
Section 6 Service  and  Appearance  Care 
Here  you  will  find  information  about  the  care  of  your  vehicle.\
 This section  begins  with  service  and fuel information, 
and  then  it 
shows how to  check  important  fluid  and  lubricant  levels.  There  is also technical  information about your 
vehicle, and  a  part  devoted  to its  appearance  care. 
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Service 
Fuel 
Fuels  in Foreign  Countries 
Filling  Your 
Tank 
Filling  a  Portable  Fuel  Container 
Checking  Things  Under  the  Hood 
Engine 
Oil 
Air  Cleaner 
Automatic  Transaxle  Fluid 
Engine  Coolant 
Radiator  Pressure  Cap 
Power  Steering  Fluid 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Brakes 
Battery 
Bulb  Replacement Windshield  Wiper  Blade  Replacement 
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Tires 
Appearance  Care 
Cleaning  the  Inside  of  Your  Vehicle 
Care 
of Safety  Belts 
Cleaning  the  Outside  of  Your  Vehicle 
Cleaning  Aluminum  or  Chrome  Wheels 
(If Equipped) 
Sheet  Metal  Damage 
Appearance  Care  Materials  Chart 
Vehicle  Identification  Number 
(VIN) 
Electrical  System 
Replacement  Bulbs 
Capacities  and  Specifications 
Air  Conditioning  Refrigerants 
Engine  Specifications 
Normal  Maintenance  Replacement 
Parts 
Vehicle  Dimensions 
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Thermostat 
Engine  coolant  temperature  is  controlled by a  thermostat 
in the  engine  coolant  system.  The  thermostat stops the 
You can  be  burned  if  you spill  coolant  on  hot 
engine  parts.  Coolant  contains  ethylene  glycol,  and  it  will burn  if the  engine  parts 
are hot 
enough.  Don’t  spill  coolant  on  a 
hot engine. 
Radiator Pressure  Cap 
ICE: 
~~~ 
Your radiator  cap is a 15 psi (105 Wa) 
pressure-type  cap  and  must  be  tightly  installed  to 
prevent  coolant  loss  and possible  engine  damage 
from overheating.  Be sure the  arrows on the cap 
line  up  with  the  overflow  tube  on  the  radiator 
filler  neck. 
flow of coolant  through  the  radiator  until  the  coolant 
reaches  a  preset  temperature. 
Power  Steering Fluid 
The  power  steering  fluid  reservoir  is located  on  the  rear 
passenger  side 
of the  engine  compartment. 
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When  to  Check  Power  Steering  Fluid 
It  is  not  necessary  to  regularly  check  power  steering 
fluid  unless  you  suspect  there  is  a  leak  in  the  system  or 
you  hear  an  unusual  noise.  A  fluid  loss  in  this  system 
could  indicate  a  problem.  Have  the  system  inspected 
and  repaired. 
How To Check  Power  Steering  Fluid 
When  the  engine  compartment  is  cool,  wipe  the  cap  and 
the  top 
of the  reservoir  clean,  then  unscrew  the  cap  and 
wipe  the  dipstick  with  a  clean  rag.  Replace  the  cap  and 
completely  tighten  it. Then  remove  the  cap  again  and 
look  at the  fluid  level  on  the  dipstick. 
The  level  should  be at  the 
FULL COLD mark. If 
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up 
to  the  mark. 
What  to  Use 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid 
What  to  Use 
When  you  need  windshield  washer  fluid,  be  sure  to  read 
the  manufacturer’s  instructions  before  use. 
If you  will  be 
operating  your  vehicle  in  an  area  where  the temperature 
may  fall  below  freezing,  use  a  fluid  that  has  sufficient 
protection  against  freezing. 
Adding  Washer  Fluid 
To determine  what  kind of fluid  to  use,  see 
“Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants”  in the  Index. 
Always  use  the  proper  fluid. Failure  to  use  the  proper 
fluid  can  cause  leaks  and  damage  hoses  and  seals. 
Open  the  cap  labeled  WASHER 
FLUID ONLY. Add 
washer  fluid 
until the  tank  is  full. 
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Part D: Recommended  Fluids 
and  Lubricants 
NOTE: Fluids  and  lubricants  identified  below  by name, 
part number  or specification  may  be  obtained  from 
your  dealer. 
USAGE 
Engine  Oil 
Engine  Coolant 
FLUID/LUBRICANT 
Engine  Oil with  the  American 
1 Petroleum  Institute  Certified  For 
Gasoline  Engines  “Starburst” 
symbol  of  the  proper  viscosity.  To 
determine  the  preferred  viscosity 
for  your  vehicle’s  engine,  see 
~ “Engine Oil” in the  Index. 
50/50 mixture of clean  water 
(preferably  distilled)  and  use  only 
GM  Goodwrench@  DEX-COOL@ 
or  Hwoline@  DEX-COOL@ 
Coolant.  See  “Engine  Coolant”  in 
1 the  Index. 
USAGE 
Hydraulic  Brake 
System 
Parking  Brake  Cable  Guides 
Power  Steering 
System 
Automatic 
Transaxle 
~  ~  ~~ 
Key  Lock 
Cylinders 
Supercharger 
FLUIDLUBRICANT 
Delco  Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid 
(GM Part No. 12377967 or 
equivalent 
DOT-3 Brake  Fluid). 
Chassis  Lubricant  (GM 
Part 
No. 12377985 or  equivalent)  or 
lubricant  meeting  requirements  of 
NLGI 
# 2, Category  LB or 
GC-LB. 
GM  Power  Steering  Fluid  (GM 
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 
1050017 - 1 quart,  or equivalent). 
DEXRON@-III Automatic 
Transmission  Fluid. 
Multi-Pu  ose  Lubricant, 
Superlube 
% (GM  Part 
No.  12346241 or equivalent). 
Supercharger  Oil  (GM  Part 
No. 12345982). See  “Supercharger 
Oil”  in  the Index. 
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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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Personalization  Features ......................... 2-  11 
Automatic  Door  Locks 
......................... 2-  11 
Delayed  Locking 
............................. 2-  11 
Security 
Feedback ............................ 2-  12 
Pontiac  Cares  Information 
......................... 8-2 
Power  Accessorv  Outlet 
............................. 2-55 d 
AntennaMastCare ............................ 3-30 
AntennaService 
.............................. 7-31 
DoorLoc 
ks ................................... 2-5 
Remote  Control  Mirror 
........................ 2-50 
Seat 
......................................... 1-2 
Seatback  Recliner 
.............................. 1-3 
Steering 
.................................... 4-10 
Steering  Fluid ................................ 6-26 
Windows 
................................... 2-35 
Power,  Retained  Accessory 
....................... 2-21 
Power  Seat  Lumbar  Controls 
....................... 1-3 
Pregnancy,  Use 
of Safety  Belts .................... 1-17 
Problems 
on the Road ............................ 5-1 
Publications,  Service  and  Owner 
................... 8-12 
Option  Fuses 
................................ 6-58 
Radiator 
................................... 5-22 
Radiator  Pressure  Cap 
........................... 6-26 
RadioReception 
................................ 3-27 
Radios 
................... 3.10.3.11.3.15.3.18.  3.21 
Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-17 
Reading  Lamps 
........................... 2.47.  2.48 
Door  Security  Locks 
........................... 2-8 
Outside  Seat 
Position .......................... 1-26 
Safety  Belt  Comfort  Guides 
..................... 1-29 
Rear  Seat  Passengers 
.............................. 1-26 
Sidemarker  Lamp  Bulb  Replacement 
............. 6-35 
Storage  Compartment ......................... 2-52 
'Ih Signal  Lamp  Bulb  Replacement ............. 6-35 
Window  Defogger 
............................. 3-8 
Electrochromic  Daymight 
...................... 2-49 
Inside  Daymight 
............................. 2-48 
Reclining  Front  Seatbacks 
......................... 1-3 
Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
............... 7-37 
Recovery 
Tank, Coolant .......................... 5-19 
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning .................... 6-65 
Keyless 
Entry ................................ 2-10 
Trunk Release ................................ 2-14 
Trunk Release  Lockout ........................ 2-15 
Keyless 
Entry, Instant Alarm .................... 2-11 
Keyless Entry, Personalization  Features ........... 2-11 
Keyless 
Entry, Resynchronization ................ 2-11 
Keyless 
Entry, Security  Feedback ................ 2-12 
Towing 
..................................... 5-13 
RearviewMirror ................................ 2-48 
Remote 
Replacement  Bulbs 
...................................... 6-64 
Parts ....................................... 6-67 
Wheel  6-47 
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Replacing  Safety  Belts ............... ....... 1-49 
Reporting  Safety  Defects 
......................... 8-10 
Restraints  Checking 
,..,............................... l-49 
Child ....................................... l-34 
Head ........................................ 1-5 
Replacing 
Parts After  a  Crash ................... 1-49 
Retained  Accessory  Power 
........................ 2-21 
Systemcheck 
................................ 7-32 
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