I Maintenance Schedule I
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 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 Sewice.
I DATE I
MILEAGE
7-13
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also,
you should retain all
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
is a convenient place to store them.
I i
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
7-20
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 RO. Box 07130 Detroit, 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: $1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00
CURRENT & 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: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern lime
For Crdi Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Disr)
TRACO FF ................... ... 2-77
Trunk Ajar Warning
........................... 2-74
Trunk Ajar Warning
........................... 2-77
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-3 1
Lockout Deterrent .......................... 2-5, 2-48
Automatic Door
.......................... 2-6, 2-47
Cylinders
................................... 7-15
Door
........................................ 2-4
FrontDoor
................................... 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-15
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
RearDoors
................................... 2-5
Locks and Lighting Choices
...................... 2-45
Loss
of Control ................................ 4- 16
Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-74
Low Fuel Light ................................ 2-75
Low Oil Level Light
............................ 2-72
Low Traction Light
............................. 2-68
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
.................. 2-77
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7- 19
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-15
Maintenance, Normal Replacement parts
........... 6-70
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-70
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-20
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Introduction .................................. 7-2
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-14
Traction Control System Warning
.... ..... 2-69
Locks ......................................... 2-4
Trunk
...................................... 2-12 Periodic Maintenance Inspections
...... .... 7-18
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-19
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-59
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-2
Matching Transmitters
To Your Vehicle ............. 2-10
Methanol
...................................... 6-5
Mirrors
....................................... 2-52
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-53
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-52
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-52
Power Outside
............................... 2-53
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-58
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Mode
Buttons. Automatic and Auxiliary Temp Control . . 3-6
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-57
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-16
Nightvision
................................... 4-18
Nuisance Alarms
............................... 2-15
Odometer. Speedometer
...... ......... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-14
Oil, Engine .................................... 6-13
Oil Life Monitor
........................... 2-80. 6-19
Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-71
9-7
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-5
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-20
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-70
Remote
Driver’s Unlock Control
................... 2.9. 2.49
Keyless Entry System
.......................... 2-7
LocMUnlock Confirmation
................. 2.9. 2.49
Trunk Release ............................ 2.9. 2.12
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
... 5-30
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools ................. 5-28
Replacement
Bulbs
.................................... 6-68
Parts ................. .......... 6-70
Wheel
...................... .......... 6-50
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-68
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints
Built in Child ................................ 1-38
Checking ................................... 1-68
Child
........................... ....... 1-52
Head
......................... ...... 1-7
Replacing
Parts After a Crash ................... 1-68
System Check
................................ 7-15
Resynchronizing
Your Keyless Entry Transmitter ...... 2-1 1
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-17
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-22
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Roadside Assistance. Pontiac
....................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................ 5-39
Roof Console Reading Lamps
..................... 2-44
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-46 safety
Belt Extender
.......................... 1-67
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-8
Adults
...................................... 1 . 13
Care
....................................... 6-55
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-28
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position
............................... 1-14
Incorrect Usage ........ ... 1.17.1.31.1.66. 1.67
LapBelt
.................................... 1-28
Lap-Shoulder
............................... 1.14.
Larger Children
.............................. 1-65
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-30
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-30
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.9. 2.66
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-68
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
................. ... 1-21
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects. Reporting to General Motors
......... 8-11
Safety Defects. Reporting to the Canadian Government
........................ 8-11
Safety Defects. Reporting to the United States Government
....................... 8-10
Safety
Warnings and Symbols ....................... iii
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
How
to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
9-9