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Pressing the AUTO button will display the requested
temperature, fan speed'and
air delivery mode for five
seconds, then change to display the outside air
temperature. Be careful not to put anything over the
sensor located in the middle
of the instrument panel near
the windshield, or over the sensor
in the gnlle above the
radio. These sensors are used by the automatic system to
regulate temperature.
The exterior temperature display sensor is in front
of the
car, near the radiator. This displayed temperature is most
accurate when the vehicle
is moving. During stops, or
while idling, the display shows the previous driving
temperature for best system control.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning
on the fan until warm air is available.
The length
of delay depends on outside air temperature,
engine coolant temperature, and time since the engine
was last started. Pushing the
fan button will override this
delay and change the fan to a selected single speed.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine.
Manual Operation
You may also manually adjust the delivery mode or
fan speed.
'!! HEAT: Manually selecting HEAT by cycling
through the
MODE settings will deliver air to the floor
outlets.
+# DEFOG: Manually selecting DEFOG by cycling
through the
MODE settings will deliver air to the floor
and windshield outlets.
12 BI-LEVEL: Manually selecting BI-LEVEL by
cycling through the MODE setting will deliver warm air
to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets.
OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Fresh air
will continue to flow through the vehicle, and the
system
will try to maintain the previously set
temperature. The outside temperature will show in the
display when the system
is OFF.
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Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving
is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor. to ’
the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims
every year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive
a vehicle:
Judgment
0 Muscular Coordination
Vision
Attentiveness,
Police records show that
almost half of all motor
vehicle-related,deaths involve alcohol.
In most cases,
these deaths
me the result of someone who was drinking
and driving. h recent years, some 18,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly hdf the adult
population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after
drinking. For persons under 21, it’s
against the law in every W.S’. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws. The
obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is
for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what
if people do? How much is “too much” if the
driver plans to elrive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information
on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
who is drinking depends upon
four things:
0 The amount of alcohol consumed
0 The drinker’s body weight
The amwnt of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
consume the alcohol.
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
According to the Amefican Medical Association, a
180-lb.
(82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses
of wine
or three mixed drinks if each had 1 - 1/2 ounces
(45
d) of a liquor me whiskey, gin or vodka.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the
type with a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away fiom the windshield.
2. Push down on the release clip with a screwdriver and
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm. ’
For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length
and type, see “Capacities and Specifications’’ in the Index.
pull
the blade assembly
off the wiper arm.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new Pontiac comes with
high-quality
tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If
you ever have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see
your Pontiac Warranty
booklet
for details.
1 A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result
of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement .... '. ......................................
After Complete Overhaul ................................................
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
CoolingSystem .......................................................
Enginecrankcase .....................................................
Oil change with filter change
FuelTank .........................................
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type ..............................................
..
..
...
...
6.5 quarts (6.1 L)
11 quarts (10.4 L)
13 quarts (12.3 L)
4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
..
..
............ 18 gallons (68 L)
....................... Pin
Length
............................................................ 22 inches (565 mm)
Tire Pressures
See Tire-Loading Information label on driver's door
WheelNutTorque ......................................... ;........ lOOlb-ft(140N~m)
Refrigerant (R=l34a), Air Conditioning .................... See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
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~ Air Conditioning Refrigerants'
I, 1 .c , ;Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... K
Displacement ......................... 3.8 Liters
Horsepower
.......................... ,205-hp
3800 Series 11 Engine (L36)
Qpe ..................................... V6
Firing Order ........... I ........... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature
........... 195°F (91°C)
3800 Supercharged Engine (L67)
VIN Engine Code .......... '. ................ 1
Type .................................... V6
Displacement ........................ 3.8 Liters
Horsepower
.......................... .240-hp
Firing Order ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature
.... ; ...... 195°F (91°C)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts'
Air Cleaner Filter ............. AC Type A- 1096C
Engine
Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
Transaxle Filter
............ GM Part No. 8651909
Sparkplugs
......... ; .......... AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ............ 110.8 inches (2 814.3 mm)
Tread Width
Front
................ 60.4 inches (1 534.2 mm)
Length .............. 201.9 inches (5 124.0 mm)
Width ................. 74.6 inches (1 893.2 mm)
Height ................. 55.7 inches (1 414.8 mm)
Rear ........... i ...... 60.3 inches (1 531.6 mm)
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