
Windshield Washer
To spray washer fluid on the windshield.
push the switch marked
@.
If you have the standard wipers, the
wipers will keep going in
LO until you
turn the wiper control to
OFF.
If you have the Low Speed Delay
option, the wipers will clear the window
and then either stop or return to your
preset speed.
A Driving without washer
fluid can
be dangerous. A
~ k mud splash can block your
vision. You could hit another
~ vehicle or go off the road. Check
your washer fluid level often.
In freezing weather, don't use
your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
I/ I
.I ~
1 When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer's
instructions for adding water.
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Your Driving and the Road
Drkjng a Long Distance
Although most long trips today are
made on freeways, there are still many
made
on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and
reguIar highways is the same in some
ways. The trip has to be planned and
the vehicle prepared, you drive at
higher-than-city speeds, and there are
longer turns behind the wheel. You’ll
enjoy your trip more if you and your
vehicle are in good shape. Here are
some tips for a successful long trip.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh-such as after a day’s work-
don’t plan to make too many miles that
first part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in Pontiac dealerships all across
North America. They’ll be ready and
willing to help
if you need it. Here
are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
shape?
Have you checked all levels?
lenses clean? safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
weather outlook along your route?
Should
you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
Tires: They are vitally important to a
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
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Here you will find information
about the care
of your Pontiac . This
part begins with service
and fuel
information. and then it
shows how
to check important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted
to its
appearance care
.
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Service & Appearance Care
Service ........................................................................\
...................................... 212
Fuel ........................................................................\
............................................ 213
Hood Release ........................................................................\
............................ 216
Engine Oil
........................................................................\
................................ 220
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 224
Transaxle
Fluid ........................................................................\
........................ 225
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
........................ 230
Power Steering Fluid ........................................................................\
............... 233
Windshield Washer
Fluid ........................................................................\
........ 233
Brakes
.......... .......................... ........................................................................\
... 234
Battery
........................................................................\
........................ .... .......... 236
Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
.................... 236
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
.............. 252
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................................. 268
Capacities
& Specifications ........................................................................\
..... 276
Replacement
Bulbs ................................................................... .......- ............... 280
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement ............................................................ 252
Tires ........................................................................\
.......................................... 254
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...................... 261
Add-on Electrical Equipment ........................................................................\
. 269
Fuses & Circuit Breakers ........................................................................\
........ 270
Fluids
& Lubricants ........................................................................\
................. 278
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ....................................................... 284
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Top of the Instrument Panel ......... 264
Underbody Maintenance
.............. 267
Vinyl or Leather
............................. 264
Warnings
........................................ 261
Weatherstrips
................................ 266
White Sidewall Tires
..................... 266
Windshield and Wiper Blades
...... 265
Climate Control
................................ 116
Clock. Setting the
............................. 120
Clusters. Instrument Panel
................ 94
Clutch. Hydraulic Adding Fluid
......................... 230. 278
Checking Fluid
.............................. 229
Climate Control
.............................. 116
Ventilation ............................ 117. 119
Compact Disc Player (see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ................ 207. 336
Compartments. Storage
............... 85. 86
Compass ............................................ 109
Control of a Vehicle
.......................... 145
Convenience Net
............................... 50
Convex Outside Mirror ..................... 83
Comfort Controls Coolant
.............................................. 230
Checking
&
Adding ................. 195. 230. 277. 278
Proper Mixture to Use
.... 195.230. 278
Safety Warnings About
.................. 195. 196. 230. 232
Temperature Gage
........................... 99
Temperature Warning Light
........... 98
Cooling System ................................. 230
Courtesy Lights
................................... 82
Covers. Wheel ........................... 202. 266
Cruise Control
.................................... 72
Cup Holder
......................................... 85
Curves. Driving on ........................... 152
Customer Assistance Information
... 309
Daytime Running Lights
................. 79
Dead Battery: What to Do
.............. 185
Defects. Reporting Safety ................. 314
Defensive Driving
............................ 142
Defogger. Rear Window
................... 118
Defogging Your Windows ............... 117
Delco LOC II@
.................................. 130
Door Locks
........................................ 45
Downshifting
..................... 60. 168. 180
Driver Information Center .............. 105
Driver Position
.................................. 20
Driving ............................................. 137
At Night
.......................................... 157
City
................................................ 163
Controlling a Skid .......................... 156
Defensively .................................... 142
Drunken
........................................ 143
Freeway
......................................... 164
Hill and Mountain ........................ 168
In a Foreign Country ..................... 214
In Fog. Mist and Haze
.................. 162
In the Rain
...................................... 159
Long Distance
............................... 166
Loss of Control .............................. 156
On Curves
..................................... 152
Passing
........................................... 154
Through Deep Standing Water
....... 56
Winter Driving .............................. 171
With a Trailer
................................ 179
Drunken Driving
............................. 143
Electric Outside Mirror Control
...... 84
Electrical Equipment.
Adding
............................. 55. 120. 269
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Net. Convenience ............................. 50
New Vehicle Break-In ................ 51. 175
Night Driving
................................... 157
Octane Requirements
Odometer
........................................... 96
Off-Road Recovery
........................... 154
Oil Change Indicator
........................ 107
Oil. Engine
........................................ 220
Capacity
.......................................... 276
Change. Distance to
....................... 107
Quality
........................................... 22 1
Thickness ...................................... 222
Used Oil
.......................................... 223
When to Change
.................... 107. 223
Oil Warning Light
............................. 100
Operation
of Lights ............................. 78
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................. 83
Overdrive. Automatic ................... 57. 60
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light
................................. 98
Owner Checks
& Services ............... 299
(see
Fuel
Requirements)
Overheated Engine .......................... 193 Paint
Chemical Spotting
......................... 268
Finish Care
..................................... 266
Finish Damage
............................... 267
Column Shift
................................... 65
Console Shift
................................... 66
On Hills ......................................... 169
Over Things That Burn
................... 68
With the Engine Running
................ 68
Parking Brake ..................................... 64
Passenger Assist Straps
...................... 89
Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts)
Passing ............................................. 154
Polishing and Waxing
Power Antenna
................................ 135
Power Door Locks
.............................. 46
Power Mirrors
.................................... 84
Power Seat Controls
.......................... 11
Power Steering ................................ 151
Power Steering Fluid
........ 233.277. 279
Power Windows
......................... 70. 275
Park.
Shifting Into
Parking
(see
Appearance Care)
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
During
............................................. 23
Problems
on the Road ..................... 183
Publications (see Service Publications)
Pulse Windshield Wipers .................... 76
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine)
Radiator Pressure Cap .............. 197. 232
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Rain. Driving in the .......................... 159
Reading Lights
.................................... 81
Rear Window Defogger ................... 118
Rearview Mirror .......................... 83, 84
Reclining Seatbacks
............................ 12
Reminder Light
................................... 19
Remote Control Mirrors .................... 84
Remote Lock Control
......................... 46
Remote Positive Battery Terminal
.... 186
Remote Trunk Release
...................... 50
Replacement Bulbs .......................... 280
Replacement Fuses
........................... 271
Replacement Parts
........................... 284
Replacing Brakes
.............................. 235
Replacing Safety Belts
........................ 40
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Washer. Windshield ............................ 77
Weatherstrips
.................................... 266
Weight
Gross Axle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR)
.......................... 252
Rating
(GVWR) ........................... 252
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
... 259
Wheel Covers. How
to Remove ...... 202
Wheel Nut Torque
................... 206. 277
Wheel Nuts
....................................... 202
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 259
Windows Power
...................................... 70. 275
Standard
........................................... 70
Windshield Washer ............................. 77
Fluid
........................................ 77. 233
Windshield Wipers
.................... 76. 275
Cleaning
......................................... 265
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
............................... 252
Winter Driving
.................................. 171
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
If You’re Caught in a
Deep
Snow
................................. 174
Blizzard ....................................... 173
Wrecker Towing
.............................. 189
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