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pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

93,000 Miles (155 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service,

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

BY:

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY: I

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever OCCUI-s first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.>

0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if

vehicle is used to pull a trailer.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation9’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information, (See footnote +.> (Also see footnote. ++.)

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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Milles (165 000 km)

100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service,

Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Sewice.

An Emission Control Service.

0 Replace spark plugs. 0 Change automatic transmission 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°C) or higher.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 lO0,OOO Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)

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

17 If you haven’t used your vehicle under

severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever O C C U ~ S first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B E

ACTUAL MILEAGE

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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). 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 emission 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.

## Lubricate the steering and shift linkage. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in Part C of this schedule. ++ If you drive in a highly corrosive environment, your front brake calipers may require additional inspection and service, at every other tire rotation. See “Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection” under “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in Part C of this schedule.

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) e3 Change engine ‘oil and filter (or every

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

c] Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

El Change the rear axle gear lubricant if the vehicle has limited-slip differential. 17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informatiion. (See footnote t-.)

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

(SERVICED BY: I

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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 chassis components (OF every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Change automatic transmission 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.

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)

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 chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) CI Change engine oil and filter l(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Change automatic transmission 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°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

delivery service.

- When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at JO0,OOO miles (1 66 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)

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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

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

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

L U U ~ Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 UCIU km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See,footnote #.)

0 Change automatic transmission fluid m d 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 OF (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.

delivery service.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or lf you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and@lter at 100,000 miles (1 66 000 krn). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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

(See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) fi ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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 chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

(.

0 Change automatic transmission 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.

I DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED

BY:

- In hilly or mountainous terrain, - When doing frequent trailer towing.

(Continued)

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

60,000 Miles (100 000 knz) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at l00,OOO miles (166 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

U Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

Ill Inspect engine accessory drive belt.

0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote’f .)

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY:I

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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Change automatic transmission 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°C) or higher.

1 DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.

(Continued)

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w g TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule I

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.>

82,500 Miles (137 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever o’ccurs first). An Emission Control Sewice.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

I DATE

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Long TripEIighwav Maintenance Schedule 1

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Change automatic transmission 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.

delivery service.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at IO0,OOO miles (1 66 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

(Continued)

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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information, (See footnote +.> (Also see footnote ++.)

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 chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)

Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Sewice.

17 Replace spark plugs.

An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, 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.

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

(SERVICED BY:(

services which

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control Index for 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 If is importunt for you or a sewice statim attendant tu peqfiorm these underhood checks ut eachfielfill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index €or further details.

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine co’olant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mix if necessary, See “Engine Coolant” in the

further details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 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 Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

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

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At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

job, have it

Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades, Cleaning” in the Index. Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.

Automatic Transmission Check if needed. See Check the transmission fluid level; add “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.

reservoir. See

Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, headlamp door assemblies, rear compartment, console doors 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 Check

Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission)

When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

1.

2,

3.

Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.

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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

1.

2.

3.

Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 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. 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’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission 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: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody Flushing Service 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.

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key button. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check

I When you are doing this check, your vehicle

could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

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. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering and Suspension 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 hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. 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.

Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replalced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise conbd cables. Wear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, 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. The parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment, as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text, your vehicle may require additional brake service. Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletin for the proper front caliper inspection procedure. As necessary, front caliper pins and knuckle brake pad abutments should be lubricated at every other tire rotation. Also, see your GM dealer’s service department or qualified service center for additional information.

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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 Coolant

Coolant Supplement Sealer

FLUIDLUBRICANT

Engine oil w- 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 clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench* DEX-COOL@ or Havoline’ DEX-COOL@ coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index. GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill.

USAGE

PLUJD/LUBRICANT

Hydraulic Brake System

Hydraulic Clutch System

Power Steering System

__

Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Brake Fluid

Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 12377967 ur equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRON@-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. DEXRON@-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pur ose lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Engine oil.

USAGE

Floor Shift Linkage

Chassis Lubrication

Rear Axle (Standard Differential) Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential)

FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) and 4 ounces (1 18 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additiv’e (GM Part No. 1052358 or equivalent) where required. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.

USAGE

Windshield Washer Solvent

Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges

Weatherstrip Conditioning

FLUID/LUBRICANT

GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube % (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters and spark plugs.

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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.

Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

DATE

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

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Maintenance Record

DATE

ODOMETER READING

BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED

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Maintenance Record

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.

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Pontiac Cares What Makes up Pontiac Cares? Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assist'ance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

8 - 10 Warranty Information 8- 10

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the United

Reporting Safety Defects to States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada

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Pontiac Cares

The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer, appreciates your purchase decision, and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person ... YOU! PONTIAC CARES is: A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac, a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you safety, security, comfort and convenience.

With PONTIAC CARES, you are never more than a phone call away from having your concern taken care of.

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What makes up Pontiac Cares?

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper Warranty Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance

0 Courtesy Transportation All of these elements combine to make your driving experience an enjoyable one, and are discussed in greater detail further in your owner’s manual. Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of our customers and is committed to giving you an exceptional level of customer care throughout the ownership experience. Our goal is to create total customer enthusiasm product and our services, and make you the most satisfied customer in the world.

in our

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Pontiac dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any cancerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: 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 Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate: 0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or

1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994

0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-41 35

(English) or 1-800-75 1-4136 (Spanish)

0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 e In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British

Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122

e In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15 In other overseas lo'cations, call GM International Product Center in Canada at: (905) 644-4112.

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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 top left 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 us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac, address your inquiry to:

Pontiac Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication 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 GM Overseas offices. When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. L us’ )mer Assistance for Text

- !pT --e (TTY) Users

‘10 assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-PONT. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program

F=

Security While You Travel I -8OO-ROADSmE ( I -800-762-3743) As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Pontiac's Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of technically trained advisors, who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We take anxiety out 'of uncertain situations by providing minor repair information over the phone or making arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer.

We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), at no expense to you:

Fuel delivery Keys locked in vehicle Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts

0 Courtesy Transportation -- See Pontiac Courtesy

Transportation section for details

We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs:

Hotels

0 Glass replacement

Rental vehicle or taxis Police, fire department or hospitals

In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur.

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following information to give the advisor: 0 Location of vehicle

Telephone number of your location

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

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Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere to the in Canada or the United States. Please refer separate brochure provided by the dealer or 'call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Pontiac Courtesy Transportation

Pontiac strives to give you a worry free ownership of your vehicle, and we realize the inconvenience of being without a car. So Pontiac has come up with a way to eliminate any frustrations you might have when trying to get a ride to work, o'r wondering how you will get home. Well, your worries are over. Pontiac provides no-cost transportation when you bring your 1997 Pontiac in for warranty service. It appli'es to any repair covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) limited warranty, and to any 1997 Bontiac requiring repair as a result of product recall or special policy situations. For same day service, you are entitled to one-way shuttle service of up to 10 miles (16 km). If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs, you're entitled to either a Pontiac loaner or reimbursement for a rental car, up to $30/day, for up to five days. it impractical to Some state insurance regulations make rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Pontiac will reimburse you, up to $30/day, for any documented transportation you receive. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

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GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). 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 automotive disputes. 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 following address:

them at the

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 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. 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 40 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 . Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or lcould cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in 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, US. 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 DEFECTIS 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-PM-CARES or write:

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

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 Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

1997 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out

the Sewice Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,

or credit card information to Helm, /ncorporated (address below.)

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for €he 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfe:r cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models, In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Sewice Publications are available for current and past rno’del GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

ORDER TOLL FREE

(NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only)

1 -800-782-4356

(Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST)

FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927

Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address s 7l own below or call 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the orlglnal order.

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Section 9 Index

1.22. 2.78

2-61 1-21 1-25 1-23 1-23

Accessory Plug ............................. AirBag ....................................... How Does it Restrain .......................... How it Works ................................ Location .................................... Readiness Light ......................... Servicing ................................... 1- 26 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-24 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24 Aircleaner .................................... 6-18 Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-74 Air Control. Climate Control System ................. 3-2 Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 13 Alarm/PanicMode ............................... 2-7 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-55 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-64 Antenna. Power ................................ 3-24 Antifreeze ..................................... 6-29 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ................ 2-80. 4-7 Brakes ...................................... 4-7 Anti-Theft. Radio .............................. 3- 19 Appearance Care ............................... 6-58

Appearance Care Materials ...... .......... 6-67 Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9 Ashtrays ...................................... 2-59 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control ....... 3-21 Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-22 Audio Systems .................................. 3-6 Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-30 Automatic Transmission Check ...................................... 7-45 Fluid ....................................... 6-22 Operation ................................... 2-28 Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-47 Shifting ..................................... 2-28 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-25 Axle. Limited-Slip Rear ......................... 2-36 Axle. Rear .................................. 6-29

Battery ...................................... 6-40 Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-9 Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5 BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9 Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9 Blizzard . . ................. 4-28

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Brake

Adjustment .................................. 6-39 Fluid ....................................... 6-36 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-36 Parking ..................................... 2-37 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-40 System Warning Light ......................... 2-79 Trailer ...................................... 4-35 Transmission Shift Interlock .................... 2-40 Wear ....................................... 6-38 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Braking in Emergencies. .......................... 4- 10 Break-In, New Vehicle .......................... 2-23 Brightness Control .............................. 2-54 BTSI ......................................... 2-40 BTSICheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-4 1

CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-8 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-73 Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . 2- 10.2-41.2-42.4-29. 4-35 Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-44 Cassette Tape Player ............ ......... 3-7. 3-10 Care ....................................... 3-23 Errors .................................. 3-8. 3-12 CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 19 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement . . . . 6-44 Certification Label .............................. 4-30

Chains. Safety ................................. 4-35 Chains. Tire ................................... 6-57 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-26 Check Gauges Light ............................. 2-89 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-66 Child Restraints' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Securing in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 TopStrap ................................... l-33 WheretoPut ................................ 1-32 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-69 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-18 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................ 4-64 Convertible Top .............................. 6-64 Fabric ...................................... 6-59 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Inside of Your Pontiac ......................... 6-58 Instrument Panel ............................. 6-61 Leather ..................................... 6-60 Outside of Your Pontiac ........................ 6-63 Removable Roof Panel ......................... 6-62 Special Problems ............................. 6'-59 Stains ...................................... 6-59 Tires ....................................... 6-65 Vinyl ....................................... 6-60 Wheels ..................................... 6-64 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-62 Climate Control System ........................... 3-2 Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-6

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Close-Out Panel . . . Clutch. Hydraulic . . Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . Compact Disc

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3 - 15 Player Errors ................................ Trunk Mounted Player ......................... 3-16 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-38 Content Theft-Deterrent ......................... 2- 13 AlarmRanicMode ............................. 2-7 Feature Customization ......................... 2- 17 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Convertible Top ................................ 2-68 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-57 Coolant ....................................... 6-29 Bleed Valves ............................ 5-20, 5-24 Heater, Engine ............................... 2-27 Recovery Tank . . .......................... 5-17 Cooling System ................................ 5- 16 Courtesy Lamps ................................ 2-54 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8 Cruise Control ................................. 2-47 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-3

Damage, Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damage, Sheet Metal ............................ Daytime Running Lamps ......................... Dead Battery ................................... Defects, Reporting Safety ........................

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65 6-65 2-53 5-3 8- 10

Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . Defogger. Rear Window .......................... Defogging ..................................... Defrosting ..................................... Delayed Illumination ....................... Dimensions, Vehicle ............................ Dolby' B Noise Reduction ........................ Door

.............. 4-2 3-5 3-4 3-4 2- 18, 2-54 6-75 3-9 Last Door Closed Locking Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-19 Lockout Prevention ....................... 2-5, 2-19 Locks ....................................... 2-4 Downshifting .................................. 2-36 Driver Position ................................. 1-13 Driver's Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable . . . . . 2-22 Driving City ........................................ 4-20 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken ..................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-21 InaBlizzard ................................. 4-28 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 IntheRain .................................. 4-17 Night ...................................... 4-15 On Curves .................................. 4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23 On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-26 Throughwater ............................... 4-19 WetRoads .................................. 4-17 Winter ...................................... 4-25 With a Trailer ................................ 4-36 Drunken Driving ................................ 4-2

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Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . 2.26.3.22. Electrical System ............................... Engine ..................................

6.68 6-68 6-10. 6-11 Coolant ..................................... 6-29 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-44 Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-83 Exhaust ..................................... 2-41 FuseBlocks ................................. 6-70 Identification ................................ 6-68 OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-44 Overheating ................................. 5-14 RunningWhileParked ......................... 2-42 Specifications ................................ 6-73 StartingYour ................................ 2-25 Engineoil .................................... 6-12 Adding ..................................... 6-14 Additives ................................... 6-1'7 Checking ................................... 6-13 Pressure Gage ................................ 2-87 Used ....................................... 6-18 Whentochange .............................. 6-17 Ethanol ........................................ 6-5 Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-4 1 Exit Lighting ............................. 2-18. 2-54 Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18 Express-Down Window .......................... 2-43

Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-59 Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2

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Feature Customization ...........................

2- 17 Delayed 11.lumination 2-18 Driver's Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-22 Exit Lighting ................................ 2-18 Last Door Closed Locking ...................... 2-19 Lockout Prevention ........................... 2-19 Remote Keyless Entry Control Verification ......... 2-19 Theft-Deterrent Arming Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2-32. 2-34 Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-6 Filter. Air ..................................... 6-20 Filter. Engine Oil ............................... 6-17 Finishcare .................................... 6-63 Finish Damage ................................. 6-65 First Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 First Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32. 2-33 Flashers. Hazar'd Warning ......................... 5-2 Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-26 FloorMats .................................... 2-61 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-50 FogLamps .................................... 2-53 Folding Rear Seatback ............................ 1-7 Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5 Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32. 2-34 Four-Way Manual Seat ........................... 1-3 .. French Language Manual 11 Frontconsole .................................. 2-58 FrontTowing .................................. 5-10 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-43

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Fuel .................

Filling Your Tank .............................. Gage ....................................... In Foreign Countries ........................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers .......................

. . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 6-6 2-89 6-5 6-69

G a g e s

Engine ( k h n t Temperature .................... 2-83 Engine oil P r a ~ r e ........................... 2-87 Hitches. Trailer Fuel ....................................... 2-89 GAWR ....................................... 4-30 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2-28 2-32.2-33. 2-34 Gear

Horn Glove Box .................................... 2-58 Graphic Equalizer ......................... 3-10? 3-14 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30 .. . . ' * a Guide

.. 4-30 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Manual Transmission

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Positions.

en Frangais

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . Hatch ........................................ Hatch Release .................................. Hatch Release. Remote .......................... Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... Head Restraints ................................. Headlamp Bulb Replacement ...................... Headlamp Doors ...............................

............ 6-41 2-10 2- 11 2- 11 5-2 1-6 6-4 1 2-52

Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HighLow Beam Changer ...................... On Reminder ................................ Wiring .....................................

2-5 1 2-45 2-51 6-69 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-5 Heating ........................................ 3-4 .......................... High-Beam Headlamps 2-45 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-23 ................................. 4-35 Hood Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8 ...................................... 6-9 Release ......................................... 2-43 Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-28 Hydraulic Clutch System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Hydroplaning .................................. 4-19

Ignition Switch ................................ 2-23 Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-50 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-56 Inspections .................................... 7-48 Brakesystem ................................ 7-48 Caliper/Knuckle .............................. 7-49 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-48 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-48 ................................... 7-48 RearAxle Steering .................................... 7-48 Suspension .................................. 7-48 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-48

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Instrument Panel ............................... 2-74 Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Cleaning .................................... 6-61 Cluster ..................................... 2-76 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-54

.................................... Jack. Tire JumpStarting ...................................

5-29 5-3

K e y Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-45 Key Rele'ase Button ............................. 2-'24 Keys .......................................... 2-2

Labels

Certification ................................. 4-30 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-68 Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-30 Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-68 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Courtesy .................................... 2-54 Interior ..................................... 2-54 OnReminder ................................ 2-51 Last Door Closed Locking Feature ............. 2-52- 19 Last Door Closed LockingLockout Prevention . . . . . . . 2- 19 Latches, Front Seatback ........................... 1-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-39 Lighter ....................................... 2-59

Lights

Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22. 2.78 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80. 4.7 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-79 CheckGauges ............................... 2-89 Low Coolant ................................. 2-83 LowOil .................................... 2-88 Low Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82. 4-9 Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-8. 2-78 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-84 Traction Control System Warning ............ 2-8 1. 4-9 Limited-Slip Differential. Rear Axle ................ 6-29 ........................... 4-30 Loading Your Vehicle Lockout Prevention ......................... 2-5, 2-19 Locks ......................................... 2-4 CyIinders ................................... 7-45 Door ........................................ 2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-45 Power Door .................................. 2-5 Steering Column Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Low Coolant Light .............................. 2-83 Low Oil Light ................................. 2-88 Low Traction Light ......................... 2-82. 4-9 Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-50 Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7-45 Lumbar Controls ................................ 1-4

M a i n Fuse Block .............................. 6-70 Maintenance. Normal Replacem'ent Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-75 Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

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Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- 1 Long TripMighway Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Intervals ..................... 7-6 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-44 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5 Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-5 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-66 Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 ...................... Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-84 Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-2 Manual Mirror ................................. 2-56 Manual Transmission Check ...................................... 7-45 Fluid ....................................... 6-27 Shifting ..................................... 2-32 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-26 ................................... 2-58 Map Pocket Methanol ...................................... 6-5 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Convex Outside .............................. 2-57 Inside Day/Night Rearview ..................... 2-56 Manual ..................................... 2-56 Manual Remote Control ........................ 2-56 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-57 Visor Vanity ................................. 2-60 MountainRoads ................................ 4-23 Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-44

Neutral. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Neutral. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32. 2.34 ......................... New Vehicle “Break-In” Night Vision ...................................

2-23 4-16

Odometer .................................... 2-77 Odometer. Trip ................................. 2-77 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4-12 Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12 Overdrive, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Overheating Engine ............................. 5-14 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-44 Owner Publications, Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66

Paint Spotting. Chemical ....... Park

Parking

Automatic Transmission ....................... 2-28 Shifting Into ................................. 2-38 Shifting Out of ............................... 2-40 AtNight .................................... 2-12 Brake ...................................... 2-37 Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-47 Lots ....................................... 2-12 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-41 With a Trailer ................................ 4-38 Parking Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Passenger Position ......................... 1-21, 1-27

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4-13 Passing PASS-Key I1 ................................. 2-16 Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-48 Pontiac Cares Information ......................... 8-2 Power Antenna Mast Care ............................ 3-24 DoorLocks ................................... 2-5 Option Fuses ................................ 6-69 Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-57 Retain'ed Accessory ........................... 2-55 Seat ..................,...........,.......... l-3 Steering .................................... 4-10 Steering Fluid ................................ 6-33 Windows ................................... 2-43 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-20 Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ................... 8- 12

Radiator ................................ 5.19. 5.22 Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-33 Radio Reception ................................ 3-22 Radios .............................. 3-7.3-10. 3-14 Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-17 U P ......................................... 2-55 ReadingLamps ................................ 2-55 Rear Axle ....................................... 6-29 Lamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-45 Seatpassengers ..,.........,,,...........,... l-27 Sidemarker Bulb Replacement ................... 6-46 Storage ..................................... 2-58

Replacement

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Towing ..................................... 5-12 Window Defogger ............................. 3-5 Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight 2-56 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-50 Recovery Tank, Coolant .......................... 5-17 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning .................... 6-74 Remote Hatch Release ................................ 2-11 Keyless Entry ................................. 2-6 . . 2-19 Keyless Lock Control Verification ......... Bulbs ...................................... 6-73 Parts ....................................... 6-75 Wheel ...................................... 6-56 1-41 8-10

Replacing Safety Belts ........................... Reporting Sa€ety Defects ......................... Restraints Checking ................................... 1-41 Child ......,....,...........,+.............. l-32 Head ........................................ 1-6 Replacing Pats After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 SystemCheck ................................ 7-44 Retained Accessory Power ........................ 2-55 Reverse, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Reverse, Manual Transmission ............... 2-33. 2-34 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-21 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-6 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-8 Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-40 Roof Panels, Twin Lift-off ....................... 2-61 Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-51

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