1997 PONTIAC PONTIAC light

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does not apply
to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is
based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and
does not include cornering '(turning) traction.
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Using Foam-Vpe Cleaner on Fabric
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions on the container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t
saturate the material and don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
knse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with
a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth.
Dry it immediately with a blow dryer.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better
with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the
outside
of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
Keep changing to a clean section
of the cloth.
When you clean a stain
fiom fabric, immediately dry the
area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring.
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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Nom-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
soiled
area with cool water.
described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry.
3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain
if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth
and a vinylfleather cleaner. See your dealer for
this product.
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FUSE USAGE CHARY 1
CIRCUIT MALL PGM
WIPER
K I HSEAT/LUM 1 R DEFOG I
SEAT
CIG LTR INTLAMP STOP LAMP AUXlCNSL
CD CHG
CRUISE I/P - lCiN TURN I I I I
ABS ETSl
ABS IGN
Printed in U.S.A.
Circuit Breaker
Description
HEADLMP
Headlamps
PWR SEAT Power Seat, Power Lumbar
PWR
WBO Power Windows
Fuse Description
MALL PGM Mall Module -- Program
MALL Mall
Module
Fuse
WIPER
STR WHL ILUM
STR WHL CTRL
SUNROOF
RADIO
PWR LOCK
HSEATLUM
R DEFOG
RAP
HAZARD
PWR MIR
HVAC HI
CIG LTR
INT LAMP
STOP LP
AUXKNSL
CD CHGR
Description
Wipers
Steering Wheel Illumination
Steering Wheel Control
Sunroof
Radio, Antenna
Mall Module
-- Power Locks
Heated Seats, Power
Lumbar
Rear Defog
Retained Accessory Power,
Mall Module
Hazard Flashers
Power Mirrors
HVAC Blower -- Hi
Cigarette Lighter,
ALDL, Floor
Console Auxiliary Outlet
Mall Module-Interior lamps
Stoplamp
Auxiliary Power, Overhead Console
CD Changer
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At Least Twice 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, If
your vehicle has a built-in child
restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps,
latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged
safety belt and built-in child restraint system
parts. If
you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in
child restraint system from doing its
job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts or harness
straps replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag co’verings,
and have them repaired or replaced,
(The’ air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas oftle windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning”
in the Index.
Automatic Tkansaxle Check
Check the transaxle 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.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in
Part D,
Body Lubrication Service
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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v Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet .................... 2.57. 2.59
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-26
How it Works
................................ 1-24
Location
.............. .......... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When
Should it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 19
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-73
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-61
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-27
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4.7
Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-26
Appearance
Care ............................... 6-55
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-64
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-58 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel
Touch Control
....... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-31
Automatic
Auxiliary Temp Control
......... ........ 3-4
Check
...................................... 7-40
Door Locks
.............................. 2-6, 2-46
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Operation
................................... 2-19
Overdrive
............................... 2-21
Park Mechanism Check . ......... 7-42
Back Glass Antenna ........ .... 3-32
Battery
....................................... 6-36
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2-10
Resynchronization, Remote Keyless Entry ......... 2-11
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
Battery Saver .................................. 2-42
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-36
Fluid ....................................... 6-33
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
System Warning Light
......................... 2-66
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-41
Wear
....................................... 6-35
Braking ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 11
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSI ......................................... 2-28
BTSI Check ................................... 7-41
Built in Child Restraints .......................... 1-38
Adjusting the Harness Height
................... 1-410
Removing a Child from
........................ 1-50
Securing a Child in
............................ 1-44
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-37
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-8
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-72
Carbon Monoxide ............... 2-11,2-29.4-28. 4-35
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-3 1
Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-3'9
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3-12, 3-15
Anti-Lock ................................... 4-7
Parking
..................................... 2-24
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
Replacing System Parts ......................... 6-36
Storing ..................................... 1-51 Cassette
Tape Player Care
........................ 3-3 1
Cassette Tape Player Errors .................. 3.13. 3.17
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-26
Center Console Storage
......................... -2-55
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ................... 6-41
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-28
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-54
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Light .......................... 2-66
Check Tire Pressure Light
........................ 2-70
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-63
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-63
Child Restraints
................................ 1-52
Securing in a
Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-54
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-56
Securing
in the Right Frunt Seat Position .......... 1-58
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-66
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-61
Inside
of Your Pontiac ......................... 6-55
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-58
Outside
of Your Pontiac ........................ 6-60
Special Problems ........................... 6-57
TopStrap
................................... 1-53
WhesetuPut
................................ 1-52
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-19
Cleaning
Fabric
...................................... 6-56
Glass ....................................... 6-59
Leather
..................................... 6-58
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Electrical Equipment. Adding .......... 2-17. 3.30. 6.66
Electrical System
............................... 6-66
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-53
Electronic
Climate Control ........................ 3-2
Engine
.............................. 6-9.6-10. 6-11
Coolant
..................................... 6-26
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-18
Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-75
Coolant Temperature Light
..................... 2-74
Exhaust
...................... 2-11.2-29.4-28. 4-35 Identification ................................ 6-6 1
Running While
Parked ......................... 2-29
Specifications
........................... 6-72. 6-73
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-39
Overheating
................................. 5-13
StartingYour ................................ 2-16
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-14
Additives
6- 18
Checking
................................... 6-14
Used ....................................... 6-19
Whentochange .............................. 6-18 r .
...................................
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4 ~
Exhaust, Engine ................. 2-11,2-29,4-28. 4-35
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-42, 2-45
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-56
Fan
Knob. Climate Control System .................. 3-2
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Fan Button. Automatic and Auxiliary Temp Control ..... 3-6 Filter. Air
..................................... 6-19
Finishcare
.................................... 6-61
Finish Damage ................................. 6-62
First
Gear, Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-22
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3-32
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, Changing ............................. 5-24
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
Front Reading Lamps ............................ 2-43
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-77
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers ........ .......... 6-66
................................... Flash to Pass 2-33
FogLamps
.................................... 2-40
French Language Manual 11
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canadian
.................................... 6-3
.. ...........................
d-7
ages Engine Coolant Temperature ....... .......... 2-75
Fuel ....................................... 2-77
GAWR
....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-19
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........... .......... 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-30
GloveBox .................................... 2-54
Guide en Frangais 11 .. .................................
.....................................
GVWR 4-30
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