.
Second Gear (2) Position ...................... 2-25
Third Gear (3) Position
........................ 2-25 Shifting .................................... 2-23
Axle, Rear 6-29
....................................
...................................... Battery 6-40
Replacement. Remote Lock Control ............... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
Low Maintenance ............................ 6-40
BBBAutoLine
................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Boot Cover, Installing ........................... 2-82
Brake
............................................
Adjustment ................................. 6-39
Fluid, Adding
............................... 6-38
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-36
System Parts, Replacing ....................... 6-39
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies
......................... 4- 1 1
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-14
Parking .................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................ 6-39
Trailer ..................................... 4-35
Wear ...................................... 6-38
Brakes, Trailer 4-35
.................................
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-7 1
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ................ 6-42
Front Turn Signal Lamps
...................... 6-43
Rear Sidemarker Lamps ....................... 6-45
Headlamps ................................. 6-40
RearLamps
................................. 6-44
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-72
Cassette Tape Errors .............................. 3-8
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-5
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-15
CDPlayer ..................................... 3-10
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
..................... 3-12
Center Console
................................. 2-60
Certificatioflire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-35
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-30
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-40
Automatic Transmission ....................... 6-22
Brake Huid
................................. 6-37
Carbon Monoxide ......................... 4.28. 4.34
Cargocover
................................... 6-62
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Chains, Tire ................................... 6-55
Checking
.............................. Engine Coolant 6-31
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When to Change ............................. 6-18
Overheating
................................. 5-16
Running
it While you’re Parked ................. 2-38
Specifications
............................... 6-72
Starting
.................................... 2-17
Ethanol (In Fuel) ................................ 6-3
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-37
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety Belts ............. 1-25
Express Down Window
.......................... 2-39
Extender. Safety Belt
............................ 1-40
Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-57
Fifth Gear (5). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-27
Fifth Gear (5). Manual Transmission (Six Speed)
...... 2-29
Filter
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-6
Engine Oil .................................. 6-18
Finish Damage
................................. 6-63
First Gear (1). Manual Transmission (Five Speed)
..... 2-27
First Gear (1). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-28
Five Speed Manual Transmission
.................. 2-27
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3- 16
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-30
Flow-Through Ventilation System
................... 3-4
Aircleaner ................................. 6-20
Finishcare
.................................... 6-61
First Gear. Automatic Transmission ................ 2-26
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 6-73
Floor Mats .................................... 2-54
FogLmps
.................................... 2-52
Folding Rear Seatback
......... , .................. 1-7
Foreign Countries, Fuel ........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Fourth Gear (4), Manual Transmission (Five Speed)
... 2-27
Fourth Gear (4), Manual Transmission (Six Speed) .... 2-29
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Front Ashtray .................................. 2-62
FrontConsole
.................................. 2-60
Front Map Lamps
............................... 2-52
Front Seatback Latches
........................... 1-6
FrontTowing Hookups
.......................... 5-10
Front Turn Signal Lamps, Replacement
............. 6-43
Fuel
.. ...........................
5.7L Engine .................................. 6-4
Filling Your
Tank ............................. 6-6
Gauge
..................................... 2-79
3.4L and 3.8L Engines ......................... 6-3
Fully Articulating Sport Seat
....................... 1-3
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuse Block, Engine Compartment ............. 6-66, 6-69
Fuse Block, Main
.......................... 6-66, 6-67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-66
Gauge. Engine Coolant Temperature .............. 2-72
Gauge. Fuel ................................... 2-79
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ......................... 6-5
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................ 4-30
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GloveBox
.................................... 2-60 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 4-30
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-40
Hatchback Release
............................... 2-9
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 2-42
Headlamp, Wiring
.............................. 6-67
Headlamps, Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-40
Hearing or Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
HeadlampDoor ................................ 2-51
Headlamps .................................... 2-49
Heating ........................................ 3-1
Hitches,Trailer ................................. 4-34
HoodRelease
................................... 6-8
Horn ......................................... 2-40
Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-28
Adding
.................................. 6-28
Checking
................................... 6-29
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 19
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-43
Ignition Key Positions
........................... 2-14
Ignition Switch
................................. 2-14
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-53
Brake System ............................... 7-49
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-48
Manual Transmission
......................... 7-49
Rear Axle Service
............................ 7-49
Restraint System
............................. 7-48
Steering and Suspension
....................... 7-48
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-49
Installing Boot Cover ............................ 2-82
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-64
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
................ 2-49
Instrument Panel Cluster
......................... 2-66
Instrument Panel Cleaning
........................ 6-59
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Inspections
J ack. Tire .................................... 5-31
................................... Jump Starting 5-2
Key Lock Cvlinders ............................ 7-46 .I
Key Release Button ............................. 2-15
Keys .......................................... 2-1
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Lamps ...................................... 2-49
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-50
Lamps. Courtesy
............................... 2-52
Lamps. Daytime Running
........................ 2-50
Lmps. Front Map .............................. 2-52
Lamps. Interior
................................. 2-52
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-41
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-37
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-35
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ...................... 1-21. 2-68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-70. 4-6
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-69
Check Gauges
............................... 2-79
Coolant
(V8 Engine Only) ..................... 2-73
Low Traction
................................ 2-72
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1.8. 2.68
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-74
LowCoolant ................................ 2-73
LowOil
.................................... 2-77
Low Traction
................................ 2-72
Lighter ....................................... 2-63
Limited Slip Differential
......................... 6-29
Limited
Slip Axle .............................. 6-32
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks
Lamps. Fog ................................... 2-52
Traction Control System Warning ........... 2.72. 4-9
Door ....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column
............................. 7-46
Lock. Torque .................................. 2-35
Loss of Control
................................ 4-14
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 6-73
Lubrication. Body .............................. 7-46
Main Fuse Block ......................... 6-66. 6-67
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-52
Maintenance Schedule
Long Trip. Before Leaving on a .................... 4-22
Low Maintenance Battery
........................ 6-40
Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-45 .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............... 7-48
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-50
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
Schedule
I Definition .......................... 7-4
ScheduleII
................................. 7-32
Schedule
11 Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-3
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-74
Maintenance. Underbody
.... .- .. ................... 6-63
Maihtenance. When Trailer Towing
................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) 2-74
Manual Adjust Mirror
........................... 2-53
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-53
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Release. Remote Hatch .......................... 2- 10
Remote Hatch Release
........................... 2- 10
Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-5
Remote Lock Control. Battery Replacement
........... 2-8
Remote Lock Control. Matching Transmitters
......... 2-6
Remote Lock Control. Operation
.................... 2-6
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-7 1
Replacement Parts .............................. 6-74
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-54
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-40
After a Crash ................................. 1-40
Restraints. Checking Your
........................ 1-40
Restraints. Child
................................ 1-3 1
Restraints. Head ................................. 1-6
Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash
............ 1-40
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-16
Reverse (R) Position. Manual (Five Speed) ........... 2-28
Reverse (R) Position. Manual
(Six Speed) ........... 2-29
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-26
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-44
Rotation. Tire .................................. 6-50
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts
Reverse (R) Position Automatic Transmission ........ 2-24
RoofPanelsT-Tops ............................. 2-55
safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-40
Safety Belt Reminder Light
........................ 1-8
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-8
Adults
..................................... 1 . 13
Safety Belt Warning Light ........................ 2-68
Careof .................................... 6-59
DriverPosition
.............................. l-13
Extender ................................... 1-40
How to Wear Properly
........................ 1-13
Incorrect Usage
......................... 1-15, 1-39
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................... 1-26
Questions People Ask
......................... 1-12
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-26
Replacing After a Crash
....................... 1-40
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-26
Use by Children
............................. 1-29
Use
by Larger Children ........................ 1-37
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-29
Use During Pregnancy
........................ 1-25
Why They Work
.............................. 1-9
Safety Chains .................................. 4-35
Safety Defects
.................................. 8-5
Reporting to General Motors
.................... 8-5
Reporting to the Canadian Government
............ 8-5
Lap-Shoulder ............................... l-13
Reporting to the United States Government ......... 8-4
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Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seat. Fully Articulating Sport
...................... 1-3
Seat. Manual Four-Way
........................... 1-2
Seat. Power
.................................... l-2
Seats ...................,...................... l-1
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1 - 1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1 - 1
Seats, Manual Front Seat .......................... 1 - 1
Seats, Reclining Front
............................ 1-4
Seats, Securing a Child Restraint
................... 1-33
Second Gear (2), Automatic Transmission
........... 2-25
Second Gear (2), Manual (Five Speed)
.............. 2-29
Second Gear (2), Manual (Six Speed)
............... 2-29
Security Messages
..................................
Second Gear Start .............................. 2-21
Security System (PASS-Key
11) .................... 2-12
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-7
Service Bulletins, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-75
Service Manuals, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-65
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
Service Work, Doing Your Own
.................... 6-2
Service ........................................ 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-63
Shift Speeds. Manual Transmission
................. 2-31
Shifting Five Speed Manual Transmission
........... 2-27
Shifting Into Park
(P) ............................ 2-34
Shifting Out of Park
(P) .......................... 2-36
Shifting Six Speed Manual Transmission
............ 2-28
Shifting. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-23
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-41
Six Speed Manual Transmission
................... 2-28
Six-Way Power Seat
............................. 1-2
Sixth Gear. Manual Transmission (Six Speed)
........ 2-29
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Skip Shift Light
................................ 2-30
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-14
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-42
Speedometer
................................... 2-66
Stains, Cleaning
................................. 6-58
Starter Switch
............................. !: ... 7-46
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2-17
ManualTransmission
......................... 2-17
Steam,
If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-16 .
Steering ...................................... 4-11
Steering Column Lock
........................... 7-46
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
Audio System ............................... 3-18
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Traction Control System Warning Light ......... 2.72. 4.9
Trailer Tongue. Weight of
........................ 4-33
Trailer
............................................
Brakes ..................................... 4-35
Driving with a Trailer ......................... 4-35
Hitches
.................................... 4-34
Maintenance
................................ 4-38
ParkingonHills
............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
............. 4-34
Turn Signals ................................ 4-37
Weight of a Trailer
........................... 4-33
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
.................... 6-22
Transmission Fluid, Manual
....................... 6-27
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-67
Turn Signal
and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-41
Turn Signal meadlamp Beam Lever
................ 2-41
Turn Signal When Towing a Trailer
................. 4-37
Twin Lift-off
Roof Panels ........................ 2-55
DrivingonGrades ............................ 4-37
TowingaTrailer ............................. 4-31
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-63
vehicle Damage Warnings ......................... iv
Vehicle Dimensions Chart
........................ 6-74
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............... 6-65
Vehicle Loading
................................ 4-29
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-40
Vehicle Symbols
................................... v
Vehicle. Control of a
............................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving Your
............................ 2-4
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
.................. 3-4
Ventilation Tips ................................. 3-4
Vision. Night
.................................. 4-16
Visor Vanity
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-62
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-79
Mirrors .................................... 2-62 .. Q
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warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard ......................... 5-1
Warning Lights. Gauges and Indicators .............. 2-67
Washing
Your Vehicle ........................... 6-61
Water. Driving Through Deep Standing ............. 2-20
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-60
Wheel Nut Torque
......................... 5-40. 6-72
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-54
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................ 6-55
Window. Express Down
.......................... 2-39
Windows
..................................... 2-39
Windows. Manual
.............................. 2-39
Windows. Power
............................... 2-39
Windshield Washer Fluid
.................... 2-44. 6-35
Windshield Washers
............................. 2-44
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-46
Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker
................. 6-67
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-43
Winter. Driving in
.............................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp
................ .. ............. 6-67
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-7
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