
6. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter every
15,000 miles (25
000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32 “C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing. (With some
models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See “Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index.)
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every 100,000
miles (166
000 km).
7. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement Parts’’
in the Index.
8. 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.
9. Supercharger Oil Check -- Check oil every 30,000 miles
(50
000 km) or 36 months. Add the proper synthetic oil.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ and
“Supercharger Oil”
in the Index. (Engine must be cold
before checking oil level. Oil is pressurized when hot and
will blow out of bearing case).
1 O.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles (50
000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving conditions.
11. Fuel Tank, 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.
* An Emission Control Service.
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 vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record”.
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Chains. Tire ............... 192. 229
Changing a Flat Tire
............. 183
Check Gages Warning Light
...... 100
Check Oil Level Warning Light ..... 95
Checking
Brake Fluid
................. 217
Engine Coolant
.......... 176. 2 13
Engine Oil Level
............. 205
Power Steering Fluid
......... 216
Restraint Systems
............. 39
Transaxle Fluid
.............. 2 1 1
Checking Things Under the
Hood
....................... 199
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 235
Child Restraints
................. 30
Children and Safety Belts
...... 29. 37
Cigarette Lighter
................ 84
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ......... 238
City Driving
................... 15 1
Cleaner. Air ............... 209. 243
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
........... 233
Cassette Player
.............. 133
Fabric
..................... 230
Finish Care
................. 233
Glass
...................... 232
Head-Up Display
............ 107
Inside of Your Pontiac ........ 230
Outside of Your Pontiac
....... 233
Power Antenna
.............. 135
Safety Belts
................. 232 Special Problems
............ 23 I
Tires ...................... 233
Vinyl or Leather
............. 231
Warnings
....... 229. 230. 232. 233
Weatherstrips
............... 234
Windshield
................. 232
Electronic
.................. 1 15
Standard ................... 1 12
Clock. Setting the
............... 120
Clusters. Instrument Panel
......... 88
Comfort Controls Electronic Climate Control
..... 115
Standard Climate Control ...... I12
Compact Spare Tire
............. 19 1
Compass ...................... 105
Control of a Vehicle ............. 141
Convenience Net
................ 51
Convex Outside Mirror ........... 79
Coolant
Checking
& Adding ...... 176. 2 13
Function Monitor
............ 103
Underbody Maintenance ....... 235
Climate Control
“Low” Warning Light
.......... 93
Proper Mixture to Use
........ 214
Safety Warnings About
.... 178. 179.200.214. 215
Temperature Gage
............ 10 1
Cruise Control .................. 71
Customer Assistance Information
. . 265
Temperature Warning Light
..... 92 Daytime
Running Lights
......... 75
Dead Battery: What to Do ........ 167
Defects. Safety (See “Safety
Defensive Driving
.............. 138
Defogger. Rear Window
...... I 14. 1 17
Defogging Windows
......... 1 13. I 17
Defrosting ................. 1 13. 1 17
Door Cup Holder ................ 82
Door Locks
..................... 43
Downshifting
........... 59. 154. 162
Driver Information Center ........ 103
Driver Position
.................. 16
Driving
AtNight
................... 148
City
....................... 151
Defensively ................. 138
Drunken ................... 138
Freeway
.................... 151
Hill and Mountain ............ 153
Defects.
Reporting”)
Hydroplaning
............... 1 SO
In a Foreign Country .......... 196
In the Rain
.................. 149
Long Distance
............... 152
Loss of Control .............. 147
Passing
.................... 146
Through Deep Standing Water
..................... 54
Drunken Driving
............... 138
Winter Driving
.............. 155
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Electrical Equipment.
Adding
............... 85. 120. 237
Electronic Climate Control
....... 1 15
Electronic Compass
............. 105
Emergencies. Braking
........... 144
Emergencies. Steering
in ......... 145
Emergencies on the Road
......... 165
Emergency Starting
............. 167
Emergency Towing
............. I70
Engine. Starting Your
............. 53
Engine Block Heater
......... 55. 208
Engine Coolant
................. 2 13
Engine Coolant Heater
........ 55. 208
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage
....................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
................. 92
Engine Exhaust ............. 65. 157
Engine Identification
............ 237
Engine Oil
.................... 205
Additives
................... 208
Checking
& Adding ...... 205. 206
Disposing of Used Oil
........ 208
Energy Conserving
........... 207
Oil Warning Light
............. 94
Check Level Light
............ 95
Pressure Gage
............... 10 1
When to Change ............. 208
Engine Overheating
............. 176
Engine Specifications
............ 243
Ethanol
in Gasoline ............. 196 Exhaust
Dangerous Gas
in ...... 65.66. 157
Parking with the Engine
Running
................ 64. 66
Expectant Mothers. Use of
Safety Belts
................... 24
Express Open Sunroof
............ 81
Expressway Driving ............. I5 1
Exterior Appearance (see “Appearance
Extender. Safety
Belt
............. 39
Care and Materials”)
Fabric Cleaning (see “Appearance Care
Fan Warnings
.......... 168. 169. 177
Filling Your Tank
............... 197
Filter
Air Cleaner
............. 209. 243
Oil
.................... 208. 243
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 166
Flat Tire ...................... 182
Flooded Engine ................. 54
Flow-Through Ventilation
........ I 18
Fluid
Brake
.................. 217. 261
Capacities
.................. 242
Transaxle
........... 2 11. 242. 262
Windshield Washer
.... 70. 2 17. 262
and
Materials”)
Finish Damage
................. 235
Power Steering
...... 2 16. 242. 262 Fog
Lights
................. 77. 244
Foreign Material
................ 234
Foreign Operation
.............. 196
Freeway Driving ............... 151
French Language Manual .......... 2
Fuel ......................... 195
Alcohol in Fuel .............. 196
Capacity ................... 242
Door Lock
.................. 197
Door Release. Manual
........ 198
Door Release. Remote
........ 197
Exhaust Warnings ...... 65. 66. 157
Filling Your Tank
............ 197
Fuels
with Alcohol ........... 196
Gage ...................... 100
In Foreign Countries .......... 196
Requirements ............... 195
Function Monitor
............... 103
Fuse Panel
................ 239. 240
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ......... 238
Gages
........................ 99
Coolant Temperature ......... 101
Fuel ....................... 100
Oil Pressure ................. 101
Voltmeter ................... 102
Gas Station Information
.......... 288
Gasoline
...................... 195
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
....... 197
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Storing Your Vehicle ............ 220
Stuck:
If You Are ............... 192
Sun Visors
..................... 80
Sunroof. Express Open
........... 81
Supercharger Oil
............... 204
Restraint System
............... 20
Supplemental Inflatable
Tachometer
.................... 90
Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”)
Technical Facts
& Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 244
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
........... 85. 120. 237
Fluid Capacities
& Types . . 242. 261
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ....... 2.28,
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .................... 237
Temperature Warning
......... 92. 101
Theft-Deterrent System ........... 49
Security Light
................ 50
THEFTLOCKB
................ 128
Thermostat
.................... 216
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 67
Time. Setting the
............... 120
Tires
......................... 224
Air Inflator System ........... 182
Blowout
.................... 182
Buying New
................ 226
Chains
................. 192. 229 Flat. Changing
............... 182
Inflation
.................... 224
Inspection
& Rotation ......... 225
Loading
.................... 222
Pressure
.................... 224
Quality Grading
............. 227
Spare. Compact
.............. 19 1
Wear Indicators .............. 226
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Wheel Replacement
.......... 228
When to Replace Wheels
...... 228
Winter Driving
.............. 155
Balance
..................... 227
Torque Lock
.................... 64
Towing a Trailer ................ 158
Towing Your Pontiac
............ 170
Traction Control
................ 143
Traction Control System Warning Light
................. 98
Trailer Towing
................. 158
Transaxle. Automatic (see “Automatic
Transmission. Automatic (see
Transaxle”)
“Automatic Transaxle?’)
Trip Odometer
.................. 90
Trunk
Lock
....................... 50
Release. Remote Power ........ 51
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.... 68
Cruise Control
................ 71
Headlight High-Low Beam
Turn Signal
Indicator
............. 68
Changer
................... 76 Lane Change
Signals
.......... 68
Turn Signal Indicator
.......... 68
Windshield Washer
............ 70
Windshield Wipers
............ 69
Twilight Sentinel ................ 76
Underhood Light
................ 200
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 195
Upholstery Care
............ 230, 231
Urban Driving
................. 151
Variable Effort Steering
......... 144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................ 237
Vehicle Loading
................ 222
Vehicle Storage
................ 220
Ventilation 113.
118
VIN ......................... 237
.
.................
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............. 80
Voltmeter
..................... 102
Warning Flashers. Hazard
....... 166
Warning Lights .................. 91
Anti-Lock Brake System ....... 98
Battery
...................... 95
Brake ....................... 97
Check Gages
................ 100
Coolant Temperature
.......... 92
Low Washer Fluid ............. 97
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