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1993 Owner’s Manual Pontiac Grand Am Introduction Table of Contents How to Use this Manual .............. .3 1 Seats &Safety Belts. ................ .7 Part 2 Features & Controls ............... .43 Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems. ... Pert 4 Your Driving and the Road .......... . I ~ I Part Part5 Part ProblemsontheRoad..............16s 6 Service & Appearance Care .........197 7 Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information . . . .
Important Notes Aboutthis Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’reon the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual init so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the timewas it printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
How to Use this Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac runningproperly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner’s Manual lubricants to use.
How t o Use this Manual ehicle e Symbols SaSty andWarnings You willfinda number of safety You will also finda red circle witha Also, inthisbook you willfindthese cautions in this book. We use yellowslash through it in this book. This safetybluenotices: and the word CAUTION to tell you symbol means: about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. Don’t These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will These symbols are important for you find on your vehicle.
How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.:) These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbolsyou may see: Windshield Wipers Engine Coolant Temperature Fuse Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Speaker Ventilating Fan Power Window ...
c ' I r a Part I Seats & Safety 6elts NO02 H e r e you^ find information about the seats in your Pontiac. and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts . Seats and Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SafetyBelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . .
Seats & Safety Eelts Seats und Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the seatshow to adjust them-and also about recliningseatbacksandheadrestraints. Manual Fmnt Seat I You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
I Manual 4- Way Adjustable Seat Power Seat Controls(opTIoN) I To adjust the power seat on some models: There are two levers at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat Front Control (A): Raise the front of forward and back. The right lever the seat by holding the switch up. Lower adjusts the angleof the frontof the seat. the front of the seat by holding the switch down.
Seats & Safety 6elts Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the leveron the outer side of the seat and move the seatback where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. Don’t have a seatback reclined, however, if your vehicle is moving. 10 Y dIV Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is in motion can be - b dangerous.
Head Restraints Front Seatback Latches Easy-Entry Seat Head restraintsare fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the topof the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in acrash. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. (2-DOOR MODELS) (2-DOOR MODELS) The front seatback folds forwardto let people getinto the back seat.
Seats & Safety 6elts N Easy-Entry Seat(CONT.) Split Fold-Down Rear Seat (OPTION) If an easy-entry right fronl seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you’ve used it, be sure to push rearward on an easyentry seat to be sure it is locked. To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. 12 4 I I To Open: Pull forward on the seat tab. To Close: Push the seatback up to itsoriginal position.
Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can bemuch worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injuredor killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
Seats & Safety 6elts I I Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. I 14 4 2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! 3. Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seaton wheels.
5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t stop. 4. Put someone on it. I r 7. or the instrument panel.. . I 6. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.. . 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. 8.
Seats & Safety 6elts Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety BeltsQ: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear and the Answers Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? safety belts? Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle A: You may be an excellent driver, but after an accident if I’m wearing a A: ‘Air bags,” or Supplemental if you’re in an accident-even one Inflatable Restraint systems, are in safety belt? some vehicles today an
r I Safety Belt WarningLlght When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will comeon for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is buckled. The safety belt lightwill also come on and stay on for about a minute. If the driver’s beltis buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.
Seats & Safety 6elts Vehicles FirstSold in Canada Driver Position Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt Was your Pontiac first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, asticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle. . . etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with every new Pontiac first sold in Canada.
I .. i And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (tosee how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight. The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as possible. In a crash, this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Seats & Safety 6elts Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt (CONE) To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle. m m m 20 To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks. Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder beltis too loose.
I: What’s wrong with this? L:The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A You can be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
Seats & Safety 6elts Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s Safety belts work for everyone, safety belt. including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be See the Index under Driver Position. seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident The positions nextto the windows have statistics show that unbelted peoplein lap-shoulder belts. the rear seat arehurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown outof the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Here's How to Wear One Properly: 1.
2 Seats & Safety 6elts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (CONT.) If the belt stops before it reachesthe buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. , If the belt is not long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quicklyif you ever had to. 24 L 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle endof the belt asyou pull up on the shoulder part.
I The lappart of the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs, In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces.
Seats & Safety Belts I Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults There is one guide for each outside Your vehicle may be equipped with rear passenger position inthe rear seat. You will find them tucked in betweenthe shoulder belt comfort guides.This seat back andthe interior body, about feature will provide added comfort for half-way down the edge of the seat children who have outgrown child back. Here is how you should install the restraints, and for small adults.
r X1 205 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and To remove and storethe comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverseorder. make sure that both the lap belt and and it lies flat. The elastic cord must Squeeze the belt edges together so that the shoulder belt are secured be under the belt and the guide on you can take them outfrom the guides. properly. Make sure that the shoulder top. Pull the guide upward to expose its belt crosses the shoulder.
Seats & Safety 6elts t Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. . . I 28 When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Smaller Children and Babies Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle. - /f\ Smaller ehifdren aud babies hould always be restrained in a child or S n t restraint. The instructitlns for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child.
Seats & Safety 6elts Smaller Children and Babies Child Restraints Where to Put the Restraint (CONT.) Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itselfor in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, butthe child also has to be secured withinthe restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how todo that.
Top Strap I An unsecured child restraint -can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraintin your vehicle-even when no child is in it. If your child restraint has a topstrap, it should beanchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Pontiacdealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Seats & Safety 6elts Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Position(CONK:) See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child's face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upwardor outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly ifyou ever need to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6.
Securing a Child Restraint inthe Center Seat Position . 1 Make the beltas long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it When you secure a child restraint in the along the belt. center seating position, you'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section 2. Put the restraint on theseat. Follow about the top strapif the child restraint the instructions for the child has one. restraint. 3.Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructionssay. 4.
Securing a Child Restraint in fhe Securing a Child Resfrainf in the Center Seaf Posifion(CONI) Right Fmnf Seaf 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pullthe child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again.Then see if it is secure.
-infadchild seat attaching hardware in mother vehicle, If you do, it may not work well and the child rnay not be protected properly in a crash. The special hardware is for your vehicle only. Also, don't use the special belt for anything but securing a chdd restraint in the right front seat. If an adult or older child uses it, the belt won't provide protection and may even increase injury in a crash. I Once the special hardware is installed, please follow the instructions with it, and these steps: 1.
Seats & Safety 6elts Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat(CONT.) 3.Put the belt’s special latch plate into the vehicle’s safety belt buckle. 36 8. Put thehookonthefreeendthrough tilting the buckle and pulling it along the slot in the latch plate. the belt. 5. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions forthe child restraint. 6. Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say. 7. Run the belt throughor around the child restraint.
9. To make it tight, pull the belt while To Remove the InfantKhild Seat you push down on the child Restraint: restraint. If the belt won’tstay tight, 1. Push the button on the safety belt switch it end for end. buckle and remove the special latch IO. Push and pull the child restraint in plate. Leave the latch plateon the different directionsto be sure itis special belt. secure. 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. 3.
Seats & Safety 6elts 2061 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child shouldsit next to a windowso the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled upcan be thrown out in a crash.
‘I I Q: What if a child is wearinga lapshoulder belt, but the child isso small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure thatthe shoulder belt stillis on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would havethe restraint that belts provide.
Seats & Safety 6elts Sahty Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length builtin, so it will fasten around almostall people. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to ksten, your dealer willorder you an extender. It’s free. Whenyou go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
IIf your seat adjuster won’t work after a Q: What’s wrong with this? crash, the special part of the safety belt A: The belt is torn. that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. bAU I I U l V I II Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
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Part 2 Features & Controls Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 LOCks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 H e r e you can learn about the GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ignitionswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features & Controls Keys P The ignition keys are for the ignition only. .~eavingyoung children in a‘ vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured.or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. ... 44 The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
Door locks 1 CAUTION * Unlockeddoorscanbe dangerous. Passengers-especially childrencan easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
Features & Controls Power DoorLocks Automatic DoorLocks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle from the driver or front passenger door lock switch. On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on eachrear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety feature. Just close your doors and turn on the ignition.
9 I I . . I Rear DoorSecurity locks Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the reardoors of your vehicle from the inside.To use one of these locks: 1. Use a key to move the lockall the way up. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing tothe other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehiclecannot bt opened from inside when thisfeature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2.
Features & Controls Theft Rear Door SecurityLocks (CONT.) To Cancel the RearDoor Lock: 2. Use a key to move the lock all the way down. 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door fromthe outside. 3. Do the same for theother rear door. The rear door locks willnow work normally. . 48 ‘ 1 Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Pontiac hasa number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted Trunk Lock spot, close all windows and lock your To unlock the trunk from the outside, vehicle. Remember to keep your insert the door key and turn the trunk valuables out of sight. Put themin a lock cylinder. storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots: If you park in a lotwhere someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
Features & Controls Remote Trunk Release (CONK) Glove Box Lockout Feature: Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pull the glove box The remote trunk release is equipped handle toward you. with a lockout feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended. The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch. To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the right.
when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, you can turn the switchto five positions: Run: An “on” position to which the switch returns after you start your Accessory: An “ ~ n ”position in which engine and release the switch. The you can operate someof your electrical switch stays in the Run position when power accessories. Press in the ignition the engine is running. But even when switch asyou turn the top of it toward you.
Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Lturning the key to Lock will lock the steeringcolumn 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 Off. Don’t press the key release button while the vehicleis moving. ... 52 Starting Your Engine Engines start differently.
Both Tmnsax/es Automatic Tmnsaxle Manual Tmnsaxle Move your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position-that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Shift your gear selector to N (Neutral) To Start Your 2.3L Quad OHC or Quad 4 Engine (Code 3, A or D): and hold the clutch pedal to thefloor while starting the engine.
Features & Controls Both Transax/es(CONTI Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at atime will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 4. If your engine still won’t start(or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal all tht way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for abou three seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Triving 1lL NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 4. If your engine still won’tstart (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal allthl way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in Start for abou 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.Turn the ignition key to Off.
Features & Controls Engine Block Heater (oPnoN) In very cold weather, 0" F (-18"C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To Use the Block Heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. m m m 56 I NOTICE Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
I I Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console betweenthe seats. There are several different positionsfor your shift lever. In this manual, these are referredto by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park P Reverse R Neutral N Drive D Second First 2 1 Park P (hrk): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use whenyou start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
Features & Controls I . . Park (CONT.) Reverse Neutral Ensure the shift lever isfully in P (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in the Run position. If you cannot shift outof P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever allthe way into P (Park)-as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
Forwad Gears D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. 2 (Second Gear): This position gives Y(IU more power but lowerfuel e(:onomy. You can use 2 on hills. It can hc:lp control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but thenyou Wrould also want touse your brakes off a1Id on. b 59 ...
. . PN2033. Forward Gears (CONT.) 1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than2. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in 1, the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. 8 8 8 60 If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
1 3 5 2 4 R This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transaxle: 1 (First Gear): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop andit’s hard to shift into 1, put the shift leverin N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down.Then shift into 1.
Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this lightcomes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on.
1. Parking Brake To Release the Parking Brake: To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull your right foot. Push down the parking the BRAKE RELEASE lever. brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. %riving with the parking can cause your rear overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.
Shifting IntoP (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) A It can be dangerous to get out ofyour vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inP (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. Tc be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.If you arc parkingona hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the Inden under ParkinP 01 lills or %wing .
Shifting Out of P (Park) If you have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in P (Park) and your parking brake is interlock. You have to apply your firmly set before you leave it. After regular brake before you can shift from you’ve moved the shift lever into the P (Park) when the ignition is in theRun P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. See theIndex under Automatic pedal down.
Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you can’t see or smelt It can cause unconsciousness and death. Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn (MANUL TRANSAXLE) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer,see the Index under Parking on Hills or i%w*nga Trailer.
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ( A u T o M m c TRANSAXLE) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Horn A Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could allow dangerous 1 exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine Exhaust). Also, idling in a closed-in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide(CO) into your vehicle even if the h n switch is at tne highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Features & Controls N21 I Ti/t Steering Wheel(opTIoN) Windows A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel beforeyou drive. You can also raiseit to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enterthe vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to acomfortable level, then releasethe lever to lock the wheel in place.
I Power Window Lock-Out Switch Turn SignallHeadlight (OPT/Off) Beam Lever On 4-door models, this switch disables all passenger power windows. Pushthe switch forward to lock the windows. Push the switch backto unlock the windows. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature Cruise Control (Option) The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights. See the Index under Headlights.
Features & Controls Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator (CONT.) Cruise Control (OPTION) With cruise control, you can maintain a. speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or To signal a lane change, just raise or more without keeping your footon the lower the lever until thegreen arrow accelerator. This can really help on long starts to flash. Hold it there until you trips. Cruise control does not work at complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.
To Resume a Set Speed To Set Cruise Control 3. Push in the SET button at the end of 1. Move the cruise control switchto ON. If you leave your cruise W 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 it. the lever and releaseit. 4. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal.
Features & Controls To Resume a Set Speed(corn) I A Ifyou holdtheswitchat R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switchor apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even losecontrol. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch atR/A. To lncn?aseSpeed While Using Cruise Control 1 Here’s the second way to go toa higher speed: There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: Move the cruise switchfrom ON to R/A.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the endof the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than halfa second. Each timeyou do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 h / h ) slower.
Features & Controls I . . . . .., .... PN210! To Get Out of Cruise Control Operation of Lights Light Controls There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise Parking Lights: control: Rotate the switch up to pf to turn on Step lightly on the brake pedal or push Parking Lights the clutch pedal, if you have a manual Side Marker Lights transaxle; OR Taillights Move the cruise switch toOFF.
lights On Reminder If you open the driver’s door while leaving the lightson, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Runninglights (CANADA ONLY) The Canadian federal government has decided that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehiclemore visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL work with alight sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up.
Features & Controls I Headlight High-Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass (EXCEPTCANADA) Flash-to-pass lets you use your high beam headlights to signal adriver in To change the headlights from lowbeam front of you that you want to pass. to high or high to low, pullthe turn signal lever all the way toward you. To use it, pull the turn signal/headlight Then release it. When the high beams beam lever toward you. are on, a blue light on the instrument If Your Headlights areOff: panel also will be on.
N2158 1 Fog Lights Front Reading Lights(omorv) Rear Reading Lights(omorv) The switch for your fog lights is next to the instrument panel intensity control. Push the top of the switch to turn the fog lights on. When using fog lights, the parking lights or low beam headlights must beon. Fog lights will go off whenever the high beam headlights come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lights will come on again. These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open the doors.
Features & Controls Trunk Light Battery Rundown Protection This light comes on whenyou open your trunk. It also comes on when you open the doorsor turn on the courtesy lights. Your Pontiac is equipped witha Battery Rundown Protection feature designedto protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior light (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turnedoff, the Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically shut the light off after 20 minutes.
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipersby moving the stalk upor down. For a Single Wiper Cycle: Push the stalk down to MIST, then release it. For more cycles, hold the stalk down longer. For Steady Wiper Cycles: Move the stalk up to eitherLO or HI, depending on the wiper speedyou want. To Turn Wipers Off: Move the stalk to OFF. CAUTlQN A Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.
Features & Controls Gontrolled-Cycle Windshield Wipers (OPTION) If your vehicle has controlled-cycle wipers, you can set the wiper speedas slow as 25 seconds between wiper cycles, or faster. The controlled-cycle delay is very useful in light rainor snow. Move the stalk toDELAY, then rotate the inner band and choose the delay you want. Rotate the inner band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles. Rotate the band down for a longer delay time betweenwiper cycles.
r . .. I I Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward youto the night position. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’sseat. If you aren’t used to a convex 4 mirror, you can hit another could damage thetank if it is completely full Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint vehicle.
Features & Controls I Manual Remote ControlMirrors Power Remote ControlMirrors Sun Visors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can just see the sideof your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and havea passenger adjust the mirror for you. (OPTION) To block out glare,you can swing down the visors.
,. . Visor Vanity Mirror Qrmrest Storage Compartment Cup Holders Open the visor cover to expose the vanity mirror. kll up on the front edge of the armrest o open the armrest storage area for :assette tapes, gloves, etc. The front doors, and the rear side panels on 2-door models, provide space for holding a cup or soft drink.
F E 'tures & Controls -. t-- Passenger Side Cup Holder/ Storage Area To access the cup holder and storage area, slide your fingerin the groove and press in on the button located in the upper left corner of the instrument panel on the passenger side. Then pull thecup holder forward and down. To close the cup holder/storage area, push the cup holder up and to the left until it latches. 34 Garment Hook Coin Holder Push down on the tab marked i\to fold down the garment hook.
Sunglasses Stonge Ashtray and Lighter Lift the cover to reveal the ashtray. To clean the ashtray,lift it out by pulling up on the snuffer. You can also use this tray as a cup holder. Don’t put papers andother things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set themon fire, causing damage. To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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The lnstrument Panelbur Information System Your instrument panel is designed tolet you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The main componentsof your instrument panel are: 1. Fog Light Switch 2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control/Interior Lights Switch 3. Side Vent 4. Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever 5. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 6. Instrument Cluster 7.
Features & Controls Instrument Panel Clusters Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle.
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Speedometer and Odometer Tamper Resistant Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets yousee your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmlh). Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven,in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your hntiac has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers,you’ll know that someone has probably tried toturn it back, so the numbers may not be true.
Tachometer (omtoN) The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your This section describesthe warning lights vehicle’s functions. Often gages and and gages that may be on your vehicle. warning lights work together to let you The pictures will helpyou locate them. know when there’s a problem with your Warning lights and gages can signal that vehicle.
Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears E (Empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four thingsthat some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (Full). It takes alittle more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight If this light comeson, your system is low on coolant and the engine may This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves overheat. See the Index under Engine into the redarea, your engine is too hot! Overheating and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. That reading means the same thingas the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
I ‘CHECK OIL Oil Warning Light(CONT.) The oil light couldalso come on in three other situations: \ Don’t keep driving if the oil E pressure is low. If you do, When the ignition is on but the engine your engine canbecome so hot that is not running, the light will come on it catches fire. You or others could as a test to show you it is working, but ’ ;burned. Check your oil assoon the light will go out when you turn the ab possible and have your vehicle ignition to Start. If it doesn’t come on serviced.
Charging System Light Oil Pressure Gage (omrorv) The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil levelor other problem causing low oil pressure.
Features & Controls m . . Voltmeter (omoN) Brake System Warning Light When your engine is running, this gage shows the condition of your charging system. When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the Run position), the gage shows your battery’s stateof charge in DC volts. Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem inthe electrical system. Have your vehicle serviced immediately.
I CAUTION A Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-lock Brake Sptetn Warning also on, see Brake System Warning Light Light Vith anti-lock, this light willgo on when you start your engine and may stay on for two seconds or so. That’s normal.
Features tS Controls Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear. Seethe Index under Manual Transaxle. !9 8 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine SoonLight) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away.
.. .. . c Check Gauges Light (opTIoN) This light will come on brieflywhen you are starting the engine.If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, checkyour various gages to see if they are in the warning zones.
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Part 3 Comfort ControlsG Audio Systems = I n this part you’llfind out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your the Pontiac. Be sure to read about particular system supplied withyour vehicle. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems N3058 Climate Control System With this system, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation systemdescribed later in this section. : The left control knob sets the fan speed. To select the forceof air you want, turn the knob. The fan is always running unless the mode control is moved to OFF’. Temperature Control: The center control knob regulatesthe temperature of the air coming throughthe system.
Defogging Windows Air Conditioning System To defog the windshield,turn all three control knobs to the farright. (OPTION) The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. :The left control knob sets the fan speed. To select the force of air you want, turn the knob. The fan is always running unless the mode control is moved to OFF.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 8 . 8 Air Conditionina - .(CONI) Ventilation q g (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny days. This setting brings in the outside air, but directs it in two ways. The cool air is directed to the upper portion of your body throughthe instrument panel outlets, but slightly warmer air is directed through the heater ducts and defroster vents. At times this temperature differencemay be more apparent than others.
I .................* N3054 Defogging Windows with Air Conditioning System To defog the windshield, turn allthree control knobs to the farright. Rear Window Defogger (OPTION) To defog the side windows,turn the right control knob to 1 2 (Bi-Level) and the fan control knob to HIGH. Aim the side vents toward the side windows. For increased air flow to the side vents, close the center vents. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the defogger switch.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems I RearWindowDefogger (CONT.:) Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty I Flow-Through VentilationSystem Your Pontiac’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outsideair into the vehicle when it is moving. Outsideair will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Pontiac, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle. I 1 I Hearing damage from loud noiseis almost undetectable until it istoo late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that st IS 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.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM!FM Stereo Radio The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions. PWReVOL (PowereVolume):With the ignition on, rotate the upper knob to the right to turn on the radio and increase volume. RECALL: Press the upper knob to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on.
F AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player (OPTION) PROG-RCL (Program-Recall): Press the upper knob to change betweenthe The digital display indicates information clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on. on timeor radio station frequency, the AM L(Balance): The control ring or FM radio band, whether the stationis R behind the upper knob adjusts the in stereo, and other radio functions. TURN PWR (Power): With the ignition lefthight speaker balance.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM.FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player(CONT:) Fast Forward,: To advance the tape Cassette Tape Player Up to three additional stations on each With the power on, insert a tape intothe rapidly, press the button with the arrow band may be preset by “pairing” cassette door. Do not use tapes that are pointing to the right. To stop fast forward, press the STOP-EJECT pushbuttons: longer than 45 minutes on each side. button. 1. Tune in the desired station.
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassetfe Tape Playerand Graphic Equalizer(omoiv) The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency,AM the or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions. TURN PWR (Power): With the ignition on, rotate the upper knob toturn your audio system on and off. VOLBAL (Volume-Balance): Rotate the upper knob to the right to increase volume, and to the left to decrease volume.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Playerand Graphic Equalizer(CONT.) To Preset Radio Stations: The four pushbuttons below the digital display can be used to preset up to14 radio stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1 Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds. 3.While SET is displayed, press oneof the four pushbuttons. Whenever you press this button again, the preset station will be tunedin. 4.
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player (opTIoN) BAL (Balance): The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the The digital display indicates information lefthight speaker balance. Rotate the lower knob tothe left on time or radio station frequency, the TUNE: AM or right to tune in radio stations (the or FM radio band, whether the stationis in stereo, and other radio functions.
Comfort Controls& Audio Systems AMIFM Stereo Radio with Compact DiscPlayer (CONT.) To Preset Radio Stations: The five numbered pushbuttons can be used to preset up to 15 radio stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). The buttons have other uses when you are playing a compact disc. 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds. 3.While SET is displayed, press one of the five pushbuttons.
RCL (Recall): Press this button once to see which track is playing. Press again within five seconds to see how long your selection has been playing. The track number also will be displayed when the volume is changedor a new track starts to play. COMP (Compression): Pressing this button makes soft and loud passages more equal in volume. Press again to resume normal play. RDM (Random): Press to play tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press the button again to play the tracks sequentially.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems CD Player Anti-Theft Feature Delco LOC is an anti-theft feature for the compact disc player.It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is used, your player won’t be usable if it is ever stolen, because it will go toLOC mode any time battery power is removed. It will also go to LOC mode any time power from the batteryis turned off by the Battery Rundown Protection feature (see the Index under Battery Rundown Protection).
Understanding Radio Reception 6. Press the lower knob(000 will appear again on the display). 7 . Press the SEEK, button until the fourth digitof your code appears. 8. Rotate the lower knob rightor left of your until the fifth and sixth digits code appear. 9. Press the lower knob.If the display shows "---",the disabling sequence was successful (the numbers matched the user-selected codeor the factory back-up code) and the audio system is in theUNSECURED mode.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t,they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use.
Fxed Mast Anfema Powr Antenna Mast Care The fixed mast antenna can withstand most vehicle washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent,you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badlybent, as it might beby vandals, you shouId replace it. Check every once ina while to besure the mast is still tightened to the fender. The optional power antenna will look its best and work well if it's cleaned from time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast: 1.
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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road H e r e you’ll find information about driving on different kindsof roads . and in varying weather conditions We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Roadsigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Driving and the Road STOP WRONG DO NOT ENTER WAY RR ADVANCE NARROW PASSING NO CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Color of Road Signs Yellow indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when yousee Red means Stop. It may also indicate a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad rn Road Signs that some movement is not allowed. crossing ahead, a no passing zone,or Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong The road signs you see everywhere are some other potentially dangerous coded by color, shape and symbols.
T LOW SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD Orange indicates road constructionor maintenance. You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, as partof the road may be closed off or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too. CANOEING Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tellyou something, too. An octagonal (eight-sided) sign means Stop. It is always red with white letters.
‘Your Driving and the Road KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY Shape of Road Signs (CONI) Symbols on Road Signs Traffic Rectangular (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. There are many international road signs I We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being in use today. used in the lights for improved traffic control.
bur Own Signals Drivers signal to others,too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requiresdriver signals. REVERSIBLE tANE ON MULTtlANEROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE Turn and Lane Change Signals: Always signal whenyou plan to turn or change lanes.
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start witha very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See the Index under Safety Belts.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes.
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 takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that halfof all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol-a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking.
Your Driving andthe Road Drunken Driving(CONI) The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcoholis in the drinks, and how quicklythe person drinks them. But it’s very important to keepin mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent.
rn Control of a Vehicle the chance of a crash itself is higher for “I’ll be careful” isn’tthe right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to drinking drivers. take suddenaction, as when a child darts into the street?A person with a I higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. Drinking and then driving is L b verydangerous.
Your Driving and the Road 8mMng Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to pushon the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 34 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with onedriver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.
Anti-Lock Bmkes (ABS) “Riding” the brakes wears them out much faster. You would need costly brake replacement much sooner than normal, and it also reduces fuel economy. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,you will eliminatea lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down.
Your Driving andthe Road Anti-Lock Brakes (CONT.) After an ABS stop, you may also hear a Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say clicking noisethe next time the vehicle the road is wet. You’re driving safely. reaches about 4 mph (6 km/h). Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. If there’s a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system You slam on the brakes. Here’s what warning light willstay on or flash. happens with ABS.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators To Use Anti-Lock: Don’t pump the brakes. Just holdthe brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a clicking noise as you accelerate after a hard stop. Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicatorsthat make a high-pitched warning sound whenthe brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
'Your Driving andthe Road Disc Brake Wear Indicators(CONTJ Rear Drum Brakes Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could res : brakerepair. I P". Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are fmt applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear I indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.
Power Steering - Brake Aflustment Braking In Emergencies Every time you makea moderate reverse brake stop, your brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then-very carefully-make a few moderate brake stops about every1O , OO miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakesmay need adjustment.
Your Driving and the Road 8 . 8 Variable Effort Steering (omoN) Steering Tips-Driving on Curves This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and at low vehicle speeds. Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. It’s important to take curvesat a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are basedon good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed asyou approach a curve, do it beforeyou enter the curve, while your front wheelsare straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.
Your Driving and the Road Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to 94 turn until the rightfront tire contacts the pavement edge.
So here are some tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about makinga successful pass, wait for a better time. 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear).
Your Driving and the Road Loss of Control Passing (CONT.) Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When youare far enough aheadof the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the rightlane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.
Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose controlof the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three typesof skids correspond to your Pontiac’s three control systems.In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speedor steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Your Driving andthe Road Night Vision 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. Remember, this is the most dangerous time. Don’t drink and drive. (See the Index under Drunken Driving for more on this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you.
High Beams ~ A Few More Night Driving Suggestions If the vehicle approachingyou has its shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the high beams on, signal by flicking yours Keep your windshield and all the glass to high and then back to lowbeam. This on your vehicle clean-inside and out. road. But be sure to remove your is the usual signal to lower the headlight Glare at night is made much worse by sunglasses before you leave the service beams.
Your Driving andthe Road A &w More Night Driving Suggestions (CONTJ Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving Remember that your headlights light up trouble. On a wet roadyou can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your far less of a roadway when you are in a tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on turn or curve. dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have Keep your eyes moving; thatway, it’s much tread left, you’ll get even less easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. traction.
Hydroplaning Driving too fast throughParge water puddles or even going through some t. vehicle washes can cause problems, toc The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t,try to slow down before you hitthem. 1 CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work d l in a quick stop andmay cause pulling to one side.You could lose control of the vehicle.
Your Driving and the Road Some Other Rainy WeatherTips ... Turn on your headlights-not just your parking lights-to help make you more visible to others. * Look for hard-to-see vehicles coming from behind. You may want to use your headlights even in daytimeif it’s raining hard. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful whenyou pass another vehicle. Allow yourselfmore clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray.
City Driving Tips on Driving in Fbg If you get caught in fog,turn your headlights on low beam, even in daytime, You’ll see-and be seenbetter. Use your fog lights. Don’t use your high beams.The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you. Use your defogger. In high humidity, even a light build-upof moisture on the on your inside of the glass will cut down already limited visibility. Run your windshield wipers and washer occasionally.
Your Driving and the Road City Driving (CONT) Treat a green lightas a warning signal. A traffic light isthere because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a lightturns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Obey all posted speed limits. But remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions.
leaving theFreeway Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the postedlimit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unlessyou want to pass. If you are on a two-lane freeway, treatthe right lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane. If you are on a three-lane freeway, treat the right laneas the slower-speed through lane, the middle laneas the higher-speed through lane, and the left lane as the passing lane.
Your Driving and the Road Leaving the Freeway(CONT.) Driving a Long Distance extra time and flash your brake lights (in Although most longtrips today are made on freeways, there are still many addition to your turn signal)as extra made on regular highways. warning that you are about to slow down and exit. Long-distance driving on freeways and The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes regular highways is the same in some quite sharply. The exit speed is usually ways.
Here are some thingsyou can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Arethe lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip.
your urwlng and the Road Highway Hypnosis(CONI) Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from time to time.This can help you avoid a fixed stare. Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. But don’t wear sunglasses at night. They will drastically reduce your overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing power you have.
CAUTION A Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. As you go over the topof a hill, be Know how to go uphill. Drive in the alert. There could be something in highest gear possible. your lane, likea stalled car or an Stay in your own lane when driving on accident.
Your Driving and the Road parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be carefulwhere you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offsor parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake). But on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing. You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehiclefrom rolling downhill or out into traffic.
Toque Lock (AUTOMATN:rtunsAxLq If you’re going uphillon a one-way street and you’re parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the If you are parking on a hill and you If there is no curb when you’re parking don’t shift your transaxle into P (Park) uphill, turn the wheels to the right. properly, the weightof the vehicle may If there is no curb when you’re parking put too much force onthe parking pawl uphill on the left side of a one-way right. in the transaxle.
Your Driving andthe Road Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Pontiac in good shapefor winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow, but may have to travel overice, you may not want to switch to snowtires at all. .a. 156 Driving on Snowor Ice You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk.
1 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Whatever the condition-smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop ona slippery road. Even though you have the antilock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
lf bu’re Caught in a Bliuard (CONZ) Put on extra clothingor 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 keepwarm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 158 cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside.CO could overcomeyou and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not knowit was in your vehicle.
If You're Stuck in Deep Snow To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half-houror so until help comes. This manual explains how to getthe vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it. See the Index under Rocking Your Ehicle. Towing a nailer A If you don't use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. For example,if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well-or even at all.
Your Driving andthe Road Towing a mailer (CONTJ .,, > Pulling a trailer improperly can :i+-a damage your vehicle and result inf.’ i,$i .. costly repairs not coveredby you$.<;.: warranty. To pull a trailer correct&$;’: follow the advice in this section. ,,, , , ,, ... 160 :i! Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the2.3L OHC or Quad 4 Engine (Code3 or D). Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 2.
If Bu Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this informationcan be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. a Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (804 km) your new vehicle is driven.
Your Driving and the Road If bu Do Decide to Pull a nailer (COrvT) You can ask your dealer forour trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7 162 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity
Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Hitches Safety Chains Be sure to read and follow the You should always attach chains It’s important to have thecorrect hitch between your vehicle and your trailer. instructions for the trailer brakesso equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks Cross the safety chains under the tongue you’ll be able to install, adjust and going by, and rough roads are a few of the trailer so that the tongue will not maintain them properly.
Your Driving andthe Road Driving with a lbiler Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the openroad, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Turn Signals When Towing a ’Railer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about toturn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out.
Your Driving and the Road Driving witha mailer (CONT.) 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to P (Park), or R (Reverse) for a manual transaxle. 5. Release the regular brakes. m.. 166 Maintenance When Tmiler When You Are Ready to Leave After Towing 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.
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Problems on the Road H e r e you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Jumpstarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 TowingYourPontiac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 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 lights will flash on and off. 170 Other Warning Devices Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position yourkey is in, and even if the key isn’tin. To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left.
Jump Statting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Pontiac. But please follow the steps hereto do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They - canbe dangerousbecause: They contain acid that can burn you * They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to bum you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. .
Jump Starting (CONTJ 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the 3. Turn off the ignition on both 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. jumper cables can reach, but be sure vehicles. Turn off all lights thataren’t the vehicles aren’t touching each needed, and radios. This will avoid other. If they are, it could causea sparks and helpsave both batteries. And it could save your radio! ground connection you don’t want.
A 1I Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas 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 Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has fdler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could bepresent.
Problems on the Road Jump Starting (CONI) 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. I 7 4 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal.
lowing %ur Pontiac Try to have aGM dealer or a 12. Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. Take professional towing service tow your care that they don't touch eachother Pontiac. The usual towing equipment is: or any other metal.
Problems on the Road Towing Your Pontiac (CONT.:) A To help avoid injury to you or others: 0 Never let passengersride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. 0 N ever towwith damaged - -parts not fully secured. Never getunder your vehicle after it has been lifted by thetow truck. 0 Always use separate safety chains oneach side when towing a vehicle. 9 Never use “J” hooks. Use Thooks instead. ...
X6085 bwing from the Front@hideHook-Up ;efore hookingup to a towtruck, be .re to read allthe information in ?wing Your Pontiac earlier in this xtion. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 177 ...
Problems on the Road X5086 Towing from the RearVehide Hook-Up When using wheel-liftequipment, towing over rough surfaces can damage a vehicle.To help avoid this, install a towing dolly beneath the wheels that would otherwise be on the ground during the tow. This will increase clearance between the wheel-lift equipment and the underbody of the towed vehicle. Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in Towing b u r Pontiac earlier in this section.
Engine Overheating If Steamis Coming fromYour Engine: You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light abouta hot engine on your Pontiac’sinstrument panel.See the Index under Coolant Temperature Gage and Coolant Temperature Warning Light. You will also find a low coolant warning light on your Pontiac’sinstrument panel. /1\ Steam from an overheated L L engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it.
Problems on the Road Engine Overheating(CONT) If No Steam is Coming fromYour Engine: If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problemmay 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 speeddriving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. 180 If you get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, try this fora minute or so: 1.If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2.
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe tolift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: (A) Coolant surge tankwith pressure cap (B) Electric engine fan 1/r\ ’he coolant level should be ator above TJLL COLD. f it isn’t, you may have a leak in the adiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, dater pump or somewhere else in the ooling system. there seems to be no leak, check to b A UI I V I V - An electric fan under the hood b can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Problems on the Road Engine Overheating (CONTJ How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank: If you haven’t found aproblem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See the Index under Engine Coolant for more information about the proper coolant mix.
NOTICE A You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engineparts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about ?A turn to the left and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for thatto stop.
Problems on the Road Engine Overheating(CONT.) 3.Fill the coolant surge tank with the 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, proper mix, up to FULL COLD, or and remove it. just above the small cylinder at the Once the pressurecap is off, look base of the opening. inside the surgetank opening and look for a small cylinder at the base of the opening. This should be covered with coolant. If the cylinder is uncovered, the coolant in your system is low. ,184 4.
Ifa 3iii.e Goes Hat 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. It’s unusual for atire 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 whatto do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pullsthe vehicle toward that side.
Problems on the Road Changing a Flat lire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. 186 IUII Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to changeyour tire. To help prevent the vehiclefrom moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic shift lever in P W k ) . 3.
I The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. You will find the jaclung instructions label on the underside of the tire cover. 2. Remove the wing bolt securing the compact spare tire, spacer and wheel wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire. 3.
Problems on the Road L..i Changing a Flat Tire (CONT.) 4. Remove the band around thejack. Turn thejack handle clockwise to raise thejack head a few inches. 5. Using the wheel wrench, remove the 6. Near each wheel, there is a notch in plastic cap nuts (if your vehicle has the vehicle’s frame. Position the jack them) and loosen all the wheel nuts. under the vehicle. Raise the jack Don’t remove them yet.
I h Getting undera vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If llle vehicle slips off thejack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get undera vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising vehicle. 7 . Raise tne venicle ~y rotating tne wheel wrench clockwise.
Problems on the Road F " 'hanging a Flat Tire (CONT.) f A Rust or dirt on the wheel, or Lon 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 fromthe places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. . .
12. Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower thejack completely. 13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or mproperlytightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff. This could lead to anaccident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replacethem, be sure to get the right kind.
Changing a Flat Tire (corvr) Compact Spare Tire 14. Store the flat tirein the compact spare tire compartment, and secure with the wing bolt and extension. Store thejack and wheel wrench in their compartment, also. Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It shouldbe 60 psi (420 Wa).
- Tire chainswon’t fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire chainson your compact spare. - 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. Storeall these in the proper place. A If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels.
Problems on the Road If Mu’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow (CONXI Spinning your wheels can dest parts of your vehicle as well as tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting _ _ your transaxle back and forth, OY your transaxle. 194 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear thearea around your front wheels.
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Part 6 Service & Appearance Care ... N604 H e r e you will find information about the care of your Pontiac. This part beginswith service and fuel information. and then it shows how to check importantfluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle. and a section devoted toits appearance care. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service & Appearance Care AC Service Doing Your Own Service Work Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy withit. We hope you’ll go to yourdealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks.
Fuel 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad4 Engines (Codes 3 and D) and 3300 V6 Engine (Code N ) : The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine.You will find the VINat the top leftof your instrument panel. (See theI d e x under &hicle Identijkation Number.) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada.
Service & Appearance Care Fuel (CONT.:) If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to buya higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that meansyou have a txoblem. 8 8 8 a00 2.
If you’re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worryif you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem.
3 Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives willhelp prevent deposits from forming in yourengine and fuel system. That helps keep yourengine in tune and your emissioncontrol system working properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolinesare now blended with materials called oxygenates.General Motors recommends thatyou use gasolines with these blendingmaterials, such as MTBE and ethanol.
To check on fuel availability, askan auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business inthe country where you’ll be driving. You can also write us atthe following address for advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motorsof Canada Ltd. International Export Sales P.O.
Service & Appearance Care Filling Your Tank CON^) While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. - If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly, This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the he1 filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. A ...
I 1 N61b ~ Hood Release To open the hood, first pull theHOOD release handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in thehood.
Service & Appearance Care IhlUlll Hood Release (CONT.) ~1 CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when theengine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood 0 A Things that burn can get hot engine parts and start a fire.These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 Engines (CODES 3, D AND A) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1 .Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (if equipped) 2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 3. Air Cleaner 4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Battery 7 . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8. Engine Oil Fill Cap, Engine Oil Dipstick 9.
Service & Appearance Care 3300 V6 Engine (CODE N) When you open your hood, you’ll see: 1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Air Cleaner 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Battery 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9.
Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engineoil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, theoil must be warm and the vehicle must beon level ground. Turn off the engine and givethe oil a few minutes to drain back intothe oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all theway. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. 2.
Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil (CONTI Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Adding Engine Oil 3300 V6: Adding Engine 011 m m . 210 What Kindof Oil to Use Look for Three Things: SG “SG” must be on theoil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF, SG, CC,” etc.
SAE 5W-30 (2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 Engines) As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for yourvehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
Service & Appearance Care What Kind of Oil to Use (CONT.) SAE low-30 (3300 V6 Engine) As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your nextoil change. When it's very cold, below 0°F (-18"C), you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
I Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine Oil Engine Block Heater Don't add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is ready to adviseif you think something should be added. See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). It's below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door delivery,or in stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places.
Service & Appearance Care Air Cleaner What toDo with Used Oil A Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean yourskin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing usedengine oil. 214 Used oil can be a realthreat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal.
I 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Air Filter Replacement 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. 1. Unsnap the clip on the housing cover and pull the cover back.
Service & Appearance Care Automatic Tmnsax/e Fluid Air Cleaner(CONI) 3300 V6: Air Filter Replacement 1. Unscrew the two wing nuts, then slide the cover forward and up. ... 216 2. Remove the air cleaner. 3.Be sure to install theair cleaner filter and replace the cover. When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid.
the transaxle fluid level you if have been driving: When outside temperatures are a b v e 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. Ta get the right reading,the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehiclewarmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C).If it’s colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may have to drive longer.
Service & Appearance Care Manual Transaxle Fluid Automatic Transaxle Fluid (CONT.) How To Add Fluid: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See theIndex under Fluids & Lubricants. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. It doesn’t take muchfluid, generally less than a pint. Don’t overfill. m . .
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked ona level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. Then, Follow These Steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and clean it witha rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way and remove it. 3.Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be between theADD and FULL marks.
Service & Appearance Care Manual Transaxle Fluid (CONI) Hydraulic Clutch How to Add Fluid: Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. 1. Remove the dipstickby flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out. 2. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. 3.
Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see theIndex under Engine Overheating. The proper coolant for your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to262°F (128°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warninglights work as they should.
Service & Appearance Care I Engine Coolant 3 (CONI) If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The reDair cost wouldn’t be coveredby yo warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze andcrack the engine,radiator,heater c ; and other parts. Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD, or a little higher.
1 CAUTION Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a presettemperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended. A -'-u can be burned ifyou spill A Luolant on hot engine parts. Loolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
Service & Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replacethe cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the enginecompartment is hot, the level should be at theH (Hot) mark. When the enginecompartment is cool, the level should be atthe C (Cold) mark.
Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. Itis filled with DOT-3brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
Service f S Appearance Care Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Master Cylinder(CONI) I If you have too much brake fluid, it can spillon the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid fallsto a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See theIndex under Brake System Warning Light.
Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery.You never have to add water to one ofthese. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery’s label. Jump Starting For jump starting instructions, see the Index under Jump Starting. Yalogen Bulbs Vehicle Storage If you’re not going todrive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black negative (-) cable from the battery.
Service & Appearance Care Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under Both Sides: Replacement Bulbs. 2.Twist the bulb assembly counter1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the clockwise )/6 turn and pull out the butterfly fastener. Then lift the plate. bulb assembly. 228 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. 4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb assembly and headlight housing.
raillight Bulb Replacement Fog Light Bulb Replacement For the typeof bulb, see theIndex under 3.Gently wiggle the bulb out of the socket. Replacement Bulbs. 4. Replace the bulb. 1. Pull back the trunktrim. 2. Carefully push one endof the plastic 5. Reverse the steps toreassemble the taillight. taillight brace in while pulling the brace toward the frontof the vehicle. Don’t change your foglight bulbs unless you have the proper aiming equipment. See your Pontiacdealer if you have any further questions.
Service & Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Loading bur Vehicle The other label is the Certification Two labels on your vehicle show how of the much weight it may properly carry. The sticker, also on the rear edge Replacement blades comein different driver’s door. It Tire-Loading Information label found on tells you the gross types and are removed in different ways.
IA I CI I Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear CiAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can changethe way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. CAUTION Your warranty does not cover parts or component overloading. 1A If you put things inside your vehiclelike suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
Service & Appearance Care lnflation-Tire Pressure nres The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’t. door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more thana mile. We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires madeby a leading tire manufacturer.
lire inspection and Rotation When to Check: To make your tires last longer, have Check your tires once a monthor more. them inspected and rotated atthe mileages recommendedin the MainteDon’t forget your compact sparetire. It nance Schedule. See theIndex under should be at60 psi (420 kPa). Scheduled MaintenanceSewices . How to Check: Use this rotation pattern. Use a good quality pocket-type gage to After the tires have been rotated, adjust check tire pressure.
Service & Appearance Care Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when When lt’s Time for New Tires Tire Inspection and Rotation it was new had a Tire Performance (CONT) One way to tell when it’s time for new Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) tires is to checkthe treadwear indicators, which willappear when your number on each tire’s sidewall.
CAUTION A Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehiclemay not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for limited useon your vehicle.
Traction-A, B, C Temperature-A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the properly inflated and not overloaded. lowest are: A, B, and C.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep The wheels on your vehicle were coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, aligned and balanced carefully atthe and wheel nuts should be replaced.If factory to giveyou the longest tire life the wheel leaks air out, replace it and best overall performance. (except some aluminum wheels, which In most cases,you will not need to have can sometimes be repaired).
Service & Appearance Care Tire Chains Wheel Replacement(CONT.) The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used Replacement Wheels I I Putting a used wheel on your L vehicleisdangerous. You csknowhowit’sbeenused or how many miles it’s been driven. It -mid fail suddenly and cause an accident.
rn Appearance Care I ’ Cleaning uroducts can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst / .into fla& if you strike a matchor get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Whenyou use anything in a container to clean your Pontiac, besure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Pontiac Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ridof dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your Pontiac dealer has two GM cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you canbefore they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Using Solvent-7jvpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Somespots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap. If you need to use it, then: Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing toa clean sectionof the cloth.
Service Appearance Care Cleanjng Vinyl Just use warm water and a cleancloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain ifyou don’t get them off quickly. Use a cleancloth and solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner. 8 8 8 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GMPart No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decalson the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleanersare used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should notbe attached across the defoggergrid.
Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Outsideof Your pbntiac (CONT) dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed todry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100%cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure vehicle washesmay cause water to enter your vehicle.
White Sidewall Tines Sheet Metal Damage Fbreign Material Your Pontiac dealer hasa GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush withit. If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anticorrosion material tothe parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense, Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealeror other service outlets. Larger areas of finish darnage can be correctedin your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Vehicle Identification Number (VlN) Engine Identification The 8th character in your VINis the engine code for your GM engine. This This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on a plate in thefront code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacementparts in corner of the instrumentpanel, on the this section. driver's side. You can see it if youlook through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Service & Appearance Care Add-on Electrical Equbment Fuses & Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. The main fuse panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open thefuse panel door, Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the correct size.
Fuse Fuse Usage Rating HORN ALARM HTR-A/C 25 RDO IGN TURN DR LK TAIL LPS 10 20 20 20 WDO WIPER ERLS 30 25 FTP ACC 20 30 IGN ECM 20 HDLP 20 15 15 15 Circuitry Back Up Lights, Electronic PRNDL (automatic transaxle) Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Turn/Hazard/Stop Lights, Anti-Lock Brakes(ABS),BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock(BTSI) Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter BLANK Instrument Panel Lights Rear Window Defogger Relay, Chime, Gages, ABS , BTSI, Daytime Running Lights ( D m ) (Canada)
m m . Headlight Wiring Windshield Wipers The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or, in some cases, to remain off. If this happens, have your headlight system checked rightaway. The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed.
Capacities & Specifications EngineCrankcase(AllModels) .......................... 4 quarts M e n changing Jilter, up to I quart (I liter) more oil may be needed. Automatic Transaxle Pan RemovalandReplacement .......................... 4 quarts AfterCompleteOverhaul .............................. 6 quarts When drainingor replacing torque converter, morefluid may be needed. Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed Complete Drain and Refdl T5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications (CONT.:) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. I f the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refngerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. I f you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer. Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Steering Pump Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ftuids & Lubricants APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER ITEM Antifreeze Coolant (Ethylene Glycol Base). . . . . . . . . . . . Year-round antifreeze for coolantmixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1052753 Chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General chassis lube, etc.. . . . . .. Delco Supreme ll@Brake Fluid . . . . . . Brake System and ClutchMasterCylinder ........... Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEXRONE IIE Automatic . . . . . . . . . .
Service & Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS Back Up Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . License Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High-Mounted Stoplight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Halogen Headlights ..... ................ ......... Beam Low HighBeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 168 Front Reading Light. ................................... RearReadingLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 UnderdashLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Heater & A/C Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ..................................
Service & Appearance Care Engine Specifications Quad 2.3L OHC Quad 4 2.3L DOHC Quad 4 2.3L High output 3300 V6 D VIN Engine Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 N A L4 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 LA V6 Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Liters 2.3 Liters 2.3 Liters 3.3 Liters 9.5:l Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance Replacement?bts Air Cleaner Element 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 . . . . . . . 3300 V6 ....................... Engine Oil Filter 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 . . . . . . . 3300 V6 ....................... PCV Valve 3300 V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plugs 2.3L Quad OHCand Quad 4 . . . . . . . . AC Type A-ll72C AC Type A-974C AC Type PF-1225 AC TypePF-47 AC TypeCV-899C AC Type .FR3LSK* Gap: 0.035 inch (389 mm) 2.3L Quad High Output. . . . . . . . . . .
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3 IMPORTANT Part KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGEAS RECOMMENDED 7 Maintenance Schedule Section T h i s part coversthe maintenance required for your Pontiac . Your vehicle needsthese services to retain its safety. dependability and emission control performance. Introduction A Word About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Your Vehicle and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 How This Part is Organized . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicleand the Environment We at General Motors want to helpyou keep your vehicle in Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances onlya important. Improper vehicle maintenanceor the removal of few times a week.
How ThisPart is Organized The remainder of this part is dividedinto five sections: Section A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment,you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should be checked wheneveryou stop for fuel.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules Selecting the Right Schedule This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
I Schedule I Schedule I/ Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Follow Schedule IT only if none of the above conditionsis true. Most trips are less than4 miles (6 km). Most trips are lessthan 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures are below freezing. The engine is at low speed most of the time (asin door-todoor delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). 0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas. You tow a trailer. (With some models you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1 Schedule 1 Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than4 miles (6 km). When most trips are less than 10 miles ITEM (16 km) and outside temperatures NO. remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation, as in stop-and-go traffic. 2 When towing a trailer. (With some models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer.
The servicesshown in this schedule up to48,OOO miles (80 000 km)are to be performed after48,000 miles at the same intervals.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1 Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. WHEN TO PERFORM TO BE SERVICED ITEM See &planation of Scheduled Maintenance No' Services following Schedules I and II. 2 I *An Emission Control Sewice. fi The US.
1 Ill The services shown in this scheduleup to 45,000 miles (75 000 km) are to be performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 7m5 15 KILOMETERS (000) 11 12.5 1 25 22.5 50 37.5 45 30 37.5 I 75 62.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.] Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanationsof the services listedin Schedule I and Schedule II. The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses ITEM NO. SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and FilterChange-Always use SG Energy Conserving11oils of proper viscosity.
ITEM NO. SERVICE 5 6 7 Engine AccessoryDriveBeltInspection*Inspect the belt. for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension. Replaceas needed. CoolingSystemService*-Drain,flushandrefill the system with newor approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixtureas specified. See the Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ITEM NO. SERVICE 10 Air CleanerFilter Replacement*-Replaceevery 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask yourdealer for the proper replacement intervalsfor your drivingconditions. [cant.] ITEM NO. SERVICE 11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection* bInspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly) for damageor leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage.
Section B: Owner Checks 6 Services Listed below are owner checks andservices which should be performed at the intervals specified to helpensure the safety, dependability and emission control performanceof your vehicle. At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a I CHECK OR SERVICE I Engine Oil Level I Engine Coolant Level I Windshield Washer Fluid Level Be sure any necessary repairs are completedat once.
Maintenance Schedule Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [corn.] At Least Once a %ar CHECK OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the WHAT TO DO key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Body LubricationLubricateallbody I t door hinges.Alsolubricateallhingesandlatches,includingthoseforthe hood, trunk, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use. CAUTION When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldmove suddenly.
Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others couldbeinjured.Foll - -teps below. .Before you start, be sure yo^ --we enough room around the vehicle.It snould be parKea on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (seethe Index under Parking Brake if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3.
Maintenance Schedule Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [cant.] I At Least Once a bar (conr~.) CHECK OR SERVICE r a r m g B r a eand Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO 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 thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins toroll. Be ready to applythe regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twicea year (for instance, each spring andfall). You should let yourGM dealer’s service departmentor other qualified service center do these jobs: Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Maintenance Schedule Section I Recommended : Fluids& Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified belowby name, part number or specificationmay be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oilor equivalent forAPI Service SG Energy ConservingII oils of the proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. If you have the 2.
FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Manual TransaxleShift Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. Linkage 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Engine oil. Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Engine oil. Chassis Lubrication and Fuel Filler Door and Striker Plunger. Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Maintenance Schedule Section E: M-aintenanceRecord After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed theservice in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers fromthe Schedule I or Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to storethem.
Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281 H e r e you will find out how to BBB MediatiodArbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 contact Pontiac if you need Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance Information STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give a member of dealership management. the Customer Assistance Representative: Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that level.
We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac, write to: United States Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340 Canada General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 A listing of all Pontiac Zone Offices and offices outside theU.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet.
Customer Assistance Information GM htticipation ln Better Business Bureau MediationhhiitaiionProgram* Our experience has shown thatthe Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in thispart has been very successful in achievingcustomer satisfaction. However, if you have not been substantially satisfied, Pontiac wants you to be awareof GM’s voluntary participationin a no-charge mediationhrbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE.
time you file your complaint tothe time a decision is rendered (or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealer or Pontiac). We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts. We believe it offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is fast, freeof charge, and informal (lawyers are not usually present, although you may retain one at your expense if you choose).
Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could causea crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Pontiuc Roadside Assistance Program SectMy WI& Mu Travel information over the phoneor making arrangements totow your vehicle tothe nearest Pontiac dealer.
Customer Assistance Information IPontiuc Roadside Assistance Program (Cant.) For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following information to theadvisor: Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model, year and color Mileage of vehicle Vehicle identification number Vehicle license plate number While we hope that you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while travelling foryou and your family.
Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buyall the PSPs Most bulletins apply to conditions issued by Pontiac for all models in the affecting a small number of cars or model year, you can buy individual trucks. Your Pontiac dealer or a PSP’s, such as those whichmay pertain qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to seeour index of PSPs. your vehicle. It provides a variety of information.
Customer Assistance Information How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Pontiac models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year.This means you may want to wait untilthe end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck.
1993 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing ofpur vehicle can be purchasedby filingout the ServicePublicationsOrder in this bookand mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm, lncorporated (address listed below).
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PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: wrn Post Office Box 07130,Detroit, Michigan 48207 ORDERTOLL FREE For *Minimurn Credit Card Order $10.00 Card "Older Orders Only) If further information is needed, write Helm or call (313) 883-1430. 1-800-782-4356 (Monda -Frida 8:30A . M . ~ : O OP.M. EST) ORDER INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER.
Adding BrakeFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .225. 253 Electrical Equipment . . . .55. 107 248 Engine Coolant . . . . . . .%22.251. 253 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .209. 251. 253 Power Steering Fluid . .224. 252. 253 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid . . . . .220. 253 Transaxle Fluid Automatic . . . . . . . . .218.251. 253 Manual . . . . . . . . . . .220. 251. 253 Windshield Washer Fluid . . .224. 253 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214. 257 Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Alcohol.
Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Bulb Replacement Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228. 254 Checks & Services. Owner . . . . . . . 271 Taillight . . . . . . . . . . . .229. 254 Chemical Paint Spotting. . . . . . . . . .246 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Children and Safety Belts . . . . . .29.
Proper Mixture to Use . . . . . . . . . 221 Safety Warnings. About . . . . . . . . .179.181.182.183 Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Temperature Warning Light . . . . . .92 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Curves. Driving on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Customer Assistance Information . .279 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . .
Ethanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in . . . . . . . . . . .66. 67 parlang with the Engine Running. .64. 67 Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Expressway Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Extender. Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Exterior Appearance (see Appearance Care) Fabric cleaning (see Appearance Care) Fan Warnings . . . . . . . .172.173.181. 206 Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . .203.252. 304 Filter. Oil . .
Headlights ..................... 74 High-Low Beam Changer. . . . . . . -76 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 “On” Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Replacement Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . .228 Wiring ..................... 250 Heater (see Comfort Controls) Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . .56. 213 HighBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.143 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . 152 Hills. Parking on . . . . . .
Locks ......................... 45 Mileage Indicator Automatic Door Lock . . . . . . . . .-46 (see Odometer & Speedometer) Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . 47 Mirrors Long Distance Driving. . . . . . . . . . .150 Inside Manual Day/Night . . . . . . . .81 Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Manual Remote Control . . . . . . . .82 Low Oil Pressure Warning . . . . . .93, 94 Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Lubricants & Fluids . . . . . . . . ..
Power Window Lock-Out Switch . . .69 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .68. 250 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During ...................... 22 Problems On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Publications (seeService Publications) Radiator Overheating (see Overheated Engine) Radio (seeAudio Systems) Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77. 255 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . 47 Rear Seat. Split Fold-Down . . . . . . . . 12 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Manual Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . 9 Manual Reclining Seatback . . . . . . 10 Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat . . . . .9 Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Reclining Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear . . . . . . 12 Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . 98 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Service Publications . . .
Time. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Buying New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Chains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193. 238 Flat. Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Inflation .................... 232 Inspection & Rotation . . . . . . . . . . 233 Loading .................... 230 Pressure .................... 232 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Spare. Compact . . . . . . . . . .192.
Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . .98 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Upshift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .62. 98 Driving on Snow or Ice . . . . . . . . 156 Washer. Windshield . . . . . . . . . .80. 224 If Your Car is Stuck in Deep Snow . . . . . . . . . . . .159. 193 Weight Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) . . . . .230 If You're Caught in a Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) . . . .230 Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . .237 Wrecker Towing. . . .
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Service Station Information Hood Release See Page 205 B&t#3f/ 1'he Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 227 Windshield Washer Fluid Check and add coolantonly at the surge tank. The fluid shouldbe at or slightly above theF'ULL COLD mark. See Page 221 See Page 224 Automatic: See Page 216 Manual: See Page 218 Cold Tim P m u m Tire-Loading Information labelon the driver's door. See Page 232 Spa- Tire Pressure Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 Wa) See Page 192 . 304 lFuel Capacity 15.2 U.S. Gal .
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