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Tire Inspection and
Rotation
We recommend that you
regularly inspect the vehicle’s
tires, including the spare tire, for
signs of wear or damage. See
When It Is Time for New Tires on
page 9-54for more information.
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to
13 000 km). SeePart A:
Scheduled Maintenance
Services on page 11-3.
The purpose of a regular tire
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle.
This will ensure that the vehicle
continues to perform most like it
did when the tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate the tires as soon
as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for NewTires on page 9-54andWheel
Replacement on page 9-59for
more information.
When rotating the vehicle’s tires,
always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Tires should only be moved from
front to rear and rear to front on
the same side of the vehicle.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated,
adjust the front and rear ination
pressures to the amounts
shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label.SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 9-47andLoading the
Vehicle on page 8-32.
{CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can make wheel nuts become
loose after time. The wheel
could come off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt
from 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
needed, to get all the rust or
dirt off. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 9-62.
Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specifications
on page 10-2.
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8. Remove the wheel nuts and the
at tire.
9. Install the spare tire.
{CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
you change a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from 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 needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 9-62.10. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces and spare wheel.
11. Place the compact spare tire on
the wheel-mounting surface.
{CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
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4. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed
for towing.
5. Remove the key from the
ignition.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Towing a Trailer
{CAUTION
The driver can lose control when
pulling a trailer if the correct
equipment is not used or the
vehicle is not driven properly.
For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work
well or even at all. The driver and
passengers could be seriously
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CAUTION (Continued)
injured. The vehicle may also be
damaged; the resulting repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only
if all the steps in this section have
been followed. Ask your
dealer/retailer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it
is equipped with the proper trailer
towing equipment. To identify the
vehicle trailering capacity of your
vehicle, you should read the
information in “Weight of the Trailer”
that appears later in this section.
Trailering is different than just driving
your vehicle by itself. Trailering
means changes in handling,acceleration, braking, durability and
fuel economy. Successful, safe
trailering takes correct equipment,
and it has to be used properly.
That is the reason for this part.
In it are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many
of these are important for your safety
and that of your passengers.
So please read this section
carefully before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as
the engine, transmission, wheel
assemblies and tires are forced to
work harder against the drag of
the added weight. The engine
is required to operate at relatively
higher speeds and under greater
loads, generating extra heat.
In addition, the trailer adds
considerably to wind resistance,
increasing the pulling requirements.
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The proper uids and lubricants to
use are listed in Part D. Make
sure whoever services the vehicle
uses these. All parts should be
replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for
vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeLoading the Vehicle
on page 8-32.
are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel.
SeeGasoline Octane on
page 8-36.
Scheduled Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule
up to 120,000 miles (192 000 km)
should be repeated after
120,000 miles (192 000 km) at the
same intervals for the life of this
vehicle.
SeePart B: Owner Checks and
Services on page 11-12,Part C:
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
on page 11-16, andPart D:
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-18.
Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency or the California Air
Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the
emissions warranty or limit recall
liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended
maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.+A good time to check your brakes
is during tire rotation. See Brake
System Inspection on page 11-17.
5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter
(or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection
and Rotation on page 9-53for
proper rotation pattern and
additional information.
(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter
if you are driving in dusty
conditions. Replace lter if
necessary.
10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and lter
(or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
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Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,
have the following information ready:
Your name, home address, and
home telephone number
Telephone number of your
location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license
plate number of the vehicle
Odometer reading, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided up to
5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not
covered.Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Pontiac and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to
make any changes or discontinue
the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
Pontiac and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to
limit services or payment to an owner
or driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided

Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is
provided to unlock the vehicle if
you are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if you
have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present
identication before this service
is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public
Road or Highway:Tow to the
nearest Pontiac dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is also given
when the vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is
provided to change a at tire with
the spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good
condition and properly inated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for
the repair or replacement of the
tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is
provided to jump start a dead
battery.
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Scheduling Service
Appointments
(for Service)
When your vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer/retailer
and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment
and advising your service consultant
of your transportation needs, your
dealer/retailer can help minimize
your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled
into the service department
immediately, keep driving it until it
can be scheduled for service,
unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call
your dealership/retailer, let them
know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer/retailer requests
you to bring the vehicle for service,
you are urged to do so as early
in the work day as possible to allow
for the same day repair.
Scheduling Service
Appointments (for
Vehicle Customization)
Your vehicle may have lighting and
door lock features that can be
programmed to your preference.
You will need to schedule an
appointment with your dealer/retailer
if you would like to change the
way these features are currently
programmed. The following is a list
of the features that can be
programmed. See your
dealer/retailer to change the
programming of these features:
Driver Door Key Unlock Switch:
If this feature is programmed on,
all of the doors will unlock when the
key is turned twice in the driver’s
door lock cylinder. When the vehicle
left the factory this feature was
programmed on.Courtesy Lamp Timer:This
feature allows for changing how
long the courtesy lamps stay
on when all the doors and liftgate
are closed and the key is out of
the ignition, in LOCK/OFF, or
in ACC/ACCESSORY. When the
vehicle left the factory the courtesy
lamps were programmed to stay
on for 15 seconds. This can
be changed to 7.5 seconds or
30 seconds.
Interior Lamps when Ignition
Off:If this feature is programmed
on, the interior lamps will come on
when the ignition is turned off
when it is dark outside. When the
vehicle left the factory this
feature was programmed on.
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Interior Lamps on with Door
Key Unlock:If this feature is
programmed on, the interior lamps
will come on when the doors are
unlocked when it is dark outside.
When the vehicle left the factory this
feature was programmed on.
Key Fob Signal:If this feature is
programmed on, the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
can be used to lock and unlock
the vehicle. When the vehicle left
the factory this feature was
programmed on.
RFA Visual Feedback:If this
feature is programmed on,
the hazard lights will ash when you
lock and unlock the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter. When the
vehicle left the factory this feature
was programmed on.RFA All Unlock Enable:If this
feature is programmed on, pressing
the RKE unlock button twice
within three seconds will unlock all
of the doors. When the vehicle
left the factory this feature
was programmed on.
Remote Panic Command:If this
feature is programmed on, pressing
and holding the RKE panic button
will cause the horn to sound and the
lights to ash. When the vehicle
left the factory this feature was
programmed on.
Automatic Door Locking:If this
feature is programmed on, the doors
will automatically lock when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) or
when the vehicle speed is greater
than 8 mph (13 km/h).Automatic Door Unlocking:If this
feature is programmed on, the doors
will automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park) or
when the ignition is turned off.
All Door Unlock Command:If this
feature is programmed on, the doors
will all unlock when the driver’s door
is opened.
Lock-out Timer:This feature allows
for changing how long of a delay
there is before all of the doors lock
when pressing the lock button on the
RKE transmitter. When the vehicle
left the factory the delay was set for
1 minute. This can be changed to
30 seconds or 2 minutes.
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Your dealer may arrange to provide
you with a courtesy rental vehicle or
reimburse you for a rental vehicle
that you obtain if your vehicle is kept
for an overnight warranty repair.
Rental reimbursement will be limited
and must be supported by original
receipts. This requires that you sign
and complete a rental agreement
and meet state/provincial, local, and
rental vehicle provider requirements.
Requirements vary and may include
minimum age requirements,
insurance coverage, credit card,
etc. You are responsible for fuel
usage charges and may also be
responsible for taxes, levies, usage
fees, excessive mileage, or rental
usage beyond the completion of
the repair.
It may not be possible to provide a
like-vehicle as a courtesy rental.Additional Program
Information
All program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at
every dealer. Please contact
your dealer for specic information
about availability. All Courtesy
Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate
dealer personnel.
General Motors reserves the right
to unilaterally modify, change
or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to
resolve all questions of claim
eligibility pursuant to the terms and
conditions described herein at
its sole discretion.
Collision Damage Repair
If your vehicle is involved in a
collision and it is damaged, have
the damage repaired by a qualied
technician using the proper
equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision
repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale
value, and safety performance can
be compromised in subsequent
collisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are
new parts made with the same
materials and construction methods
as the parts with which your vehicle
was originally built. Genuine GM
Collision parts are your best choice
to ensure that your vehicle’s
designed appearance, durability, and
safety are preserved. The use of
Genuine GM parts can help maintain
your GM New Vehicle Warranty.
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ORDER TOLL FREE:
1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover),
visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide
Web at: helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change
without notice and without incurring
obligation. Allow ample time for
delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers:
All listed prices are quoted in
U.S. funds. Canadian residents
are to make checks payable in
U.S. funds.Vehicle Data
Recording and
Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of
sophisticated computers that record
information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven.
For example, your vehicle uses
computer modules to monitor and
control engine and transmission
performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment
and deploy airbags in a crash and, if
so equipped, to provide antilock
braking to help the driver control
the vehicle. These modules may
store data to help your dealer/retailer
technician service your vehicle.
Some modules may also store data
about how you operate the vehicle,
such as rate of fuel consumption or
average speed. These modules
may also retain the owner’s personal
preferences, such as radio pre-sets,
seat positions, and temperature
settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in understanding how
a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed
to record such data as:
How various systems in your
vehicle were operating
Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened
How far, if at all, the driver was
pressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal
How fast the vehicle was
traveling
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............9-12
Finish Damage....................9-89
Fixed Mast Antenna.............6-14
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 4-3
Flash-to-Pass........................ 4-7
Flat Tire..............................9-61
Flat Tire, Changing...............9-62
Flat Tire, Storing..................9-68
Floor Mats............................ 3-3
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....9-14
Power Steering.................9-24
Windshield Washer...........9-24
Fog Lamp
Fog .................................. 5-2
Fog Lamp Light...................4-23
Folding Seatback, Passenger . . . 1-4
Fuel...................................8-36
Additives.........................8-37
California Fuel..................8-36
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container.....................8-40
Filling the Tank.................8-38
Fuels in Foreign
Countries.....................8-37
Gage ..............................4-24Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane...............8-36
Gasoline Specications......8-36
Low Warning Light............4-25
System Inspection...........11-16
Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-39
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................9-36
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................9-36
Windshield Wiper..............9-36
G
Gage
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................4-19
Fuel................................4-24
Speedometer...................4-13
Tachometer......................4-13
Gasoline
Octane............................8-36
Specications...................8-36
Glove Box............................ 3-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program..........................12-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 4-3
Head Restraints..................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming ............................9-30
Headlamp Wiring.................9-35
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.............9-31
Daytime Running Lamp....... 5-2
Exterior Lamps................... 5-1
Flash-to-Pass..................... 4-7
Halogen Bulbs..................9-31
Headlamps and Parking
Lamps .........................9-31
High/Low Beam Changer..... 4-7
Heater................................. 7-1
Engine Coolant.................. 8-5
Height Adjuster, Seat.............. 1-2
Highbeam On Light..............4-24
Highway Hypnosis................8-28
Hill and Mountain Roads.......8-28
Hood
Release............................ 9-5
Hooks.................................. 3-3
Horn .................................... 4-3
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-11
Hydraulic Clutch...................9-17
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