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GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
1 This program, available to
qualified applicants, can
~ reimburse you up to
' $1,000 toward aftermarket
I 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, such as area driver assessment centers and
mobility equipment installers. The program is available for
a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/
lease. See your dealer for more details or call the GM
Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text
telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program.
Call
1 -800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance PrOgram
Security While You Travel
I-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 the open road.
Pontiac's Roadside Assistance toll-free number
is
staffed by a team of technically trained advisors, who
are available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing
minor repair information over the phone or making
arrangements
to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac
dealer.
We will provide the following services for
3 years/36,000 miles (60
000 km), at no expense to you:
0 Fuel delivery
0 Lock-out service (identification required)
0 Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service
0 Change a flat tire
Jump starts
7-5

A
Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-81
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
............................ 3-41 ~ 3-48, 3-59
Air Bag
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-25
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
............................................. 1-53
Air CleanedFilter, Engine ................................. 5-21
All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-4
Aluminum Wheels
........................................... 5-77
Antenna, Fixed Mast
....................................... 3-72
Antenna, XMTM Satellite Radio System
............... 3-72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-28
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-72
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-75
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle ................ 5-72
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-77
AM
............................................................... 3-70
ChPMim! Psi nt SFQttinCJ ............................... 5-78
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle .............. 5-75
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-78
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-77
Underbody MaiGtenanee
............................... 5-78
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-75 Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-17
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-38
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-69
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-70
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-72
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-71
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-72
DAB Radio Antenna System
.......................... 3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-55
Radio with CD
.................................... 3-39, 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-38
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-68
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-70
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System
............ 3-72
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-14
Automatic Transaxle
........................................ 2-19
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
............................................. 6-11
Annrqtinn vy- IULIVII 1 L-r r) r)A ...................................................
1

Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-38
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.......................... 1-44
Older Children
............................................. 1-32
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position
........................................... 1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position
........................................... 1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position
........................................... 1-50
Top Strap
................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................ 1-43
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-41
Chime Level Adjustment
.................................. 3-72
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-1 7
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-72
Outside
of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-75
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-75
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-76
Climate Control System
................................... 3-18
Outlet Adjustment
........................................ 3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................................. 5-23
Yl?derhndy
M2l!?f5!?9!?ce ............................... E;-7g
Compact Disc Messages ................. 3.43. 3.54.
3-68
Compact Spare Tire
........................................ 5-71
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-30
Heater. Engine
............................................ 2-22
Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-30
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-29
Cruise Control
.................................................. 3-9
Current and Past Model Order Forms
................ 7-10
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation
.................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
....................................................... 7-3
Customer Assistance
Off ices ........................... 7-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
...... 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government
.............................................. 7-9
Government
.............................................. 7-8
Roadside Assistance Program
......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information
......... 7-9
Customizing the Automatic Door Locks
................ 2-9
Cupholder(s)
.................................................. 2-37
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3

DAB Radio .................................................... 3-70
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
......................... 3-13
Defensive Driving
............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting
................................. 3-1 9
Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-1 5
Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-8
Dinghy Towing
................................................ 4-33
Doing Your Own Service Work
........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing
.................................................. 4-34
Dome Lamp
................................................... 3-16
Door
Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks
......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Security Locks
..................................... 2-10
Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-14
Six-Way Power Seat
...................................... 1-3
At Night
..................................................... 4-17
City
........................................................... 4-21
Defensive
..................................................... 4-2
Drunken
....................................................... 4-2
Freeway
..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
.............................. 4-25
In Rain and on Wet Roads
........................... 4-19
Winter
........................................................ 4-26
Locks
.......................................................... 2-7
Driver
Driving Driving
On Grades
.......................................... 4-42
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-20
Driving with
a Trailer ....................................... 4-40
Driving
Through Flowing Water
......................... 4-21
E
Easy Entry Seat ............................................... 1-6
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-81
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-81
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-81
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
..................... 2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
................................................... 3-33
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-21
Battery
....................................................... 5-42
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-35
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-31
Coolant
...................................................... 5-23
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-30
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-12
4

Engine (cont.) Exhaust
..................................................... 2-33
Oil
............................................................. 5-15
Overheating
................................................ 5-26
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 9
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-84
Engine Coolant Level Check
.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-19
Engine Oil Level Check
..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
................................................ 3-29
Warning Light
............................................. 3-28
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
........................ 4-9
Entry/Exit Lighting
........................................... 3-1 6
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-1 6
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-31
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-13
F
r-L-:- /r ...... rdulwualpct LI-IL r 7n .................................................
Filter Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-21
Finding a PTY Station
(RDS, XMTM and DAB)
......................... 3.48. 3-59
Finding a Station
............................ 3.40, 3.45. 3-57
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-76
Finish Damage ............................................... 5-77 Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-72
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-61
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-62
FI
u id
Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-22
Manual Transaxle
........................................ 5-22
Power Steering
........................................... 5-36
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-37
FM Stereo
..................................................... 3-70
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-15
Folding the Seatback
........................................ 1-8
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-41
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives
...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................. 5-5
System Inspection
....................................... 6-13
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-81
Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-81
Gage
......................................................... 3-37
Fuses 5

G
Gage Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-30
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-37
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-24
Tachometer
................................................. 3-24
Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
Glass Surfaces ............................................... 5-74
Glove Box
..................................................... 2-37
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
.................................................... 7-5
Gasoline
H
Hazard
Warning Flashers .......................
Head Restraints ...................................
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ........
Headlamps ..........................................
Bulb Replacement .............................
Halogen Bulbs ..................................
Headlamps Off in Park (P) .....................
Headlamps On Reminder .......................
Highway Hypnosis .................................
Hill and Mountain Roads ........................
Hitches ................................................
Hood Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
...
........... 3-4
........... 1-5
........... 3-7
......... 5-49
......... 5-49
......... 5-50
......... 5-49
......... 3-15
........... 3-7
......... 4-24
......... 4-25
......... 4-39 Hood
(cont.)
Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-10
Horn
............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
................................................. 5-31
How
to Check ................................................ 5-54
How to Check and Add Fluid
............................ 5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-37
How
to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14
Hydraulic Clutch
............................................. 5-23
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
........................ 6-10
Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-27
If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-32
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-32
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-31
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29
Ignition Positions
............................................. 2-18
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.......................... 6-12
Indicators
....................................................... 3-22
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-54
Infants
and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-34
6

Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-13
Fuel System
............................................... 6-13
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-13
Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal ......................................... 6-13
Throttle System
........................................... 6-1 4
Cluster
....................................................... 3-23
Overview
..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-1 6
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger's Side)
....................................... 5-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side)
............................................. 5-82
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
........................... 5-81
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-16
Instrument Panel
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-74
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-10
Key Removal
................................................. 2-32
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-3 Keys
............................................................... 2-2
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-13
Interior
....................................................... 3-16
Lap Belt
........................................................ 1-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 1.14, 1-24
LATCH System Child Restraints
........................................... 1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Latches, Seatback
............................................ 1-5
Leather
......................................................... 5-74
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
........................... 2-31
Lift Seat, Power
............................................... 1-7
Light Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-28
brake
Sys'rem Vvarrliny 5-10
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-35
Enhanced Traction System Active
.................. 3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning
............... 3-28
Low Coolant Warning
................................... 3-30
Low
Oil Level ............................................. 3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-36
*- .................................
Charging System ......................................... 3-26
7

Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-31
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-34
Security
..................................................... 3-36
Service Vehicle Soon
................................... 3-36
Up-Shift
..................................................... 3-26
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-35
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-1 1
Locks Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-8
Door
........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-1 1
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-1 1
Power Door
.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-10
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
.............................. 3-30
Safety
Belt Reminder
................................... 3-25
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
....................... 3-36
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
......
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
...................................
At Least Once a Month ..........................
At Least Once a Year ............................
At Least Twice a Year ............................
Brake System Inspection ........................
..... 5-88
....... 6-9
....... 6-9
..... 6-10
..... 6-10
..... 6-14 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-15
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-31
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
............................................ 2-20
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-27
Manual Transaxle Check
.................................. 6-10
Manual Windows
............................................ 2-15
How
This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Matching Transmitterts) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-5
8

Mexico. Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ................................. 7-4
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-35
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-36
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-36
Outside Remote Control Mirror
...................... 2-35
New Vehicle Break-in
...................................... 2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............ 5-88
0
Odometer ...................................................... 3-24
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil
Engine
....................................................... 5-1 5
Change Engine
Oil Light
............................... 3-35
Low Oil Level Light
...................................... 3-35
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-32
Operation
...................................................... 3-1 8
Operation Tips
................................................ 3-21
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
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Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-21
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-36 Outside (cont.)
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-36
Remote Control Mirror
.................................. 2-35
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-10
P
Park (P) Shifting
Out of .....................................
Parking Brake
..............................
Over Things That Burn .......
Your Vehicle/Key Removal ..
Parking Brake and Automatic T
Mechanism Check .............
Parking on Hills .....................
Park (P)
Shifting Into
.......................
..... 2-32
.......................... 2-29
.......................... 2-33
.......................... 2-32
‘ransaxle Park (P)
.......................... 6-12
......................... 4-42
......................... 2-30
Part
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
. Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part
C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13
I UIL Y I I~’cIWI111IIOIIU~U I IUIUI;) UI IU LUVII”UII&d .... 6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passing
................................................. 4-14, 4-41
Passlock@
..................................................... 2-17
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-64
Piaying a Compact Disc
3-41, 3-53, 3-00
D-4 n ~ Drrmnmmnnrlnrl El~~iArn -tnA I I 1hv;cqnte
n nn ..................
Playing the Radio ........................... 3-39, 3-45, 3-56
9

Power ............................................................. 1-3
Door Locks
.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System
......................................... 5-81
Lift Seat
....................................................... 1-7
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-36
Windows
.................................................... 2-1 6
Power Steering
............................................... 4-1 1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.................. 2-8
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-13
Radio Messages
............................. 3.41. 3.50. 3-61
Radios
.......................................................... 3-38
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-72
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-71
DAB Radio Antenna System
.......................... 3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-55
Radio with CD
.................................... 3.39. 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-38
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-68
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-70
RDS and DAB Messages ......................... 3.49. 3-60
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-70 Rear Safety Belt
Comfort Guides
...................... 1-29
Rear Seat Operation
......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............. 1-23
Rear Seat Passengers. Safety Belts
.................. 1-23
Rear Window Defogger
.................................... 3-20
Rearview Mirrors
............................................. 2-35
Recreational Vehicle Towing
............................. 4-32
Remote Keyless
Entry System ............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System. Operation
............ 2-4
Remote Trunk Release
.................................... 2-13
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
........................ 2-13
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
.................................................. 5-64
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-51
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
..................................................... 1-60
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government
.............................. 7-8
Restraint System Check
................................... 6-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
................... 1-60
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-3
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
................... 5-63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
.................................................. 1-60
Checking .................................................... 1-60
Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-60
Restraint Systems
10