
Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation 
Tires  should be inspected  every 6,000 to 8,000 miles 
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual  wear.  If 
unusual  wear  is present,  rotate your  tires  as soon  as 
possible  and  check wheel  alignment.  Also check  for 
damaged  tires  or wheels.  See “When  it’s  Time  for New 
Tires”  and  “Wheel  Replacement”  later in this  section  for 
more  information. 
The  purpose  of  regular  rotation is to achieve  more 
uniform  wear  for all  tires 
on the  vehicle.  The first 
rotation  is  the  most  important. See “Scheduled 
Maintenance  Services”  in  the Index  for scheduled 
rotation  intervals. 
I 1 1 - I 
When rotating  your tires,  always  use  the correct  rotation 
pattern  shown here.  Don’t include 
the compact spare  tire in your  tire 
rotation. 
After  the  tires  have been rotated, adjust  the  front  and 
rear  inflation  pressures  as  shown on the Tire-Loading 
Information  label. Make certain  that all wheel  nuts  are 
properly  tightened.  See “Wheel Nut 
Torque” in  the 
Index. 
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Capacities  and  Specifications for Engine  Code K (L36) and  Code 1 (L67) 
Automatic  Transaxle AT 4T60E  (Overdrive) 
When  draining or replacing  torque convertec  more  fluid may be needed. 
Pan  Removal  and  Replacement .............................. 6 1/2 quarts 6.00 L 
After Complete  Overhaul ..................................... 11 quarts 10.50 L 
Coolingsystem .............................................. 13 quarts 12.00 L 
Air  Conditioning  Refrigerant  (R134a) ........................... See  refrigerant  charge  label  under  hood. 
............................... 
4.75 L 
Not all air conditioning refrigerants  are the same. If the air conditioning system  in your  vehicle  needs refrigerant, be  sure the 
proper  refrigerant  is used. 
If you’re  not sure, ask your  Pontiac  dealel:  For additional  information see  your “Warranty  and 
Owner  Assistance  Information 
” booklet. 
Enginecrankcase ........................................... 5 quarts 
Fuel Tank ................. 18 gallons 
Power Steering 
Oil change with  filter change. 
Pump Only ..... ................. 1 pint 0.50 L 
Complete  System ........................................... 1 11’2 pints 0.75 L 
68.00 L 
Tire Pressures,  Sizes .......................................... See  Tire-Loading  Information  label on 
Wheel Nut  Torque ... 100 lb-ft 
driver’s 
door. ,.. ... (140 Nam) 
NOTE: All  capacities  are  approximate.  When  adding,  be sure  to fill  to the  appropriate  level,  as  recommended  in  this manual. 
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint  (SIR) ............. 1 . 16 
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v 
Tachometer .................................. 2-5 I 
Taillamp. Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-3 1 
Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-50 
Tape  Player Care 
............................... 3 . 19 
Theft 
.......................................... 2-8 
Theft  Deterrent.  Universal ......................... 2-9 
Theftlock Feature 
............................... 3-  14 
Thermostat 
.................................... 6-24 
Tilt  Steering  Wheel 
............................. 2-30 
Time.  Setting 
................................... 3-7 
Tire  Chains 
.................................... 6-39 
Tire  Inspection and Rotation 
...................... 6-35 
TireLoading 
................................... 4-28 
Tires ......................................... 6-33 
Alignment  and Balance 
........................ 6-38 
BuyingNew 
................................ 6-36 
Changing  a Flat 
.............................. 5-22 
Inflation .................................... 6-34 
Inspection  and Rotation 
....................... 6-35 
Spare.  Compact 
.............................. 5-32 
Temperature 
................................ 6-38 
Traction 
.................................... 6-37 
Treadwear 
.................................. 6-37 
Uniform  Quality Grading 
...................... 6-37 
Wear  Indicators 
.............................. 6-36 
Wheel  Replacement 
.......................... 6-38 
TopStrap 
..................................... 1-32  TorqueLock 
.......................... ...... 2-26 
Torque.  Wheel  Nut 
......................... 5.30.  6.55 
Towing 
a Trailer ................................ 4-30 
Towing  Your  Vehicle 
............................. 5-6 
From  the  Front .......................... 5.9.  5.10 
From  the  Rear 
............................... 5-11 
Traction  Control System 
.......................... 4-7 
Traction 
Off Warning  Light .......... ..... 4-8 
Trailer  Towing 
................................. 4-30 
Brakes 
..................................... 4-33 
Driving 
on Grades ............................ 4-35 
Driving  with 
a Trailer ......................... 4-34 
Hitches 
..................................... 4-33 
Maintenance ................................ 4-36 
Parking  on Hills ............................. 4-36 
Safety Chains 
............................... 4-33 
Total  Weight  on  Your  Vehicle’s  Tires 
............. 4-32 
Turnsignals 
................................ 4-35 
Weight 
of a  Trailer ........................... 4-31 
Transaxle 
Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6-20 
Transmitters. Matching  to  Your  Vehicle .............. 2-6 
Trip Odometer 
................................. 2-50 
Trunk  Ajar Message 
............................. 2-67 
TrullkLock 
.................................... 2-12 
Trunk  Release.  Remote 
.......................... 2-12 
Turn  Signal and Lane Change Indicator 
............. 2-31 
Turn  Signal/Multifunction Lever 
................... 2-30 
Turn  Signals  When  Towing 
a Trailer ................ 4-35 
Trailer 
Tongue  Weight 
........................... 4-32 
Twilight  Sentinel 
............................... 2-39 
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Underbody Maintenance ... 
Underhood Lamp .......... 
Universal Theft Deterrent ... 
. . 6-46 
. . 6-10 
... 2-9 
Variable  Effort Steering 
.......................... 4-9 
Vehicle  Damage  Warnings 
.......................... iv 
Vehicle Identification  Number ..................... 6-48 
Vehicle  Loading 
................................ 4-28 
Vehicle  Storage 
................................ 6-30 
Vehicle  Symbols 
................................... v 
Vehicle.  Leaving  Your ............................ 2-5 
Ventilation  Tips 
................................. 3-6 
Vision.  Night 
.................................. 4- 15 
Visor  Vanity  Mirrors ............................ 2-44 
Visors.  Sun .................................... 2-44 
Vehicle 
Control 
................................. 4-4 
Voltmeter 
........ ........................ 2-65  warning 
Devices 
.................. ........... 5-2 
Warning  Flashers. Hazard 
5-1 . ......................... 
Warning Lights. Gages  and  Indicators ............... 2-51 
Washer  Fluid  Message 
........................... 2-67 
Washing  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 6-44 
Water.  Driving Through Deep Standing 
............. 2-17 
Wheel Nut  Torque ......................... 5-30.  6-55 
Wheel Replacement 
............................. 6-38 
Wheel Replacement.  Used 
........................ 6-39 
Windows.  Power 
............................... 2-29 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid 
.................... 2-33. 6-26 
Windshield  Washers 
............................. 2-33 
Windshield  Wiper Blade Replacement 
.............. 6-32 
Windshield  Wiper.  Circuit Breaker 
................. 6-49 
Windshield  Wipers 
.............................. 2-32 
Winter  Driving 
................................. 4-24 
Wiring.  Headlamp .............................. 6-49 
Wrecker 
Towing ............... .,, ................. 5-6 
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-43 
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