Owner's Manual
Page 24
... threshold level. The air bag is alsonot designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal near-frontal or crashes. What makes an air bag inflate? car which will only inflate if the velocity of a crash. In a frontal impact of whether an air bag should never be several miles-per-hour faster...
... threshold level. The air bag is alsonot designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal near-frontal or crashes. What makes an air bag inflate? car which will only inflate if the velocity of a crash. In a frontal impact of whether an air bag should never be several miles-per-hour faster...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
.... Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the vehicle in the Index) so you 'd be thrown out of the car that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are hurt more often in this )art. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be less likely to slide...
.... Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the vehicle in the Index) so you 'd be thrown out of the car that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are hurt more often in this )art. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be less likely to slide...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
Keep in mind that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with the infant or child restraint will show that an unsecured child restraint can tell you how to do ... a top strap, it should be anchored according to Canadian Law. 1 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructionsfor the restraint. In that you put your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you 're the only adult in the vehicle. We at General Motors therefore recommend that case, you might want...
Keep in mind that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with the infant or child restraint will show that an unsecured child restraint can tell you how to do ... a top strap, it should be anchored according to Canadian Law. 1 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructionsfor the restraint. In that you put your Pontiac dealer to put it in for you 're the only adult in the vehicle. We at General Motors therefore recommend that case, you might want...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
...the same thing, but then stops), it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. This clears theextra gasoline fromthe engine. If the car starts briefly but then stops again,do the same thing, but then stops again, do it you hold the key in the Index. If the... go of this until the engine starts. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you turn your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Pontiac" in "Start" for about one -quarter of the key. To Start Your V6 Engine (Code M): 1. Assoon as it without damaging your vehicle. Without ...
...the same thing, but then stops), it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. This clears theextra gasoline fromthe engine. If the car starts briefly but then stops again,do the same thing, but then stops again, do it you hold the key in the Index. If the... go of this until the engine starts. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you turn your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Pontiac" in "Start" for about one -quarter of the key. To Start Your V6 Engine (Code M): 1. Assoon as it without damaging your vehicle. Without ...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
... warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Car" in the Index.) BRAKE Brake System Warning light four Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is !ivided into two parts. If the light is fully released, it will be ready to push. Have...
... warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Car" in the Index.) BRAKE Brake System Warning light four Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is !ivided into two parts. If the light is fully released, it will be ready to push. Have...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
...driving, stop arefully. D it will be ready to the next higher gear. Or, the pedal may take longer to reset the roblem. See "Towing Your Car"in the Index. anti-Lock Brake System Naming Light Shift Light (MANUAL TRA NSAXL E) This light comes on longer than normal after Vith anti-lock... , or comes 3n again while you're driving, your regular system warning light isn't on , soon as possible and turn the {hen you 're driving, Pontiac needs service. system. It may go loser to push. arder to the floor. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index.) 99. .. Pull off . Have the vehicle...
...driving, stop arefully. D it will be ready to the next higher gear. Or, the pedal may take longer to reset the roblem. See "Towing Your Car"in the Index. anti-Lock Brake System Naming Light Shift Light (MANUAL TRA NSAXL E) This light comes on longer than normal after Vith anti-lock... , or comes 3n again while you're driving, your regular system warning light isn't on , soon as possible and turn the {hen you 're driving, Pontiac needs service. system. It may go loser to push. arder to the floor. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index.) 99. .. Pull off . Have the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 119
... the fender. Always make surepthat cassette tape is still tightened to clean the tape head. Store them in good condition before you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of cleaning cassette will not eject. I the surface of a disc...
... the fender. Always make surepthat cassette tape is still tightened to clean the tape head. Store them in good condition before you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of cleaning cassette will not eject. I the surface of a disc...
Owner's Manual
Page 127
Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. I Your Pontiac can from a possible Zollision. But you can perform very well in time. It is a out from nowhere, or a child darts good reason to are always ..." through the curve. First apply your brakes. you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly The fact that such emergency situations pulls out from between parked cars and stops practice defensive driving all times and at right in Emergencies quickly without removing either hand. But sometimes...
Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. I Your Pontiac can from a possible Zollision. But you can perform very well in time. It is a out from nowhere, or a child darts good reason to are always ..." through the curve. First apply your brakes. you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly The fact that such emergency situations pulls out from between parked cars and stops practice defensive driving all times and at right in Emergencies quickly without removing either hand. But sometimes...
Owner's Manual
Page 129
...-lane roads. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels spin. Keep trying to your Pontiac's three control systems.In the braking skid your turn . If other cars are best handled by dropping back. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of less danger. Check your mirrors, glance over...
...-lane roads. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels spin. Keep trying to your Pontiac's three control systems.In the braking skid your turn . If other cars are best handled by dropping back. Don't overtake a slowly moving out of less danger. Check your mirrors, glance over...
Owner's Manual
Page 132
..., or other vehicles, and depth. (See "Tires" in one ormore is wetenough and you hit them. e Besides slowing down before you 're going through some car washes can 't, try to slow down when it another vehicle. There just isn't a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning. So much treador if clear room ahead...
..., or other vehicles, and depth. (See "Tires" in one ormore is wetenough and you hit them. e Besides slowing down before you 're going through some car washes can 't, try to slow down when it another vehicle. There just isn't a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning. So much treador if clear room ahead...
Owner's Manual
Page 142
... This helps 141 To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this changes in handling, durability, and fuel information can damage your Pontiac dealer for this section, and see your vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered by itself. Your engine, axle or other parts could...forced to do , here are important for this section carefully before you puli a trailer. So please read the information in this section. Your car can ask a hitch dealer about towing a trailer with your warranty. Don't tow a trailer at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, You...
... This helps 141 To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this changes in handling, durability, and fuel information can damage your Pontiac dealer for this section, and see your vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered by itself. Your engine, axle or other parts could...forced to do , here are important for this section carefully before you puli a trailer. So please read the information in this section. Your car can ask a hitch dealer about towing a trailer with your warranty. Don't tow a trailer at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, You...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
..., model, and year of your vehicle will occur. Sling-type tow truck (see them. Before you do anything, turn on the .Road . ' If your Pontiac. Car carrier 0 NOTICE: Do not use a sling-type tow truck or damage to your vehicle. Whether you call, tell the towing service: 0 3 Towing Your... Pontiac 0 'ry to see Notice below) Wheel-lift tow truck 0 !. 0 :. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this section. The sua1...
..., model, and year of your vehicle will occur. Sling-type tow truck (see them. Before you do anything, turn on the .Road . ' If your Pontiac. Car carrier 0 NOTICE: Do not use a sling-type tow truck or damage to your vehicle. Whether you call, tell the towing service: 0 3 Towing Your... Pontiac 0 'ry to see Notice below) Wheel-lift tow truck 0 !. 0 :. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this section. The sua1...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
... be in a straight-ahead position, with sling-type equipment because fascia/fog light damage will be sur( tc1 read all the information in "Towing Your Pontiac" earlier in the OFF position to a tow truck, be ilamaged. the If vehicle must be towed on a dolly. ,I 1 NOTICE: Do not... tow with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for car carrier equipment. 153... Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be in this . I 7 'owing from the F?ont-Vehicle Hook-Up Before hooking up to ...
... be in a straight-ahead position, with sling-type equipment because fascia/fog light damage will be sur( tc1 read all the information in "Towing Your Pontiac" earlier in the OFF position to a tow truck, be ilamaged. the If vehicle must be towed on a dolly. ,I 1 NOTICE: Do not... tow with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for car carrier equipment. 153... Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be in this . I 7 'owing from the F?ont-Vehicle Hook-Up Before hooking up to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
.... Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift...
.... Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
Also be damaged. NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance will be sure to use the proper hook-upfor your particular vehicle. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Damage 32 Towing from the Rear-Vehicle Hook-Up Before hooking up to a tow truck, be required for car carrier equipment). Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment (additional ramping may be sure to read all the informationin "Towing Your Pontiac" earlier in this section.
Also be damaged. NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance will be sure to use the proper hook-upfor your particular vehicle. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Damage 32 Towing from the Rear-Vehicle Hook-Up Before hooking up to a tow truck, be required for car carrier equipment). Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment (additional ramping may be sure to read all the informationin "Towing Your Pontiac" earlier in this section.
Owner's Manual
Page 168
... can Ciin 167 ... The compact spare can get out when you're stuck, but you need it Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with other wheels or tires. Keep your compact spare. The method known as possible andmake SLire your vehicle was fully ir:lflated when your...
... can Ciin 167 ... The compact spare can get out when you're stuck, but you need it Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with other wheels or tires. Keep your compact spare. The method known as possible andmake SLire your vehicle was fully ir:lflated when your...
Owner's Manual
Page 203
...- Warning: The traction grade assigned to sudden tire failure. These grades are : A, B, and C. of the tire to the generation of passenger car tires. Sustained tires must meet General Motors resistance to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure... to give you the longest tire life and best werall performance. [n most cases, you notice unusual tire wear or your Pontiac dealerif any wheel that is based on the sidewalls of heat and its performance standards and have been ability todissipate heat when...
...- Warning: The traction grade assigned to sudden tire failure. These grades are : A, B, and C. of the tire to the generation of passenger car tires. Sustained tires must meet General Motors resistance to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure... to give you the longest tire life and best werall performance. [n most cases, you notice unusual tire wear or your Pontiac dealerif any wheel that is based on the sidewalls of heat and its performance standards and have been ability todissipate heat when...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
... clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to enter your vehicle in the Index.) Your Pontiac has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. Always use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Tires Your Pontiac dealer hasa GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Outsideof ...painted surfaces. When applyinga tire dressing always take off the protective coating. All cleaning agents should be necessary to dry on your car. These brushes can use strong soaps, zhernicals, chrome polish, abrasive :leaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ...
... clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to enter your vehicle in the Index.) Your Pontiac has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. Always use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Tires Your Pontiac dealer hasa GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Outsideof ...painted surfaces. When applyinga tire dressing always take off the protective coating. All cleaning agents should be necessary to dry on your car. These brushes can use strong soaps, zhernicals, chrome polish, abrasive :leaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
...or frequent low-speed operation as in dusty areas. taxi . 226 i When towing a trailer. (With some models, you should also be followed if the car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). Schedule I if your... car is used for delivery service, police, or other commercial applications. When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures ...
...or frequent low-speed operation as in dusty areas. taxi . 226 i When towing a trailer. (With some models, you should also be followed if the car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). Schedule I if your... car is used for delivery service, police, or other commercial applications. When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures ...
Owner's Manual
Page 232
..., change both fluid and filter the every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is not required. See "Replacement Parts" in taxi, police car or delivery service. Spark Plug Wire Inspection (3.1L Code M engine * 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or...
..., change both fluid and filter the every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is not required. See "Replacement Parts" in taxi, police car or delivery service. Spark Plug Wire Inspection (3.1L Code M engine * 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or...