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Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing he tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained
hgh temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate- and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade 'C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle. Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
€3 and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: ne temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately 'or in Combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire 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.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may-need to be reset.
If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel *at is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts .and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Pontiac dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
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r Eire Chai-n,
-
NOTICE:
If your Pontiac has P215/60R16 or P225/60R16
size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage
your vehicle.
If you have other tires, me tire chains only where
legal and only when
yon must. Use only SAE
Class 44S’9 typd. chains that are the proper size for
your tires.
Instau them on the front tires and
tighten them
as tightly as possible with the en&
securely fastened. Drive
slowly and fonow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them,
If the contact contimes,
slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will
damage your vehicle.
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
Pontiac, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your
doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
0 Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
9 Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
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. Section 9 Index
Access Panel. ~mnk .... ...................... 2-39
Accessory Outlet
............................... 2-42
AirBag
....................................... 1-23
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-27
How it Works
................................ -1-25
Location
............................... 1.25. 1-26
Readiness Light
.......................... 1.25. 2.47
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-27
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-28
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-27
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Airconditioning
................................ 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-75
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-54
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-61
Antenna. Power
........... .. ....... 3-24
Antifreeze
................ ......... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brake System Active Light
. . ........ 2-50, 4-8
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3- 19
Brake System Warning Light
.............. '2-49, 4-7
Appear~~~~Care ............................... 6-56 Appearance
Care Materials
....................... 6-63
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-8
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-38
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-40
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-21
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-22
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Auto-Down Window ............................ 2-25
Automatic
Door Locks ............................. 2-4
Automatic Transaxle Check
........... .................... 7-37
Fluid
........................... ........ 6-17
Operation
.... i .............................. 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
......................... 7-39
Battery ...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
............... 2-6
Saver
...................................... 2.36
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-8
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-8
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Brake
Adjustment .................................. 6-2 9
Fluid
......................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
............................... 6-26
Paikhg ..................................... 2-18
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-29
'Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
......................... 2-48
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-22
. Wear ..............................,........ 6-29
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2-10
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-34
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-3 1
Brakes,Anti
-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies ..................... ..... 4-9
BTSI .......................................... 2-22
BTSICheck
................................... 7-38
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-5
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-73
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.23.4.27. 4.33
Cassette Deck SerGice ........................... 7-36
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.7. 3.11
Cassette Tape
Player Care ........................ 3-23
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3- 19
Center Passenger
Position ........................ 1-34
Cassette Tape Player Fxr~rs .......... .. ...... 3-9
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp .............. 6-44. 6-45 Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-56
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-47
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-62
Chemical
Pahit Spotting ................. ' ......... 6-62 .
Child Restraints ................................ 1-44
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-46
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-48
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23
Securing
in the Passenger Seat Positilon ...... 1-50. 1-53
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
..... 1-50. 1-53
TopStrap
................................... l-45
Where to Put ................................ 1-44'
Cigarette Lighter
.................. ......... 2-41
Circuit Breakers and
Fuses ....................... 6-65
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-61
. Fabric .......................... ......... 6-57
Glass
....................................... 6-59
InsideofYourPontiac
......................... 6-57
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-59
Leather ...................................... 6-59
Outside
of Your Pontiac ......................... 6-60
Stains ...................................... 6-57
Tires
....................................... 6-62
Wheels
..................................... 6-61
Climate Control System
............................ 3-1
Special Problems ............................. 6-58
Vinyl ....................................... 6-59
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-60
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Engine .................................... 6.8. 6.9
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-13
Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-36
Cmhzt Temperatere Gage ..................... 2-5 1
Coolant Temperature Light ..................... 2-50
Exhaust ..................................... 2-23
Identification ................................ 6#-64
Overheating ................................. 5-12
Specifications ................................ 6-74
Starting Your ................................ 2- 11
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives ................................ ; .. 6-14
Checking ................................... 6-11
LevelCheck ................................. 7-36
Used ....................................... 6-15
Whentochange .............................. 6-15
Ew~l 6-3 Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-23
Fan Knob, Climate Control System .................. 3-1
Filter, Engine Oil ............................... 6- 15
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-17
Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
FlatTue, Changing ............................. 5-23 Fluids and Lubricants ............................. 7-41
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-42, 6-43
Fog Lamps ..................................... 2-33
Running While Parked ......................... 2-24
........................................
Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-57
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter, Air ..................................... 6-16
Finishcare ..................................... 6-61
FinishDmage
................................. 6-62
Foreign Countries. Fuel ......................... 6-4
French Language Manual ........................... ii
Front Lamp
Bar Bulb Replacement ................. 6-38
Front Sidemarker Bulb Replacement ................ 6-40
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-40
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Fuel .......................................... 6-2
Filling Your Tank ............................... 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2-56
Canadian .................................... 6-3
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..................... 6-65
bages
Engine Coolant Temperature ................ 2-51
Fuel
....................................... 2-56
GAM ....................................... 4-29
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-14
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Ratmg ...................... 4-29
Guide en Francpis .................. ............ ii
GVWR
......................... ....... 4-29
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Headlamps ..................................... 2-32
Bulb Replacement ........................ 6-31 6-34
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-27
Wiring ..................................... 6-65
GloveBox .................................... 2-38
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
HeadRestraints ................................. 1-5
Aiming ..................................... 6-35
OnReminder ................................. 2-32
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Head-Up Display ............................. 2-58
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-27
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
.................................... 6-7
Horn
.................. .................. 2-25
HUD .................. .................. 2-58
Hydroplaning
........... .................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 10
Inflation, Tire .................................. 6-49
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
.................. 2-37
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7- 40
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-40
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-40
Steering
.................................... 7-40
Suspension
.................................. 7-40
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-40
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-43
Brightness Control
............................ 2-34
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Cluster
..................................... 2-44
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-34 Jack. Tire
..... ... ..... 5-23
Jump Starting
... ................ 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-37
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-11
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-64
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-64
Lamps
........................................ 2-32
Courtesy
..................................... 2-34
Dome
...................................... 2-36
Interior
..................................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-32
Sustained Interior Illumination
.................. 2-34
Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-21
Lighter
....................................... 2-41
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-25. 2.47
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.50. 4.8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.49. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-48
Charging System
............................. 2-47
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-34
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-51
LowFuel
................................... 2-57
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Low Oil Level ............................. 2-55
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-6, 2-46
Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-52
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-28
Automatic Door ............................... 2-4
. Cylinders ................................... 7-37
Key Lock Cylinder Service ...................... 7-37
Steering Column Lock Check ................... 7-39
Trunk ....................................... 2-7
Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-51
Low Fuel Light
.............. ................. 2-57
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-41
Lubrication Service,
Body ........................ 7-37
Oilwarning
................................. 2-54
Security .................................... 2-56
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Door ......................................... 2-5
PowerDoor .................................. 2-3
Window
.................................... 2-25
LowOilLevelLight
............................ 2-55
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ........... 6-75
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-43
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long TripkIighway Definition
.................... 7-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals ................ 7.5. 7-26
Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-36
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants ............. 7-41
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
ShorCTrip/City Definition ....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
.................... 7-4. 7-6
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-40 Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-62
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-52
Manual Front
Seat ............................... 1-1
Methanol ...................................... 6-3
Mhn ....................................... 2-37
ConvexOutside
.............................. 2-38
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2~37
Manualoutside
.............................. 2-37
Power Outside
............................... 2-37
Visor Vanity
.......................... : ...... 2-41
MMT ...................................,..... 6-3
Mode Knob, Climate Control System ................. 3-2
MountainRoads ................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-26
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-40
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-15
New Vehicle "Break-In" ......................... 2-10
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
Odometer .................................... 2-45
Odometer.
Trip ................................. 2-45
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-11
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10
Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-54
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-36
Owner Publications, Ordering ..................... 8-12
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Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-34
Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-50
safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-62 P Safety Belts .................................... 1-5
.. p Adults ....................................... 1-10
... Automatic Lap-Shoulder ........................ 1-3 1
Care
....................................... 6-59
Center Passenger ‘Position
...................... 1-34
Children
.,.................................. l-42
Driver Position .......................... 1-10, 1-16
Extender ...,.,,,,,.......................... l-62
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 10
Incomct Usage ............... 1-12, 1-19, 1-60, 1-61
Lap-Shoulder ............ 1-10,l-16.1-31, 1-34, 1-36
Larger Children .............................. 1-59
Questions and Answers
......................... 1-9
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-39
Rear $eat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-34
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-36
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-6, 2-46
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-62
Right Front Passenger Position ............. 1-30, 1-34
Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-42
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-30
WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-6
Safety
ChaiBs .................................. 4-34
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-9
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iii
6 ‘I
LapBelt .................................... 1-34
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3 Seatback
Latches ...................................... 1-5
Reclining
Front ............................... 1-3
Manual Front
................................. 1-1
Power
....................................... l-2
Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-44
Second
Gear, Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-17
Second-Gear Start, Automatic Transaxle
............. 2-18
Security Light
.................................. 2-56
Security System
................................. 2-8
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8-12
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-52
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8-11
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-64
Publications, Ordering ......................... 8-11
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner
publicahms ................... 8-11
Service Publications
............................. 8-11
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-29
SheetMetalDamage ............................ 6-62
shifting
Automtic Transaxle .......................... 2-14
htQ
Park (P) ................................. 2-19
Signaling
Turns ................................. 2-27
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-22
Spare Tire, Compact
.............................. 5-33
Seats
Service
........................................ 6-1
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-14
OutofPark .................................. 2-22
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
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Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Hitches ..................................... 4-33
ParkingonHills
. ............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
.............. ................. 4-34
. Driving With ................................ 4-34
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Tongueweight
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Weight
..................................... 4-32
Transmitters, Remote Lock Control
.................. 2-4
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-7
Trip Calculator
................................. 2-57
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-45
Access Panel
................................ 2-39
Release, Remote
............................... 2-7
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-27
Turn Signal On
Chime ........................... 2-27
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-26
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-36
Towing
..................................... 4-30
Turnsignals
................................. 4-36
Tr~nk
......................................... 2-7
Lock
........................................ 2-7
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-39
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-62
Underhood Electrical Center ................. 6-68, 6-70
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. iv Dimensions
........................ ... 6-75
Identification Number ......................... 6-64
Loading .................................... 4-28
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System
............................... 3-3
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-41
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-41
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
............... 2-46
Washer Fluid, Windshield
........................ 6-25
Weatherstrips
................... .......... 6-60
warning
Devices
................................ 5-2
Washing Your Vehicle
.......... ............ 6-60
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-54
NutTorque
.................................. 5-30
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-25
Auto-Down
................................. 2-25
LockOut
................................... 2-25
Power
...................................... 2-25
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-28
Fluid
.................................. 2-28. 6-25
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-36
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-28
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-48
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7
Replacement
................................. 6-54
Fuses ...................................... 6-65
Wiring, Headlamp .............................. 6-65
Wrench. Wheel
................ ............ 5-25
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