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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  than  a 
second. The  wipers  will clear  the  window  and  there 
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. 
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 
Index. 
NOTICE: 
When  using  concentrated  washer  fluid, 
follow  the  manufacturer’s  instructions  for 
adding  water. 
Don’t mix  water  with  ready-to-use  washer 
fluid.  Water  can  cause  the  solution  to  freeze 
and  damage  your  washer  fluid  tank  and 
other  parts 
of the  washer  system. Also, 
water  doesn’t  clean 
as well as  washer  fluid. 
Fill your  washer  fluid  tank  only 314 full 
when  it’s very  cold.  This allows  for 
expansion,  which  could  damage  the  tank 
if 
it is completely  full. 
windshield  washer. 
It can  damage  your 
washer  system  and  paint. 
Don’t  use radiator  antifreeze in your 
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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  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: 
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Windshield  Washer  Fluid: Is  the  reservoir  full? Are 
all  windows  clean  inside and outside? 
Wiper  Blades: Are  they  in  good  shape? 
Fuel,  Engine  Oil,  Other  Fluids: Have  you  checked 
all  levels? 
Lamps: 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? 
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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Care of Safety  Belts 
Keep  belts clean and dry. 
Glass 
Glass should  be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM 
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner 
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. 
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because  they  may 
cause scratches.  Avoid placing decals  on the inside rear 
window,  since they  may have  to  be scraped 
off later. If 
abrasive cleaners are used  on the inside of the rear 
window, an electric defogger element  may be damaged. 
Any temparary license should  not be attached across the 
defogger grid. 
Cleaning  the  Outside of the 
Windshield  and  Wiper  Blades 
If the windshield  is not  clear  after using the  windshield 
washer,  or if the  wiper  blade chatters when running,  wax 
or other material  may be 
on the blade or windshield. 
Clean the outside  of the windshield  with 
GM 
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami  Powder@ (GM Part 
No. 1050011). The windshield  is clean  if beads do  not 
form  when  you rinse  it with  water. 
Clean the blade  by  wiping  vigorously  with  a  cloth 
soaked in full strength windshield  washer solvent. Then 
rinse the blade  with  water. 
Wiper blades should  be checked on a regular basis and 
replaced when worn. 
Weatherstrips 
Silicone grease on weatherstrips  will make  them last 
longer, seal  better,  and not stick or squeak.  Apply 
silicone grease  with  a clean cloth at least every 
six 
months. During  very cold, damp weather more frequent 
application  may  be required. (See “Recommended 
Fluids and Lubricants”  in the Index.) 
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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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