Features & Controls
Windshield Wipers
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Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop
the motor until it cools. Clear away snow
or ice to prevent an overload.
Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades
may prevent you from seeing well enough
to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure
to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them.
If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or
blade inserts. Some models have
a “WASHER FLUID’
warning, that indicates
if the fluid level in
the windshield washer is low. See “Low
Washer Fluid Warning Light” in the
II
Windshield Washer
At the top of the turn signal/multifunction
lever there’s a paddle with the word
“PUSH’ on it. To spray washer fluid on
the windshield, push the paddle for less
:han a second. The wipers will clear the
window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed. For more washer
cycles, push and hold the paddle.
Remember, driving without washer fluid
can be dangerous.
A bad mud splash can
block your vision.
You could hit another
vehicle or go off the road. Check your
washer fluid level often.
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Your Driving and the Road
H Freeway Driving (CONK)
along the entrance ramp, you should
begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the flow.
Try
to merge into the gap at close to the
prevailing speed. Switch on your turn
signal, check your mirrors and glance
over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are
on the freeway, adjust your
speed to the.posted limit or to the
prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the
right lane unless
you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your
mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance
quickly over your shoulder to make sure
there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind”
spot.
Once you are moving
on the freeway,
make certain you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway,
move to the proper lane well
in advance.
If you miss your exit do not, under any
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circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on
to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
quite sharply.
The exit speed
is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend to think
you are
going slower than you actually are.
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:
0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
0 Fuel. Engine Oil. Other Fluids: Have
you checked all levels?
0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the 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?
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Low Battery
................... 167
Low Coolant Warning Light
....... 93
Low Fuel Warning
.............. 100
Low Oil Pressure Warning ......... 94
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ... 97
Lubricants
& Fluids ............. 261
Maintenance Record
........... 263
Maintenance Schedule
........... 247
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
. . 249
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... 96
Manual Front Seat ................ 8
Manual Reclining Seatback
......... 9
Manual Remote Control Mirror ..... 79
Maxifuse/Relay Center .......... 24 1
Methanol in Gasoline ............ 196
Mileage Indicator (see “Odometer &
Mirrors Speedometer”)
Convex Outside
.............. 79
Electrochromic Day/Night
...... 78
Inside Manual Daymight
....... 78
Manual Remote Control
........ 79
Power Remote Control
......... 79
Visor Vanity
................. 80
Mountain Driving
............... 153
New Vehicle “Break;In”
Requirements
.............. 52. 159
Night Driving
.................. 148
Octane Requirements (see “Fuel
Odometer
& Speedometer ......... 90
Requirements”)
Oil. Engine
.................... 205
Capacity
................... 242
Quality
.................... 206
Pressure
Gage
............... 10 1
Thickness .................. 207
Used Oil
................... 208
Warning Lights
............ 94. 95
When
‘to Change ............. 208
Oil Level Warning
............... 95
Operation of Lights
.............. 75
Outside Rearview Mirrors
......... 79
Overdrive. Automatic
............ 59
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning
..... 176. 178. 200. 214. 21.5
Overheated Engine
Owner Checks
& Services ........ 256
Warnings
.... 176. 178.
200. 2 14. 2 15
Park
......................... 56
Park. Shifting Into
............... 62
Park. Shifting
Out of ............. 64
Parking On Hills.
.................... 163
Over Things That Burn
......... 65
With the Engine Running
.... 64. 66
Parking Brake
................... 61
PASS-Key II@ .................. 48
Passing
....................... 146
Passenger
Belts (see “Safety Belts”) Performance Shifting
............. 60
Power Antenna ................. 135
Power Door Locks ............... 44
Power Mirrors .................. 79
Power Seat ...................... 8
Power Steering ................. 144
Polishing and
Waxing (see “Appearance
Care and Materials”)
Power Steering Fluid
.... 216. 242. 262
Power Windows
............. 67. 241
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety
Publications (see “Service Publications”)
Belts During
.................. 24
Radiator Overheating (see “Overheated
Radiator Pressure Cap
....... 180. 215
Radio (see “Audio Systems”)
Reading Lights
............... 77. 78
Rear Window Defogger
....... I 14. 117
Rearview Mirror
.............. 78. 79
Reclining Seatbacks
............... 9
Recommended Fluids &
Lubricants ................... 261
Remote Fuel Door Lock
.......... 197
Remote Keyless Entry
............ 44
Remote Trunk Release ............ 51
Replacement Bulbs ............. 244
Replacement. Windshield Wiper
... 222
Replacing Brake System Parts
..... 219
Replacing Safety Belts
............ 39
Engine”)
Replacement Parts
.............. 243
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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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Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..... 96
Oil
...................... 94. 95
Service Engine Soon
........... 96
Traction Control System
....... 143
Washer. Headlight
............... 71
Washei. Windshield
.............. 70
Weight Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight
(GAWR)
.................. 223
Rating (GVWR)
............ 223 Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Balance
..................... 227
Wheel Covers. How
to
Remove ..................... 185
Wheel Nut Torque .............. 190
Wheel Replacement
............. 228
Windows. Power
................ 67
Windshield Washer
.............. 70
Fluid
................ 70. 71. 217
Low Fluid Warning Light
....... 97 Windshield Wiper Replacement
.... 222
Windshield Wipers
....... 69. 232. 243
Winter Driving
................. 155
Deep Snow
................ 192
Blizzard
.................. 156
Wrecker Towing
................ 170
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