1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owners Manual

An Emission Control Service.

100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) 17 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C ) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes -1 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 emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicate8 :-7fervals and the maintenance be recorded.

7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and

Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody cantact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) El Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

CI Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control

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0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

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or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. 3-

0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service.

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37,500 Miles (62 500)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) I 3 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 * F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

52,500 Miles (87 500) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shft linkage, parking brake cable. guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service.?

0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).

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See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

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or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) El Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

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82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every’

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

0 For supercharged engines only: Check the

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supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in this section. An Emission Control Service. ? DATE

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97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 100,000 Miles (1 66' 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C ) OT higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi., police or

delivery service.

If you do not use y o w vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changirg. SERVICED BY: I

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It i s important for you or a service station attendant to perform- these underhood checks at eachfuelfill. Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.

Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details. Power Antenna Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

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At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Payt D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

Starter Switch

1. Before you stat, be sure you have enough mom

around the vehicle.

NOTE: Do not me the amelerator pedal, md be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. Try to s m ’ h s ! engine in each gear. The starter

should work only in PARR (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any otherposition, your vehicle needs seruice.

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Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parlung brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.

The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).

0 The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check

Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”

in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN

position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel- Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

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Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Accelerator and cruise control should not be lubricated. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.

USAGE Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming ta GM Specification 1825M.

USAGE Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System

Parking Brake Guides

Power Steering System

Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders

FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Brake Fluid Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubricate with Multi-Pwpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

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USAGE Supercharger

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication

Windshield Washer Solvent

FLUIDLUBRICANT- Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). See “supercharger Oil” in the Index. Engine oil.

Engine oil.

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

I USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor

b. Release Pawl

~ Hood and Door Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning

FLUIDLUBRICANT

a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part

No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index ror recommenaed replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line-Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service and Owner Publications. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Pontiac. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:

STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-PM CARES. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call 1 - 800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish). In the U S . Virgin Islands, call 1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-905-644-4 112.

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac, write to: United States

Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac. MI 48340-2952

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Canada

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7

Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern . Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Pontiac has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-TDD-PONT. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Pontiac and your Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Pontiac voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE

Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Pontiac. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-PM CARES.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notlfying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an in investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between YOU, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-E” CARES, or write:

Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2950

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-ROADSIDE 1-800-762-3743 As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel 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, at no expense to you:

VehicIe out of fuel Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealer for warranty

Change a flat tire Jump starts

0 Courtesy Transportation. For warranty repairs during

the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage period, interim transportation may be available under the Pontiac Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following services depending on your needs: 0 Hotel 0 Glass replacement 0 Rental vehicles or taxis 0 Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However, when other outside services are utilized, our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur.

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For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following information to the advisor:

Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model, year, and color

0 Mileage of vehicle 0 Vehicle identification number 0 Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac’s judgement the claims become obsessive in frequency or type of occurrence. While we hope Inat you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while travelling for you and your family. Remember, we’re only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance-- 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743.

Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles.

Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:

u. s. Canada

1-800-55 1-41 23 1-800-668-5539

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inexpensive service, others will describe expensive service. S o m will advise new QI- unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to service rnmuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealerhetailer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner

booklets provide

with general

operation and maintenance information.

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful €or owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform "do-it-yourself' service. These are . authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe

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Fluid . . .

Fluid . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Automatic Transaxle Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 16. 3- 18. 6-48 Electrical Equipment Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 13 . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Sound Equipment Supercharger Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 19 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33. 6-26 AdjLlstahle Support Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 1-20 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - I8 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location 1 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 What Makes i t Intlate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 9 What Will You See After it Intlates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 When Should it lnflatc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I - IC) 1 - 17. 2-52 Air Bag Readiness Light AirCleane r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-5 Air Conditioning Air Inflator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 I 2-9 Alarm, Theft Deterrent System Alignn~ent and Balance, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 6-45 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Antenna. Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 3-20 Antenna. Power Mast Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Anti-Lock Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-54. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Anti-Theft Feature. THEFTLOCK TM Antiireeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Appearance Care 6-47 Appearance Care and Materials Armrest. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Audio System . Steering Wheel Touch Controls . . . . . . . 3-17 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Automatic Overdrive Position 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Automatic Rearview Mirror Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 . . . . . . . 2-20 Automatic Overdrive 2-21 Drive Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 First Gear Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Neutral Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Park Position . . . . . . Reverse Position 2-19 Second Gear Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

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Transaxle

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................ 6-20 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Battery Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Battery Warning Light ........................... 2-63 Battery, Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-4 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Belt, Engine Accessory .......................... 6- 11 Belt, Engine Accessory (Supercharged) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 12 Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 BoostGage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Brake Fluid, Adding ............................. 6-28 Brake Master Cylinder ........................... 6-27 BrakePedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Brake System Parts, Replacing .................... 6-29 Brake System Warning Light ...................... 2-53 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27, 7-39 BrakeWe ar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Brakes, Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Braking, In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 13 BTSI (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock) . . . . . . . . . 2-27, 7-39 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 FogLamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1

9-2

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Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... Capacities and Specifications ...................... Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13.2.28.4.27. 4.33 Card Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Cassette Tape and CD Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Cassette Tape Player. Care of ...................... 3-19 CDEl-rors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Certification/Tire Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Chains, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Check Gages Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Check Gages Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Check Oil Level Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Check Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-60 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Checking 6-20 6-27 6-23 6-13 6-18 6-25 1-42 6-9 6-46 1-31 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . 1-35 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 WheretoPut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Automatic Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BrakeFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EngineOil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supercharger Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Steering Fluid ......................... Restraint Systems ............................ Things Under the Hood ........................ Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . Circuit Breakers Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning

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Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Inside of Your Pontiac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Outside of Your Pontiac ....................... 6-44 Special Problems ............................ 6-4 1 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-42 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Climate Control. Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 C1ock.Settin.g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 1 Compact Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Compass. Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Computer Command Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Console Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Control. Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 13 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Coolant Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 17. 6-15 Coolant Recovery Tank .......................... 5- 15 Coolant. How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank . . . 5- 15

Coolant. How to Add to the Radiator Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Damage. Finish . . . . . . . 6-45 . . . . 6-45 Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Dead Battery ................................... 5-2 Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Defogger. Rear Window Defogger. Rear Window (Electronic Climate Control) . . . 3-5 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Display. Head-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Door Ajar Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 DoorCupholder ................................ 2-46 DoorLocks ..................................... 2-3

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Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Driver Information Center ........................ 2-66 Driving On Grades. With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Driving

AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 In a Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 In the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 16 OnCurves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 On Snow and Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Winter ..................................... 4-24 With a Trailer ............................... 4-34 Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Electrical Equipment, Adding . . . . . . . . . . 2-16, 3-18, 6-48 Electronic Climate Control ........................ 3-4 Automatic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 ManualMode ................................ 3-5 Electronic Compass ............................. 2-68 Engine Accessory Belt ........................... 6- 11 Engine Accessory Belt, Supercharged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 12 Engine Coolant ................................. 6-22 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...................... 2-17, 6-15 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 9-4

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Engine Exhaust Engine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 What Kind to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 What to do with Used Oil ...................... 6-16 Whentochange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Engine, Running It While You’re Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Engine, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Engine, Supercharged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Ethanol (In Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Exhaust, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42

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Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 EngineOil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Finishcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 First Gear, Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 ............................. Flat Tire, Changing 5-22 Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-32 FogLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

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Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 .. French Language Manual 11 Front Towing Hookups (Except SSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Front Towing Hookups (SSE Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 10 Fuel 6-3 6-4 6-7 6-9 2-65 6-7 6-6 6-50 6-52 6-49

3800Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3800 Supercharged Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FuelDoorLock ................................. Fuel Door Manual Release ......................... FuelGage ..................................... ........................... Fuel. Filling Your Tank Fuel. In Foreign Countries ......................... Fuse Panel. Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Panel. Right Side ........................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers .......................

G a g e . Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Gage. Fuel .................................... 2-65 Gage. Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ......................... 6-6 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 GearPositions ................................. 2-18 Glass. Cleaning ................................ 6-43 GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... Head Restraints .................................

6-30 5-1 1-4

Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Headlamp. Wiring .............................. 6-49 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Headlamps. Bulb Replacement .................... 6-30 Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . 8-2 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 High Beam Lights. How to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22 Hitches. Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Hood Ajar Message ............................. 2-67 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Illuminated Entry System ......................... 2-12 Inflator. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Inside Manual Rearview Mirror .................... 2-41 Inspections Brakesystem ............................... 7-41 Exhzust Systems ............................. 7-41 Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Steering. Suspension. Axle Boot and Seal . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Throttle Linkage ............................. 7-41 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Instrument Panel Clusters ........................ 2-49 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Instrument Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-42

9-5

Jack. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Jump Starting ................................... 5-2

K e y Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-38 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 L a m p .Controls ................................ 2-37 Lamp Monitor Message .......................... 2-67 .............................. Lamp. Underhood 6-10 Lamps On Reminder ............................ 2-38 Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-3 1 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use ................... 1-39 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-26 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel .................... 2-39 Lights 1 - 17. 2-52 Air Bag Readiness ...................... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54. 4-6 Battery Warning ............................. 2-63 Brake System Warning ........................ 2-53 Check Gages Warning ........................ 2-64 Check Oil Level Warning ...................... 2-60 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............ 2-55 Engine Oil Pressure .......................... 2-57 LowCoolant ................................ 2-56 .................... Low Washer Fluid Warning 2-64 Safety Belt Reminder ..................... 1-5. 2-52 Traction Off Warning .......................... 4-8 Lighter ....................................... 2-47 Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-28 Locks 9-6

Boor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 FuelDoor ................................... 6-7 PowerDoor .................................. 2-4 Rear Door Security ............................ 2-7 Steering Column ............................. 7-39 Torque ..................................... 2-26 Trunk ...................................... 2-12 Loss of Control ................................ 4-13 Low Coolant Message ........................... 2-67 Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-56 Low Washer Fluid Message ....................... 2-67 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Lubrication, Body .............................. 7-38

Maintenance Record ...................... Maintenance Schedule

. . 7-44 Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-37 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............... 7-40 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Schedule1 ................................... 7-6 Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4 ScheduleII ................................. 7-27 Schedule I1 Definition .......................... 7-5 Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 7-3 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-46 Maintenance, When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon) . . . . 2-57 Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-1 Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-42 Maxifusemelay Center .......................... 6-49

Fuel) . . .

(In

Methanol Mirrors

. . . .

Rearview Automatic Convex Outside ............................. Inside Manual Rearview ....................... Manual Remote Control ....................... Power Remote Control ........................ ................................ Visor Vanity MTBE (In Fuel) .................................

. . . . 6-5 . . . 2-41 2-42 2-41 2-42 2-42 2-44 6-5

N e t . Convenience .............................. Neutral Position ................................ New Vehicle Break-In ........................... Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-43 2-20 2- 13 4-15

Recovery

. . . . . . .

odometer .................................... Odometer. Tamper Resistant ...................... Odometer. Trip ................................. Off-Road Oil Pressure Gage .............................. Oil. Engine .................................... Oil. Supercharger ............................... Ordering

Owner Publications . . Service Bulletins .............................. Service Manuals .............................. Overdrive ..................................... Overheated Engine .............................. Owner Checks and Services .......................

2-50 2-50 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 2-59 6-12 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 8-7 8-7 2-20 5- 12 7-37

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. . . . 6-46 Paint Spotting. Chemical .... 2-24 Park (P). Shifting Into .... Park (P). Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Park (P) Position ............................. 2-19 Parking Brake .................................. 2-23 Parking Lamps ................................. 2-37 Parking Lots .................................. 2-9 Parking. At Night ................................ 2-8 Parking. On Hills While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Parking. Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 PASS-Key@ I1 ................................. 2-10 Passing ....................................... 4-11 Performance Shifting ............................ 2-22 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Power Antenna Mast Care ........................ 3-20 Power Door Locks ............................... 2-4 Power Outlet. Accessory ......................... 2-48 Power Remote Control Mirrors .................... 2-42 PowerSeat ..................................... 1-2 Power Steering .................................. 4-9 Power Steering Fluid ............................ 6-25 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 .... 6-25 Checking ............ Power Windows ................................ 2-29 Power. Retained Accessory ....................... 2-15 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-22 Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1 Publications. Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Radiator .....................................

5-17

Radios

AM/FM Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 AMFM Stereo Radios with Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 A M m Stereo Radios with Compact Disc Player . . . 3-12 4- 16

Rain. Driving In ................................ Reading Lamps Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Rear Door Security Locks ......................... 2-7 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Rear Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Rear Window Defogger ........................... 3-3 . . . 3-6 Rear Window Defogger (Electronic Climate Control) Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 InsideManual ............................... 2-41 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Remote Keyless Entry ............................ 2-5 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Matching Transmitters ......................... 2-6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 12 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Replacement Parts .............................. 6-56 Replacement. Wheel ............................ 6-38 Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-42 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-42 Restraints. Checking Your ........................ 1-42 Restraints. Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1 Restraints, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Restraints, Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Retained Accessory Power ........................ 2- 15 Reverse Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19 9-8

Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-22 RightFusePanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-6 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-7 Rocking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Rotation, Tire .................................. 6-35

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Safety Belt Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5. 2.52 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Careof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Comfort Guides ............................. 1-27 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Extender .............,..................... l-42 How to Wear Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 1 - 12, 1-40, 1-41 Incorrect Usage .................... LapBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Lap-Shoulder .......................... 1-10. 1-24 Questions People Ask .......................... 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Rear Comfort Guides Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 ......................... 1-24 Rear Seat Passengers Replacing After a Crash ....................... 1-42 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Use by Children ............................. 1-29 Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-39 Use by Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 WhyTheyWork ......,..,.................... l-6

Safety Chains . . . Safety Defects

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4-33

8-5 Reporting to General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reporting to the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Reporting to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . 8-4 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3 Seat. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Adjustable Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 ManualFront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 Reclining Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-33 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1 - 1 Seats and Seat Controls ........................... SecondGear ................................... 2-21 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Security System (PASS-Key 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I O Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-7 Service Bulletins. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Service Manuals. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-2 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Shift Lever. Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Shift Lever. Steering Column ..................... 2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-27 Shifting. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2- 18

. *

Shifting. Performance . . . . . . . * . . 2-22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . 1-11 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-18 Spare Tire, Compact ............................. 5-32 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Stains, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Standard Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-15 Steam, If Coming From Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Steering Column Lock ........................... 7-39 Steering Column Shift Lever ...................... 2-24 Steering Wheel Touch Controls, Audio System . . . . . . . 3-17 Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-30 Steering, In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Steering, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Steering, Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Steering, Variable Effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Storage Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 ......................... Storage, Of Your Vehicle 6-30 Storage, Rear Compartment ....................... 2-46 Storage, Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Sunroof, Express Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Supercharged Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 SuperchargerOil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 What Kind to Use ............................ 6-19 WhenToAdd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

9-9

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 16 Symbols. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5 I Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taillamp. Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-3 1 2-50 Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . 19 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Theft Deterrent. Universal ......................... 2-9 Theftlock Feature ............................... 3- 14 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Time. Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Tire Chains .................................... 6-39 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-35 TireLoading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 BuyingNew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Changing a Flat .............................. 5-22 6-34 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspection and Rotation ....................... 6-35 Spare. Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Treadwear .................................. 6-37 Uniform Quality Grading ...................... 6-37 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Wheel Replacement .......................... 6-38 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

TorqueLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Torque. Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30. 6.55 Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9. 5.10 From the Rear ............................... 5-11 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 . . . . . 4-8 Traction Off Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . Trailer Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Driving with a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Parking on Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 4-33 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Turnsignals ................................ 4-35 Weight of a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Transaxle Fluid. Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Trunk Ajar Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 TrullkLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Trunk Release. Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

9-10

Underbody Maintenance . . . Underhood Lamp . . . . . . . . . . Universal Theft Deterrent . . .

. . 6-46 . . 6-10 . . . 2-9

Variable Effort Steering .......................... Vehicle Damage Warnings .......................... Vehicle Identification Number ..................... Vehicle Loading ................................ Vehicle Storage ................................ Vehicle Symbols ................................... Vehicle Control ................................. Vehicle. Leaving Your ............................ Ventilation Tips ................................. Vision. Night .................................. Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ Visors. Sun .................................... Voltmeter ........ ........................

4-9 iv 6-48 4-28 6-30 4-4 2-5 3-6 4- 15 2-44 2-44 2-65

. . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 w a r n i n g Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................... Warning Flashers. Hazard 5-1 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-51 Washer Fluid Message ........................... 2-67 ........................... 6-44 Washing Your Vehicle Water. Driving Through Deep Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Wheel Nut Torque ......................... 5-30. 6-55 Wheel Replacement ............................. 6-38 Wheel Replacement. Used ........................ 6-39 Windows. Power ............................... 2-29 Windshield Washer Fluid .................... 2-33. 6-26 Windshield Washers ............................. 2-33 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker ................. 6-49 Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-32 Winter Driving ................................. 4-24 Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-49 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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The 1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner’s Manual

This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac.

4-1 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1

1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system. 2-1

Seats and Restraint Systems .......................................................... Features and Controls ............................................................... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................................................. This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ........................................................... ProblemsontheRoad ............................................................... This section tells you what to dorif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Service and Appearance Care ......................................................... Maintenanceschedule ...............................................................