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10. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise
the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle o'r may allow
the vehicle to
fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
11. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
counterclockwise
on the jack. Lower the jack
completely.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence.
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Fuel Door Lock (Option)
On a model equipped with the Theft-Deterrent System,
the fuel door is locked and unlocked together with the
power door locks. Therefore, to unlock the fuel filler
door, you may use the outside door key lock, the inside
power
door lock button, or the Remote Keyless Entry
key chain transmitter. To unlock
the fuel door, unlock all
doors.
If the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter is used,
the unlock button must be pressed twice.
While refueling, hang
the cap inside the fuel door.
The cap 1s: behind a hinged door on the left side of your TO take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
vehicle. (counterclockwise).
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
3. Rotate the bulb housing 1/23 turn and remove it.
4. To remove the bulb, push in and rotate it
counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp.
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
Tf you have fog lamps, changing your fog lamp bulbs
requires proper aiming equipment. See your Pontiac
dealer if you have any questions. 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 from the
!. Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm.
windshield.
blade assembly
off the wiper arm.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers.
The main fuse panel is located to the left of the steering
wheel, under the instrument panel. that
explains the features and controls governed by each
fuse and relay.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the lamp switch. An electrical overload will
cause the
lamps to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll find
a fuse this happens,
have your headlamp system checked right
puller clipped to the inside of the cover. Place the wide away.
end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse.
Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out.
Spare fuses
are located in the slots labeled “Spare” on
the chart on the next page.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
When finished, replace the cover and pinch the release
levers again
to unlock the panel. Press it back up into
place.
Maxifusemelay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn
the two knobs 1/4 turn counterclockwise and loosen the
metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover. Then
remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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