Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Pontiac
s; i; unless you check with your dealer first. Some
. +, and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
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.. b.., r -‘ ‘i ’-’ t electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
Youfvehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing
Ysur Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go
on
.and off, or in mrne cases to re& off. .If this happens,
have
your headlamp system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker
and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper
will stop until the motor
cools. If tbe overload is .caused by some electrical
problem, be
sure to have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows other power accessories. When the current
load is too’heavy, the circ,uit breaker opens and closes,
protecting
the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.
MaxifusedRelay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn
the two knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise and
loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the
cover. Then remov’e the cover. The inside of the cover
has
a chart that explahs the features and controls
governed
by each fuse and relay.
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At Least %ice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your'
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for
any opened or broken air bag covers', and
h,ave them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular mainteaance.)
Automatic.nansaxle Check
Check the trmsaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if.needed.
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
,compartment, glove box door, console door and
any
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment:
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