
4. Pick up the  latch  plate, and run  the  lap and shoulder 
portions 
of the  vehicle’s safety belt through or 
around  the restraint.  The  child  restraint  instructions 
will  show 
you how. 
If  the  shoulder belt goes  in  front 
of the  child’s face or 
neck,  put  it behind  the  child  restraint. 
5. Buckle  the  belt. 
Make sure  the  release  button 
is positioned so you 
would be able  to unbuckle  the safety belt  quickly if 
you ever had to. 
retractor  to set  the lock. 
6. Pull the  rest of the  lap belt  all  the way  out of  the 
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If you don’t cancel the security  lock feature, adults or 
older  children  who ride in the  rear  won’t  be able  to open 
the  rear  door  from  the inside.  You should  let adults  and 
older  children  know 
how these security  locks work,  and 
how  to cancel  the locks. 
To cancel  the  rear door  lock: 
1. Unlock  the  door  from  the  inside and  open  the door 
from  the  outside. 
2. Move  the lever  all  the way  down. 
3. Do the same  for the  other rear door. 
The  rear  door  locks  will 
now work normally. 
Glove Box 
Use the door  key to lock  and  unlock  the glove  box. To 
open,  lift the  latch  release on the left side of the  glove 
box door. 
Theft 
Vehicle  theft  is big  business,  especially  in some cities. 
Although  your  Pontiac has a  number  of  theft deterrent 
features, we  know  that  nothing  we put on 
it can make  it 
impossible  to steal.  However,  there are  ways 
you can 
help. 
Key in the Ignition 
If you  walk  away  from your vehicle  with  the  keys 
inside,  it’s  an  easy  target  for  joy riders or professional 
thieves 
-- so don’t  do it. 
When  you  park  your  Pontiac and open  the driver’s  door, 
you’ll  hear 
a tone reminding  you to remove your key 
from  the ignition  and 
take it with you. Always  do this. 
Your  steering  wheel  will  be  locked, and 
so will your 
ignition  and  transaxle.  And  remember 
to lock the doors. 
Parking at Night 
Park in a lighted  spot,  close all windows  and lock  your 
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. 
Put them  in a storage  area,  or  take them  with you. 
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If you  need  to reduce  your speed as you approach  a 
curve,  do  it before  you enter the curve, while your  front 
wheels 
are straight ahead. 
Try to adjust your speed so you  can “drive’’  through  the 
curve.  Maintain 
a reasonable,  steady  speed.  Wait to 
accelerate  until you are  out 
of the curve, and then 
accelerate  gently into 
the straightaway. 
Steering  in Emergencies 
There  are times  when steering can be more effective 
than braking. For example,  you come over  a hill and 
find a truck stopped  in  your lane, or a car suddenly pulls 
out from nowhere,  or  a child darts out  from between 
parked  cars and stops right  in  front of you.  You can 
avoid  these  problems by braking 
-- if you can stop in 
time. 
But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room.  That’s 
the  time  for evasive action 
-- steering around  the 
problem. 
Your Pontiac  can perform  very well in emergencies  like 
these. First apply your brakes.  It 
is better to remove  as 
much  speed  as 
you can from a possible collision.  Then 
steer  around  the problem,  to the left 
OF right depending 
on  the  space available. 
An emergency  like this requires  close attention and  a 
quick decision. 
If you are holding the steering wheel  at 
the recommended 
9 and 3 o’clock  positions, you can 
turn it a full 180 degrees  very quickly  without  removing 
either hand. But  you have  to  act fast, steer quickly, and 
just  as quickly straighten 
the wheel  once you have 
avoided 
the object. 
The fact that such emergency situations are always 
possible is a  good  reason to practice  defensive driving  at 
all  times  and wear  safety belts properly. 
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Automatic  Transaxle Fluid ........................ 6-20 
Adding 
.................................... 6-21 
Checking ................................... 6-20 
Battery 
...................................... 6-29 
Battery  Replacement, Remote  Keyless Entry 
.......... 2-6 
Battery  Warning  Light 
........................... 2-63 
Battery,  Warnings 
............................ 5-2, 5-4 
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-3 
Belt, Engine Accessory 
.......................... 6- 11 
Belt,  Engine Accessory  (Supercharged) 
............. 6- 12 
BoostGage 
.................................... 2-66 
Brake Adjustment 
.............................. 6-29 
Brake Fluid, Adding 
............................. 6-28 
Brake Master Cylinder 
........................... 6-27 
BrakePedalTravel 
.............................. 6-29 
Brake System Parts, Replacing 
.................... 6-29 
Brake System  Warning Light 
...................... 2-53 
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock 
............... 2-27,  7-39 
BrakeWe 
ar .................................... 6-28 
Brake, Parking 
................................. 2-23 
Brakes,  Anti-Lock 
............................... 4-6 
Brakes, Trailer 
................................. 4-33 
Braking 
........................................ 4-5 
Braking,  In Emergencies 
.......................... 4-9 
Break-In,  New  Vehicle 
.......................... 2- 13 
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-53 
Headlamps ................................. 6-30 
Taillamps ................................... 6-3 1 
Blizzard ...................................... 4-26 
BTSI  (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock) 
......... 2-27, 7-39 
FogLamp 
.................................. 6-32  Canadian 
Roadside Assistance 
.................... 8-7 
Capacities and  Specifications 
...................... 6-55 
Carbon Monoxide 
............... 2.13.2.28.4.27.  4.33 
Card Holder 
................................... 2-43 
Cassette  Tape and CD Errors ...................... 3-16 
Cassette  Tape Player. Care of ...................... 3-19 
CDEl-rors 
..................................... 3-16 
Center Passenger Position 
........................ 1-23 
Certification/Tire  Label 
.......................... 4-28 
Chains,  Safety 
................................. 4-33 
Chains, Tire 
................................... 6-39 
Changing  a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22 
Check  Gages Light 
.............................. 2-67 
Check Gages  Warning Light 
...................... 2-64 
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-67 
Check Oil Level Warning Light .................... 2-60 
Checking 
Your Restraint  Systems .................. 1-42 
Automatic Transaxle 
Fluid ..................... 6-20 
BrakeFluid 
................................. 6-27 
Checking 
Engine Coolant 
.............................. 6-23 
EngineOil 
.................................. 6-13 
Supercharger Oil 
............................. 6-18 
Power Steering Fluid 
......................... 6-25 
Restraint  Systems 
............................ 1-42 
Things Under the  Hood ........................ 6-9 
Chemical Paint  Spotting 
.......................... 6-46 
Child Restraints 
................................ 1-31 
Securing 
in a  Rear Outside  Seat Position .......... 1-33 
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-37 
TopStrap ................................... 1-32 
Securing in the Center Rear 
Seat Position 
......... 1-35 
WheretoPut 
................................ 1-31 
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Jack. Tire .................................. 5-23 
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2 
Key Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-38 
Keys 
.......................................... 2-1 
. 
Lamp  .Controls ................................ 2-37 
Lamp  Monitor  Message 
.......................... 2-67 
Lamp.  Underhood 
.............................. 6-10 
Lamps  On  Reminder ............................ 2-38 
Lane  Change  Indicator 
........................... 2-3 1 
Larger  Children.  Safety Belt Use 
................... 1-39 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
............................. 2-5 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle  With the Engine Running ....... 2-26 
Light  Sensor.  Twilight  Sentinel 
.................... 2-39 
Air Bag Readiness ...................... 1 - 17. 2-52 
Anti-Lock  Brake System  Warning 
........... 2-54.  4-6 
Battery  Warning 
............................. 2-63 
Brake  System  Warning 
........................ 2-53 
Check Gages Warning ........................ 2-64 
Check  Oil Level  Warning 
...................... 2-60 
Engine  Coolant  Temperature 
Warning ............ 2-55 
Engine Oil Pressure .......................... 2-57 
LowCoolant 
................................ 2-56 
Low  Washer  Fluid  Warning .................... 2-64 
Safety  Belt Reminder 
..................... 1-5. 2-52 
Traction 
Off Warning .......................... 4-8 
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-28 
Lights 
Lighter 
....................................... 2-47 
Locks 
Boor ....................................... 2-3 
FuelDoor 
................................... 6-7 
PowerDoor 
.................................. 2-4 
Rear  Door  Security 
............................ 2-7 
Steering  Column ............................. 7-39 
Torque 
..................................... 2-26 
Trunk 
...................................... 2-12 
Loss 
of Control ................................ 4-13 
Low  Coolant  Message ........................... 2-67 
Low  Coolant  Warning  Light 
...................... 2-56 
Low  Washer  Fluid  Message 
....................... 2-67 
Low  Washer  Fluid Warning  Light 
.................. 2-64 
Lubrication,  Body 
.............................. 7-38 
Maintenance  Record ...................... . . 7-44 
Maintenance Schedule 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
.................... 7-37 
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 
............... 7-40 
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............ 7-41 
Schedule1 
................................... 7-6 
Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4 
ScheduleII ................................. 7-27 
Schedule 
I1 Definition .......................... 7-5 
Scheduled  Maintenance Services ................. 7-3 
Maintenance, 
Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-56 
Maintenance.  Underbody ......................... 6-46 
Maintenance,  When Trailer  Towing ................. 4-36 
Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp (Service  Engine Soon) .... 2-57 
Manual  Front  Seat 
............................... 1-1 
Manual Remote  Control Mirror .................... 2-42 
Maxifusemelay  Center .......................... 6-49 
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Radios 
AM/FM Stereo ............................... 3-8 
AMFM Stereo Radios  with Cassette .............. 3-9 
Rain. Driving 
In ................................ 4- 16 AMm Stereo  Radios  with Compact  Disc  Player ... 3-12 
Reading  Lamps 
Front 
...................................... 2-40 
Rear 
....................................... 2-40 
Rear Door Security  Locks ......................... 2-7 
Rear  Seat  Passengers 
............................ 1-24 
Rear  Storage  Compartment 
....................... 2-46 
Rear Window  Defogger 
........................... 3-3 
Rear Window  Defogger  (Electronic  Climate  Control) 
... 3-6 
Rearview Mirror .................................... 
Automatic .................................. 2-41 
InsideManual ............................... 2-41 
Reclining Front  Seatbacks ......................... 1-3 
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-41 
Remote  Keyless Entry 
............................ 2-5 
Battery  Replacement 
........................... 2-6 
Matching 
Transmitters ......................... 2-6 
Operation 
................................... 2-6 
Remote  Trunk Release 
........................... 2- 12 
Replacement  Bulbs 
............................. 6-53 
Replacement Parts .............................. 6-56 
Replacement.  Wheel ............................ 6-38 
Replacing Safety  Belts ........................... 1-42 
Restraints.  Checking Your 
........................ 1-42 
Restraints. Child 
................................ 1-3 1 
Restraints,  Head ................................. 1-4 
Restraints, Replacing  Parts  After  a Crash ............ 1-42 
Retained Accessory  Power 
........................ 2- 15 
Reverse  Position ................................ 2- 19 
Replacing Seat and Restraint  System  Parts  After a  Crash  1-42  Right  Front 
Passenger Position 
.................... 1-22 
Roadside  Assistance 
.............................. 8-6 
Roadside  Assistance,  Canadian 
..................... 8-7 
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33 
Rotation, Tire .................................. 6-35 
RightFusePanel ............................... 6-52 
Safety  Belt Extender 
............................ 1-42 
Safety  Belt Reminder  Light 
................... 1.5. 2.52 
Safety Belts 
.................................... 1-5 
Adults ...................................... 1-9 
Careof .................................... 6-43 
Center  Passenger  Position ...................... 1-23 
Comfort 
Guides ............................. 1-27 
Driver  Position .............................. 1-10 
How  to  Wear  Properly 
......................... 1-9 
Incorrect  Usage 
.................... 1 - 12, 1-40, 1-41 
Lap-Shoulder .......................... 1-10. 1-24 
Questions  People Ask .......................... 1-9 
Rear  Comfort  Guides ......................... 1-27 
Rear  Seat  Outside  Passenger Positions ............ 1-24 
Rear  Seat  Passengers 
......................... 1-24 
Replacing  After  a Crash 
....................... 1-42 
Right Front  Passenger Position 
.................. 1-22 
Shoulder  Belt  Height  Adjuster 
.................. 1-11 
Use by  Children ............................. 1-29 
Use  by Larger  Children 
........................ 1-39 
Use by Smaller  Children  and  Babies ............. 1-29 
Use  During  Pregnancy 
........................ 1-22 
Extender 
.............,..................... l-42 
LapBelt ................................... 1-23 
WhyTheyWork 
......,..,.................... l-6 
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Safety Chains ... ..................... 4-33 
Safety  Defects 
Reporting to General Motors 
.................... 8-5 
Reporting to  the Canadian Government ............ 8-5 
Reporting to  the United  States Government ......... 8-4 
Seat. Power 
.................................... 1-2 
Adjustable Support ............................ 1-2 
Reclining Front 
............................... 1-3 
... Safety  Warnings  and  Symbols ....................... 111 
Scheduled Maintenance  Services .................... 7-3 
Seats 
.......................................... 1-1 
ManualFront ................................ 1-1 
Securing  a Child Restraint ..................... 1-33 
Seats  and Restraint  Systems ........................ 1 - 1 
Seats  and Seat Controls ........................... 1 - 1 
SecondGear ................................... 2-21 
Security Messages 
.............................. 2-67 
Security System  (PASS-Key 11) 
.................... 2- IO 
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 
Service Engine Soon Light 
....................... 2-57 
Service Manuals. Ordering 
........................ 8-7 
Service 
........................................ 6-1 
Service  and Owner Publications 
.................... 8-7 
Service Bulletins. Ordering 
........................ 8-7 
Service Parts Identification Label 
.................. 6-48 
Service Publications 
.............................. 8-7 
Service  Work. Doing  Your Own 
.................... 6-2 
Servicing  Your Air  Bag-Equipped  Pontiac 
........... 1-21 
Sheet  Metal  Damage 
............................ 6-45 
Shift  Lever.  Console 
............................. 2-25 
Shift  Lever.  Steering  Column 
..................... 2-24 
Shifting Into 
Park (P) ............................ 2-24 
Shifting  Out of Park  (P) 
.......................... 2-27 
Shifting. Automatic Transaxle 
..................... 2- 18 
Shifting. Performance ....... . *  * . . 2-22 
Shoulder  Belt Height Adjuster .... ... 1-11 
Signaling  Turns ............ ... 2-31 
Sound Equipment, Adding 
........................ 3-18 
Spare Tire, Compact 
............................. 5-32 
Speedometer 
................................... 2-50 
Stains, Cleaning .......... ............... 6-41 
Standard Climate Control 
.......................... 3-2 
Starter Switch 
.................................. 7-38 
Starting  Your Engine 
............................ 2-15 
Steam,  If Coming  From Your Engine 
............... 5-12 
Steering 
....................................... 4-9 
Steering Column Lock 
........................... 7-39 
Steering Column Shift Lever 
...................... 2-24 
Steering Wheel,  Tilt 
............................. 2-30 
Steering, In Emergencies ......................... 4-10 
Steering, Power 
................................. 4-9 
Steering,  Tips 
................................... 4-9 
Steering,  Variable Effort 
........................... 4-9 
Storage Armrest 
................................ 2-45 
Storage, Rear Compartment 
....................... 2-46 
Storage, Sunglasses 
............................. 2-44 
Sunglasses  Storage 
.............................. 2-44 
Sunroof,  Express Open 
.......................... 2-45 
Supercharged Engine 
............................ 6-11 
Skidding 
...................................... 4-13 
Steering  Wheel  Touch  Controls, Audio System 
....... 3-17 
Storage,  Of  Your  Vehicle 
......................... 6-30 
Sunvisors 
.................................... 2-44 
SuperchargerOil 
............................... 6-18 
Checking ................................... 6-19 
What  Kind 
to Use ............................ 6-19 
WhenToAdd ............................... 6-19 
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