1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC wiper blades

Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers by turning the band
marked
WIPER. For a
single wiping cycle, turn the
band to MIST. Hold it there
until the wipers start, then
let
go. The wipers will stop
after one cycle. If you want
more cycles, hold the band
on
MIST longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to
LO. For
high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI.
To stop
the wipers, turn the band
to OFF.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades
or blade inserts. Heavy
snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor c001.s. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
word PUSH on it. To spray
washer
fluid on the
windshield, push the paddle.
The wipers will
run for
several sweeps and then
either stop or return
to your
preset speed.
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Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads.
And,
if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get
even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower
and be
cautious
if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
windshield wiper blades
are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement markings, the edge
of the road, and even
people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape
and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when
strips
of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
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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 dealers
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 temporary 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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Child Restraints ................................ 1-38
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
.......... 1-39
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
......... 1-41
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
(2-Door Models)
........................... 1-46
(&Door Models)
........................... 1-43
WheretoPut
................................ 1-38
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-45
Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and
Other Power Options
........................... 6-69
City Driving
................................... 4- 18
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-60
Fabric
..................................... 6-55
Glass
...................................... 6-58
Inside of Your Pontiac
........................ 6-55
Leather
.................................... 6-57
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 6-58
Outside
of Your Pontiac ....................... 6-59
Special Problems
............................ 6-56
Stains
...................................... 6-56
Tires
...................................... 6-60
Top of the Instrument Panel
.................... 6-57
Vinyl
...................................... 6-57
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-5
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Guides. Rear Safety Belt
.................. 1-34
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3- 15
Compact Disc Player ............................ 3 - 10
TopStrap
................................... 1-39
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Computer. Trip
................................. 2-59
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-23
Console. Center
................................ 2-41
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Control.
Loss Of ................................ 4-13
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-40
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-40
Coolant
....................................... 6-19
Bleedvalves
................................ 5-20
Heater, Engine
......................... 2- 15, 6- 14
How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank
........ 5-16
How to Add to the Radiator
.................... 5-19
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-51
Temperature Light
........................... 2-50
Coolant Recovery Tank
.......................... 5-16
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-31
Erasing Speed Memory
........................ 2-34
Getting
Out Of .............................. 2-34
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............ 2-33
To Increase Speed
............................ 2-32
ToReduceSpeed
............................ 2-33
To Resume
a Set Speed ........................ 2-32
ToSet
..................................... 2-32
UseonHills
................................ 2-33
Cupholders
.................................... 2-41
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or
SpeechImpaired
............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-1
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