1995 Pontiac Grand PRIX Owners Manual

Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

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

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Part E: Maintenanc 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. A h , you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient dace to store them.

Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

DATE

READING SERVICED

ODOMETER

BY

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DATE

ODOMETER READING

BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED

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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: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service Publications. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Pontiac. Normally, any concern wi.th 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 1-905-644-4112.

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone

numbers

0 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.)

0 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 LlH 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. m y not be available in all states, depmhg on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Momtion 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: 1-800-955-5 100

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 unsuccessfid, 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 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, 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 no^ us. Please call us at 1-800-PM 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 LlH 8P7

Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Trave1 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.

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:

United States 1-800-55 1-4 123 Canada 1-800-668-5539

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to gain a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for 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 dealerships. 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 inexpensive service, others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to 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 assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

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Section 9 Index

4-6 2-42

ABS ......................................... ............................... Accessory Outlet Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid ..................... 6- 18 BrakeFluid ................................. 6-26 Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14,3-14, 6-63 Engine Coolant ............................... 6-20 Engineoil .................................. 6-12 Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-23 SoundEquipment ............................ 3-14 Windshield Washer Fluid ...................... 6-24 AimingHeadlamps ............................. 6-29 AirBag ....................................... 1-23 How Does It Restrain ......................... 1-26 How It Works ............................... 1-25 Location ................................... l-28 Readiness Light 1-24, 2-51 Servicing ................................... 1-28 What Makes It Inflate ......................... 1-26 What Will You See After It Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 When Should It Inflate ........................ 1-26 Aircleaner .................................... 6-15 Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-72 Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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Alignment and Balance. Tires ..................... 6-52 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-60 ............................ 3-16 Antenna. Fixed Mast ....................... 3-16 Antenna. Power Mast Care Antifreeze ..................................... 6-19 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-53. 4.7 ............................... 4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock ..................... 3-15 Appearancecare ............................... 6-54 Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-62 ............................... Armrest. Storage 2-41 Ashtrays. Front ................................. 2-44 Ashtrays, Rear ................................. 2-45 Audio System, Steering Wheel Touch Controls . . . . . . . 3-17 Audio Systems .................................. 3-5 Auto-Down Window ............................ 2-27 Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-4 ............................ 2-16 Automatic Transaxle First Gear (1) Position ........................ 2-19 Neutral (N) Position .......................... 2-17 Overdrive (D) Position ........................ 2-18 Park (P) Position ........................ 2-16. 7-38 Reverse (R) Position .......................... 2-17 Second Gear (2) Position ...................... 2-19

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Shifting .................................... Third Gear (3) Position ........................ Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................ Adding .................................... Checking ...................................

2- 16 2-18 6- 16 6-18 6-16

Battery ...................................... 6-28 Charge Light ................................ 2-50 Jump Starting ................................ 5-2 Replacement. Remote Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Saver ...................................... 2-36 Warnings .................................... 5-2 ................................. BBB Auto Line 8-3 Blizzard ...................................... 4-25 Brake Adiustment ................................. 6-27 Fliid. Adding ............................... 6-26 ............................. Master Cylinder 6-25 Parking .................................... 2-21 PedalTravel ................................ 6-27 System Parts, Replacing ....................... 6-27 ........................ 2-52 System Warning Light Trailer ..................................... 4-33 Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-24 Transaxle Shift Interlock, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Wear ...................................... 6-26 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Braking ........................................ 4-5 .......................... Braking, In Emergencies 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle .......................... 2-12

In

Sold

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BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock) .............. 2-24 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift InterIock). Maintenance . . 7-37 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-70 .. 11 8-7 6-71

....................... Canada. Vehicles First Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... Capacities and Specifications ...................... Carbon Monoxide 2.25.4.26. 4.32 Care of the Head-Up Display ..................... 3-15 ............................. 3-9 Cassette Tape Player Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-15 CDPlayer ..................................... 3-10 Center Console ................................. 2-41 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-42 Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-29 Certification Label .............................. 4-27 Chains, Safety ................................. 4-32 Chains, Tire ................................... 6-54 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23 .......................... 2-50 Charging System Light Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-54 Checking 6-16 6-25 6-20 6-11 6-22 1-54 6-7 6-61

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

1-43 1-39 1-38 2-45

Child Restraints ................................

1-38 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position .......... 1-39 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 (2-Door Models)

........................... Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ........................... (&Door Models) TopStrap ................................... WheretoPut ................................ Cigarette Lighter ............................... Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other Power Options ........................... 6-69 City Driving ................................... 4- 18 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................... 6-60 Fabric ..................................... 6-55 Glass ...................................... 6-58 Inside of Your Pontiac ........................ 6-55 Leather .................................... 6-57 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ....... 6-58 Outside of Your Pontiac ....................... 6-59 ............................ 6-56 Special Problems Stains ...................................... 6-56 Tires ...................................... 6-60 Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-57 Vinyl ...................................... 6-57 Clock, Setting the ................................ 3-5 Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Comfort Guides. Rear Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Compact Disc Care ............................. 3- 15 Compact Disc Player ............................ 3 - 10

Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-32 Computer. Trip ................................. 2-59 Console Shift Lever ............................. 2-23 Console. Center ................................ 2-41 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Control. Loss Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 ConvenienceNet ............................... 2-40 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-40 Coolant ....................................... 6-19 Bleedvalves ................................ 5-20 Heater, Engine ......................... 2- 15, 6- 14 How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank ........ 5-16 How to Add to the Radiator .................... 5-19 Temperature Gage ............................ 2-51 ........................... 2-50 Temperature Light Coolant Recovery Tank .......................... 5-16 Cooling System ................................ 5-14 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6 Cruise Control ................................. 2-31 Erasing Speed Memory ........................ 2-34 Getting Out Of .............................. 2-34 Passing Another Vehicle While Using . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 To Increase Speed ............................ 2-32 ToReduceSpeed ............................ 2-33 To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-32 ToSet ..................................... 2-32 UseonHills ................................ 2-33 Cupholders .................................... 2-41 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-1

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Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-55 Fiberglass Springs .............................. 6-6 1 FillingYowTa nk ................................ 6-5 .............................. 6-15 Filter, Air Cleaner Finish Care .................................... 6-59 FinishDamage ................................. 6-60 First Gear, Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-19 FixedMastAntenna ............................. 3-16 ......................... 5-1 Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing ............................. 5-23 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 6-71 Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-40 Foreign Countries, Fuel ........................... 6-4 .. Frangais, 11 Freeway Driving ............................... 4-19 .. French 11 Front Lamp Bar Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Front Seatback Latches ........................... 1-4 Front Sidemarker Bulb Replacement ................ 6-38 Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-38 Fuel .......................................... 6-3 6-5 2-49 6-4 6-64

FillingYourTank ............................. Gage ...................................... In Foreign Countries ........................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers .......................

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................................. 2-16 Gear Positions Glass. Cleaning ................................ 6-58 GloveBox ..................................... 2-9 Graphic Equalizer. Using .......................... 3-8 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-28 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1 ................................. Head Restraints 1-4 Head-Up Display (HUD) ......................... 2-60 HeadlampAiming .............................. 6-29 Headlamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-32 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer ................ 2-29 Headlamp, Wiring .............................. 6-69 Headlaps, Operation ........................... 2-34 Hearing or Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . 8-2 Heating ........................................ 3-3 High-Beam Lamps, How to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-21 Hitches, Trailer ................................. 4-32 Hood Release ................................... 6-7 Horn ......................................... 2-27 HUD ......................................... 2-60 Hydroplaning .................................. 4-17

Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature ............... 2-55 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ......................... 6-4 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

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Ignition Key Positions .......................... 2-12 Ignition Switch ................................. 2- 12 Inflation - Tire Pressure .......................... 6-47 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Inspections 7-39 7-39 7-39

Brake System ............................... Exhaust Systems ............................. Restraint Systems ............................ Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive ......................... Axle Boot and Seal ThrottleLinkage ............................. ............................... Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Intensity Control Instrument Panel, Cleaning ....................... Interior Lamps .................................

7-39 7-39 2-42 ................. 2-35 6-57 2-36

.................................... Jack, Tire Jump Starting ...................................

5-24 5-2

K e y Lock Cylinders, Maintenance ................ 7-37 Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2- 13 Keys .......................................... 2-1

Lamp, Dome ................................. Lamp, Malfunction Indicator ...................... Lamps ........................................ ............................... Battery Saver Daytime Running ............................ Interior ....................................

2-38 2-56 2-34 2-36 2-35 2-36

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OnReminder ................................ 2-35 ...................................... Panel Sustained Interior Illumination .................. 2-37 Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-29 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use ................... 1-51 Latches, Front Seatback ........................... 1-4 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-23 Lights Air Bag Readiness 1-24, 2-51 Anti-Lock Brake System Active ................ 2-54 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ........... 2-53, 4-7 Brake System Warning ........................ 2-52 Charging System ............................. 2-50 Engine Coolant Temperature ................... 2-54 Low Coolant ........................... 2-55, 6-20 LowFuel ................................... 2-49 Low Oil Level .......................... 2-58, 6- 11 Oil Warning ................................. 2-57 Safety Belt Reminder ..................... 1-5, 2-50 Second Gear Start ............................ 2-20 Security .................................... 2-58 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-56 Lighter ....................................... 2-45 Loading Your Vehicle 4-27 Locks 2-4 2-3 2-4 7-38 2-24 2-8 2-27

........................... Automatic Door .............................. Door ....................................... PowerDoor .................................. Steering Column ............................. Torque ..................................... Trunk ....................................... Window ....................................

Loss of Control ................................ 4- 13 Low Coolant Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55. 6.20 LowFuelLight ................................ 2-49 Low Oil Level Light ....................... 2.58. 6.11 ................................ Low Trac Light Lubricants and Fluids ............................ .............................. Lubrication. Body

2-54 6-71 7-37

Maintenance Record ........................... 7-42 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- 1 Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-36 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Schedule1 ................................... 7-6 Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4 ScheduleII ................................. 7-26 Schedule II Definition .......................... 7-5 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Maintenance, Underbody ......................... 6-6 1 Maintenance, When Trailer Towing ................. 4-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-56 Manual Front Seat ............................... 1 - 1 Manual Outside Mirror .......................... 2-39 Methanol (In Fuel) ............................... 6-3 Mirrors ....................................... 2-39 Convex Outside ............................. 2-40 Inside DayNight Rearview .................... 2-35 Manual Outside .............................. 2-39 Power Outside ............................... 2-39 Visor Vanity ................................ 2-43

Mode Buttons ................................... ModeKnob .................................... MTBE (In Fuel) ................................. Net, Convenience .............................. 2-40 Neutral Position, Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 New Vehicle Break-In ........................... 2-12 Nightvision ................................... 4-15

3-5 3-2 6-3

Ordering

2-47 2-47 4-11

Odometer .................................... Odometer, Trip ................................. Off-Road Recovery ............................. Oil Engine ..................................... Warning Light ............................... Owner Publications ............................ 8-7 Service Bulletins .............................. 8-7 Service Manuals .............................. 8-7 Outlet, Accessory ............................... 2-42 Overdrive Position, Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Overheated Engine .............................. 5-13 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-36 Owner Publications, Ordering ...................... 8-7

6-10 2-57

Paint Spotting, Chemical ........................ 6-61 PanelLamps ................................... 2-35 Panel, Trunk Access ............................. 2-42 Park Position, Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 ........................... Park (P), Shifting Into 2-22 Park (P), Shifting Out Of ......................... 2-24

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AtNight ................................... 2-10 Brake ...................................... 2-21 Brake Mechanism Check ...................... 7-38 Lots ....................................... 2-10 On Hills While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-25 PASS-Key I1 .................................. 2- 11 Passing ....................................... 4-12 Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-39 Power Antenna Mast Care ........................ 3-16 Power Door Locks ............................... 2-4 Power Outside Mirrors ........................... 2-39 Powerseat ..................................... l-2 Powersteering .................................. 4-9 Power Steering Fluid ............................ 6-22 Adding .................................... 6-23 Checking ................................... 6-22 Power Windows ................................ 2-27 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-29 Pressure, Tire .................................. 6-47 ............................ 5-1 Problems on the Road Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-7

Radiator ..................................... 5- 19 Radiator Pressure Cap ............................ 6-22 Radio Reception. Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 17 Radio. AMPM Stereo ............................ 3-5 Rain. Driving In ................................ 4- 16

Reading Lamps. Rear ............................ 2-38 Reading Lamps. Rearview Mirror .................. 2-37 Reading Lamps. Roof Console .................... 2-38 Rear Lamp Bar Bulb Replacement ................. 6-45 Rear Reading Lamps ............................ 2-38 .................. 1-34 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Rear Window Defogger ........................... 3-4 Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight ................. 2-39 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-2 ............... 7-40 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .................... 6-72 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-5 Battery Replacement ........................... 2-7 Matching Transmitters ......................... 2-6 Operation ................................... 2-6 Remote Trunk Release ............................ 2-8 ............................. Replacement Bulbs 6-70 Replacement Parts .............................. 6-72 ............................ 6-52 Replacement. Wheel Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-54 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts Afteracrash ................................. l-54 Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 8-5 Restraints. Checking Your ........................ 1-54 Restraints. Child ................................ 1-38 Restraints. Head ................................. 1-4 Restraints. Replacing Parts M e r a Crash ............ 1-54 Reverse Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-17

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Right Front Passenger Position .................... Roadside Assistance .............................. ..................... Roadside Assistance. Canadian ........................... Rocking Your Vehicle Roof Console Reading Lamps ..................... Rotation. Tire ..................................

1-29 8-5 8-7 5-33 2-38 6-48

safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-54 Safety Belt Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5. 2-50 SafetyBelts .................................... 1-5 Adults ..................................... 1-10 Careof .................................... 6-58 Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-29 1 - 10 Driver Position .............................. Extender ................................... 1-54 ........................ How to Wear Properly 1-10 Incorrect Usage .................... 1-12. 1-19. 1-52 LapBelt ................................... 1-29 Lap-Shoulder (2-Door Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Lap-Shoulder (4-Door Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16 Lap-Shoulder Belt. Rear ....................... 1-3 1 Questions Feople Ask .......................... 1-9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 ......................... Rear Seat Passengers 1-3 1 Replacing After a Crash ....................... 1-54 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Use by Children ............................. 1-36 Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-5 1 Use by Smaller Children and Babies ............. 1-36 ........................ 1-29 Use During Pregnancy WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-6

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Safety Chains .................................. Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors .................... 8-5 Reporting to the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Reporting to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . 8-4 ... 111 7-3

Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... Seats Controls ..................................... 1-1 ManualFront ................................ 1-1 Power ...................................... l-2 Reclining Front ............................... 1-2 Restraint Systems And ......................... 1-1 Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-38 Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 ........................... 2-20 Second-Gear Start Second-Gear Start Light ....................... 2-20 SecurityLight .................................. 2-58 Security System (PASS-Key II) .................... 2-11 Service ........................................ 6-1 ...................... 6-1 Service and Appearance Care .................... Service and Owner Publications 8-7 ........................ Service Bulletins. Ordering 8-7 Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-56 ........................ Service Manuals, Ordering 8-7 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Service Publications .............................. 8-7 .................... Service Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ............................ 6-60 Sheet Metal Damage Shift Lever. Console ............................. 2-23

..................... Shift Lever. Steering Column 2-22 Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-22 Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-24 Shifting. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2- 16 SignaLingTurns ................................ 2-29 Skidding ..................... ................ 4- 13 Snow, Driving On .............................. 4-24 Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-14 Spare Tire, Compact ............................. 5-32 Specifications Chart ............................. 6-7 1 Speech or Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . 8-2 Speedometer/Odometer .......................... 2-47 Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-61 Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-56 Start, Second-Gear .............................. 2-20 Starter Switch, Maintenance ...................... 7-37 Starting Your Engine ............................ 2- 13 Steam, If Coming From Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Steering ....................................... 4-9 Column Lock, Maintenance .................... 7-38 Column Shift Lever .......................... 2-22 InEmergencies .............................. 4-10 Power ...................................... 4-9 Tiltwheel .................................. 2-28 Tips ........................................ 4-9 Wheel Touch Controls ........................ 3-17 Storage Armrest ................................ 2-41 Storage, Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-28 Stuck: IR Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-33 Sunvisors .................................... 2-43 Sunroof ....................................... 2-43

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-23 Sustained Interior Illumination ................ 2.6. 2.37 Symbols. Vehicle ..................................

Tachometer .................................. 2-47 Taillamps Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-44 Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-47 Tape Player Care ............................... 3-15 Tape Player. Cassette ............................. 3-8 Theft ......................................... 2-10 Theftlock Feature ............................... 3-11 Thermostat .................................... 6-22 Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-18 Tilt Steering Wheel .............................. 2-28 Time. Setting the ................................ 3-5 Tires ......................................... 6-46 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-52 Buying New ................................ 6-50 Chains ..................................... 6-54 Flat ....................................... 5-23 Inflation ..................................... 6-47 ....................... 6-48 Inspection and Rotation Loading .................................... 4-27 Spare, Compact .............................. 5-32 Temperature ................................ 6-51 Traction .................................... 6-51 Treadwear .................................. 6-51 Uniform Quality Grading ...................... 6-50 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-49 Wheel Replacement .......................... 6-52 When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-49

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TopStrap ..................................... 1-39 TorqueLock ................................... 2-24 Torque. WheelNut .............................. 5-29 Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-29 Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7 Trailer Tongue Weight ........................... 4-3 1 TrailerTowing ................................. 4-29 Brakes ..................................... 4-33 Driving on Grades ............................ Sold in 4-35 Driving with a Trailer ......................... 4-33 Hitches .................................... 4-32 Maintenance ................................ 4-36 Parking on Hills ............................. 4-35 SafetyChains ............................... 4-32 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ............. 4-31 Turnsignals ................................ 4-34 Weight of a Trailer ........................... 4-30 Transaxle Fluid. Automatie ....................... 6- 16 Trip Computer ................................. 2-59 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-47 Trip. Before Leaving on a Long .................... 4-20 Tivnk Access Panel ............................. 2-42 TmnkLock ..................................... 2-8 ........................... Trunk Release. Remote 2-8 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-29 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ................... 2-28 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-34

Underbody Flushing ........................... Underbody Maintenance .........................

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valves. Coolant Air Bleed ....................... 5-20 Vehicle Damage Warnings .......................... iv Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............... 6-63 Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-27 ................................ 6-28 Vehicle Storage Vehicle Symbols ................................... Vehicle. Control of A ............................. 4-5 Vehicle. Leaving Your ............................ 2-4 .. ........................ Vehicles Ventilation ..................................... 3-3 Ventilation System. Flow-Through .................. 3-4 Ventilation Tips ................................. 3-4 VIN ......................................... 6-63 .................................. 4-15 Vision. Night Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-43 Visors. Sun .................................... 2-43

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w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 Warning Flashers. Hazard ......................... 5-1 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-48 ........................ 6-24 Washer Fluid. Windshield Washers. Windshield ............................ 2-30 ........................... 6-59 Washing Your Vehicle Water. Driving Through Deep Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-58 Wheel Alignment ............................... 6-52 WheelNutTorque .............................. 5-29 Wheel Replacement ............................. 6-52 Wheel Replacement. Used ........................ 6-53 WindowLock .................................. 2-27

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mndoui. Auto-Down ............................ 2-n Whdshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker ................. 6-69 2-30 2-27 Windshield Wipers Windows. Power Driving ................................. 4-23 Windshield Washer Fluid ......................... 6-24 Winter Windshield Washers ............................. 2-39 Wiring. Headlamp 6-69 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .............. 6-46 Wrecker Towing 5-7

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