KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance
required
for your Pontiac . Your
vehicle needs these services to
retain its safety. dependability and
emission control performance
.
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties
.
See your Pontiac dealer for details .
Part 7
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance .......................... 276
Your Vehicle and the Environment
.......................... 276
How This Part is Organized ............................... 277
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
....................... 278
Selecting the Right Schedule
.............................. 278
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services
Schedule1 ............................................ 280
Schedule11
........................................... 282
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services .............. 284
AtEachFuelFill
....................................... 287
B . Owner Checks & Services
At Least Once a Month .................................. 287
At Least Once a Year
.................................... 288
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ........................... 290
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ......................... 291
E . MaintenanceRecord ...................................... 294
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How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to
have done and how often. Some
of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment,
you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
1 CAUTION
Pe~%oxming maintenance work on a vehicle can be I
A dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work
only if you have the requited know-how and the proper
tools
and equipment for the job. If’ you have any doubt,
have
a qualified technician do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service information GM
publishes.
You will find a list of publications and how to get
them in this manual. See the
Index under Sewice
Publications.
Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should
be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what
you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good
condition.
Section
C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains
important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
Section
D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lists some
products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents,
should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it
done.
Section
E: Maintenance Record provides a place for you to
record the maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it
down in this section. This will help you determine when
your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a
good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. Your
Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be
happy with it.
If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading
Information label. See the
Index under Loading Your
Ehicle.
limits.
Fuel.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See the Index under
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule
to follow:
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection* *-Inspect for
burns, cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit
at the coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every
30,000 miles (50 OOO krn) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Fuel 'hnk, Cap and Lines Inspection**-
Inspect fuel
tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement
of the fuel filter is not
required.
12 Supercharger Oil Check-Check oil every 30,000
miles (50 000 km) or 36 months. Add the proper
synthetic oil. See the
Ida under Recommended
Fluids & Lubricants.
b Re US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nulliJjl the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle us@l lije. General Motors, however, urges that all reco\
mmended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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Section B: Owner Checks & Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure
the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
I I i
CHECK
WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE
Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant Level Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
Check
the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
Windshield Washer Check the
engine coolant level in the coolant recovery
tank and add the proper coolant mix if
Fluid Level
if necessary. See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
further details.
necessary.
See the
Index under Coolant for further details.
At least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire
inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See the Index under Tires for
further details.
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USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release
Pawl
Anchor
Hood and Door Hinges,
Fuel Door Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
See the
Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Pontiac Roadside
Assistance Program
Security While Bu Travel
1-800-ROADSIDE - 1-800-762-3743
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac
vehicle, you are automatically enrolled
in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance
Program?’ This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of
mind as you drive in the city or travel
the open road.
Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors, who are available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We
take anxiety out of uncertain
situations by providing minor repair information over
the phone or making
arrangements to tow your vehicle to the
nearest Pontiac dealer.
We will provide the following services
for 3 years/36,000 miles, at
no expense
to you:
Vehicle out of fuel
Keys locked in vehicle
Tow to nearest dealer for warranty
Change a flat tire
Jump starts
We have quick, easy access to telephone
numbers of the following services
depending on your needs:
Hotels
Glass replacement
Rental vehicles 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.
Pontiac reserves the right to limit
services or reimbursement to
an owner
or driver when in Pontiac’s judgement
the claims become obsessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
*In Canada, call 1-8OO-268-68OO for details
on Roadside Assistance.
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Index
Filter Air Cleaner
............. .233. 271
Fuel
........................ 271
Oil
.................... .233. 271
Finish Damage
................. 263
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 192
Flat Tire
...................... 208
Flooded Engine
................. 59
Fluid Flow-Through Ventilation
........ 125
Brake ................. .243. 272
Capacities
................... 270
Power Steering
...... .242. 270. 272
Transaxle
.......... .238. 270. 272
Windshield Washer
. 76. 242. 272. 292
Fluids
& Lubricants ............. 272
Fog. Driving in
................. 170
Fog Lights ................ .85. 247
Foreign Material
............... 263
Foreign Operation
.............. 225
Freeway Driving
................ 172
French Language Manual
.......... 2
Fuel
..................... 222. 223
Alcohol in Fuel
.............. 223
Capacity
.................... 224
Door Lock
.................. 225 Door
Release. Manual
......... 227
Door Release. Remote
......... 225
Exhaust Warnings
...... .71. 72. 181
Filling Your Tank
............. 226
Fuels with Alcohol
............ 223
Gage
....................... 109
In Foreign Countries
.......... 225
Low. Warning
................ 109
Requirements
........... .222. 223
Function Monitor
............... 1ll
FusePanel
.................... 267
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 266
Gages
....................... 108
Fuel
........................ 109
Oil Pressure .................. 110
Voltmeter
.................... 110
Gasoline
...................... 222
Gas Station Information
.......... 320
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Coolant Temperature
.......... 109
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
....... 226
(see
Shifting the Transaxle)
(see Shifting the Transaxle)
Glove Box ..................... 56
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
Halogen Bulb Replacement . .246. 273
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 192
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing
........... .246. 247
Headlight Washers
............... 77
Head-Up Display
............... 116
Headlights
..................... 81
High-Low Beam Changer
....... 83
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.................... 84
Lamp Monitor
................ 112
“On” Reminder ............... 82
Replacement Bulb
............. 273
Washers
..................... 77
Wiring
..................... 269
Head Restraints
................. 13
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ............. 60
High Beams
............... .83. 167
“Highway Hypnosis”
............ 175
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 176
Hills, Parking on
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