Turn
SignalJMultifunction
Lever
‘he lever on the left side of the steering
olumn includes your:
1 Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
Headlight High-Low Beam
Flash-To-Pass Feature
Cruise Control (Option)
a
Turn Sl’na! and Lane
>hange Indicator ..
he turn signal has two upward (for
.ight) and two downward (for Left)
ositiuns. These positions allow you to
.gnal a
turn or a lane change.
o signal a turn, move the lever all the
lay up or down. When the
turn is
nished, the lever will return
ltomatically.
. green arrow on the instrument panel
,ill flash in the direction
of the turn or
.ne change.
To signal a lane change, just raise cnr
lower the lever until the green arrow starts
to flash. Hold
it there until you complete
your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release
it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if
the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a
signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help
avoid an accident. If the green arrows
don’t
go on at all when you signal a turn,
check the fuse (see “Fuses
& Circuit
Breakers”
in the Index) and for
burned-out bulbs.
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Your Driving and the Road
I Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount
of experience. Before setting out for the
open road, you’ll want to get to know
your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel
of handling and braking with the added
weight
of the trailer. And always keep in
mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly
so
.responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back up
slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this
so your
railer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
ierky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
3dvance.
Turn Signals When
Towing
a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a
turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lights will also
flash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even
if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working.
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Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LIGHTS
BackUpLights ................................................
Front Paricing/Turn Signal Lights ..................................
License Plate Light. .............................................
Center High-Mounted Stoplight ....................................
Haiogen Heacl:;hts
LowEkam ..................................................
HighB’eam ..................................................
Side Marker Lights
Front .......................................................
Rear .......................................................
Stop/”ail/Turn Signal Lights ......................................
Trunk Light ...................................................
FogLights ....................................................
BULB
2057
2057 NA
194
912
9006
9005
194 NA
24
3057
562
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Index
Tachometer .................. 92
Voltmeter
.................... 97
Garment Hook
.................. 86
Gas Station Information
...... Last Page
Gasoline
...................... 173
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
... 174. 2 I6
Gear Positions (see “Shifting the
Gearshift Lever (see “Shifting the
Transaxle”) ................... 59
GloveBox
..................... 54
Graphic Equalizer (see “Audio
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Transaxle”) ................... 59
Systems”) .................... 11 1
(GAWR) .................... 197
(GVWR) .................... 197
Halogen Bulbs ................ 194
Hazard Warning Flashers ......... 148
Head Restraint .................. 10
H.eadlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing ............ 195. 196
High-Low Beam Changer ...... 78
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.................... 79
“On” Reminder
............... 77
Headlights ..................... 77
Replacement Bulb ........ 195. 2 17
Wiring ..................... 2 i4
Heater (see “Comfort Controls”)
Heater,.Engine Block
.. 1 ...... 58. 182
iigh Beams .................... 78
3ighway Hypnosis
.............. 134
dill and Mountain Roads ......... 134
Hills. Parking
on ............... 145
Hood Release .................. 175
Safety Warning .............. 176
Warning. Overheated Engine
.... 94
Horn
.......................... 71
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
...... 156
How The Air Bag System Works .... 23
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works ................ 123
Hydraulic Clutch
............... 187
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........... 187
Hydroplaning
.................. 13 1
Identification Number. Vehicle .... 2 11
Idling Your Engine ............ 67. 70
Ignition
Key
........................ 46
Key Release Button
........... 55
Positions
.................... 55
Illuminated Entry/Exit System ...... 49
Lights”) ...................... 93
Restraints”
) .................... 33
Inflation. Tires ................. 199
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 82
Inspections. Owner
............. 232
Instrument Panel
................ 8E
Instrument Panel Warning Lights .... 91
Indicator Lights (see “Warning
Infant Restraint (see “Child
lack. Tire .................... 162
Key Release Button
............. 55
Cane Change Indicator
........... 73
‘ump Starting .................. 148
Ceyless Entry System ............ 50
Ceys .......................... 46
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt ......... 18
Front
....................... 18
Rear
........................ 27
Use by Children
........... 29. 40
Latches. Seatback
............... 11
Lighter. Cigarette ................ 86
Charging System .............. 97
Daytime Running Lights
........ 77
Fog Lights ............... 79. 196
Headlights
................... 77
Headlights Reminder
.......... 77
Control .................... 79
Parking
..................... 77
Reading
..................... 79
Bulbs .. - ......... i .... 195. 196
Replacement Bulbs ....... 2 17. 218
Shift ..................... 65. 99
Trunk ....................... 80
Turn Signal .................. 73
Warning Lights ............... 93
Lights
Check Gages ................ 100
Instrument Panel Intensity
Removing & Replacing
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Index
Replacement Bulbs ............. 2 17
Replacement Fuses .............. 2 13
Replacement Parts
.............. 220
Replacement. Windshield Wiper
... 196
Replacing Safety Belts
............ 42
Replacing Tires
................ 20
Replacing Wheels
.............. 202
Restraint. Head
.................. 10
Restraints. Child
................. 33
Roadside Assistance Program ..... 248
Rocking Your Vehicle
........... 168
Rotation. Tire
.................. 200
Safety Belts ................... 12
Adults
...................... 17
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
... 18
Center Rear Lap Belt
.......... 27
Checking
.................... 42
Children
................. 32. 40
Child Restraints
.............. 33
Child Restraints-How to Install
. 33
Child Restraints. Where to Put
... 33
Cleaning
................... 207
Driver Position
............... 17
Extender
.................... 42
How to Wear ................. 17
Passenger Belts
............... 26
Pregnancy. Use During
......... 25
Questions
& Answers ....... 15. 20
Rear Safety Belts
............. 26
Replacement
................. 42
Roads. Hill and Mountain ........ 145
Right Front. Adult Passenger .... 26
Smaller Children and Babies
.... 32
Top Strap
.................... 33
Torn
........................ 43
Twisted ..................... 21
Vehicles First Sold
in Canada .... 17
Warning Light
................ 16
Why You Should Wear Safety
Belts ...................... 13
Safety Defects. Reporting
........ 247
Scheduled Maintenance Services
... 226
Seat Adjustment
.................. 8
Seat Belts (see “Safety Belts ”) ..... 12
Seat Controls
.................... 8
Easy-Entry .................. 11
Head Restraint ............... 10
Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat
... 8
Manual Front Seat .............. 8
Manual Lumbar Support ......... 9
Manual Reclining Seatback
...... 9
Power Seat Controls
............ 9
Reclining Seatback
............. 9
Seatback Latches ............. 11
Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear ..... 11
Service Parts Identification Label . . 2 11
Service Publications
............. 250
Service Publications Order Form
... 255
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Pontiac ....................... 25
Setting the Clock
............... 107
Setting the Trip Odometer
......... 92
Service Engine Soon Light ....... 100
Service Station Information ... Last Page
Sheet Metal Damage ............ 209
Shift Light .................. 65. 99
Shifting Into PARK
(P) ........... 67
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
......... 69
Shifting the Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle ........... 59
Manual Transaxle
............. 64
Signaling Turns
................. 73
Skidding ...................... 128
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught
in a . . 137
Sound Equipment. Adding
.... 107. 211
Sound Systems (see “Audio
Systems”) ................... 106
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 167
Specifications
& Capacities ....... 215
Speed Control (see “Cruise
Control”) ..................... 74
Speedometer and Odometer
........ 92
Trip Odometer
................ 92
Stains. Removing
............... 206
Starting Your Engine
............. 56
Automatic Transaxle ........... 56
Manual Transaxle
............. 56
2.3L Quad 4 Engine
........... 56
3.1L V6 Engine ............... 57
is Dead (see “Jump Starting”) .... 148
In Emergencies .............. 126
Off-Road Recovery
.......... 127
Tips
....................... 125
Steering Wheel. Tilt .............. 71
Starting Your Pontiac if the Battery
Steering
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Stereo Sound Systems (see “Audio
Storage
Systems”) ................... lot
Armrest ..................... 82
Glove Box ................... 54
Passenger Side Cup Holder/
Storage Area ................ 85
Sunglasses Storage ............ 87
Storing Your Pontiac ............ 194
Stuck. If You Are
............... 167
Subscriptions .................. 25C
Sun Visors
..................... 84
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
........................ 21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......... 190
Tachometer .................... 92
rape Player (see “Audio Systems”)
rechnical Facts
& Specifications
Bulbs ...................... 217
Electrical Equipment.
Add-on .............. 107. 2 1 1
Fluid Capacities & Types . . 215. 216
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ...... 212
Service Parts Edentification
Label ..................... 211
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ............. 2 11
remperature Warning Light
........ 94
rheft
.......................... 52
rhermostat
.................... 190
l‘ilt Steering Wheel
.............. 71
Time. Setting the ............... 107
Tires
......................... 198
Buying New ................ 201
Chains
................. 143. 202
Flat. Changing
............... 162
Inflation
.................... 199
Inspection
& Rotation ......... 200
Loading
.................... 198
Pressure
.................... 199
Quality Grading
............. 201
Spare. Compact
.............. 167
Wear Indicators
.............. 192
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance ............... 202
Wheel Replacement
.......... 202
When to Replace Wheels
...... 202
Winter Driving. and Tires
...... 136
Top Strap ...................... 33
Torque Lock
.................... 68
Towing a Trailer
................ 141
Towing Your Pontiac
............ 152
Trailer Towing
................. 139
Maintenance ................ 146
Parking on Hills
............. 145
Trailer Brakes
............... 143
Driving with a Trailer ......... 144
Transaxle. Automatic (see “Automatic
Transaxle. Manual (see “Manual
rransmission. Automatic (see
Transaxle”)
Transaxle”)
“Automatic Transaxle”)
Transmission. Manual (see “Manual
Trip Odometer .................. 92
Trunk
......................... 53
Trunk Light
.................... 80
Trunk Release. Remote ........... 53
Turn Signal Indicator
............. 73
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.... 78
Cruise Control ................ 74
Headlight Highbow Beam
...... 78
Turn Signal & Lane Change
Indicator ................... 73
Underbody Maintenance ........ 209
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 173
Upholstery Care
................ 205
Upshift Indicator Light
......... 65. 99
Urban Driving
................. 132
Variable Effort Steering ......... 125
Vehicle “Break-In” Period
......... 54
Vehicle. Control
of a ............ 122
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ....................... 211
Vehicle Loading
................ 197
Vehicle Storage
................ 194
Ventilation (see “Comfort
Controls”) ................... 103
VIN
......................... 211
Visors. Sun
..................... 84
Visor Vanity Mirror
.............. 84
Voltmeter ...................... 97
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