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Boost Gage (OPTION)
Vehicles equipped with the supercharged
engine have this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light to
moderate throttle and boost under
heavier throttle. The gage displays the
air pressure level
in psi going into the
engine’s combustion chamber.
The gage is automatically centered at
zero psi
every time the engine is started.
Actual vacuum or boost
is displayed
from this zero point. Changes
in
ambient pressure, such as driving in
mountains and changing weather, will slightly change
the zero reading.
I
rn Driver Znformation Center
If you have the Driver Information
Center, it gives you important safety and
maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire Center lights up
for a few seconds. Then it goes to work.
FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you
know if you are low
on fluids or have a
problem with a vehicle function:
CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message
could mean your oil level is low. If
it
comes on for more than three seconds, see
the Index under Check Oil Level
Warning Light.
WASHER FLUID: This message
means your washer fluid tank is less
than
30% full. The windshield portion
of the vehicle outline will also glow. If
these come on, see the
Index under
Windshield Washer Fluid.
means your coolant level has fallen to
about half full. If it comes on,
see the
Index under Engine Coolant.
CHECK GAGES: If this light comes
on and stays on while
you are driving,
check your gages for fuel, coolant
temperature, oil pressure or battery
voltage.
LOW COOLANT This message
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Rust or dirt on the wheel, or
b on the parts to which it is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The
wheel could come
off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt
from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or
a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if you need to, to get all the
rust or dirt off. II I
4. Remove any corrosion from the
wheel bolts, mounting surface
or
spare wheel.
5. Place the spare tire on the mounting
surface.
16. Replace the wheel nuts with the
rounded end of
the nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
nut by hand
until the wheel is held against the
hub.
A hTwer use oil or grease on
- aLdds or nuts. If you do, the
nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious
accident.
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Service tS Appearance Care
What Kind of Oil to Use
Look for Three Things:
SG
“SG” must be on the oil container,
either by itself or combined with other
quality designations, such as
“SGICC,”
“SGICD,” “SF, SG, CC,”
etc. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels of
1 quality.
If you use oils that don’t have the
“SG” designation, you can cause
engine damage not covered
by your
warranty.
’,”,, .
For best fuel economy and cold starting,
select the
lowest SAE viscosity grade oil ’;,:;:?,:!
for the expected temperature range,:?$’:&,:, 4 , ,,
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 ’
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ’ ,
ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). .,
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED.
DO
NOT USE
SAE 1OW-40, SAE 20W-50 OR ’ i’
,,
SAE low-30
As shown in the viscosity chart,
SAE
1OW-30 is best for your vehicle.
However, you can use SAE
5W-30 if
it’s going to be colder than 60°F
(16°C) before your next oil change.
When it’s very cold, below
0°F
(-18”C), you should use SAE 5W-30.
These numbers on an oil container
show its viscosity, or thickness. Do
not use other viscosity
oils such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
Energy Conserving 11
Oils with these words on the container
will help you save fuel.
This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is
used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil.
You should look for this on the oil
container, and use
only those oils that
display the logo.
GM Goodwrench@ Oil (in Canada, GM
Engine Oil) meets all the requirements
for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your
Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than
10 miles (16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as
in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, you need to change your oil
and
filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3
months-whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months-whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that.
Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside
in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18OC) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
Index under Engine Block Heater.
What to Do with Used Oil Air Cleaner
things that have caused skin
1 cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t
let used
oil stay on your skin fbr
very long. Clean your skin and
nails with soaQ and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly throw away clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to replace the air filter.
See the
Index under Scheduled
Maintenance Services.
Used oil can be a real threat to the I
environment. If you change your own
oil, be sure
to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t
ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the
ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it by
taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If you have a problem properly
disposing
of your used oil, ask your
dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center for help.
1%
CAUTION
Operating the engine with the
air cleaner
off can cause you
uz others to be burned. The air
cleaner not
only cleans the air, it
stops flame if the engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned.
I Don’t drive with it off, and be
I careful working on the engine with
I the air cleaner off. I
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire
can cause a damaging engine fire.
And, dirt can easily get into your
engine, which will damage it.
Always have
the air cleaner in
place when you’re driving.
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Service & Appearance Care
Automatic Transax/e Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transaxle fluid level is when the engine
oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See the
Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a 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.
Too much or too little fluid can
damage your transaxle.
Too much
can mean that some of the fluid
could come
out and fall on hot
engine parts, starting
a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if
you check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least
30 minutes before checking
the transaxle fluid level if
you have been
driving:
When outside temperatures are above
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic-especially in hot
While pulling a trailer.
90" F (32" C).
weather.
To get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C to
93" C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above
50" F (10" C). If
it's colder than
50°F (lO°C), you may
have
to drive longer.
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KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance
required
for your Pontiac . Your
vehicle needs these services to
retain its safety. dependability and
emission control performance
.
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties
.
See your Pontiac dealer for details .
Part 7
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance .......................... 276
Your Vehicle and the Environment
.......................... 276
How This Part is Organized ............................... 277
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
....................... 278
Selecting the Right Schedule
.............................. 278
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services
Schedule1 ............................................ 280
Schedule11
........................................... 282
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services .............. 284
AtEachFuelFill
....................................... 287
B . Owner Checks & Services
At Least Once a Month .................................. 287
At Least Once a Year
.................................... 288
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ........................... 290
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ......................... 291
E . MaintenanceRecord ...................................... 294
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1
2
Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving II oils of proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD” or
“SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see the Index under
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage. The
proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3
4
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque-Check
the torque
of the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under fires, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
*An Emission Control Service.
a The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe$orm this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sewices be
pe$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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Daytime Running Lights ......... 83
Dead Battery: What to Do
........ 193
Defects. Safety
Defensive Driving
.............. 150
Defogger. Rear Window
..... .l22. 124
Defogging Windows
........ .l21. 124
Defrosting
................ .l21. 124
Delco LOC II .................. 137
DoorLocks
.................... 47
Downshifting
.......... .65. 176. 189
Driver Information Center
......... 111
Driver Fosition
.................. 18
Driving
At Night
.................... 165
City
........................ 171
Controlling a Skid
............. 164
Defensively
.................. 150
Drunken
.................... 151
Freeway
.................... 172
Hill and Mountain
............ 176
In a Foreign Country
.......... 225
In Fog. Mist and Haze
......... 170
In the
Rain .................. 168
Long Distance
................ 174
Loss of Control
............... 164
(See
Safety
Defects. Reporting)
Door Cup Holder ............... 90
On Curves ................... 160
Passing
..................... 163
Through Deep Standing Water
.... 60
Winter Driving
............... 179
Drunken Driving
............... 151
Electrical Equipment.
Adding
.............. .93.126. 265
Electronic Climate Control
....... 123
Emergencies. Braking
........... 159
Emergencies on the Road
......... 191
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 161
Emergency Starting
............. 193
Emergency Towing
.............. 197
Engine Block Heater
........ .60. 233
Engine Coolant
................ 238
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
. . 109
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
................ 101
Engine Exhaust
............. .71. 181
Engine Identification
............ 265
Engine
Oil .................... 231
Additives
.................. -232
Electronic
Compass
............. 113
Checking
& Adding ........... 231
Check Level Light
............ 103 Disposing
of Used Oil
......... 233
Energy Conserving
............ 232
Oil Warning Light ............. 102
Pressure Gage
................ 110
Warning. Used
............... 233
When to Change
.............. 233
Engine Overheating
............. 202
Engine Specifications
............ 271
Engine, Starting Your
............. 58
Ethanol in Gasoline ............. 223
Exhaust Dangerous Gas
in ....... .71.72, 181
Parking with the Engine Running
.......... .70. 72
Expectant Mothers. Use of
Safety Belts
.................. 29
Express Open Sunroof
............ 89
Expressway Driving
............. 172
Extender, Safety Belt
............. 43
Exterior Appearance
(see
Appearance Care)
Fabric Cleaning
Fan Warnings ......... .194. 195, 204
Filling Your Tank
............... 226
313
(see Appearance Care)
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Index
Filter Air Cleaner
............. .233. 271
Fuel
........................ 271
Oil
.................... .233. 271
Finish Damage
................. 263
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 192
Flat Tire
...................... 208
Flooded Engine
................. 59
Fluid Flow-Through Ventilation
........ 125
Brake ................. .243. 272
Capacities
................... 270
Power Steering
...... .242. 270. 272
Transaxle
.......... .238. 270. 272
Windshield Washer
. 76. 242. 272. 292
Fluids
& Lubricants ............. 272
Fog. Driving in
................. 170
Fog Lights ................ .85. 247
Foreign Material
............... 263
Foreign Operation
.............. 225
Freeway Driving
................ 172
French Language Manual
.......... 2
Fuel
..................... 222. 223
Alcohol in Fuel
.............. 223
Capacity
.................... 224
Door Lock
.................. 225 Door
Release. Manual
......... 227
Door Release. Remote
......... 225
Exhaust Warnings
...... .71. 72. 181
Filling Your Tank
............. 226
Fuels with Alcohol
............ 223
Gage
....................... 109
In Foreign Countries
.......... 225
Low. Warning
................ 109
Requirements
........... .222. 223
Function Monitor
............... 1ll
FusePanel
.................... 267
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 266
Gages
....................... 108
Fuel
........................ 109
Oil Pressure .................. 110
Voltmeter
.................... 110
Gasoline
...................... 222
Gas Station Information
.......... 320
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Coolant Temperature
.......... 109
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
....... 226
(see
Shifting the Transaxle)
(see Shifting the Transaxle)
Glove Box ..................... 56
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
Halogen Bulb Replacement . .246. 273
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 192
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing
........... .246. 247
Headlight Washers
............... 77
Head-Up Display
............... 116
Headlights
..................... 81
High-Low Beam Changer
....... 83
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.................... 84
Lamp Monitor
................ 112
“On” Reminder ............... 82
Replacement Bulb
............. 273
Washers
..................... 77
Wiring
..................... 269
Head Restraints
................. 13
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ............. 60
High Beams
............... .83. 167
“Highway Hypnosis”
............ 175
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 176
Hills, Parking on
........... .177. 189
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Hood Release .................. 227
Safety Warning
.. .194. 195. ’ 204. 228
Warning. Overheated Engine
... .196.
204.205.206.228.240. 241
Horn
......................... 72
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
.... .196.
204.205.206.228.240. 241
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
............... -156
Hydroplaning
.................. 169
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 264
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud.
Ignition Idling Your Engine
........... .70.
72
Ice. or Snow
................. 218
Key
......................... 46
Positions
..................... 57
Illuminated Entry
................ 55
Inflation. Tires
................ 250
Indicator Lights (see
Warning
Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inside Rearview Mirror .......... 86
Instrument Panel
................ 94
Instrument Panel Clusters
......... 96
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ... 99
Intensity Control
................ 84
.................... J ack. Tire 211
Jump Starting
.................. 193
Keyless Entry. Remote
........... 49
Keys
.......................... 46
Lamp Monitor
................. 112
Lane Change Indicator
............ 72
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
.......... 19
Front
....................... 30
Rear
........................ 31
Use by Children
............... 33
Light Controls
.................. 81
Lighters
....................... 92
Air Bag System
............... 24
Daytime Running Lights
......... 83
Fog Lights
................... 85
Headlights
............ .81, 83, 246
“On” Reminder
............... 82
Lights Parking
...................... 81
Reading
..................... 85
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
............ .246. 247. 273
Replacement Bulbs
............ 273
Taillights
............... .247. 273
Turn Signal
................... 74
Underhood
.................. 228
Warning Lights
............... 100
Loading Your Vehicle
............ 248
Locks
......................... 47
Locks. Rear Door Security
........ 50
Locks. Remote Control ........... 48
Long Distance Driving
........... 174
Low Battery
................... 193
Low Fuel Warning
.............. 109
Low Oil Pressure Warning
........ 102
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
................ 105
Lubricants & Fluids ......... 272
Maintenance Record
........... 294
Maintenance Schedule
........... 275
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
. . 278
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...... 104
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