Pontiac 1999 Firebird manual

yellow blue i The 1999 Pontiac Fir ebird Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the “SRS” system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section [...]

yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in C[...]

yellow blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly . Index A good place [...]

yellow blue iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell[...]

yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T B[...]

yellow blue vi ✍ NOTES[...]

1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 9 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 13 Here Are Questions[...]

yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches and the folding rear seatback. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement [...]

yellow blue 1-3 4-W ay Manual Seat There are two levers at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward and rearward. The right lever adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. T o adjust the seats forward and rearward, lift the lever under the left front of the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever an[...]

yellow blue 1-4 6-W ay Power Seat with Lumbar/Lateral Control (AQ9) (If Equipped) This switch is designed to imitate the movements of your seat cushion. It is located on the left side of the driver ’ s or the right side of the passenger ’ s seat cushion. T o move the seat forward or rearward, push the switch forward or rearward. T o raise or lo[...]

yellow blue 1-5 Fully Articulating Sport Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has these seats, the driver ’ s seat has the four - way manual seat adjuster . See “4 - W ay Manual Seat” earlier in this section. The passenger seat has the two - way manual seat adjuster . See “Manual Front Seat” earlier in this section. The switch pads on the o[...]

yellow blue 1-6 Reclining Front Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position. If you have fully articulating sport seats, your recliner lever looks like this.[...]

yellow blue 1-7 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash you could go into it, receiving nec[...]

yellow blue 1-8 Front Seatback Latches The front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat. T o fold a seatback forward, lift the latch located on the lower backside of the seatback. When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly . CAUTI[...]

yellow blue 1-9 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly [...]

yellow blue 1-10 Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away . W itho[...]

yellow blue 1-1 1 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

yellow blue 1-12 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...[...]

yellow blue 1-13 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the ve[...]

yellow blue 1-14 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. [...]

yellow blue 1-15 Driver Position This part describes the driver ’ s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat (to see how , see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acros[...]

yellow blue 1-16 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would [...]

yellow blue 1-17 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulde[...]

yellow blue 1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

yellow blue 1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle[...]

yellow blue 1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt w[...]

yellow blue 1-21 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

yellow blue 1-22 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Lik[...]

yellow blue 1-23 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger ’ s safet[...]

yellow blue 1-24 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wea[...]

yellow blue 1-25 How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side.[...]

yellow blue 1-26 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any [...]

yellow blue 1-27 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’ s upper body , stopping the[...]

yellow blue 1-28 Y our vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver ’ s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag [...]

yellow blue 1-29 Rear Seat Passengers It’ s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others [...]

yellow blue 1-30 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able[...]

yellow blue 1-31 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulde[...]

yellow blue 1-32 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in th[...]

yellow blue 1-33 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will l[...]

yellow blue 1-34 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 [...]

yellow blue 1-35 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only th[...]

yellow blue 1-36 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal cra[...]

yellow blue 1-37 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint[...]

yellow blue 1-38 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however , booster seats w[...]

yellow blue 1-39 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Y ou may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restr[...]

yellow blue 1-40 T op Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. V ehicles First Sold in the United States: W as your vehicle first sold in the United States? If so, the label on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door will say that the vehicle meets “all U.S. safety standards.” If your vehicle was first sold in the Un[...]

yellow blue 1-41 V ehicles First Sold in Canada: If your vehicle was first sold in Canada, the label on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door will say that the vehicle meets “all Canada safety standards.” Canadian law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. Cars first sold in Canada are[...]

yellow blue 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . 1. Put the restrain[...]

yellow blue 1-43 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee [...]

yellow blue 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates, even though[...]

yellow blue 1-45 T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

yellow blue 1-46 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle [...]

yellow blue 1-47 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckle[...]

yellow blue 1-48 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.[...]

yellow blue 1-49 Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’ s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’ s shoulder , so that in a crash the child’ s upper body would have the [...]

yellow blue 1-50 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will [...]

2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2[...]

yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

yellow blue 2-3 This key is for the ignition only . This key is for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the bar - coded plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner . The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Instead, they have bar - coded key tags. These tags may be removed by your dealer or even[...]

yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance[...]

yellow blue 2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Press the power door lock switch located on the driver ’ s door to lock or unlock both doors at once. Operating the power door locks may affect the Content Theft - Deterrent System (if you have this option). See “Content Theft - Deterrent System” in the Index. The lock switch works at all times, [...]

yellow blue 2-6 Lockout Prevention (If Equipped) T o protect you from locking your keys in the vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open, a chime will sound five times as a reminder to take the keys out of the ignition b[...]

yellow blue 2-7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Op[...]

yellow blue 2-8 Operation The driver ’ s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger ’ s door will also unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The hatch will unlock when the REAR 2X button is pressed twice within five seconds, as long as the ignition is turned t[...]

yellow blue 2-9 Matching T ransmitter(s) T o Y our V ehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer . Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer . When the de[...]

yellow blue 2-10 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the bat[...]

yellow blue 2-1 1 Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by the remote keyless entry system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver . The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously . This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from [...]

yellow blue 2-12 Hatch Release Y our door key opens the hatch from the outside. If your vehicle has the Content Theft - Deterrent System and the system is armed, opening the hatch this way will trigger the alarm. First disarm the system or use the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the hatch. Remote Hatch Release Press the button under the la[...]

yellow blue 2-13 Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’ s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver ’ s door , you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Y our steer[...]

yellow blue 2-14 If the alarm is sounding due to the shock sensor or a door or hatch opening, it can be turned off by either turning the ignition with a proper key inserted or by pressing any button on the remote keyless entry transmitter . If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to silence the alarm, additional things will happen dependin[...]

yellow blue 2-15 T o adjust, remove the label covering the adjustment knob and adjust as desired. T urn the knob clockwise to increase sensitivity and counterclockwise to decrease sensitivity . The shock sensor is ignored by the alarm system when the ignition is on, when the hatch is open, when the alarm is disarmed or when it is customized to be i[...]

yellow blue 2-16 Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened, the system will arm six seconds after both doors are closed, whether or not you lock them. In all other cases, the system will wait 30 seconds after both doors are closed before arming, allowing you time to get into the vehicle and put the key in the ignition[...]

yellow blue 2-17 The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’ s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you try to start the vehicle, the key may be dirty or wet. T urn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key . W ait about three minutes and try again. The SECURIT[...]

yellow blue 2-18 Feature Customization (If Equipped) Y our vehicle’ s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend upon the options that came with your vehicle. The following list tells you the features that can be programmed. Listed next to each feature is the option you need t[...]

yellow blue 2-19 Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination W ith Exit Lighting, your interior lamps will come on for up to 25 seconds when the key is removed from the ignition. W ith Delayed Illumination, your interior lamps will come on and stay on for up to 25 seconds when entering your vehicle and up to 5 seconds when leaving your vehicle. Y our ve[...]

yellow blue 2-20 Remote Keyless Entry V erification Y our vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 5. T o change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter . 2. Count the number of chimes you hear . The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for . 3. Press the UNLO[...]

yellow blue 2-21 Mode 3: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to arm the system, your parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify that the system is armed. If it only chirps once, the hatch is open or unlatched. If you use either the power door lock switch or passive arming, only your lamps wil[...]

yellow blue 2-22 Mode 2: Eight - Second Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound eight seconds after the driver ’ s door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will not be available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle.) Mode 3: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The alarm will sound immediately after the driver ’ s door [...]

yellow blue 2-23 Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. 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 the vehicle with children. W ith the ignition key in th[...]

yellow blue 2-24 ST AR T (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key . The ignition will return to RUN for normal driving. Even if the engine is not running, ACC and RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will [...]

yellow blue 2-25 Starting Y our Engine Automatic T ransmission Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Y our engine won’t start in any other position -- that’ s a safety feature. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P ARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving. If you do, you could d[...]

yellow blue 2-26 3. 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 the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST AR T for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time k[...]

yellow blue 2-27 When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0 F or - 18 C), do this: 1. W ith your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST AR T and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key . Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for a while. 2. If[...]

yellow blue 2-28 Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. T o Use the Engine Coolant [...]

yellow blue 2-29 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying[...]

yellow blue 2-30 Brake - T ransmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever . Push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shi[...]

yellow blue 2-31 AUT OMA TIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more po[...]

yellow blue 2-32 NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t r otate, 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. Y ou could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage [...]

yellow blue 2-33 THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch as you press the accelerator pedal. T o stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shi[...]

yellow blue 2-34 THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) gear the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. T o stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clut[...]

yellow blue 2-35 If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly , you should downshift to the next lower gear . Y ou may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance. NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you [...]

yellow blue 2-36 Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. T o release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button. Hold the release button i[...]

yellow blue 2-37 NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your parking brakes to overheat. Y ou may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “T owing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from mo[...]

yellow blue 2-38 2. Move the shift lever into P ARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V eh[...]

yellow blue 2-39 T orque Lock (Automatic T ransmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” T o pr[...]

yellow blue 2-40 If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t sh[...]

yellow blue 2-41 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y o[...]

yellow blue 2-42 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injure[...]

yellow blue 2-43 Y ou can open the passenger ’ s window any amount by pressing the switch and releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want. The switch for the driver ’ s window has an express - down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Quickly press and release the bottom of the switch for the driver ’ s window and the w[...]

yellow blue 2-44 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer and Passing Signal W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (Option) T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) [...]

yellow blue 2-45 As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on as you signal a turn or lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the [...]

yellow blue 2-46 Windshield W asher There is a paddle with the word PUSH on it at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever . T o spray washer fluid on the windshield, just push the paddle briefly . The washer will continue to spray until you release the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and wipe a few more times before stopping or retu[...]

yellow blue 2-47 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don?[...]

yellow blue 2-48 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for abou[...]

yellow blue 2-49 Ending Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission; or Move the cruise switch to OFF . Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased[...]

yellow blue 2-50 Headlamp Doors The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn the headlamps on and close when you turn the headlamps of f. The headlamp doors can be opened without turning on the headlamps by turning the headlamps on, then turning the switch back to the parking lamps position. The headlamp doors should be open when driving i[...]

yellow blue 2-51 For Canadian vehicles, when it’ s dark enough outside, your front turn signal lamps will go out and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’ s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your front turn signal lamps will come on. On a non - Canadian [...]

yellow blue 2-52 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control The thumbwheel controls the brightness of your instrument panel lights. Move the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights. If you move the thumbwheel all the way up, your courtesy lamps will come on. Courtesy Lamps When either door is opened, several interior lamps go on. These lam[...]

yellow blue 2-53 Delayed Illumination W ith delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for 25 seconds after you close the doors when entering the vehicle. They will also stay on for five seconds after you close the doors when exiting the vehicle. The times will be shortened if the ignition is turned to RUN or if the power loc[...]

yellow blue 2-54 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it. Y ou can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime driving. Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror Adjust the passen[...]

yellow blue 2-55 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on you[...]

yellow blue 2-56 Cargo Cover Using the Cargo Cover The cargo cover can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. It can also help reduce noise in the vehicle when placed in the upright position, closing out the rear - end area. Removing the Cargo Cover 1. Close the cover . If the cargo cover is not closed and resting on the tri[...]

yellow blue 2-57 When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area. CAUTION: An improperly stor ed cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver . Y ou or others could be injured. If you r emove the cover , always store it outside the vehicle. When you [...]

yellow blue 2-58 T o use the lighter , push it in all the way and let go. When it’ s ready , it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’ s ready . That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the he[...]

yellow blue 2-59 NOTICE: When using the accessory plug: The maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 3 amps. Be sur e to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery . W e recommend that you see a qualified technician or your dealer for the proper in[...]

yellow blue 2-60 1. The door key unlocks the panels. The lock is over the front door window . Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the panel. 2. Then pull on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward you. Then carry the panel to the rear of the vehicle for storage.[...]

yellow blue 2-61 Storing the T win Lift-Off Roof Panels CAUTION: If th e T - top panel is not stored properly , it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver . People in the vehicle could be injured. Wh e neve r you s tor e the T - top panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slot w[...]

yellow blue 2-62 2. Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. T o lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key . Installing the T win Lift-Off Roof Panels CAUTION: An improperly attached r oof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle. Y ou or others could be injured. After installing the r oof panel, always check that it i[...]

yellow blue 2-63 1. When installing the panels to the roof, keep the outboard edge of the panel raised about three inches (8 cm) above the roof while placing the inboard edge of the panel under the center roof. 2. After the inboard edge of the panel is in position under the center roof rail, lower the outboard edge of the panel into position, close[...]

yellow blue 2-64 NOTICE: Do not attempt to install the panels by sliding them horizontally toward the center roof rail. Doing so may cause the weatherstrips to be aligned improperly , which may result in leaks and possible damage to the weatherstrips. NOTICE: High pressur e car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Never spray water directl[...]

yellow blue 2-65 3. Open the latch and close the T - top. Check to see if there are any gaps showing. Unlatch the T - top and adjust the sunshade as required. 4. Once the sunshade is installed properly , you can stick the V elcro buttons on the glass for a proper fit every time you install the sunshades. T o do this, first remove the T - top with t[...]

yellow blue 2-66 Y ou can store the sunshades two different ways: When the T - tops are in use, store the sunshades in their storage area in the rear of the vehicle, and make sure the cargo cover is in its closed, upright position. When you have the T - tops off and in their storage slots, store the sunshades on the T - tops, in their installed pos[...]

yellow blue 2-67 NOTICE: It is not recommended that you raise or lower the top while the vehicle is moving. NOTICE: Don’t lower the top if it is damp or wet. When the top is down, trapped water can cause stains, mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Be sur e to dry off the top befor e you lower it. NOTICE: It is not recommended to lowe[...]

yellow blue 2-68 NOTICE: Before lowering the convertible top into the storage ar ea, be sur e there are no objects in the way of the folded, stored top. The weight of a stored top on items in the storage ar ea will cause the convertible top back glass to break. 2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing on the smaller part of the latch, [...]

yellow blue 2-69 Installing the Boot Cover After lowering the convertible top, you may want to install the boot cover . The three - piece boot cover is stored in a bag in the hatch. 1. Flip the two convertible top latches to the closed position. 2. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers and middle section from the storage bag. 3. Install the[...]

yellow blue 2-70 Removing Y our Boot Cover 1. Open the hatch. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the cover . 2. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of their slots.[...]

yellow blue 2-71 3. Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartment per graphic printed inside of the storage bag. Store the bag in the hatch and close the hatch. 4. Disengage the two convertible top latches. Raising Y our Convertible T op 1. It is recommended that you park on a level surface. Set the parking brake firmly . If you have an[...]

yellow blue 2-72 3. Pull down on the center opening and align the hooks with the holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch until it clicks. Do not force the latch. If it is hard to lock, the top is not properly aligned. NOTICE: The convertible top may be tight when pushing forward on the latch when your vehicle is new , but it will loosen[...]

yellow blue 2-73 Open the hatch and find the tab along the left side trim panel. Lift up the tab and turn the valve counterclockwise to release the hydraulic pressure. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. Y ou can now raise or lower your top manually . Be sure to close the valve after installing your top so you can raise or lower it electrically later .[...]

yellow blue 2-74 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System[...]

yellow blue 2-75 A. Fog Lamp Switch B. Main Lamp Control C. Air V ents D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Horn F . Audio System G. Glove Box H. Comfort Controls I. Cupholders J. Parking Brake Lever K. Storage Console L. Rear W indow Defogger Button M. Convertible T op Switch (If Equipped) N. T raction Control System Switch O. Cigarette Lighter P . Shif[...]

yellow blue 2-76 Instrument Panel Cluster 5.7L V8 engine shown, 3800 V6 engine similar Y our instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, your engine’ s rpms, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economic[...]

yellow blue 2-77 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Y ou may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer inst[...]

yellow blue 2-78 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning light[...]

yellow blue 2-79 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing [...]

yellow blue 2-80 Brake System W arning Light Y our vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away . [...]

yellow blue 2-81 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light W ith the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’ s normal. If the anti - lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or , if the light [...]

yellow blue 2-82 Low T raction Light When your anti - lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on. If you have the traction control system, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. Y ou may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may [...]

yellow blue 2-83 Low Coolant Light (5.7L V8 Engine) This warning light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. Y our vehicle is equipped with a low coolant indicator that is designed to detect when the coolant level drops below a set limit. If the coolant level sensor (on the radi[...]

yellow blue 2-84 This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SER VICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often wi[...]

yellow blue 2-85 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emission[...]

yellow blue 2-86 Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly . See “Filling Y our T ank?[...]

yellow blue 2-87 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressur e is low . If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Y ou or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not cover ed by your warranty . [...]

yellow blue 2-88 Oil Change Light This OIL CHANGE light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the OIL CHANGE light doesn’t come on, have it serviced. If the OIL CHANGE light comes on and stays on for 60 seconds after you start your vehicle, have the oil changed. For additional information, see “Engine Oil, When to[...]

yellow blue 2-89 Check Gages Light This warning light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas. Hatch Ajar Light This warning light should come on in your instrument panel for a three second bulb check when you first star[...]

yellow blue 2-90 When the indicator nears E (empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (full). It takes more (or[...]

3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 3 Heating 3 - 4 Defogging and Defrosting 3 - 4 Rear W indow Defogger 3[...]

yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls W ith this system you can control the heating, air conditioning and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Fan Control Knob T urn the fan knob to select the force of air you want. T emperature Control Knob T urn the center knob to ch[...]

yellow blue 3-3 BI - LEVEL: Air is directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts. VENT : Air flows through the upper air vents. HEA TER: This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defroster vents. BLEND: Air is directed through the windshield defroster vents and the heater du[...]

yellow blue 3-4 V entilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, you can still direct outside air through your vehicle. 1. T urn the air control knob to vent. 2. T urn the temperature control knob to a comfortable setting. 3. T urn the fan control knob to the desired speed. Defogging and Defrosting 1. T urn the a[...]

yellow blue 3-5 NOTICE: 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 cover ed by your warranty . V entilation System Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the vents. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supp[...]

yellow blue 3-6 Audio Systems Y our Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most o[...]

yellow blue 3-7 Playing the Radio POWER - V OL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this knob to recall the station frequency . Finding a Stat[...]

yellow blue 3-8 While the tape is playing, use the VOL, F ADE and BAL controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. When the down indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing. When the up arrow is lit, selections listed on the top side of [...]

yellow blue 3-9 REV (5): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly . Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. Y ou may select stations during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button ag[...]

yellow blue 3-10 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the AM - FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer , included are four speakers. Please see your dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon AM - FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (not shown)[...]

yellow blue 3-1 1 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display . Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the T one EQUALIZER: A seven - band equalizer is part of your audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce f[...]

yellow blue 3-12 RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order . The display will show RDM. Press RDM again to turn off random play . REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. Release it to play the passage. Y ou will hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show elapsed [...]

yellow blue 3-13 Y ou must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side down. If you load a disc label side up, the disc will not pl[...]

yellow blue 3-14 All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer , the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display . If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the compact disc symbol will flash on the display until the changer[...]

yellow blue 3-15 Playing a Compact Disc If your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player and Equalizer , the following buttons are used for the trunk - mounted cd changer . PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press PREV again to go to [...]

yellow blue 3-16 PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press PREV again to go to the previous track on the disc. NEXT (2): Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc. RDM (3): Press this button to enter the random play mode. RDM will appear on the display . W[...]

yellow blue 3-17 Theft-Deterrent Featur e THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFT[...]

yellow blue 3-18 Unlocking the Theft - Deterr ent Featur e After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display . 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display . 3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 4. Press HR to[...]

yellow blue 3-19 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio and compact disc functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOLUME: Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume. PLA Y : Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playi[...]

yellow blue 3-20 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. T ry reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM Stereo FM stere[...]

yellow blue 3-21 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of t[...]

yellow blue 3-22 Y ou may also choose a non - scrubbing action, wet - type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non - scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner . The use of a non - scrubbing action, dry - type cle[...]

yellow blue 3-23 Power Antenna Mast Care Y our power antenna will look its best and work well if it’ s cleaned from time to time. T o clean the antenna mast: 1. T urn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. W ipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. [...]

yellow blue 3-24 ✍ NOTES[...]

4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 1 1 Steering 4 - 13 Off - Road Recov[...]

yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect th[...]

yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records [...]

yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, t[...]

yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might no[...]

yellow blue 4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control sy[...]

yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic [...]

yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes [...]

yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have[...]

yellow blue 4-10 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re - engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.) When the system is on, this warning light will com[...]

yellow blue 4-1 1 Braking in Emergencies W ith anti - lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. S[...]

yellow blue 4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. Y ou can avoid these problems by braking -- if yo[...]

yellow blue 4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle stra[...]

yellow blue 4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When [...]

yellow blue 4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or ar[...]

yellow blue 4-16 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 . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from[...]

yellow blue 4-17 Night V ision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in br[...]

yellow blue 4-18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be [...]

yellow blue 4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to o[...]

yellow blue 4-20 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if yo[...]

yellow blue 4-21 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip[...]

yellow blue 4-22 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driv[...]

yellow blue 4-23 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer , not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready . Try to be well rested. If you must start when y[...]

yellow blue 4-24 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and[...]

yellow blue 4-25 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down[...]

yellow blue 4-26 Know how to go uphill. Y ou may want to shift down to a lower gear . The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better . Stay in your own lane when driving on two - lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in [...]

yellow blue 4-27 Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burla[...]

yellow blue 4-28 What’ s the worst time for this? “W et ice.” V ery cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. Y ou can get wet ice when it’ s about freezing (32 F; 0 C) and freezing rain begins to fall. T ry to avoid driving on wet ice until salt [...]

yellow blue 4-29 If Y ou’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow , you could be in a serious situation. Y ou should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow . Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: T urn on your[...]

yellow blue 4-30 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Y ou can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust p[...]

yellow blue 4-31 Loading Y our V ehicle T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry . The Tire - Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about[...]

yellow blue 4-32 If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do[...]

yellow blue 4-33 T owing a T railer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly , you can lose control when you pull a trailer . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured. Y ou may also damage your vehicle; the resulting rep[...]

yellow blue 4-34 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial[...]

yellow blue 4-35 Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340 - 2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 W eight of the T railer [...]

yellow blue 4-36 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’ s Tir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the T ire-Loading label at the rear edge of the driver ’ s door or see “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehi[...]

yellow blue 4-37 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal lo[...]

yellow blue 4-38 Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curb[...]

yellow blue 4-39 Parking on Hills CAUTION: Y ou really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’ s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular br[...]

yellow blue 4-40 Maintenance When T railer T owing Y our vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer . See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brak[...]

5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 12 Cooling System 5 - 24 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 22 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 36 C[...]

yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your ke[...]

yellow blue 5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely . CAUTION: B[...]

yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles[...]

yellow blue 5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sur e the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has f[...]

yellow blue 5-6 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. 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[...]

yellow blue 5-7 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery , but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the veh[...]

yellow blue 5-8 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secur e the v[...]

yellow blue 5-9 Engine Overheating Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. Y ou may also find a LOW COOLANT warning light on your vehicle’ s instrument panel (5.7L V8 engine only). Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (5.7L V8 Engine Only) Should an overheated engine condition exist and the LOW COOL[...]

yellow blue 5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e y[...]

yellow blue 5-1 1 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . If your vehicle has the 5.7L V8 engine, see “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get a[...]

yellow blue 5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery T ank CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away[...]

yellow blue 5-13 When it is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the dipstick. The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be [...]

yellow blue 5-14 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty . See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur [...]

yellow blue 5-15 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) CAUTION: Adding only plain[...]

yellow blue 5-16 CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’ s [...]

yellow blue 5-17 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pr essure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot. W ait for the cooling sys[...]

yellow blue 5-18 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) NOTICE: Y our engine has a specific radiator fill procedur e. Failure to follow this pr ocedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator[...]

yellow blue 5-19 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. After the engine cools, open the cool[...]

yellow blue 5-20 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valve after the radiator is filled. 5[...]

yellow blue 5-21 7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower . If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches[...]

yellow blue 5-22 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear[...]

yellow blue 5-23 3. Fill with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture. 4. Continue to fill the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment. 6. Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for approximately four minutes. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be low[...]

yellow blue 5-24 8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it’ s much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few t[...]

yellow blue 5-25 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to cha[...]

yellow blue 5-26 On convertible models, you must also remove the trunk access panel. It’ s at the upper back of the trunk. Turn the two wing fasteners under the trunk edge a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove the panel. Find the plastic screw heads in the trim panel over the spare tire. (See “Compact Spare T ire” in the Index for more in[...]

yellow blue 5-27 Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B).[...]

yellow blue 5-28 The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the lift head a little. If your wheel has a center cap, pry it off using the wheel wrench. If your vehicle has optional alloy wheels, each wheel has one locknut in place of the standard wheel nut. A special wheel lock[...]

yellow blue 5-29 2. Position the jack under the vehicle. There is a notch in the vehicle’ s rocker flange on the coupe model. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch nearest the flat tire. On convertible models, place the jack in a similar location.[...]

yellow blue 5-30 Stay away from moldings or fender flanges to avoid damaging them. 3. Put the compact tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle[...]

yellow blue 5-31 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, o[...]

yellow blue 5-32 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Y our wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wr[...]

yellow blue 5-33 9. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss - cross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new original equipmen[...]

yellow blue 5-34 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. Storing a Flat or Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartme[...]

yellow blue 5-35 Replace the jack, wheel wrench and flat tire using the storage instructions. When you replace the trim panel, be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip. 1. T rim Panel 2. Bolt 3. Cover 4. Jack 5. W ing Nut 6. Adapter 7. Compact Spare T ire 8. Full - Size T ire 9. Carpet Flap 10. Tire Storage Bolt 1 1. Trunk Access Panel (Convertibl[...]

yellow blue 5-36 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly i[...]

yellow blue 5-37 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, t[...]

yellow blue 5-38 ✍ NOTES[...]

6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 [...]

yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own[...]

yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other faste[...]

yellow blue 6-4 It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor V ehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driv[...]

yellow blue 6-5 T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly . Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxy[...]

yellow blue 6-6 Filling Y our T ank The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently , and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or r efueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. T o re[...]

yellow blue 6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to sto[...]

yellow blue 6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved c[...]

yellow blue 6-9 Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver ’ s side. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood release located at the center of your hood. Lift the hood.[...]

yellow blue 6-10 When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Battery C. Radiator Cap D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic T ransmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F . W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Cooling Fans H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Engine Oil [...]

yellow blue 6-1 1 When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 engine you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Battery C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir F . Engine Cooling Fans G. Automatic T ransmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Bra[...]

yellow blue 6-12 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly . Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Low Oil Light” in the Index. Y ou should check your engine oil leve[...]

yellow blue 6-13 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 3800 V6 Engine 5.7L V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you [...]

yellow blue 6-14 NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross - hatched area that shows the pr oper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oil fill cap is located at the rear of your engine compartment on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. Be sure to fill it enough to put[...]

yellow blue 6-15 5.7L V8 Engine As shown in the chart, if you have the 5.7L V8 engine, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50.[...]

yellow blue 6-16 3800 V6 Engine As shown in the chart, if you have the 3800 V6 engine, SAE 10W - 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 next oil change. When it’ s very cold, you should use SAE 5W - 30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thic[...]

yellow blue 6-17 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Y our dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil Y our vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil. This is not based on mileage, but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature. When the c[...]

yellow blue 6-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter . See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air , it stops flame if the engine b[...]

yellow blue 6-19 Air Filter Replacement T o remove the air filter: 1. Unlatch the two clamps located on the front of the filter . 2. Lift the cover and remove the air filter . 3. Replace the filter .[...]

yellow blue 6-20 4. Close the cover without overlap (the clamp will not latch with overlap) and latch the clamps. Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mai[...]

yellow blue 6-21 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. T oo much ca[...]

yellow blue 6-22 Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. W ith the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P ARK (P). W ith your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P ARK (P). Let [...]

yellow blue 6-23 1. The red transmission dipstick is located near the back of the engine. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3800 V6 T ransmission Dipstick 5.7L V8 T ransmission Dipstick[...]

yellow blue 6-24 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross - hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross - hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lo[...]

yellow blue 6-25 How to Check Because this operation can be dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. T oo much can mean that some[...]

yellow blue 6-26 How to Add Fluid Here’ s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3.[...]

yellow blue 6-27 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough l[...]

yellow blue 6-28 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX - COOL extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it[...]

yellow blue 6-29 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. W ith plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wo[...]

yellow blue 6-30 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on the cap of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should be at COLD, or a little higher . When your engine is warm, the level on the dipstick should be up to HOT , or a little higher . 5.7L V8 Engine Only If this light com[...]

yellow blue 6-31 CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . Never turn the pressur e cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Y ou can be [...]

yellow blue 6-32 How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the C (cold) ma[...]

yellow blue 6-33 Adding W asher Fluid Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID ONL Y . Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer flui[...]

yellow blue 6-34 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wea[...]

yellow blue 6-35 When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System W arning Light” in the Index. Checking Brake Fluid Y ou can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir . The fluid level should be above the plastic seam in the reservoir (A). If it [...]

yellow blue 6-36 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’ [...]

yellow blue 6-37 See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.” Brake Pedal T ravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a mo[...]

yellow blue 6-38 V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery . This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you aren’t car eful. See “Jump Startin[...]

yellow blue 6-39 Headlamps Before replacing a headlamp bulb that does not light, check to make sure that the wiring connector is securely fastened to it. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the type of headlamp bulb you need to use before you begin to replace the headlamp bulb. Y ou must replace a headlamp bulb with one that is exactl[...]

yellow blue 6-40 3. Remove the headlamp plate that holds the bulb to the housing by removing the two screws on top of the bulb with a T orx screwdriver . 4. Pull out the bulb and disconnect the electrical connector . 5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.[...]

yellow blue 6-41 Front Parking and T urn Signal 1. Using a screwdriver , remove the screws from the access panel under the vehicle. Move the access panel out of the way . 2. T urn the bulb and socket counterclockwise. 3. Pull out the bulb from the socket. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Replacing the bulb: 1. Remo[...]

yellow blue 6-42 Rear Lamps T o change any rear bulb, you have to remove the entire housing. 1. Remove the trim panel from inside of the hatch for the side that you are replacing the bulb. 2. Pull the carpet back. 3. Remove the wing nuts. 4. Pull the assembly out from the outside of the vehicle. 5. T o remove a socket with a tab, press the tab and [...]

yellow blue 6-43 Rear Sidemarker Replacing a rear sidemarker bulb: 1. Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly . 2. T o pull out the bulb housing, tilt the housing to remove the end with the tab. 3. T urn the bulb and socket counterclockwise and gently pull out. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.[...]

yellow blue 6-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the[...]

yellow blue 6-45 Wiper Blade Element Replacement T o replace the wiper blade element, follow these steps: 1. Locate the heel end of the wiper blade assembly that has the two notches held by the wiper blade claw . 2. Hold the wiper blade assembly with one hand and pull the element gently with the other hand. (Replacement blade elements have three pl[...]

yellow blue 6-46 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Pontiac W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overhe[...]

yellow blue 6-47 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door , shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you’ll be driving at [...]

yellow blue 6-48 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t for get your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when[...]

yellow blue 6-49 If you have P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS - C tires or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 - GS tires, they must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance. The direction is shown by an arrow on the sidewall. Because these tires are directional, they should be rotated as shown here. These tires should only be moved from[...]

yellow blue 6-50 When It’ s Time for New Tir es One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places aroun[...]

yellow blue 6-51 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on[...]

yellow blue 6-52 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depe[...]

yellow blue 6-53 Wheel Alignment and Tir e Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However , if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other , the al[...]

yellow blue 6-54 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. Y ou can’t know how it’ s been used or how far it’ s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. T ire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/55R16, P245/50[...]

yellow blue 6-55 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer [...]

yellow blue 6-56 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, [...]

yellow blue 6-57 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft[...]

yellow blue 6-58 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. A void placing decals on the[...]

yellow blue 6-59 Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water . Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of t[...]

yellow blue 6-60 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non - abrasive cleaners that are mar[...]

yellow blue 6-61 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome - Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use s[...]

yellow blue 6-62 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage [...]

yellow blue 6-63 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, co[...]

yellow blue 6-64 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels an[...]

yellow blue 6-65 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they sh[...]

yellow blue 6-66 There are three fuse centers on your vehicle. One (main fuse block) is located behind a cover in the left side of your instrument panel. The other two are in the engine compartment. Open the cover on the boxes to expose the fuses. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. [...]

yellow blue 6-67 Main Fuse Block Fuse Usage STOP/HAZARD Hazard Flashers, Brake Switch Assembly TURN B/U T raction Control Switch, Back/Up Lamp Switch, T urn Flasher, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module Fuse Usage STG WHEEL CNTRL Steering Wheel Controls RADIO ACCY Delco Monsoon Radio Amplifier , Power Antenna, Remote CD Player (Hatch) T AIL LPS Dayti[...]

yellow blue 6-68 Fuse Usage CIG/ACCY Cigarette Lighter , Data Link Connector (DLC), Auxiliary Accessory W ire DEFOG/SEA TS Rear Defogger Switch/T imer, Rear Defogger T imer/Relay , Power Seats IGN Aftermarket Use Only STG WHEEL CNTRL Steering Wheel Controls WIPER/W ASH W iper Motor Assembly , W iper/W asher Switch BA TT Aftermarket Use Only WINDOWS[...]

yellow blue 6-69 Underhood Electrical Center Fuse and Relay Center 1 Fuse Usage ABS BA T SOL Anti - Lock Brake System TCS BA T T raction Control System COOL F AN Cooling Fan Control Fuse Usage PCM BA T Powertrain Control Module (PCM) FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump AIR PUMP A.I.R. Pump Relay and Bleed V alve LH HDLP DR Left Headlamp Door Module RH HDLP DR Righ[...]

yellow blue 6-70 Fuse and Relay Center 2 Fuse Usage INJ Fuel Injectors (Not used for V6) (LH injectors for V8 Ignition Module) INJ Fuel Injectors (All for V6) (RH injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) Fuse Usage ENG SEN Mass Air Flow Sensor , Heated Oxygen Sensor , Skip Shift Solenoid (V8 Only), Reverse Lockout Solenoid, Brake Switch STR TR Powertr[...]

yellow blue 6-71 Fuse Usage I/P - 1 HV AC Blower Control and Relay IGN Ignition Switch, Relay and Starter Enable Relay I/P - 2 Instrument Panel Fuse Center Relay Description AIR SOL Air Solenoid AIR PUMP Air Pump A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump ST AR TER Starter IGN Engine Controls, Cruise Controls, Air Conditioning Replace[...]

yellow blue 6-72 Cooling System 3800 V6 W ith Manual Transmission 1 1.6 quarts (1 1.0 L) . . . . W ith Automatic T ransmission 1 1.4 quarts (10.8 L) . . . 5.7L V8 W ith Manual Transmission 1 1.9 quarts (1 1.3 L) . . . . W ith Automatic T ransmission 1 1.8 quarts (1 1.2 L) . . Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3800 V6 (VIN K) 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) . . . [...]

yellow blue 6-73 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter A1 163C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery 75 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter 3800 V6 PF47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7L V8 PF44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 6-74 ✍ NOTES[...]

7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 17 Part B: Owner Checks and Service[...]

yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the enviro[...]

yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department o[...]

yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty we[...]

yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” and “[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Se[...]

yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pat[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In [...]

yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (S[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation?[...]

yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – [...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 67,500 Miles (1 12 500 km) Check Oil Life[...]

yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as f[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – I[...]

yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. [...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emis[...]

yellow blue 7-17 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your[...]

yellow blue 7-18 Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see “W iper Blades, C[...]

yellow blue 7-19 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the [...]

yellow blue 7-20 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. W ith an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). W ith a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the k[...]

yellow blue 7-21 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary repairs ar e completed at once[...]

yellow blue 7-22 Throttle System Inspection (Except 3800 Series V6 Engine) Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubri[...]

yellow blue 7-23 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determi[...]

yellow blue 7-24 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC - LB. Rear Axle (Standard Differential) SAE 75W - 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 99861 15. Rear Axle ([...]

yellow blue 7-25 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, [...]

yellow blue 7-26 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Pontiac Cares 8 - 3 What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? 8 - 3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 5 Customer Assistance[...]

yellow blue 8-2 Pontiac Cares W ith PONTIAC CARES, you are never more than a phone call away from having your concern taken care of. The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer , appreciates your purchase decision, and is dedicated to taking care of the most important[...]

yellow blue 8-3 What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper W arranty Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Courtesy T ransportation All of these elements combine to make your driving experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail in your owner ’ s manual. Pontiac is focusing on the changing n[...]

yellow blue 8-4 Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur . If your [...]

yellow blue 8-5 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court ac[...]

yellow blue 8-6 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-00[...]

yellow blue 8-7 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information[...]

yellow blue 8-8 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While Y ou T ravel 1 - 800 - ROADSIDE (1 - 800 - 762 - 3743) As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value - added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel [...]

yellow blue 8-9 W e have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs: Hotels Glass replacement T ire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’ s comprehensive wa[...]

yellow blue 8-10 Courtesy T ransportation Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail p[...]

yellow blue 8-1 1 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a r[...]

yellow blue 8-12 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints,[...]

yellow blue 8-13 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - PM - CARES (762-2737), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 In Canada, please call us at 1[...]

yellow blue 8-14 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair [...]

yellow blue 8-15 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On retur[...]

yellow blue 8-16 ✍ NOTES[...]

9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ccessory Plug 2 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag 1 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain 1 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it W orks 1 - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-2 Brake Adjustment 6 - 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking 2 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-3 Cleaner, Air 6 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6 - 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrome - Plated Wheels 6 - 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convertible T op 6 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-4 Door Keys 2 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Closed Locking 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locks 2 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Locks 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-5 Features and Controls 2 - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fifth Gear , Manual Transmission 2 - 33, 2 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling Y our T ank 6 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filt[...]

yellow blue 9-6 Hitches, T railer 4 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood Checking Things Under 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Release 6 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horn 2 - 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-7 Check Gages 2 - 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hatch Ajar 2 - 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior 2 - 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Coolant W arning 2 - 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-8 N eutral, Automatic T ransmission 2 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neutral, Manual T ransmission 2 - 33, 2 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New V ehicle Break - In 2 - 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night V ision 4 - 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal[...]

yellow blue 9-9 R adiator 5 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiator Pressure Cap 6 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Reception 3 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radios 3 - 6, 3 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-10 Safety Belts (Continued) Smaller Children and Babies 1 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use During Pregnancy 1 - 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arning Light 1 - 9, 2 - 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Why They W ork 1 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 9-1 1 Storage Compartments 2 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette/Compact Disc 2 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Console 2 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glove Box 2 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map[...]

yellow blue 9-12 T railer (Continued) T owing 4 - 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T urn Signals 4 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W eight 4 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ransmission Fluid, Automatic 6 - 20 . . . . .[...]