Battery
Every new Pontiac has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recornend
an ACDelco
Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery’s label.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your vehicle dealer’s service
department.
Halogen Bulbs
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery fiom running down.
I A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump
Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt.
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Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
If you go through a high pressure car wash, or it is very
humid, your headlamps may “fog up.”
This is normal.
The lenses should clear by themselves in time.
Headlamps
For the proper bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs’’ in
the Index.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe~orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Inflator ............................. 2-54
Accessory Power Outlet
.......................... 2-55
Adjustable Support Seat
........................... 1-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
... .................. 1-22
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.63
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Cleaner .................................... 6- 17
Airconditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-2. 3-3
Air Inflator System
.............................. 2-54 Appearance Care
............................... 6-49
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-24
Check
.. : ................................... 7-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-20
Operation
................................... 2-24
Overdrive
................................... 2-26
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-34
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-26
Starting Your Engine
.......... ......... 2-21
Alarm. Univ6rsal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 16
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47 Back-up amp 2-79
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54 Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-37
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-30 Battery 6-32
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-30 Jumpstarting 5-3
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry 2-13
Anti-Lock Saver 2-48
Brakes ...................................... 4-7 Warnings 5-3
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-9 BBB Auto Line 8-9
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............................... Brake System Warning Light .......... . . 2-66. 4-7 WarningLight 2-64 ....................................
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