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Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side of your vehicle.
Gasoline vapor is highly
flammable. It burns violently,
and that can cause very bad
I injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re
ar gasoline or refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away from
gasoline.
I
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise), While refueling, hang
the cap inside the
fuel door.
I
A If you get gasoline on you and
L then something ignites it, you
L.udd be badly burned. Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open
the fuel filler cap too quickly. This
spray can happen if your tank is
nearly
full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler
cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”
noise to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
When you put the cap back on, turn
it to
the right until you hear a clicking noise.
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If you need a new cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer
get one for you. If you get the
wrong type,
it may not fit or have
proper venting, and your fuel tank
and emissions system
might be
damaged.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed
in different ways.
Here’s how to remove the type with a
release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
2. Lift the release clip with a
from
the windshield.
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
Loading bur Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on
the rear edge of the driver’s door tells
you the proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that you can carry. This
weight is called the Vehicle Capacity
Weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-
installed options.
The other label is the Certification
label,
also on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel
and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, or
the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load,
you
should spread it out. Don’t carry more
than
176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk.
On vehicles equipped with electronic
level control, the rear of the vehicle
is
automatically kept level as you load or
unload your vehicle.
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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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