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  This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 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…

• Page 3: Canadian Owners

  We reserve the right to make changes 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.

• Page 4: How To Use This Manual

  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 things quickly.

• Page 5: Vehicle Symbols

  Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.

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  These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:…

• Page 7: Table Of Contents

  Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle 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. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About…

• Page 8: Seats And Seat Controls

  Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats and also about reclining front seatbacks, head restraints and rear folding seatbacks. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.

• Page 9: Reclining Front Seatbacks

  Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster Turn the knob located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion to adjust the height of the driver’s seat. It is easier to use the adjuster when the seat is unoccupied. Make sure the ignition is off and the vehicle is in PARK (P) before adjusting the seat.

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  But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.

• Page 11: Head Restraints

  Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Press the release button near the base of the restraint to lower and raise the restraint to a comfortable position.

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  Rear Seats Rear Folding Seatback You can fold either side of the seatback down for more cargo space. The rear right side seatback can also be used as a temporary table when the vehicle is stopped. Make sure the front seatback isn’t reclined or in the rearward most position.
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  To fold either seatback down, do the following: 1. Pull up on the lock release knob, located on the top of the seatbacks. 2. Fold the seatback down. Each seatback can be folded separately. To raise the seatback, do the following: 1.
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  To fold the seatback down, do the following: 1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position and make sure the seatback is at the most upright position and locked. 2. Pull up on one of the recliner levers located on either side of the back of the passenger’s seatback.

• Page 15: Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone

  Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.

• Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work

  In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. 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 person wouldn’t survive.

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  Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-11…
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  The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel … In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield … 1-12…

• Page 19: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

  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. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers…

• Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

  If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

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  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.
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  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.
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  What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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  What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
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  What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
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  What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

• Page 27: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

  To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

• Page 28: Right Front Passenger Position

  The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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  Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt 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.
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  CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash.
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  How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
• Page 32
  The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-26 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
• Page 33
  When should an air bag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”…
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  How does 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. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
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  CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the 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 a door.
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  NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver’s and right front passenger’s seatback, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag, or both the air bag…

• Page 37: Safety Belt Pretensioners

  Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.

• Page 38: Rear Seat Passengers

  Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Passenger Positions It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.

• Page 39
  Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
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  3. 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 part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.

• Page 41: Children

  CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.

• Page 42
  CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb.
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  CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
• Page 44
  What are the different types of add restraints? on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.

• Page 45: Restraint Systems For Children

  CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.

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  A rear facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-40 A forward facing child seat (C E) provides restraint for…
• Page 47
  A booster seat (F G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high back booster seats have a five booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position…

• Page 48: Where To Put The Restraint

  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.

• Page 49: Top Strap

  Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.

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  Anchor the top strap to one of the top strap anchors. Your vehicle has top strap anchors for the rear seating positions. You will find three top strap anchors in a covered compartment on the floor of the rear cargo area. To access the anchors, open the compartment doors marked with the child restraint anchor symbol.
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  Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll find anchors (A) in both outside rear seat positions. Each seating position with the LATCH system will have a label sewn to the seatback with the letters “LATCH” on it.
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  In order to use the system, you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. 1-46 With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
• Page 53
  CAUTION: If a LATCH type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the…
• Page 54
  Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH)” in the Index. 1-48 You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
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  3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-49…
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  1-50 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

• Page 57: Front Seat Position

  Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.

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  4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-52…
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  6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

• Page 60: Older Children

  Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-54 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

• Page 61
  CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
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  1-56 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a 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 applied right on the child’s abdomen.

• Page 63: Safety Belt Extender

  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.

• Page 64: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash

  Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as…

• Page 65
  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.
• Page 66
  Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

• Page 67: Manual Windows

  Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the switches controlling the driver’s and passenger’s windows are located on the driver’s door. The power window switch on each passenger door controls that window only.

• Page 68
  Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
• Page 69
  One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag from the key and gives it to the first owner. Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.

• Page 70: Door Locks

  Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.

• Page 71
  To manually lock the door from the inside, press the knob on the door forward. To unlock the door, press the knob rearward. If you have manual locks, you must use the key to lock and unlock the tailgate. If your vehicle has power door locks, open the driver’s door by turning the key in the lock toward the rear of the vehicle.

• Page 72: Rear Door Security Locks

  Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside. The security locks are located on the inside of the rear door trim. To use of these locks, do the following: 1.

• Page 73: Remote Keyless Entry System

  Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.

• Page 74: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

  Operation LOCK: Press this button to lock all of the doors. The turn signal lights will flash once to confirm that the doors have locked. The remote keyless entry system will not operate while the doors are open or while the key is in the ignition.

• Page 75: Battery Replacement

  Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.

• Page 76
  Liftgate/Liftglass CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate/liftglass 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 liftgate/liftglass open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate/liftglass:…
• Page 77
  To open the liftglass using your key do the following: To open the liftglass, insert the key into the keyhole and turn it clockwise to the second position. Use the handle in the center of the liftglass to help in lifting the glass.
• Page 78
  Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft 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 Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves…

• Page 79: Content Theft Deterrent System

  Content Theft Deterrent System (If Equipped) Your vehicle’s theft deterrent system is designed to activate an alarm if any of the side doors or the liftgate is forcibly unlocked or if the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the system is set.

• Page 80: Activating The System

  Testing the System To test the system, do the following: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described in the previous procedure. The side doors and liftgate should be locked with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

• Page 81
  Reactivating the Alarm Once the system is set, it will automatically reset the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same conditions as described earlier. Cancelling the System The alarm can be deactivated by doing one of the following: Turn the ignition key from LOCK to ON.

• Page 82: Ignition Positions

  Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. 2-18 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.

• Page 83: Starting Your Engine

  CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK and removing it will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ACC.

• Page 84: Manual Transaxle

  Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that’s a safety feature. Starting Your Engine 1.

• Page 85: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater

  Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0 _ F ( 18 _ C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

• Page 86: Automatic Transaxle Operation

  Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-22 CAUTION: 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.

• Page 87
  Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
• Page 88
  DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 27 mph (43 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 29 mph (47 km/h) or more, push your accelerator pedal all the way down.

• Page 89: Manual Transaxle Operation

  Overdrive Your automatic transaxle has an O/D (overdrive off) button. It is located on the left side of the shift lever. Press the O/D button to turn off overdrive. A light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when this feature is used.

• Page 90
  THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
• Page 91
  SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into SECOND (2), put the shift lever in neutral and let up on the clutch.

• Page 92: Shift Speeds

  Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy.

• Page 93: Parking Brake

  Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button.

• Page 94
  Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
• Page 95
  Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
• Page 96
  Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.

• Page 97: Parking Your Vehicle

  Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch.

• Page 98: Engine Exhaust

  Engine Exhaust CAUTION: 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.

• Page 99
  CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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.

• Page 100: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

  Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The turn signal/multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. This lever operates the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Flash Pass For more information on the exterior lamps, see “Exterior Lamps”…

• Page 101: Windshield Wipers

  Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. For high beams, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. It will go off when you switch to the low beams.

• Page 102: Windshield Washer

  LO (Low): Move the lever to LO for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High): Move the lever to HI for steady wiping at high speed. MIST: For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.

• Page 103
  Cruise Control (Option) The cruise control lever is located on the right side 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 about 25 mph (40 km/h).
• Page 104
  Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
• Page 105
  Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push and hold the lever to SET/COAST until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever down briefly.

• Page 106: Exterior Lamps

  Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. (Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. 2-42 The exterior lamp switch has three positions: OFF: Turning the switch to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

• Page 107: Daytime Running Lamps

  Automatic Light Control (ALC) Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on the top left corner of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered or the headlamps will be on continuously. When it is dark enough outside, your ALC will turn on your low beam headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps,…

• Page 108: Interior Lamps

  When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps. See “Automatic Light Control” earlier in this section. When you turn the exterior lamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL provided it is not dark outside.

• Page 109
  The interior light has the following positions: OFF: This position turns the light off. ON: This position keeps the light on all the time. DOOR: This position turns the light on when any of the side doors, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. The light goes off when all the side doors, the liftgate and the liftglass are closed.
• Page 110
  Reading Lamp (If Equipped) If you have a sunroof, you will have a reading lamp near the sunroof switch. Press the button to turn the lamp on and press it again to turn it off. 2-46 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Reading Lamps The inside rearview mirror is attached to your vehicle’s front windshield glass.
• Page 111
  The mirror moves so that you can adjust it up and down or side to side. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime driving. Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors These controls are located to the left of…

• Page 112: Storage Compartments

  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. CAUTION: 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.

• Page 113
  Cupholders There are two fixed cupholders located in the console area between the two front seats. There are also two cupholders that fold out of the rear of the console storage unit. Console Storage Area A storage area is located in the console between the seats which can hold CDs, cassettes or a cell phone.

• Page 114: Cargo Cover

  Rear Cargo Accessory Track System Your vehicle has a track system located on the floor of the rear cargo area. This system can be used to carry accessories in your vehicle in many ways by using the down anchors provided in your vehicle or accessory packages available from your dealer.

• Page 115: Luggage Carrier

  Tie-Down Hooks and Tire Tie-Down Belts The tire tie down belts are designed to secure the flat tire. You can also use the belts and hooks to secure your luggage. There are eight tie down hooks located in the rear of the vehicle.

• Page 116
  To adjust the position of the crossrails, do the following: 1. Turn the eight knobs counterclockwise to loosen the crossrails. 2. Slide the crossrails to the desired position for loading the luggage. 3. After adjusting the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the knobs by turning the knobs clockwise.

• Page 117: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

  Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself.

• Page 118: Accessory Power Outlet

  Accessory Power Outlet With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlet is located in the center console storage area. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON or ACC. Pull down the cover the small cover to access the outlet. NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlet, maximum electrical loads must not exceed…

• Page 119
  Power Outlet 115 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) With this power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 115 VAC. If you try to use equipment that requires more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut the power supply. The power will automatically restart when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged in.

• Page 120: Floor Mat

  Floor Mat Your vehicle’s floor mat is specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side floor mat is held in place by two locator hooks. Be sure the driver’s side floor mat is properly placed on the floor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal.

• Page 121
  Sunroof (Option) If your vehicle has a sunroof, you can tilt or open it. To tilt the sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, then press the switch marked UP. Press the other end of the switch to lower the sunroof. Your ignition must be on for the switch to work.
• Page 122
  Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-58…
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  The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets B. Instrument Panel Cluster C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button D. Audio System E. Rear Window Defogger Button F. Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light G. Comfort Control System H.

• Page 124: Instrument Panel Cluster

  Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United States Cluster Shown, Canada Similar 2-60…

• Page 125: Speedometer And Odometer

  Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in miles. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.

• Page 126
  Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-62 Temperature Display The outside air temperature is displayed on the center of the instrument panel, within the speedometer.
• Page 127
  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. 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.

• Page 128: Air Bag Readiness Light

  Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. 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 sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.

• Page 129: Brake System Warning Light

  Charging System Indicator Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.

• Page 130: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

  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.

• Page 131
  If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 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.

• Page 132: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.

• Page 133
  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 covered by your warranty.
• Page 134
  If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”…
• Page 135
  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 may notice this as stalling after start up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.

• Page 136: Oil Pressure Light

  Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving. This indicates that there is not enough oil pressure to keep your engine properly lubricated and cool. The engine could be low on oil, or have some other oil related problem.

• Page 137
  Cruise Light The CRUISE light appears whenever use the ON button to set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” in the Index. Overdrive Off Light Your automatic transaxle has overdrive. The light will come on whenever you turn off the overdrive. See “Overdrive”…

• Page 138: Fuel Gage

  Fuel Gage Canada United States Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is ON. When the gage first indicates E or empty, you still have a little fuel left about 1 or 2 gallons (3.8 L or 7.6 L), but you need to get more right away.

• Page 139: Low Fuel Warning Light

  Here are five things some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F or full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.

• Page 140
  Navigation System (Option) The display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. Your vehicle may be equipped with a turn by turn navigation guidance system that includes a DVD map media covering eleven regional areas throughout the contiguous United States and Canada.
• Page 141
  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. Comfort Controls Climate Control System Air Conditioning Heating…

• Page 142: Comfort Controls

  Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section. Climate Control System Mode Knob (Vent): This position directs the airflow though the upper instrument panel outlets.

• Page 143: Air Conditioning

  Temperature Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. (Recirculate): Press this button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to recirculate inside air through the comfort control system.

• Page 144: Heating

  Heating For the quickest results, press the recirculate button and move the mode knob to the floor setting. Turn the temperature knob clockwise for warmer air and turn the fan knob toward HI. You should switch to outside air once in a while to avoid stale air and fogging windows. To prevent cold air from blowing in and to increase air flow to the floor area, you may close the outer instrument panel vents.

• Page 145: Rear Window Defogger

  Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger button is located in the center of the instrument panel, above the audio system. The defogger does not operate with the rear liftglass opened.

• Page 146: Ventilation System

  Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures, when very little heating is required, you can still direct outside air through your vehicle. Use outside air and turn the mode knob to vent. Turn the temperature knob to a comfortable setting and the fan knob toward HI.

• Page 147: Audio Systems

  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, move the fan knob toward HI for a few moments before driving off.

• Page 148: Player With Equalization And Radio

  AM-FM Radio with Compact Disc Player with Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.

• Page 149
  Setting Preset Stations 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) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3.
• Page 150
  Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers.
• Page 151
  Finding a PTY Station PROG TYPE (Program Type): Press this button to turn on and off program type (PTY) select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display and the SELECT indicator next to the SELECT knob will light. The last selected PTY will appear on the display for five seconds.
• Page 152
  RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of national or local emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing. If the compact disc player is being used, play will stop during the announcement.
• Page 153
  Playing a Compact Disc With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, first press the eject symbol or press the RCL button.
• Page 154
  RCL (Recall): Press this button to see how long the current track has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing, CD TIME will appear on the display.
• Page 155
  AM-FM Radio with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.
• Page 156
  Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
• Page 157
  Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Press the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID or TREB and press and hold the AUDIO knob.
• Page 158
  Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Using this system, the radio can do the following: Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies,…
• Page 159
  AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations.
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  TRAF (Traffic): Press this button to seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements. TRAF will appear on the display. If no station is found, NO TRAF will appear on the display. When a traffic announcement comes on the current station or on a related network station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing.
• Page 161
  When a disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. If more than one disc has been loaded, a number for each disc will be displayed. If you select an equalization setting for your disc, it will be activated each time you play a disc.
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  REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The display will show elapsed time. & (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track.
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  SEEK : To seek, press the left arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have passed. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If you press the button more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc.
• Page 164
  If you attempt to save more than 20 selections, S FULL will appear on the display. To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved.

• Page 165: Navigation/Radio System (Option)

  Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air is very humid.

• Page 166: Understanding Radio Reception

  Your vehicle may have an AM FM radio navigation radio system that includes a Radio Data System (RDS) with program type selections (PTY) that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to. The radio system can also communicate with your navigation system to broadcast announcements on traffic and emergency alert communications.

• Page 167: Tips About Your Audio System

  Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable 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.

• Page 168: Care Of Your Compact Discs

  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.

• Page 169
  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 Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Option) Steering…

• Page 170: Defensive Driving

  Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See “Safety Belts” in the Index. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”…

• Page 171: Drunken Driving

  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…

• Page 172
  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.
• Page 173
  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. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

• Page 174: Control Of A Vehicle

  Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. 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.

• Page 175
  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.
• Page 176
  Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.

• Page 177: All — Wheel Drive (Awd) System (Option)

  Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

• Page 178: Steering

  Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”…

• Page 179: Steering In Emergencies

  Try 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. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.

• Page 180: Off — Road Recovery

  Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.

• Page 181
  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.

• Page 182: Loss Of Control

  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.

• Page 183: Driving At Night

  Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.

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  No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old.

• Page 185: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

  Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.

• Page 186
  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. 4-18 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.

• Page 187: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

  Hydroplaning 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.

• Page 188: Driving Through Flowing Water

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

• Page 189: City Driving

  City Driving 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. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

• Page 190: Freeway Driving

  Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.

• Page 191: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

  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:…

• Page 192: Highway Hypnosis

  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, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.

• Page 193
  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.

• Page 194: Winter Driving

  Winter Driving 4-26 Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.

• Page 195: Driving On Snow Or Ice

  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”…

• Page 196
  Remember, unless you have anti lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots.
• Page 197
  Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

• Page 198: Recreational Vehicle Towing

  Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.

• Page 199
  Dinghy Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with Manual Transmissions Only) NOTICE: Towing your vehicle this way does not eliminate the possibility of damaging your vehicle. For vehicles with manual transmissions, do the following: 1. Put the shift lever in neutral. NOTICE: To avoid locking the steering wheel, turn the ignition to the ACC position.
• Page 200
  4-32 Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
• Page 201
  Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) To tow your vehicle with two wheels on the ground, do the following: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for automatic transmissions and in neutral for manual transmissions.

• Page 202: Loading Your Vehicle

  Loading Your Vehicle The Tire Loading Information/Certification label on your vehicle, located in the glovebox, shows how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire Loading Information label tells you the proper size, and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.

• Page 203
  CAUTION: Do not load 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.

• Page 204: Towing A Trailer

  Towing a Trailer CAUTION: 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.

• Page 205: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

  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 33172 Detroit, MI 48232…

• Page 206: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

  Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.

• Page 207: Safety Chains

  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: Don’t let the steel in a hitch contact the aluminum on your bumper.

• Page 208: Driving With A Trailer

  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.

• Page 209: Making Turns

  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.

• Page 210: Driving On Grades

  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 the engine and the transaxle overheating.

• Page 211: Maintenance When Trailer Towing

  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. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.

• Page 212
  Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow…

• Page 213: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

• Page 214: Jump Starting

  Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.

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  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.
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  CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle.
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  6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
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  8. Now connect the black negative ( negative terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( go to the dead battery.
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  10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly.

• Page 220: Towing Your Vehicle

  To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( vehicle with good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.

• Page 221
  If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

• Page 222: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

  If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving.

• Page 223: Cooling System

  Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-12 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.

• Page 224
  CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.

• Page 225: Recovery Tank

  How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and a proper coolant at the coolant recovery tank.

• Page 226
  CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL mark, start your vehicle.

• Page 227: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

  How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.

• Page 228
  4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.

• Page 229: If A Tire Goes Flat

  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.

• Page 230: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

  The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the floor of the cargo area.

• Page 231
  2. Lift up the cargo area floor panel, remove the hook attached to the bottom side of the panel and hook it over the weatherstripping. 5-20 NOTICE: Make sure to place the hook in the proper location in order to avoid damaging the vehicle. Be sure to remove the hook when finished and place it back in its original position before closing the liftgate.
• Page 232
  4. Unscrew the center retaining nut and lift up the 5. Unscrew the center bolt from the compact spare tire plastic tray to expose the compact spare tire. and pull out the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare tire.

• Page 233: Spare Tire

  The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). 6. Attach the jack handle to the jack. 7. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head. 5-22 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1.

• Page 234
  2. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to fit over the car flange between the two notches nearest the tire. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed.
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  3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 5-24 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
• Page 236
  CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
• Page 237
  8. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-26…
• Page 238
  CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.

• Page 239: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools

  Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Return the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench to the storage area.

• Page 240
  5. Pass the belts through the center hole of the wheel. 6. Attach the other end of the belts to the rear, lower down hooks. 7. Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the floor panel. Pull the end of the belts to make sure the tire is secure.
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  Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 5-30 A.

• Page 242: Compact Spare Tire

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

• Page 243: If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

  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.

• Page 244: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

  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 (or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible.

• Page 245
  CAUTION: The recovery hook, when used, is under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hook at a sideways angle. The hook could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hook to tow the vehicle.
• Page 246
  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.

• Page 247: Doing Your Own Service Work

  Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and 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: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll…

• Page 248
  CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.

• Page 249: Gasoline Octane

  Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 1.8L engine (VIN Code 8), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.

• Page 250: California Fuel

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

• Page 251: Fuels In Foreign Countries

  Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

• Page 252
  The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. The fuel door release lever is located near the floor under the driver’s seat on the outboard side.
• Page 253
  While refueling, hang the fuel cap inside the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.

• Page 254: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

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

• Page 255: Checking Things Under The Hood

  Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.

• Page 256
  2. Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release the secondary hood release by pulling up on the lever located near the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop rod into the slot in the hood.

• Page 257: Engine Compartment Overview

  Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 1.8 L (Code engine, you’ll see the following: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick 6-12 E. Coolant Recovery Tank F.

• Page 258
  When you open the hood of the 1.8 L (Code L) H.O. DOHC engine, you’ll see the following: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Coolant Recovery Tank F.

• Page 259: Engine Oil

  Engine Oil If the engine oil pressure light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Engine Oil Pressure Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.

• Page 260
  Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way.

• Page 261: When To Add Engine Oil

  When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the lower mark, 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 engine oil crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”…

• Page 262: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use

  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.

• Page 263: Engine Oil Additives

  As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SAE 5W 30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W you can use an SAE 10W 30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it’s going to be 0…

• Page 264: When To Change Engine Oil

  When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop go traffic).

• Page 265: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

  Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 6-20 To check or replace the filter, do the following: 1.

• Page 266
  Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: 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.

• Page 267: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

  Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment air filter. The filter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early.

• Page 268
  3. Lift the snaps on the filter cover to remove the cover. 4. Remove the air filter. 5. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter. Once you remove the old air filter, if you choose not to replace it, it will not damage your vehicle. However, the air will no longer be filtered.

• Page 269: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

  Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Check the fluid in the transaxle and differential every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). Change the fluid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature…

• Page 270
  Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 158 C to 80…
• Page 271
  Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The automatic transaxle dipstick has an orange handle and is located near the front of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 1. Release the tab and pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.

• Page 272: How To Add Fluid

  How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the area between dimples on the dipstick.

• Page 273: Manual Transaxle Fluid

  How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.

• Page 274: Hydraulic Clutch

  Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting. The master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic fluid. It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid won’t correct a leak.

• Page 275
  Wheel Drive (Option) If you have an all wheel drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.

• Page 276: Engine Coolant

  Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.

• Page 277
  What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825 which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.

• Page 278: Checking Coolant

  Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at LOW, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to FULL, or a little higher. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful…

• Page 279: Power Steering Fluid

  Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.

• Page 280
  How To Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off. Just look at the reservoir. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be between the HOT marks. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be between the COLD marks.

• Page 281: Windshield Washer Fluid

  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.

• Page 282: Brake Fluid

  NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready 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.

• Page 283
  So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
• Page 284
  What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.

• Page 285: Brake Wear

  Brake Wear The GT Series has four wheel disc brakes. All other models have front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).

• Page 286
  Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.

• Page 287: Bulb Replacement

  Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.

• Page 288
  Headlamps A. Headlamp B. Turn Signal Lamp To replace the headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly. 6-43…
• Page 289
  2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the 3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb by pressing headlamp. down and moving the metal retainer away from you. 4. Pull the bulb out of the fixture. 5. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb. 6-44…

• Page 290: Front Turn Signal Lamps

  Front Turn Signal Lamps To replace the front turn signal lamp bulbs, do the following: 1. See “Headlamps” for location. 2. Locate the turn signal bulb. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 4.

• Page 291
  1. Access the bulbs through the storage compartment in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Remove the storage compartment cover. 6-46 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
• Page 292
  Back-up Lamps The back located below the rear combination lamps. To replace the back up lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Reach up under the rear fascia to locate the back up lamp bulb is 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4.
• Page 293
  Center High-Mounted Stoplamps (CHMSL) To replace the center high mounted stoplamp bulb, do the following: 1. The bulb is located on the inside of the liftgate liftglass near the top. Remove the two clips on both sides of the cover and remove it. 2.

• Page 294: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

  4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 5. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check”…

• Page 295
  Your new vehicle comes with high 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. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
• Page 296
  “Tire Inspection and Rotation” later in this section or in the Index. For cold weather driving conditions, you may prefer to get tires designed for snow or ice. See your Pontiac dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see “Buying New Tires” later in this section or in the Index.

• Page 297: Tire Inspection And Rotation

  When to Check Check your 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.

• Page 298
  When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If your vehicle has P215/502R17 tires, they must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance. The direction is shown by an arrow on the sidewall. Because these tires are directional, they should be rotated as shown here.
• Page 299
  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. 6-54 You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places…

• Page 300: Buying New Tires

  Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire Loading Information label. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias belted or radial) as your original tires. CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.

• Page 301: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

  Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.

• Page 302: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

  Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.

• Page 303: Wheel Replacement

  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).

• Page 304
  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. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.

• Page 305: Tire Chains

  Tire Chains CAUTION: If your vehicle has P215/50ZR17 size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.

• Page 306: Appearance Care

  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.

• Page 307: Using Cleaner On Fabric

  Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of 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.

• Page 308: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

  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.

• Page 309: Cleaning Glass Surfaces

  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.

• Page 310: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

  Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield.

• Page 311: Finish Care

  Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.

• Page 312: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

  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.

• Page 313: Chemical Paint Spotting

  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.

• Page 314
  GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 6-69…

• Page 315: Engine Identification

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

• Page 316: Electrical System

  Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.

• Page 317: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

  Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse.

• Page 318
  Fuse Usage TAIL Front Parking Lamps, Taillamps, License Plate Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Engine Control System Board Diagnostic System WIPER Windshield Wipers Charging System, Air Bag System, Starter System, Engine Control STOP Stop Lamps, CHMSL, Engine Control System, Anti Cruise Control DOOR Power Door Locks, Liftglass Lock Cigarette Lighter, Gauge,…
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  Engine Compartment Fuse Block This engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the air cleaner. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 6-74 Fuse/Relay Usage HEAD MAIN Right Headlamp,…
• Page 320
  Fuse/Relay Usage DIMMER Headlamp Dimmer (Relay) SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse HORN Horn FAN NO. 2 Cooling Fan System (Relay) FAN NO. 1 Cooling Fan System (Relay) ABS NO. 2 Anti lock Brake System RDI FAN Electronic Cooling Fan System Fuse/Relay Usage…

• Page 321: Capacities And Specifications

  Replacement Bulbs Lamps Headlamp High /Low Beam ….Front Turn Signal ….. . Stoplamps/Taillamps .

• Page 322: Engine Specifications

  Engine Specifications Type ……..VIN Engine Code 1.8L Engine .

• Page 323: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

  Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner/Filter … GM Part No. 88969107 Engine Oil Filter (Code … GM Part No. 88971573 Engine Oil Filter (Code L) .

• Page 324
  Section 7 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. Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants…

• Page 325: Introduction

  Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. 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.

• Page 326: How This Section Is Organized

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

• Page 327: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

  Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive 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.

• Page 328: Scheduled Maintenance

  Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop go traffic).

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  Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Valve Clearance Inspection, adjust if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months, Whichever Occurs First) Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Or 12 Months…
• Page 330
  Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.

• Page 331: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance

  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The service shown at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 120,000 miles (200 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.

• Page 332
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
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  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 335
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
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  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
• Page 338
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 339
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 340
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 341
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first).
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  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.
• Page 343
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
• Page 344
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 345
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 346
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 347
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection).
• Page 348
  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. Check automatic transaxle fluid. Change transfer case fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent trailer towing. 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
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  Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 7-26 DATE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE DATE…

• Page 350: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance

  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The service shown at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 120,000 miles (200 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.

• Page 351
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 352
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires.
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  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 354
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
• Page 355
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
• Page 356
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher. –…
• Page 357
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires.
• Page 358
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. Replace engine air cleaner filter.
• Page 359
  Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

• Page 360: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

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

• Page 361: At Least Twice A Year

  At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. Don’t forget to check your spare tire. See “Tires” in the Index for further details. 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.

• Page 362
  At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Seat Operation Check Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it is reclined.
• Page 363
  Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
• Page 364
  Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.

• Page 365: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

  Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.

• Page 366: Engine Cooling System Inspection

  Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.

• Page 367: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

  Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity.

• Page 368
  USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Key Lock Multi Purpose Cylinders Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Manual Chassis Lubricant Transaxle Shift (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Linkage Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC Clutch Linkage Chassis Lubricant…
• Page 369
  USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Transfer Case Axle Lubricant (All Wheel (GM Part No. U.S. 12345977, Drive) in Canada 10953482) or SAE 80W 90 GL Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Secondary Latch, in Canada 992723, or equivalent) Pivots, Spring or lubricant meeting requirements Anchor and…

• Page 370: Part E: Maintenance Record

  Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

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  Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-48…
• Page 372
  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. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone…

• Page 373: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

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

• Page 374: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

  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 (TTY users in Canada can dial 1 free telephone PONT (7668).

• Page 375: Customer Assistance Offices

  Customer Assistance 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 33172…

• Page 376: Gm Mobility Program For Persons

  Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel ROADSIDE (1 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.

• Page 377: Canadian Roadside Assistance

  Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family.

• Page 378: Courtesy Transportation

  Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,…

• Page 379: Additional Program Information

  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.

• Page 380: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

  In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify 0123 in us. Please call us at 1–800–762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1 or 1 7854 (French).

• Page 381: Service Manuals

  SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.

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