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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Acceisory mator ........................ 2.54. 5.25
Accessory Power Outlet .... ..................... 2-52
Adjustable Support Seat ........................... 1-3
AirBag .:..................................... l-16
.How Does it Restrain ............................ 1-20
How it Works ................................ 1-18
Location ...................................... 1-18
Readiness Light ......................... 1-17, 2-63
Servicing ................................... 1 -2 1
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-19
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-20
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-19
Aircleaner .................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-66
Air Inflator ............................... 2-54, 5.25
Alarm, Universal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 14
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-54
Antenna, Fixed ................................. 3-28
Antenna. Power ................................ 3-28
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock I
Brake System Waming Light ................ 2-66, 4-6
Brakes ...................................... 4-6
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Anti-Lockout Feature ............................. 2-6
Appearance Care ............................... 6-49
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-49
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-25
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-26
Audio Systems .................................. 3-9
Automatic Overdrive
.................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-18
Transaxle ................................... 2-21
Transaxle Check .............................. 7-37
Transaxle Fluid ............................... 6-20
Transaxle Operation ............................ 2-21
Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ................ 7-39
Automatic Door Locks ............................ 2-4
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-53 .
Shifting ...................................... 2-21
Back-up amp Monitor ......... .... 2-80
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ................. 6-37
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Circuit Breakers and Fuses ................... 6-59
Cleaner.
Air .................. : ................. 6-17
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-54
Fabric
...................................... . 6-50
Glass ....................................... 6-52
Inside of Your Pontiac
......................... 6-49
Instrument Panel
.............................. 6-52
Leather
...................................... 6-5 1
Outside of Your Pontiac ........................ 6-53
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains ...................................... 6-50
Tires ........................................6-54.
Vinyl ....................................... 6-51
Wheels .............. ...................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-52
Climate Control,
Standard ......................... -3 - 1
Clock, Setting the ................................. 3-9
Coinholder 2-49
.. Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
.............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player ....................... 3 - 18, 3-20
Compact
Disc Player Errors ................... 3-19,3. -22
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-38
Compass, Electronic
............................ 2-8 1
Computer Command Ride ........................ 2-25
Console Storage
.................................. 2-49
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-48
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Coolant ....................................... 6-22
Heater, Engine ............................... 2-20
Recovery Tank
............................... 5-19
Cooling System ................................ 5-17
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7
Cruise Control
. : ............................... 2-37
Cupholders .................................... 2-49
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... ,8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-54
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-54
Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-9
Defensive Drivin
................................ 4-1
Defogger. Rear Vfindow .......................... 3-8 .
Defogging ..................................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-44
Dimen8ions. Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Dolby B Noise Reduction .................. 3-14, 3-17
Ajar Message
................................ 2-79
Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-79
DIC.' .......................................... 2-79
Door
Locks ....................................... 2-3
Driver Position .................................. 1-10
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................... 7-41
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-35
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual ........................... ii
FrontTowing
............................. 5-10, 5-12
Fuel ........................................... 6-2
Canada ....................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-4
Door Release ................................. 6-8
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ........................................ 2-75
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages
Boost ...................................... 2-75
&gjne Coolant Temperature .................... 2-68
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-73
Fuel ....................................... 2-75
Speedometer .......................... ; ...... 2-61
. Tachometer .................................... 2-62
GAWR ........................................ 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-21
GloveBox .................................... 2-4 9
Graphic Equalizer ......................... 3-15, 3-20
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
Guide en Frarqais ................................. ii
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs ......... ................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers ........................... 5-1
Head Restraints .................................. 1-4
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-32
High/Low Beam- Changer ...................... 2-35
On Reminder ................................ 2-41
Wiring ..................................... 6-58
Head-Up Display ............................... 2-76
High-Beam Headlamps ........................... 2-35
Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 4-23
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-6
Highway Hypnosis ............................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer ................. ; ............... 4-35
Hood
Release
...................................... 6-9
Hood Ajar Message ............................. 2-79
Horn ......................... 1 ................. 2-33 .
HUD .......................................... 2-76
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-19
Ignition Switch ................................. 2-17
Illuminated Entry ................................. 2-44
Inflator. Air .................................... 2-54
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-46
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Inspections Brake System
................................. 7-40
Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot .................. 7-40
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ................... 7-40
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-40
Suspension ..................................... 7-40
Brightness Control ............................ 2-44
Cleaning .................................... 6-52
Cluster ..................................... 2-58
Steering .................................... 7-40
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-40
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-56 .9
FuseBlock ................................... 6-59
InteriorLamps ................................. 2-4
Jack. Tire .....
Jump Starting ...
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-37
Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2-1 8
Keys .......................................... 2-1
]Labels Certification ................................. 4-30
Certification/”ire ................................ 4-30
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information ....................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-57
Courtesy .................................... 2-44
Lamps ......................................... 2-41
...................................... 2-44
Monitor Message ............................. 2-80
ClnReminder ...........I....................,. 2-41
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-29
Light Sensor, Twilight Sentinel .......... ; ......... 2-43
Lighter ........................................ 2-53
Lights
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Level Control, Electronic ......................... 4-31
Air Bag Readiness ........................ 1-17, 2-63
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-66, 4-6
Brake System Warning ......................... 2-65
Check Gages ................................... 2-74
Engine Oil Pressure Light ...................... 2-71
LOW Coolant Warning ......................... 2-68
Low Washer Fluid ............................ 2-74
Safety Belt Reminder .................. .’ ... 1-5, 2-63
Traction Control System Warning ............ 2-67. 4-8
Traction Off Warning ...................... 2-67, 4-8 Loading Your Vehicle ................ ..... 4-30
Anti-Lockout Feature .......................... 2-6
Automatic Door .. ; ............................. 2-4
. Battery Warning .............................. 2-64
Check Engine ................................. 2-69
Interior ..................................... 2-44
. Oil Level Warning ............ 8. ............... 2-72
Locks
Door ........................................ 2-3
FuelDoor .................................... 6-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service ...................... 7-37
PowerDoor ................................... 2-4 Rear Door Security ............................. 2-6
Steering Column Lock Check ................... 7-39
Tkunk ...................................... 2-11
Law Coolant Message .......................... .’2-79
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