
Long  Trip/Highway  Maintenance  ‘Schedule 
0 For  supercharged  engines  only:  Check  the  supercharger  oil  level \
 and  add  oil  as 
needed  (or  every 
36 months,  whichever  occurs  first).  See  “Recommended 
Fluids  and  Lubricants” 
in this section. 
An  Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote?.) 
rotation  pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote 
+.) 
(Also  see  footnote ++.) 
An  Emission  Control Service. 
An  Emission  Control Service. 
CI Rotate  tires.  See “Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation” in the  Index for proper 
0 Inspect  engine  accessory  drive  belt. 
0 Replace air cleaner  filter. 
Inspect  fuel  tank,  cap  and  lines  for  damage  or  leaks.  Inspect \
 fuel  cap  gasket 
for any  damage.  Replace 
parts as  needed. 
An  Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote?.) 
67,500 Miles (I12 500 km) 
0 Change  engine  oil  and  filter  (or  every 12 months,  whichever  occurs  first). 
An  Emission  Control Service. 
0 Lubricate  chassis  components  (or  every 12 months,  whichever  occurs  first). 
0 Rotate  tires.  See  “Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation” in the  Index  for  proper 
(See  footnote 
#.) 
rotation  pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote +.) 
DATE I 
: 
MILEAGE *‘“IJAL SERVICED BY: 
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1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 
0 Change  engine  oil  and  filter  (or  every  12 months, whichever  occurs  first). 
0 Lubricate  chassis  components  (or  every  12  months,  whichever  occ\
urs  fiist). 
0 Rotate  tires.  See  “Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation” in the Index  for  proper 
An Emission Control Service. 
(See  footnote #.) 
rotation  pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote +.) 
(Also see  footnote ++.) 
82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 
0 Change  engine  oil  and  filter  (or  every  12  months,  whichever  o\
ccurs  first). 
0 Lubricate  chassis  components  (or  every 12 months,  whichever  occurs  first). 
0 Rotate  tires.  See  “Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation” in the  Index  for  proper 
An Emission Control Service. 
(See  footnote #.) 
rotation  pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote +.) 
DATE I 
I DATE I 
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist). 
0 Lubricate  chassis  components (or every 12  months,  whichever  occurs  fist). 
MILEAGE An  Emission Control Service. 
(See  footnote #.) 
7-28  

Long  TripLHighway  Maintenance  Schedule 
0 0 
0 
0 Replace air cleaner  filter. 
An  Emission  Control  Service. 
Inspect  fuel tank, cap  and  lines for damage  or  leaks.  Inspect  fuel cap  gasket 
for  any  damage.  Replace 
parts as needed. 
An  Emission  Control  Service. (See  footnote.)..) 
For  supercharged  engines  only:  Check  the  supercharger  oil  level \
 and  add  oil as 
needed  (or  every 
36 months,  whichever  occws fist). See  “Recommended 
Fluids  and  Lubricants”  in 
this section. 
An  Emission  Control  Service. (See  footnote.)..) 
Rotate  tires.  See “Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation”  in the  Index  for proper 
rotation  pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote 
+.) 
(Also  see  footnote ++.) 
97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 
0 Change  engine  oil and  filter  (or  every 12 months,  whichever  occurs  first). 
0 Lubricate  chassis  components  (or  every 12 months,  whichever  occurs  first). 
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire  Inspection  and  Rotation”  in the Index for proper 
An Emission Control Sewice. 
(See  footnote #.) 
rotation  pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote +.) 
7-29  

Long Trip/Highway  Maintenance  Schedule 
100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) 
Inspect  spark  plug  wires. 
An Emission Control Service. 
Replace  spark  plugs. 
An Emission Control Service. 
Change  automatic  transaxle  fluid  and  filter if the vehicle is mainly  driven 
under  one 
or more of these  conditions: 
- In  heavy  city  traffic  where  the  outside  temperature  regularly  r\
eaches 90°F 
- In  hilly  or  mountainous  terrain. 
- When  doing  frequent  trailer  towing. 
- Uses  such as found  in taxi, police  or  delivery  service. 
Ifyou do not use your  vehicle under any of these conditions,  the fluid and 
filter do not require  changing. 
(32°C) or  higher. 
DATE I 
MILEAGE 
150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 
Drain, flush  and  refill  cooling  system  (or every 60 months  since  last  service, 
whichever  occurs  first).  See “Engine  Coolant”  in the  Index  for what  to  use. 
Inspect  hoses.  Clean  radiator,  condenser,  pressure  cap 
and neck.  Pressure  test 
the  cooling  system 
and pressure  cap. 
An Emission  Control Service. 
7-30  

Part E: Maintenance  Record 
After  the  scheduled  services  are  performed,  record  the 
date,  odometer  reading  and  who  performed  the  service 
in  the  boxes  provided  after  the  maintenance  interval. 
Any additional  information  from  “Owner  Checks  and Services”  or  “Periodic  Maintenance”  can  be  added  on 
the  following  record  pages. 
Also, you  should  retain all 
maintenance  receipts.  Your  owner  information  portfolio 
is  a  convenient  place  to  store  them. 
Maintenance  Record 
.,. - 
- ~  ~~ _. 
ODOMETER 
DATE  MAINTENANCE  PERFORMED  SERVICED 
BY READING 
7-39  

1998 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION 
The  following  publications  covering  the  operation  and  servicing  \
of  your  vehicle  can  be  purchased  by  filling  out the  Service  Publication  Order  Form  in  this  book  and  mailing 
it in  with  your  check,  money  order, 
or  credit  card  information  to  Helm,  Incorporated  (address  below.) \
CURRENT  PUBLICATIONS  FOR 1998 PONTIAC 
SERVICE  MANUALS 
Service  Manuals  have the diagnosis  and  repair  information 
on  engines,  transmission,  axle,  suspension,  brakes, 
electrical,  steering,  body,  etc. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$90.00 
TRANSMISSION,  TRANSAXLE,  TRANSFER  CASE  UNIT  REPAIR  MANUAL 
This  manual  provides  information  on  unit  repair  service 
procedures,  adjustments  and specifications  for  the 
1998 GM transmissions,  transaxles  and  transfer  cases. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$40.00 
SERVICE  BULLETINS 
Service  Bulletins  give technical service  information  needed 
to  knowledgeably  service  General Motors cars and  trucks. 
Each  bulletin  contains  instructions to assist  in the 
diagnosis  and  service  of your  vehicle. 
PLEASE COMPLETE  THE  ORDER FORM SHOWN ON 
THE FOLLOWING  PAGE  AND  MAIL TO: 
Helm, Incorporated EO. Box 07130 0 Detroii, MI 48207 
OWNER’S  INFORMATION 
Owner  publications  are written  directly  for  Owners  and 
intended  to  provide  basic  operational information about  the 
vehicle.  The  owner’s  manual  will include  the Maintenance 
Schedule  for  all models. 
In-Portfolio:  Includes 
a Portfolio,  Owner’s Manual and 
Warranty  Booklet. 
RETAIL  SELL 
PRICE: $15.00 
Without Portfolio: Owner’s  Manual only. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$10.00 
CURRENT 4% PAST  MODEL  ORDER  FORMS 
Service  Publications  are available for  current  and  past 
model  GM vehicles. 
To request  an order  form,  please 
specify  year  and  model  name  of the  vehicle. 
OR  ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-78214356 
Monday-Friday 800 AM - 6:OO PM Eastern lime 
For Credit Cad Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)  

Low  Washer  Fluid  Light ......................... 2-72 
Lubricants  and  Fluids 
............................ 7-37 
Lubrication  Service.  Body 
........................ 7-32 
Lumbar  Controls 
................................ 1-3 
Magnasteer 
................................ 4. 10 
Maintenance  Record 
............................ 7-39 
Maintenance  Schedule 
............................ 7- 1 
Long  Tripmghway  Definition ................... 7-6 
Long  Trip/Highway  Intervals 
..................... 7-6 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
..................... 7-31 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
................ 7-35 
Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
............. 7-37 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
.................. 7-4 
Short  Trip/City  Definition 
....................... 7-5 
Short  Trip/City  Intervals 
........................ 7-5 
Maintenance.  Underbody ......................... 6-55 
Maintenance  When  Trailer  Towing 
................. 4-38 
Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp 
...................... 2-68 
Manual  Front  Seat 
............................... 1-2 
Manual  Rgmote  Control  Mirror 
.................... 2-49 
Maxifuse  Relay Center 
......................... 6-59 
Methanol 
...................................... 6-5 
Mirrors 
....................................... 2-48 
Convex  Outside 
.............................. 2-50 
Electrochromic  Daymight Rearview .............. 2-49 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview 
..................... 2-48 
Manual Remote  Control ........................ 2-49 
Power  Remote  Control 
......................... 2-50 
Visorvanity ................................. 2-53 
MMT ......................................... 6-4 
Mountain  Roads 
................................ 4-23 
Maintenance.  Normal  Replacement  Parts 
............ 6-66 
Net. 
Convenience 
.............................. 2-52 
Neutral.  Automatic  Transaxle 
..................... 2-25 
New  Vehicle  Break-In 
........................... 2-19 
Night  Vision ................................... 4-16 
Normal  Maintenance  Replacement  Parts 
............. 6-66 
Odometer 
........ ............ ...... 2-61 
Odometer.  Trip 
................................. 2-61 
Off-RoadRecovery 
............................. 4-12 
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-13 
Oil  Level  Warning  Light 
......................... 2-72 
Oil. Supercharger ............................... 6-19 
Overdrive.  Automatic  Transaxle 
........ ...... 2-26 
Overheating  Engine 
............................. 5-15 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
....................... 7-31 
Owner  Publications.  Ordering 
..................... 8-13 
Paint Spotting.  Chemical ........................ 6-55 
Park  Automatic 
Transaxle .......................... 2-24 
Shifting  Into ................................. 2-29 
Shiftingoutof 
............................... 2-32 
AtNight .................................... 2-15 
Brake 
...................................... 2-28 
Brake  Mechanism  Check 
....................... 7-34 
Lots 
....................................... 2-16 
Over  Things  That 
Burn ........................ 2-33 
WithaTrailer 
................................ 4-37 
Passing 
..&.................................... 4-13 
PASS-Key 11 ................................. 2-18 
Performance  Shifting 
............................ 2-27 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
.................. 7-35 
Parking 
9-7  

Reverse.  Automatic  Transaxle ..................... 2-25 
Right  Front  Passenger  Position 
.................... 1 . 18 
Roadside  Assistance 
.............................. 8-6 
Roadside  Assistance.  Canadian ..................... 8-7 
Rocking 
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-38 
Rotation.  Tires 
.............. ....... . . 6-43 
safety  Belt  Extender 
.... ................... 1-49 
Safety  Belts 
.................................... 1-5 
Adults 
...................................... 1-10 
Care 
....................................... 6-51 
Center  Passenger  Position 
...................... 1-24 
Children 
.................................... 1-31 
DriverPosition 
............................... 1-10 
Extender 
.................................... 1-49 
How  to Wear  Properly 
......................... 1-10 
Incorrect  Usage 
.................... 1.13.1.47.  1.48 
LapBelt 
.................................... 1-24 
Lap-Shoulder 
........................... 1.10.  1.26 
Larger  Children 
.............................. 1-46 
Questions  and  Answers 
......................... 1-9 
Rear 
Comfort Guides .......................... 1-29 
Rear  Seat  Outside  Passenger  Positions 
............ 1-26 
Rear  Seat  Passengers 
.......................... 1-26 
Reminder  Light 
.......................... 1.6.  2.63 
Replacing  After  a  Crash 
........................ 1-49 
Right  Front  Passenger  Position 
.................. 1 . 18 
Shoulder  Belt  Height  Adjuster 
................... 1-12 
Smaller  Children  and  Babies 
.................... 1-3 1 
Use During  Pregnancy ......................... 1 . 17 
Warning  Light 
........................... 1.6.  2.63 
WhyTheyWork 
............................... 1-6 
SafetyChains 
.................................. 4-35  Safety  Defects.  Reporting 
........................ 8-10 
Safety  Warnings  and  Symbols ....................... m 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services .................... 7-4 
Seatback  Reclining  Front 
.......................... 1-3 
Seats  Adjustable  Support 
............................. 1-3 
Lumbar  Control 
............................... 1-3 
ManualFront 
................................. 1-2 
Power ....................................... 1-2 
Restraint  Systems 
.............................. 1-1 
Seat  Controls ................................. 1-2 
Securing  a  Child  Restraint 
...................... 1-40 
Second  Gear.  Automatic  Transaxle 
................. 2-27 
SecurityFeedback 
.............................. 2-12 
Security  Messages 
.............................. 2-78 
Security  System 
..... ...................... 2-18 
Service 
........................................ 6-2 
Bulletins.  Ordering 
............................ 8-13 
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8-13 
Parts  Identification  Label ....................... 6-57 
Publications.  Ordering 
......................... 8-13 
Work.  Doing 
Your Own ......................... 6-2 
Service  and  Appearance  Care 
...................... 6-1 
Service  and  Owner  Publications 
................... 8-12 
Servicehblications 
............................. 8-12 
Servicing  Your 
Air Bag-Equipped  Vehicle ........... 1-24 
SheetMetalDamage 
............................ 6-54 
Shift  Lever 
............................... 2-29.  2-31 
Shifting 
Automatic  Transaxle 
.......................... 2-24 
Into PARK (P) ............................... 2-29 
Performance ................................. 2-27 
... 
Out of PARK (P) ............................. 2-32 
9-9