Owner's Manual
Page 5
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE... HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix Vehicle Symbols These are used on your vehicle.
... warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE... HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix Vehicle Symbols These are used on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 12
See Section 6 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 V8 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 V6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Premium Fuel Recommended Use unleaded gas only, 91 Octane or higher.
See Section 6 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 V8 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 V6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Premium Fuel Recommended Use unleaded gas only, 91 Octane or higher.
Owner's Manual
Page 38
... the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for people with a history of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. If you in the deflated air bags. D Your vehicle is equipped with you 'll need some new parts for your...
... the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for people with a history of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. If you in the deflated air bags. D Your vehicle is equipped with you 'll need some new parts for your...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
...Equipped) Hatch Theft Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (Option) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting... 2-56 2-57 2-61 2-68 2-76 2-80 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior...
...Equipped) Hatch Theft Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (Option) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting... 2-56 2-57 2-61 2-68 2-76 2-80 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior...
Owner's Manual
Page 71
... shut. To resynchronize the transmitter with the setting on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the receiver, do the following: 1. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. The receiver will force outside air into your vehicle. Hatch CAUTION: It can come into your vehicle. If you may be...
... shut. To resynchronize the transmitter with the setting on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the receiver, do the following: 1. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. The receiver will force outside air into your vehicle. Hatch CAUTION: It can come into your vehicle. If you may be...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
...or damage a PASS-Key II ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to wait three minutes before it's inserted in your engine if you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the Index). At this time. See your vehicle... again or uses another ignition key. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call 1-800-268-6800.) 2-17 If someone from the ignition. PASS-...
...or damage a PASS-Key II ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to wait three minutes before it's inserted in your engine if you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the Index). At this time. See your vehicle... again or uses another ignition key. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call 1-800-268-6800.) 2-17 If someone from the ignition. PASS-...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. Even if the engine is not running, ACC and RUN or when retained accessory power (RAP) is active allows you can use RUN to operate your electrical power ...accessories and to RUN for normal driving. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. If it , be pushed or towed. But turn the engine off and the key is not running . Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving . The ignition will return to display...
... and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. Even if the engine is not running, ACC and RUN or when retained accessory power (RAP) is active allows you can use RUN to operate your electrical power ...accessories and to RUN for normal driving. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. If it , be pushed or towed. But turn the engine off and the key is not running . Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving . The ignition will return to display...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
... Transmission The gear selector should be in any other position -- Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- Your engine won 't start in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. To restart when you're already moving . that 's a safety feature. that 's a safety feature. 2-27 Shift to... (N). Key Release Button If you have a manual transmission, your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to the floor and start the...
... Transmission The gear selector should be in any other position -- Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- Your engine won 't start in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. To restart when you're already moving . that 's a safety feature. that 's a safety feature. 2-27 Shift to... (N). Key Release Button If you have a manual transmission, your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to the floor and start the...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
...or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. If your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in your starter. 2. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for...15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. The idle speed will cause your battery to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine starts. NOTICE: Holding your dealer. If you could be drained much gasoline. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to...
...or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. If your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in your starter. 2. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for...15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. The idle speed will cause your battery to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine starts. NOTICE: Holding your dealer. If you could be drained much gasoline. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to...
Owner's Manual
Page 89
The idle speed will cause your battery to , until your starter motor. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to be flooded with too much sooner. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the ... the accelerator pedal all the way to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine gets warm. If your engine in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your engine has run for five or six seconds. If it doesn't start (or starts but...
The idle speed will cause your battery to , until your starter motor. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to be flooded with too much sooner. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the ... the accelerator pedal all the way to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine gets warm. If your engine in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your engine has run for five or six seconds. If it doesn't start (or starts but...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
...vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to do it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-30 Usually, ...the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of this manual that tells how to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. If you add...
...vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to do it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-30 Usually, ...the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of this manual that tells how to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. If you add...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
...The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-31 You could cause an electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be damaged... and unwrap the electrical cord. Instead of trying to the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is attached to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't,...
...The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-31 You could cause an electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be damaged... and unwrap the electrical cord. Instead of trying to the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is attached to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't,...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
... in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. Don't leave your rear wheels. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. ...There are several different positions for your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). To be injured. If you have left the engine running unless you have to. It's the best position to use when you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Your vehicle can roll...
... in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. Don't leave your rear wheels. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. ...There are several different positions for your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). To be injured. If you have left the engine running unless you have to. It's the best position to use when you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Your vehicle can roll...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... shift lock control system. If you maintain brake application. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving forward could damage your vehicle is dangerous. push the shift lever all the way... Ice or Snow" in the Index. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to fully apply your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is being towed. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your foot is stopped...
... shift lock control system. If you maintain brake application. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving forward could damage your vehicle is dangerous. push the shift lever all the way... Ice or Snow" in the Index. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to fully apply your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is being towed. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your foot is stopped...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
... you more power and lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 2-34 D Going less than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you might choose THIRD (3) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the... engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D When driving on hilly, winding roads. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you ...
... you more power and lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 2-34 D Going less than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you might choose THIRD (3) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the... engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D When driving on hilly, winding roads. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you ...
Owner's Manual
Page 95
... drive. Then shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. You can shift into FIRST (1). You could overheat and damage the transmission. Maximum engine speed is your shift pattern for your vehicle in first gear, the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1). 2-35 Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is limited...
... drive. Then shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. You can shift into FIRST (1). You could overheat and damage the transmission. Maximum engine speed is your shift pattern for your vehicle in first gear, the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1). 2-35 Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is limited...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
... into FIRST (1) when you're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Also use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your shift pattern for SECOND (2). Then shift into SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to...
... into FIRST (1) when you're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Also use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your shift pattern for SECOND (2). Then shift into SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
.... If you shift from SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is rolling at less than one gear at a time when you start or idle your engine. This chart shows when to shift to shifting into REVERSE (R).
.... If you shift from SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is rolling at less than one gear at a time when you start or idle your engine. This chart shows when to shift to shifting into REVERSE (R).
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...you are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to activate the SKIP SHIFT upshift system. Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine) When the SKIP SHIFT light is on, the gearshift lever will come to a stop . *30 mph (48 ...the SKIP SHIFT light is on. This light helps you should downshift to keep the engine running smoothly, you get the best possible fuel economy. Follow the shift speeds listed below 20 mph (32... km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for good performance. Once you can damage the clutch or transmission. ...
...you are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to activate the SKIP SHIFT upshift system. Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine) When the SKIP SHIFT light is on, the gearshift lever will come to a stop . *30 mph (48 ...the SKIP SHIFT light is on. This light helps you should downshift to keep the engine running smoothly, you get the best possible fuel economy. Follow the shift speeds listed below 20 mph (32... km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for good performance. Once you can damage the clutch or transmission. ...