6 44 Change Oil Light vcre Ee IRE ERES 2 61 Changing a Flat Tire eee 5 18 Changing System Indicator Light 2 51 Check Tire Pressure Light 000 0 2 56 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 54 Chemical Paint Spotting 0000 6 51 Child RestraintS 24er eet eret ehe 1 39 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 45 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 47 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position 1 48 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 48 TOP Stap i eee RR 1 44 Whereto Put csc caves n Ree RR SERRE 1 43 Cigarette Lighter i sesso cet b RES 2 44 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 0 00005 6 54 Cleaner AIF dos osse ena uve ene eae as 6 18 Cleaning e p eee RAYS RPG ERE Ed CP 6 46 Aluminum Wheels 0 00 00 eese 6 50 Exterior Lamps Lenses 00 2005 6 49 Fabre eese dace e pur dct cer eto 6 46 GOSS PTT 6 48 Inside of Your Vehicle 00 000 6 46 Instrument Panel 0 0 00 eee ee eae 6 47 yellow blue Interior Plastic Components 0 6 47 Damage Firisli iae sereP
149. ght The DOOR position will turn on the light whenever a door is opened or when the instrument panel intensity control thumbwheel is moved to the right The OFF position will shut off the lamp completely even when a door is opened 2 41 Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk Battery Saver Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk mirror reading lamps footwell dome lamp or glove box is left on when the ignition is turned off the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lamps either Lift the driver s door handle or Open any door or Press any keyless entry transmitter button if equipped or Press the power door lock switch or Press the remote trunk release or Switch the dome lamp from OFF to ON 2 42 yellow blue Mirrors Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways First to adjust the angle of the mirror move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out the back window To adjust the height of the mirror adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever toward you to the night position Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can jus
150. ght comes on Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor whenever the oil is changed For more information see Change Oil light in the Index A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule 7 5 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km NENNEN Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE SERVIC An Emission Control Service See footnote han 3 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and
151. gine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5 11 The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned CAUTION Continued 5 12 blue CAUTION Continued 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 NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your n
152. h should help fuel economy On cool but sunny days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can use BI LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle and the A C indicator light glowing The system will bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to your lower body For normal cooling on hot days use VENT with the temperature knob in the blue area and the A C indicator light glowing The system will bring in outside air and cool it Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor outlets Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat Keep the area under the front seats clear of obstructions so that the heated air can reach the rear seat passengers If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index yellow blue Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows For each setting adjust the temperature control as desired To defrost the front window quickly rotate the temperature control knob all the way in the red area Use FRONT DEFROST and adjust the
153. he belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding 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 Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Next Generation frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 1 22 yellow blue You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if yo
154. he compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h 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 You must calibrate the tire pressure monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Tire Pressure Monitor in the Index The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle 5 27 Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage
155. he rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 40 yellow blue A forward facing child restraint C E positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 41 1 42 blue A booster seat F G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs or even up to 80 Ibs 18 to 27 kg or even up to 36 kg and about four to eight years of age A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt
156. he system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released your vehicle needs service 2 54 yellow blue Enhanced Traction System Active Light When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting LOW wheel spin this light will come on Slippery road TRAC aa conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin This light will also come on when the anti lock brake system is working The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on LOW COOLANT If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and the coolant level checked See Engine Coolant in the Index If there are visible signs of steam see Engine Overheating in the Index before opening the hood Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can yellow blue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage MIHI RS NA o Y Uni
157. he tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of 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 AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics 6 42 yellow blue Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
158. helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset The DRL system will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is in OFF or you have turned on your parking lamps The light sensor detects daytime light The parking brake is released and The shift lever is not in PARK P 2 38 yellow blue When the DRL system is on the taillamps sidemarker lamps park lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is in PARK P or the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph 1 9 km h As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Automatic Light Control ALC When it is dark enough outside your Automatic Light Control ALC will turn on your headlamps along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker lamps park lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill so be sure it is not covered This will cause the ALC system to be on whenever the ignition is on The ALC system may also come on when driving through a parking garage heavy overcast weather or a tunnel This is normal There is a delay in the transitio
159. ill come on again 2 39 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel cluster lights by moving the thumb wheel to the right to increase intensity and to the left to decrease intensity The thumb wheel is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2 40 yellow blue Courtesy Lamp Control When the thumbwheel for the instrument panel intensity control is moved to the right the dome lamp the mirror reading lamps if equipped and the footwell lamps will turn on Move the thumbwheel to the left to turn the lamps off Illuminated Entry Exit System When you lift the driver s door handle or open the driver s door the lamps inside your vehicle will go on These lamps will fade out after about 10 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release or UNLOCK button on the optional keyless entry system transmitter The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit Mirror Reading Lamps If Equipped Press the switch on the lower front portion of the mirror to turn on the lamps Press the other side of the switch to turn the lamps off yellow blue Three Position Dome Lamp If Equipped The switch on this lamp has three positions The ON position will turn on the li
160. ine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 2 16 yellow blue 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the engine still won t start or starts briefly but then stops again repeat step 1 or 2 depending on temperature When the engine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE NOTICE 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 Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 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 engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in your engine might not perform properly START If it doesn t sta
161. is You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 18 yellow blue Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 19 Q What s wrong with this A ATO JD nit y y a A The belt is twisted across the body 1 20 yellow blue You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it yellow Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch t
162. is button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons If a cassette tape is playing press this button to play the other side of the tape If a compact disc is playing press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press this button again to turn off random play PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again or any other radio button to turn on the sound If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel VOLUME Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume 3 18 Understanding Radio Reception 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 pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM 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 Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost un
163. ith the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this knob to recall the station frequency Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection yellow blue TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass TREBLE Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn this knob to move the sound to
164. ith this cluster or one very similar to it It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about them CHANGE SERVICE SERVICE OIL VEHICLE TRAC ENGINE LOW sEcunry LOW SOON COOLANT wp NE 1 2 0 2 48 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer The digital odometer will read 999 999 if someone tries to turn it back 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 if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it The reset button is located next to the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero press and hold the reset button for one to two seconds Also by pressing this button for less than one second you can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer yellow blue Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE D
165. its sole discretion General Motors and participating dealers reserve the right to deny a rental vehicle to anyone not possessing a valid motor vehicle operators license in their name anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or anyone whose mental or physical abilities are impaired so as to be unable to operate a motor vehicle safely Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information 8 11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline 8 12 yellow blue REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canad
166. k or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 7 14 yellow blue Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Check for leaks If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all door hinges and latches including those for the hood and trunk lid Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment yellow blue Starter Switch Check Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room 1 Before y
167. l Automatic Transaxle 2 21 New Vehicle Break In 0 0 000 eee 2 15 Night VISION sarasini Sick ay re acd eet tte 4 16 yellow blue Odometer e 2 49 Odometer Trip Le szsecevee eR Reg RR De 2 49 Off Road Recovery 00 cece eee eee eee ee 4 12 Oil Engine urere ertet eem a bee Bite eed 6 12 Oil Life Monitor rere mede ne 6 17 Oil Pressure Light 2 9 Overdrive Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Overheating Engine 0 000 e eee eee 5 9 Owner Checks and Services 0 00005 7 13 Owner Publications Ordering 8 13 Paint Spotting Chemical 0000 6 57 Park Automatic Transaxle 0000 c eee eee ee 2 20 Shifting Into esc sev scere eve RETE REIS 2 24 Shifting Out Of veces chs eee esta RID raten 2 26 Parking AXE NISDE i i oui dett diee ei oa ebct Pcr ease 2 13 jx 2 23 Brake Mechanism Check 0 00 00005 7 16 o A P 2 14 Over Things That Burn 00 2 27 Passenger Position 00 0 c cece eee eee eee 1 22 Passing ii sive Sa CG ek Cae ee dk ae 4 13 With a Trailer ue ere Re ere ERR 4 38 Passlock AMNEM MM 2 14 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 17 Pontiac Cares Information 0000 eee 8 2 Power Door LOCKS c
168. l Replacement 000 000 0000 6 43 When It s Time for New 0 6 40 Top Strap i2 m eee cede cava RES 1 44 Torque Lock 62245604 0 onsen Rhe Tea aes cabs Det 2 26 Torque Wheel Nut 02000000 5 24 6 60 Towing Recreational Vehicle 666666666660000 4 29 Your Vehicle eei eee REED RE ERES 5 8 Your Vehicle From the Front 4 30 Your Vehicle From the Rear 2 0 5 4 31 HS PERRO SER MR ORE aT 4 33 4 40 Backing Up eccessi esee per ce 4 38 Brakes e 3 M ee PR RE 4 37 Driving on Grades lsslees eee eee 4 39 Following Distance lesse esee 4 38 Hitcli S 6t RR erinit BTE 4 36 Maintenance When Towing suse 4 40 Making Turns eee eee 4 38 Parking on Hills 1 2 0 0 cee eee eee eae 4 39 PASSING sen e Seep Sate Dh 4 38 Safety Chains i i rcv ce ee e Yee E PUES 4 37 Tongue Weight aeei case 4 35 Total Weight on Tires 000 000 0000 4 35 yellow blue TOWING eiss eeepc ede RUE 4 33 4 40 Turn Signals erp REF RR EE HERES 4 39 Weight Nei 4 35 Transaxle Automatic 2 20 2 21 2 22 6 19 Fluid cd nbeteckke AR Shenae dak a 6 19 Transmitters Ke
169. laning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough 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 do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of 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 to slow down when it is raining yellow blue Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray e Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tire
170. lasses 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 headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible 4 16 yellow blue You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two 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 a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps 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 in Rain and on Wet Roads 1 m Mn mm n fh if Ny VAM Wy m f i y Mh IN Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t s
171. ld have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued yellow blue Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a 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 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile 1 6 km 6 35 NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards 6 36 yellow blue When to Check Check y
172. ler bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating yellow blue 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 PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes 4 39 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Letup 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 4 40 yellow blue Maintenanc
173. light may also come on if you are driving on partially cleared pavement The tire pressure monitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index If the anti lock brake system warning light comes on the tire pressure monitor system may not be working See your dealer for service Also see Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index yellow blue When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index The light will come on and stay on until you turn off the ignition or press the RESET button Don t reset the tire pressure monitor system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect the system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low 6 37 Any time you adjust a tire s pressure rotate your tires or have one or more tires repaired or replaced you ll need to reset calibrate the tire pressure monitor system You ll also need to reset the system whenever you buy new tires
174. lines 3 Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 Ifastain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 Ifa stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth 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
175. lly useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin LOW TRAC See Enhanced Traction System Active Light in the Index You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal This light will also come on when the anti lock brake system is working If your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle in the Index yellow blue When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem TRAC OFF See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin e
176. lue Remove the four wing nut bolts which fasten the taillamp lens to the vehicle Carefully remove the taillamp lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it Press the five tabs to release the plate from the lamp To remove a bulb gently pull the bulb out from the socket Reverse Steps 3 through 6 to reassemble the taillamp 6 33 yellow blue Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a Shepherd s Hook 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 For the proper type and size see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Section 7 of this manual under Part B Owner Checks and Services for more information 6 34 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You cou
177. m ek REEF ES 6 19 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 0 2 22 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 0 Time Setting the IRR 3 7 Tire Chains Aiei cangau sone eat epe oe Rug 6 44 Tire Loading 43 uer RREESDRREDDDRO RED ERR 4 31 Tire Pressure Monitor System 004 6 36 Tire Loading Information Label 4 31 TAGS t rene hed ees PP Eb redseu et Be 6 35 Alignment and Balance 005 6 43 Buying New Re RE er hec e eye ak 6 40 Qu M x 6 44 Changing a Flat 02 eee cee eee 5 18 Gleaning sp E handed eI COOPER TEES 6 50 Compact Spare eee koh b er erbe ees 5 27 Tntl tion ek dhe en kee REDE RE 6 35 Inflation Check 7 3 Inspection and Rotation 0 6 38 Loading reise 4 1 luc tiu tas 6 35 Pressure Monitor System 000 6 36 Temperature ser ee Re e ER 6 42 113201011 hea cis cae gta 6 42 TreadW eat secs tee e berger 6 42 Uniform Quality Grading 0 6 41 Used Replacement Wheel 0 6 44 Wear Indicators eee 6 40 Whee
178. mark or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening ENGINE 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant isn t at the proper level repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap or see your dealer yellow blue If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s 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 a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same 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 but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 5 17 Changing a
179. marks of General Motors Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle 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 Litho in U S A Part No 22617057 B Second Edition ii CERTIFIED WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE 3 J yellow blue We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fran ais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1577 Meyerside Dr Mississauga Ontario LST 1B9 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it 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
180. may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed 2 36 yellow blue When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a 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 Ending Out of Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press the cruise control RES ACCEL button and the SET COAST buttons at the same time Press the cruise control ON OFF button Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased yellow blue Exterior Lamps Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up one position to turn on your Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up two positions to turn on your Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the switch to OFF to turn all of the lamps off 2 37 Lamps On Reminder If you turn off the ignition and open the driver s door while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be
181. me If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer yellow blue Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 24L LA seis ERI ye AC Type A 1279C 3400 V6 2 eee ee eee ee AC Type A 1279C Engine Oil Filter ZAL LA cece cee ces AC Type PF 44 3400 V6 Loo deie eet ees AC Type PF 47 Spark Plugs DAL TA ik I RE ee PA AC Type 41 963 Platinum Plug Gap 0 050 inch 1 27 mm 3400 V6 0 eee eee eee AC Type 41 940 Platinum Plug Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wiper Blades Shepherd s Hook Type Passenger s Side 17 inches 43 cm Driver s Side 22 inches 56 cm Vehicle Dimensions Length e eee es 186 5 inches 474 2 cm Width uere 70 4 inches 178 7 cm Height eee ERES 54 5 inches 138 4 cm Wheelbase 107 1 inches 271 9 cm Front Tread 59 1 inches 150 1 cm Rear Tread 59 4 inches 150 7 cm 6 61 yellow blue NOTES 6 62 yellow blue f NOTES 6 63 yellow blue f NOTES 6 64 yellow blue Y Section7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 17 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 2 How this
182. mes and wear safety belts properly 4 12 yellow blue Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY edge of paved surface 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 one quarter 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 potentially 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 patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making
183. mmunication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 yellow blue Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity 4 35 If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer 4 36 yellow blue Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle
184. n between the daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the ALC systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and ALC systems will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay To idle your vehicle with the ALC system off set the parking brake while the ignition is off Then start the vehicle The ALC system will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF If you wish to turn off the headlamps rather than have them remain on for 20 seconds turn the turn signal multifunction lever end cap up one position and back to OFF yellow blue Fog Lamps The button for your fog lamps is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel beside the instrument panel intensity control 0 When using the fog lamps the ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or the low beam headlamps Push the button to turn the fog lamps on An indicator light on the button will glow when the fog lamps are on Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps w
185. nce 1 54 yellow blue Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section yellow blue f NOTES yellow blue f NOTES yellow blue f NOTES yellow blue f NOTES yellow blue Y Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System 1 Trunk 3 Theft 4 Passlock 4 New Vehicle Break In 5 6 0 pi p p pd i OO NO Ignition Switch Starting Your
186. nd Seat Controls 1 32 1 8 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 1 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About 1 35 Safety Belts and the Answers 1 36 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 39 3 Driver Position 1 51 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 54 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 54 22 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 1 54 29 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 1 2 yellow blue 2 Way Manual Seat Controls Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place yellowl Move the control lever under the front of the seat to The power seat switch is located on the lower left side unlock it Slide the seat to where you wan
187. nd crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful 6 21 Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment 6 22 yellow blue Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark or a little higher If the LOW COOLANT light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant LOW COOLANT See Low Coolant Warning Light in the Index Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank but only when the engine is cool 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 replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight yellow blue Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power
188. nd off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They signals won t work also let police know you have a problem Your front and Other Warning Devices rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you yellow blue NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelco Freedom battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle yellow blue 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system N
189. nd rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts yellow blue Battery Your new vehicle comes with an ACDelco Freedom battery When it s time for a new battery we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index 6 29 yellow blue Bulb Replacement Headlamps This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps For bulb sizes see Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulbs not listed in this section contact your service department Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb pack
190. ng range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through yellow blue What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart 65 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE HOT WEATHER SAE 10W 30 SAE 5W 30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 20W 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6 16 yellow blue As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the
191. ngineering that went into it Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK down arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK up arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM FM Stereo Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears There will be a two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode and the colon on the display will blink while in this mode yellow blue AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio PWR VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To turn the radio on and to increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and to turn the radio off RCL Press this knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM and FM The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM Just Tum the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5
192. nition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked And remember to lock the doors 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 in a storage area or take them with you yellow blue Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your key If possible park in a busy well lit area Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Be sure to close and lock the storage area Close all windows Move the trunk release lockout switch to the ON position Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system take the transmitter with you 2 13 Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During norm
193. nition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem yellow blue Enhanced Traction System Warning Light With the Enhanced Traction System ETS this warning light should come on briefly as you Start the engine If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem TRAC OFF If the warning light stays on or comes on when you re driving there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly 2 53 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the ETS button located on the instrument panel above the audio system the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means there s a problem with the system If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem t
194. nk to open and close each window Power Windows If Equipped The power window switches are located on the armrest of the driver s door In addition each passenger door has a switch for its own window yellow blue Auto Down Switch The driver s window switch has an auto down feature This switch is black Push the top of the switch partway and the driver s window will open a small amount If the switch is pushed all the way the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering push the switch forward To raise the window push and hold the switch forward Lock Out Switch On four door models the driver s power window controls also include a lock out switch When the lockout switch is moved to the left with the red showing the driver and passengers will be able to use their window switches Move the lockout switch to the right to stop the passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel 2 29 Tilt Wheel yellow blue Turn Signal Multifunction Lever A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a com
195. nly driven under one or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 7 12 yellow blue DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and ad
196. nner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents 6 45 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Cleaning of Fabric Carpet Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain e Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Ifaring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set 6 46 yellow blue Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt
197. not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for use on your vehicle If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle yellow blue 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 treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards 6 41 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t
198. now can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see 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 any 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 yellow blue Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination Be sure to use the proper towing equi
199. nshade by hand when using the vent position To use the vent position of the sunroof push the switch back and release it This is the express vent mode of the sunroof yellow blue To fully open the sunroof push the switch back again and release This is the express open mode of the sunroof and sunshade To close the sunroof push the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation If desired you may close the sunshade by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure NOTICE Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly 2 45 yellow blue The Instrument Panel Your Information System The main components of your instrument panel are Fog Lamp Switch Instrument Panel Intensity Control Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Horn Instrument Cluster Windshield Wiper Washer Lever Ignition Switch Enhanced Traction System Peon no Ae gt Hazard Switch yomozzrnumw yellow blue Audio System Climate Control System Cigarette Lighter Gear Shift Lever Cruise Control Switches If Equipped Steering Wheel Audio System If Equipped Tilt Wheel Lever Hood Release Handle Fuse Panel 2 47 yellow blue Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped w
200. nt Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index yellow blue Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make 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 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 off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 39 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 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining
201. nter the correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer yellow blue Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display 3 17 yellow blue To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio this section station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with Audio Steering Wheel Controls the down arrow If Equipped AM FM Press th
202. nts in the Index Not recommended for use on instrument panels 6 52 Vehicle Identification Number VIN SAMPLE4UXXM072675 ENGINE 1999 1 ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration yellow blue Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and e a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle 6 53 Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before
203. o not run your engine at speeds in the red area or engine damage may occur 2 49 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you 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 know when there s a problem with your vehicle 2 50 yellow blue 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 this 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 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START
204. odule in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water such as water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the carpet you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables Don t let anyone start the vehicle under any circumstances See your dealer for service 1 28 yellow blue Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during imp
205. of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary yellow blue Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as 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 Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year 7 17 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Except GT Series Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors f
206. on NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare yellow blue Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter and wing bolt Place the cover and nut on top of the flat tire Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray 5 25 A Nut B Wing Nut C Extension If Equipped D Adapter 5 26 Wrench E F Jack G Tool Tray H Flat Road Tire yellow blue Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly cow Nut Cover Wing Nut Adapter E Wrench F Jack G Spare Tire yellow blue Compact Spare Tire Although t
207. or drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up Ill be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking yellow blue Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a
208. or surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc The parking brake is self adjusting and no manual adjustment is required You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking 7 18 yellow blue Brake System Inspection GT Series Only Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Engine Coolant Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equival
209. otate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 10 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor ACTUAL See Engine Oil in the inex An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE An Emission Control Service See footnote PF Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote SERVICED BY 7 11 Scheduled Maintenance 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code T L4 engine An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mai
210. otors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it 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 your 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 vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you ll find in the schedules in this section So please read this section and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer yellow blue This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part 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 This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal d
211. ou could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on any wheels other than chrome plated wheels 6 50 yellow blue Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be 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 paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If
212. ou ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly And because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both systems won t work well or at all yellow blue 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 is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working 4 37 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer
213. ou start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle around the vehicle It should be parked on a 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking level surface Brake in the Index if necessary and the 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake regular brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N but don t start the engine Without applying the If the starter works in any other position your regular brake try to move the shift lever out of vehicle needs service PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service 7 15 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK P On all vehicles the key should come out only in OFF Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check 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
214. our automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily 2 20 yellow blue It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have 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 PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever See Shifting Out of PARK P later in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE
215. our tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure Monitor System If Equipped The tire pressure monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire The system learns the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures This time may be longer depending on your individual driving habits Learning need not be accumulated during a single trip Once learned the system will remember the tire pressures until the system is recalibrated After the system has learned tire pressures with properly inflated tires the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other three tires The tire pressure monitor system won t alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low if the system is not properly calibrated or if the vehicle is moving at less than 15 mph 25 km h faster than 75 mph 120 km h on rough roads or during turns The
216. 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 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need yellow blue Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replac
217. passenger door lock switch Push the top of the switch to unlock all of the doors Push the bottom of the switch to lock all the doors Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition All of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK P to REVERSE R If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or the power door lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches about 5 mph 8 km h All doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK P and when the key is turned to OFF Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking the doors The automatic locking and unlocking of the doors will occur if the ignition key is turned to ON and the driver s door is closed when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver Mode 1 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed All doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF yellow blue Mode 2 This mode is only available with the remote keyless entry transmitter All doors automaticall
218. ple with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle 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 a window or door yellow blue In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service 1 27 NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag m
219. pment designed for recreational towing Follow the instructions for the towing equipment 4 29 yellow blue Towing Your Vehicle from the Front 4 Remove the following fuses from the left side of the instrument panel fuse block B Radio C Wiper H Body Computer K Body Function Control Module Cluster This will prevent your battery from draining while towing See Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left in Section 6 for the location of these fuses To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these steps 5 Turn the ignition switch to ACC 6 Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N 7 Release the parking brake Remember to replace the fuses once you reach your destination To replace a fuse 1 Set the parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Replace the fuse 1 Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it NOTICE 2 Turn the ignition switch to OFF 3 Set the parking brake Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged 4 30 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty yellow blue Loading Your Vehicle E TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING amp GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX CO
220. pplied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 53 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you 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 The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintena
221. repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow atrailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If your air conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 5 10 yellow blue If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away yellow blue When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the en
222. reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle 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 Vehicle in the Index 5 29 yellow blue f NOTES 5 30 yellow blue Y Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle This section 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 part devoted to its appearance care 6 2 Service 6 29 6 3 Fuel 6 30 6 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 35 6 5 Filling Your Tank 6 45 6 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 46 6 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 48 6 12 Engine Oil 6 49 6 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 51 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 52 6 19 Thermostat 6 53 6 20 Engine Coolant 6 54 6 23 Power Steering Fluid 6 60 6 24 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 60 6 25 Brakes 6 61 6 61 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Finish Damage GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number VIN Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and
223. riving limits use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes T The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded yellow blue Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the Change Oil li
224. roper 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 The air bag system does not need regular maintenance yellow blue Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions an e 7 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across Lap Shonlder Dat you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you belts Here s how to wear one properly more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 1 29 yellow blue If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it end of the belt as
225. rt in three seconds or starts If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see but then stops push the accelerator pedal about the part of this manual that tells how to do it one quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds or without damaging your vehicle See Towing until it starts Your Vehicle in the Index 2 17 yellow blue 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline V c 2 Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor Hold it there Then hold the key in START This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15 seconds and repeat this step 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 engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly 2 4L L4 Engine 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 Vehicle in the Index 2 18 yellow blue To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the
226. rves 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 possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a 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 a 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 Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Enhanced Traction System in the Index 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 the 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 before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try
227. ry 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player 3 20 yellow blue The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to ON or ACC 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE PLAY button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s
228. s in the Index 4 19 yellow blue City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light One of the biggest problems with city streets is 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 4 20 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 left lane on a freeway as a passing lane yellow blue At the entrance there is
229. s an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement 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 help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for peo
230. s is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger s safety belt 1 23 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument AIR panel which shows B AG AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1 24 yellow blue How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel yellow blue If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s sid
231. s 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 be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 51 yellow blue Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A 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 If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 1 52 yellow blue Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be a
232. same for the other rear door The rear doors will now work normally yellow blue Anti Lockout Protection Anti Lockout Protection is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the ignition from locking the doors using the power door locks while any door is open To override this feature when the key is in the ignition and a door is open hold the power door lock switch for three seconds This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle If you don t leave the keys in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock or if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle Always remember to take your keys with you Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving your vehicle open your door and set the locks from the inside then get out and close the door Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may
233. se the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Note that with the ignition off the THEFTLOCK LED indicator will flash indicating a secured radio Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show SEC indicating the radio is now operable and secure If you enter the wrong code eight times INOP will appear on the display You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again When you try again you will only have three more chances eight tries per chance to e
234. sistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Pontiac the letter should be addressed to Pontiac s Customer Assistance Center United States Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 1 800 PM CARES 1 800 762 2737 1 800 833 7668 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE 762 3743 yellow blue Canada Caribbean Numbers General Motors ee 1 800 496 9992 English Puerto Rico Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Puerto Rico 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 1 800 751 4135 English Dominican Republic Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Dominican Republic 1 800 496 9994 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 389 0009 Bahamas 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 534 0122 Bermuda Barbados Antigua amp B V I 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean Il Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 All Overseas Locations US GMODC Customer Communication Centre 169 007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone 905 644 4112 Fax 905 644 4866 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you
235. specially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on But you can turn the system off if you prefer To turn the system on or off press the ETS button on the instrument panel 4 9 When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off the warning light will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off Braking in Emergencies 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 4 10 yellow blue Variable Effort Steering If Equipped This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and at low vehicle speeds Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on cu
236. ss feature use the following steps Turn the ignition to ON or ACC Turm the radio off Press and hold the TAPE PLAY button for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature is active Insert the adapter It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed 3 12 yellow blue AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer If Equipped EL L ce nee ALAVA PT a HH ee mg E Playing the Radio POWER VOL Push this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock If you press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 T
237. t You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 24 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this Hold in the button on the handle Push the handle all the way toward the front of the vehicle Move the ignition key to OFF Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P yellow blue Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button
238. t it Then of the driver s seat Raise the seat by holding the switch release the lever and try to move the seat with your up Lower the seat by holding the switch down body to make sure the seat is locked into place 6 Way Power Seat Controls If Equipped The power seat switch is located on the lower left side of the driver s seat This switch allows you to move the seat up down forward and backward It also moves the front of the seat up or down and the rear of the seat up or down yellow blue Move the seat higher by lifting and holding the bottom of the switch Lower the seat by pushing and holding the top of the switch To move the seat forward push the rear of the switch forward To move the seat backward push the front of the switch rearward Raise the front of the seat by lifting and holding the bottom front end of the switch Lower the front of the seat by pushing and holding the top front end of the switch Raise the rear of the seat by lifting and holding the bottom rear of the switch Lower the rear of the seat by pushing and holding the top rear of the switch Manual Lumbar Support If Equipped Turn the knob on the right front of the driver s seat cushion to the right or to the left to adjust support for the lower back blue Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle the seat and move the
239. t keep driving if the oil pressure is low LOW you will have a LOW OIL If you do your engine can become so hot that OIL light in your instrument it catches fire You or others could be burned panel cluster Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced This light will come on briefly when you start your vehicle If the light stays on after starting your vehicle or comes on and chimes while you are driving your engine oil NOTICE level should be checked Prior to checking the oil level be sure your vehicle has Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems been shut off for several minutes and is on a level can be costly and is not covered by your warranty surface Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring it to the proper level See Engine Oil in the Index NOTE A false LOW OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between when the key is on and the engine is cranking It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan 2 60 Change Oil Light The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start 00 0 E the engine If the light doesn t come on have it serviced If
240. t see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you Power Remote Control Mirror If Equipped This selector knob controls both outside rearview mirrors yellow blue Select the mirror you want to adjust by turning the knob to the left or right Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting ina comfortable driving position Turn the knob to the center to turn the remote control mirror off Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex 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 2 43 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box To open pull the glove box handle up Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas The upper compartment which is also the armrest can be used to store maps gloves etc To open pull up on the driver s side of the lid Rear Seat
241. ted States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area the light comes on and you hear a chime your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated The Problems on the Road section of this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 2 55 Check Tire Pressure Light If Equipped The tire pressure monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure in one tire After the system has learned tire pressures with properly inflated tires the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other three tires The tire pressure monitor system won t alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low if the system is not yet calibrated or if the vehicle is moving at less than 15 mph 25 km h faster than 75 mph 120 km h on rough roads or during turns The light may also come on if you are driving on partially cleared pavement 2 56 yellow blue When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index The light will stay on until you turn off the ignition or reset the system See Tire Pressure Monitor System
242. ted on the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for service 6 4 yellow blue To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming
243. the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine have the oil changed For additional information see Engine Oil When to Change in the Index To reset the Oil Life Monitor see Engine Oil Life Monitor in the Index Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to ON and will stay on until the vehicle starts SECURITY If you re driving and the security light comes on and remains on your Passlock system is not working properly Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer yellow blue Cruise Light If Equipped The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control CRUISE Low Washer Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition It will also stay on or come on and a chime will sound if the fluid reservoir is less than one third full 2 61 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on SERVICE briefly when you turn VEHICLE on the ignition SOON It will stay on or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle such as a DRL or an ALC malfunction If this happens see your dealer as soon as possible Fuel Gage WIJE Ss ar AN l D Ne 2 0 4 oo gi United States Canada 2 62 yellow blue Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears empty the light will come on and you
244. the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare 5 28 yellow blue If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution 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 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 NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index yellow blue Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R 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 By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and
245. 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 can 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 or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill yellow blue Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Pull up on the parking brake handle If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on 3 yellow blue To release the parking brake hold the regular brake Shifting Into PARK P pedal down Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause If you have 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 use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index your rear brakes to overhea
246. 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 At 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 car washing system can do this for you yellow blue Chemical Paint Spotting Some 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 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first 6 51 yellow blue GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L GE Protectant Protects leather wood acrylics Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats See your General Motors Parts Department for these products For exterior use only See Recommended Fluids and Lubrica
247. things quickly Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning yellow blue These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle iv yellow blue In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE
248. three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force 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 Enhanced Traction System remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your 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 th
249. to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway yellow blue Steering in Emergencies 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 time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available 4 11 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel 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 ti
250. 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 a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard yellow blue 4 27 If you are stopped by 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 you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie ared 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 4 28 You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful yellow blue S
251. top accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads yellow blue 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 The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid 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 4 17 4 18 yellow blue Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydrop
252. ttern and additional information See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km hange automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven dre or more of these conditions n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches bo 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 7 8 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE SERVIC 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote a Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote
253. turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working When the engine is running the light should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner 2 51 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away race OC United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem 2 52 yellow blue If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle
254. ty belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a 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 Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be 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 good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as 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 yellow blue How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is 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 riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the
255. u aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags even Next Generation air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants Next Generation air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with Next Generation air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle yellow blue Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Thi
256. udden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it 1 43 Top Strap 1 44 yellow blue Canadian law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then install the anchor for you This work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit yellow blue Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position any e 7 You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 45 yellow blue 3
257. une in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone EQUALIZER A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range yellow blue Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in If the ignition and the radio are on the disc will begin playing If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is off first press EJECT If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and E error and a number may appear on the radio display If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down Itis dirty scratched or wet The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again 3 13 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corr
258. ust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index 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 be attached across the defogger grid 6 48 yellow blue Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax Sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn 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
259. 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 it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your 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 reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply 4 21 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 actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well r
260. ut remain in the player CD PLAY Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio EJECT will work with the radio off Remote Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing a Cassette Tape With this option the remote single cassette player is mounted to the console Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player With the radio on insert a cassette tape Once the tape is playing use the control knobs for VOL BAL FADE BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio A lighted cassette symbol shows when a cassette tape is in the player A lighted arrow will also appear and show the direction of play when a tape is active PREV 1 Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection A minimum three second blank gap is needed for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound will mute in this mode NEXT 2 Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound will mute in this mode 4 Press this button to reduce background tape noise noise reduction is only available in the cassette mode The double D symbol
261. vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment 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 than 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 That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully 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 4 34 yellow blue If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider usin
262. ver tow with damaged parts not equipment or car carrier equipment When using wheel lift equipment and towing the vehicle from the rear the towing limit is 55 mph 88km h for 500 miles 800 km fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if Always secure the vehicle on each side with you need to have your vehicle towed See Roadside separate safety chains when towing it Assistance in the Index Use only the correct hooks Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Low Coolant Warning Light in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine yellow blue 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 you open the hood 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 NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly
263. whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men 4 4 yellow blue Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC 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 a collision increases sharply f
264. will appear on the display REV 5 Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape The tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the cassette reel or until you press REV again Use the yellow blue SEEK button or the TUNE knob to play the radio during REV The radio plays the last selected station FWD 6 Press this button to rapidly advance the tape The tape will rapidly advance to the end of the cassette reel or until you press FWD again Use the SEEK button or the TUNE knob to play the radio during FWD The radio plays the last selected station PROG Press this button on the remote cassette player to go from one side of the tape to the other CD PLAY After a cassette tape and a CD have been inserted press the CD PLAY button to switch between the CD player and the cassette tape player Both features cannot be played at the same time EJECT Press this button on the remote cassette player to remove the tape EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radio off Also you must press EJECT before loading a cassette with the radio off to allow loading CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold RECALL on the radio and the EJECT button on the remote cassette at the
265. witch will return to ON for normal driving 2 15 NOTICE If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped yellow blue Starting Your 2 4 Liter L4 Engine With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If the engine doesn t start right away and if the weather is very cold below 20 F or 29 C push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START Do this until the eng
266. ws that hold the cover on 2 Lift off the cover 3 Reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly 6 18 yellow blue Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans 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 filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or
267. y Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts Courtesy Transportation See Courtesy Transportation section for details We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs Hotels Glass replacement Tire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police fire department or hospitals In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac s comprehensive warranty However when other services are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following information to give the advisor Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle license plate number yellow blue Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family 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
268. y lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P and the key is turned to OFF Mode 3 All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P No automatic door unlock Mode 4 No automatic door lock or unlock The Programmable Automatic Door Locks will be in operating mode 1 when the vehicle is shipped from the factory Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to one year will not change the programmed mode of the Programmable Automatic Door Locks The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed and the vehicle s ignition key to ON To change the mode 1 Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch for ten seconds 2 Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in You can change the mode by pressing and holding LOCK on the power door lock switch two chimes for mode 2 three chimes for mode 3 and four chimes for mode 4 3 Repeat Step 1 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want The mode you selected is now set Delayed Locking The Delayed Locking feature is standard and makes it easier to use your power door locks at any time either manually or with the power door lock switches When the driver leaves the vehicle and pushes the
269. y 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 4 24 yellow blue Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N 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 would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill Drive in the highest gear possible Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action yellow Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will V Pavey our yiee i coor shaper Wann be driving
270. yellow blue Y The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner s Manual 1 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the SRS system 2 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle 3 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system 4 1 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 12 9 1 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 LLLI PONTIAC GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem PONTIAC the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trade
271. yless Entry 00000 2 8 Transportation Courtesy 0 0000 8 10 Tap Odometer sre ett tre eee ayia 2 49 Trunk Lock eese i RT Re ed eee PEERS 2 12 Trunk Release ees Rte RR Ree eR 2 12 ETY S098 Reden ce e noe 8 5 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 31 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 6 33 6 60 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever luu 2 30 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 39 Unaerboay Flushing Service 0 00 7 16 Underbody Maintenance 00005 6 51 Vehicle Control oi isc ats te bo Hea RE Aree Me Eos 4 6 Damage Warnings sese iv DIMENSIONS omae teer et Se ewe 6 61 Identification Number 00 005 6 53 Loading AIRE 4 31 Storage PEIUS 6 29 Ventilation System 0 0 0 eee eee eee 3 6 VAS OFS 5S UM cada m 2 45 Warning D YICES es Cere eee Pee ep pee 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 50 Warranty Information 0 00 0 e ee eee 8 11 Washer Fluid Windshield 00 00005 6 24 Washing Your Vehicle 0 00 00 eee eee 6 49 Weatherstrips oc sce spas cae enh E pea a 6 48 Wheel ATIBTHGBE acit werd aeo ee Peta ee eed 6 43 Nut Torque 2522 ree re ee 5 24 6 60 Replacement is 4
272. ys it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was

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