Pontiac 2000 sunfire manual

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Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing (For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: (For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportat[...]

i 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 22619477 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved[...]

Table of Contents Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Po[...]

Table of Contents (cont'd) Braking/Anti-lock Brakes Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting [...]

iv Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled Mai[...]

Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Informat[...]

vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name SUNFIRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substi[...]

vii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickl y . Safety W arnings and Symbols [...]

viii V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell you what [...]

ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T BEL TS POWER[...]

Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 2.4L Engine Oil Dipstick Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher. See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 2.2L Engine Oil Dipstick Tire Pressure See Section [...]

1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 8 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 12 Here Are Questions Many People[...]

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you[...]

1-3 If your vehicle is not equipped with easy entry seats, your passenger seat adjuster looks like this. Slide the lever under the passenger ’ s seat to the right to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body , to make sure the seat is locked into place. If your vehicle is equipp[...]

1-4 Reclining Front Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is movin[...]

1-5 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body . Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving n[...]

1-6 When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly . CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press r earward on the seatback to be sure it is loc[...]

1-7 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat T o open the fold - down rear seat, pull forward on the seat tab. T o close the seat, push the seatback up to its original position. Check to ensure the seatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatback. Move any obstructions in the trunk compartment.[...]

1-8 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly . If you are[...]

1-9 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in betw[...]

1-10 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

1-1 1 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...[...]

1-12 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after [...]

1-13 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most acciden[...]

1-14 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly . 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before[...]

1-15 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the bel[...]

1-16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4 - Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjust[...]

1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt in[...]

1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply t[...]

1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

1-21 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupa[...]

1-22 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger ’ s safety belt works[...]

1-23 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great for ce, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far[...]

1-24 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The dri[...]

1-25 The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air [...]

1-26 When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 14 mph ([...]

1-27 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver ’ s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger ’ s bag -- will be hot for a sh[...]

1-28 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger ’ s air bag, the bag may not work properly . Y ou may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger ’ s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. If your [...]

1-29 Rear Seat Passengers It’ s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehic[...]

1-30 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle[...]

1-31 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shoul[...]

1-32 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the [...]

1-33 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.[...]

1-34 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder .[...]

1-35 T o remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body , leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Cen[...]

1-36 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuck[...]

1-37 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be ove[...]

1-38 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 kg) force on[...]

1-39 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’ s[...]

1-40 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some inf[...]

1-41 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designe[...]

1-42 A booster seat (F) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however , booster seats without shields u[...]

1-43 CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear - facing child restraint in a rear seat. Y ou may secure a forward - facing [...]

1-44 If you have a convertible, don’t use a restraint like that in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly . Y ou shouldn’t use this type of restraint without anchoring the top strap. If your vehicle is not a convertible, top strap anchors are already installed for the rear seating positions. Y ou’ll find them b[...]

1-45 3. T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

1-46 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o r[...]

1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possi[...]

1-48 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the chi[...]

1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the bac[...]

1-50 4. T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

1-51 6. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle?[...]

1-52 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The bel[...]

1-53 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wh[...]

1-54 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for [...]

2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2 - 4 Door Lo[...]

2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

2-3 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag from the key and gives it to the first owner . Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your key , you’ll be able to[...]

2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be danger ous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance of being t[...]

2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Y ou can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s door lock switch. Push the lower portion of the switch to lock your doors. Push the upper portion of the switch to unlock your doors. The lever on each rear door works only that door ’ s lock. It won’t lock (or unl[...]

2-6 T o Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. Y ou should let adults and older children know how to cancel the locks. T o [...]

2-7 Y our remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter[...]

2-8 Y our dealer can change the settings to disable the headlamp flash feature and horn chirp. Y our dealer can also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See your dealer for more information. UNLOCK: The driver ’ s door will unlock when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. In ad[...]

2-9 Radio Personalization Feature Y our vehicle can store different radio preset stations and other settings depending on which keyless entry transmitter you use to unlock the doors with. The radio will recall all the stored settings associated with that transmitter . Any radio setting changes will be assigned to the transmitter last used to unlock[...]

2-10 Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry System T ransmitter T o replace the battery in the transmitter: 1. Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter . 2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive (+) side of the battery faces down. For ba[...]

2-1 1 T runk T o unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure that it is fully secured. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into [...]

2-12 Remote T runk Release (If Equipped) Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver ’ s seat, to release the trunk lid. Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make i[...]

2-13 Passlock Y our vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft - deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft - deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key . If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM [...]

2-14 Ignition Positions W ith the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACCESSOR Y (A): In this position, you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn it toward you. LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can remove the key . This locks your steering [...]

2-15 CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF . Don’t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving. NOTICE: If [...]

2-16 Starting Y our Engine Automatic T ransaxle Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Y our engine won’t start in any other position -- that’ s a safety feature. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P ARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the trans[...]

2-17 NOTICE: Y our engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer . If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly . If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part [...]

2-18 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. T ry pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST AR T for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still won’t start or starts b[...]

2-19 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2[...]

2-20 Automatic T ransaxle Operation Y our vehicle may be equipped with a three - speed automatic transaxle or a four - speed automatic transaxle. The shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are six different positions for the shift lever on the three - speed automatic and seven positions for the four - speed automatic transax[...]

2-21 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift [...]

2-22 Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy . Y ou can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for[...]

2-23 Forward Gears (4-Speed) AUTOMA TIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the four - speed automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down. THIRD (3[...]

2-24 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Y ou can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t r otate, don’t try to d[...]

2-25 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press[...]

2-26 Up - Shift Light (Manual T ransaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy . When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather , road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy , accelerate slowly and s[...]

2-27 T o set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. T o release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake leve[...]

2-28 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the P ARK (P) position: Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, yo[...]

2-29 T orque Lock (Automatic T ransaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” T o prevent torque lock, se[...]

2-30 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousne[...]

2-31 Running Y our Engine While Y ou’re Parked (Automatic T ransaxle) It’ s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also,[...]

2-32 Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window . Power W indows (If Equipped) W ith power windows, switches on the center console control each of the windows only when the ignition is on. In addition, on four - door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own wi[...]

2-33 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Y ou can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. T o tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever . Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the l[...]

2-34 T urn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically . An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will fla[...]

2-35 Windshield W ipers Y ou control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the windshield wiper symbol on it up or down. For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk down to MIST , then release it. The wipers will stop after one cycle. For more cycles, hold the wiper stalk down longer . For steady wiping at low speed, move the wiper stalk up t[...]

2-36 Windshield W asher T o wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the stalk, the washers will stop. The wipers continue wiping for approximately three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before. CAUTION: In freezing weather , don’t use your washer unt[...]

2-37 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use crui[...]

2-38 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’ t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A. Y ou’ll go right back up[...]

2-39 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up a steep hill, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, app[...]

2-40 Parking Lamps This position will turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps T aillamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn on the following: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps T aillamps Instrument Panel Lights T urn the band rearward to turn the lamps off. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver ’ s d[...]

2-41 This indicator light on your instrument panel cluster will come on when DRL are on. A flashing DRL light indicates a possible burned - out headlamp, or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay . When the DRL are on, your high and low - beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other l[...]

2-42 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Y ou can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the thumbwheel up or down. T urn the thumbwheel up all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps. Illuminated Entry When you open either front door or open a rear door , the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. In addition, i[...]

2-43 Map Lamps (If Equipped) These lamps are located forward of the dome lamp. T o turn the lamps on, press the switch. Press the switch again to turn them off. Battery Saver Y our vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’ s battery . When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, etc.) is left on and the i[...]

2-44 Power Remote Control Mirr ors (If Equipped) The mirror control is located on the driver ’ s door . T urn the control clockwise or counterclockwise to choose the mirror you want to adjust. Then move the control in the direction you want the mirror to move. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in[...]

2-45 Breakaway Mirr ors If the mirror control lever is unable to operate the mirror adjustment, you can reset the adjustment lever by following these steps: 1. Fold the mirror toward the door . 2. Attach the “T - bar” into the channel. 3. Carefully release the mirror to its original position. Storage Compartments Center Console Storage Area T o[...]

2-46 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped) T o use the lighter , push it in all the way and let go. When it’ s ready , it will pop back out by itself. NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’ s ready . That can make it over[...]

2-47 Sunr oof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position. Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position. Press and release the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade. Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position. Press and hold the [...]

2-48 Lowering the Convertible T op 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle into P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle into NEUTRAL (N). 2. T urn the ignition to RUN. 3. Lower the side door windows completely to avoid wear to the weatherstrips. 4. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the handle down to unhook the latch pins [...]

2-49 6. Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position. Installing the Three Piece Boot 1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat to fold down the seat. See “Fold - Down Rear Seat” in the Index. 2. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers. Leave the trunk open.[...]

2-50 3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on the underside of the cover into the slot (B) at the top of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening, aligning the eyelet (C) over the boot snap ball stud (D). Repeat this step for the opposite side boot cover . 4. Attach the two snaps [...]

2-51 5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers and the lowered top. 6. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center cover flap along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap on the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push forward. Repeat for the other snap. 7. Clos[...]

2-52 Removing the Three Piece Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Open the trunk and leave it open. 3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback. See “Fold - Down Rear Seat” in the Index. 4. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Pull the snap knobs rearwar[...]

2-53 5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from the side of the quarter trim panel. 6. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear of the side boot cover from the snap ball stud (D). Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab (A) from the slot (B) in the quarter trim panel. Do the same on the other side. 7. Store both boot side[...]

2-54 Installing the One Piece Boot 1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat to fold down the seat. See “Fold - Down Rear Seat” in the Index. 2. Open the trunk and remove the boot. Leave the trunk open. The boot attachments for the one piece boot are the same as the boot attachments for the three piece boot at the quarter trim p[...]

2-55 5. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the seat back to make sure it is latched. Removing the One Piece Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Open the trunk and leave it open. 3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback. See “Fold - D[...]

2-56 Raising the Convertible T op 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. T urn the ignition to RUN. 3. Lower the door windows completely to avoid wear to the weather strips. 4. Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the handle down. 5. Push the handle forward towa[...]

2-57 6. T urn the latch handle up to lock the top. Be sure the top is securely latched on both sides. Lowering the T op Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will occur . If the top fails to raise or lower completely , see “Raising the T op Manually” following. Raising the T op Manually If your vehic[...]

2-58 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). T urn the engine off. 2. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the handle down. 3. Open the trunk. Convertible Bypass Switch 4. Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under the[...]

2-59 8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the top so the pins are even with the holes. 9. Pull down on the top and turn the latch handle up to lock the convertible top. Be sure the top is securely latched on both sides. 10. Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL OPERA TION position. 1 1. Close the trunk.[...]

2-60 The Instrument Panel - Y our Information System[...]

2-61 The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Instrument Panel Intensity Control B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard W arning Flashers Switch D. Ignition Switch E. W indshield W iper/W asher Controls F . Audio System G. Climate Controls and Rear W indow Defogger H. Shift Lever I. Parking Brake Lever J. Cigarette Lighter/Access[...]

2-62 Instrument Panel Cluster Y our instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically . U.S. Cluster Shown, Canada Similar[...]

2-63 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Y our odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running. T o view it when the ignit[...]

2-64 T achometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red ar ea, or engine damage may occur . W a rning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W[...]

2-65 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’ s advice. W aiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re[...]

2-66 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly . Have your vehicle serviced right away . CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly . The air bags in your v[...]

2-67 Brake System W arning Light Y our vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away . United State[...]

2-68 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light W ith the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’ s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF . Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start t[...]

2-69 The Enhanced T raction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the instrument panel, the warning light will come on and stay on. T o turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Enhanced T raction System” in the Index[...]

2-70 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage United States Canada Y our vehicle is equipped with one of these gages. W ith the ignition in RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. The CHECK GAGES light should come on if this c[...]

2-71 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) United States Canada Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of t[...]

2-72 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may da[...]

2-73 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). [...]

2-74 Oil Pressur e Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately . The oil light could also come on [...]

2-75 Service V ehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition. It will stay on or come on if it detects a problem on the vehicle. If this happens, see your dealer service department as soon as possible. Passlock W arning Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to ST AR T . If[...]

2-76 Up-Shift Light (Manual T ransaxle) This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear . See “Manual T ransaxle” in the Index. United States Only Check Gages Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If it comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages[...]

2-77 Fuel Gage United States Canada Y our fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. When the indicator nears empty , the CHECK GAGES light will come on. Y ou still have about 1.5 gallons (5.7 L) of fuel left, but you should get more soon. See “Check Gages Light” earlier in this section for more information. Here are four things tha[...]

3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 5 Air Conditioning (If Equipped) 3 - 5 Heating 3 - 6 Defogging and Defrosting 3 - [...]

3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. W ith these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Standard Climate Control System Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want[...]

3-3 BI - LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and directs it two ways. Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents. FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor . The rest comes out of the defroster[...]

3-4 T emperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system. T urn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air . Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air . Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow . For each setting, set the temperature to a comfortable[...]

3-5 Air Conditioning (If Equipped) On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy . For quick cool - down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area. If this setting is used for long period[...]

3-6 Defogging and Defrosting Y our system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows. T o defrost the windows quickly , use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. T o warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, use DEFOG. T o defog the side windows, set the right control to BI - LEVEL and the fan control t[...]

3-7 V entilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter t[...]

3-8 Audio Systems Y our audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went i[...]

3-9 AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio PWR VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL: Press this knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock. Clock display is available with the vehicle off. Finding a Station AM FM: Press this b[...]

3-10 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numb[...]

3-1 1 Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE: Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers. “R” and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers. “L” and a number[...]

3-12 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR - V OL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RCL: Press this knob to recall the station being played, to recall if the tape player is active, or to display the clock. [...]

3-13 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that nu[...]

3-14 Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE: Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display . Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers. R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers. L and a number will appear [...]

3-15 If the player detects a tight or broken tape, ERR (error) will appear on the display and the player will eject the tape. The radio will go back to playing the last station selected. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off, first press the eject button or the RCL knob. PREV (1): Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to th[...]

3-16 RPT (6): Press this button once to hear a selection over again. RPT will appear on the display . The current selection will continue to repeat. RPT will flash on the display while the cassette player is searching for the start of the selection. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for RPT to work. Press[...]

3-17 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon AM - FM Stereo RDS with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer , included are 8 (coupe only) high performance speakers and a powerful 8 channel amplifier . The radio will display MONSOON when th[...]

3-18 SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until the SCAN icon appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scan[...]

3-19 EQ: This feature allows you to choose preset bass, mid and treble equalization settings designed for different individual listening tastes. Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization setting. Each time you press EQ, another setting will appear on the display . Y ou can preset up to six equalization settings. Just: 1. T urn the radio on[...]

3-20 TRAF: Press this button to receive traffic announcements. The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display . TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio finds a[...]

3-21 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program T ypes (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. Y ou can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Press PROG - TYPE, if it is not already on. 2. Press AM - FM to select FM1 or FM2. 3. T urn the SELECT knob to select a PROG - TYPE. 4. Press and ho[...]

3-22 Playing a Compact Disc W ith the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, first press the eject symbol or the RCL knob. Inserting a CD with the radio off and the ignition on will start auto play . Note that[...]

3-23 SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute whil[...]

3-24 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon AM - FM Stereo RDS with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player and Equalizer , included are 8 (coupe only) high performance speakers and a powerful 8 channel amplifier . [...]

3-25 SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until the SCAN icon appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scan[...]

3-26 EQ: This feature allows you to choose preset bass, mid and treble equalization settings designed for different individual listening tastes. Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization setting. Each time you press EQ, another setting will appear on the display . Y ou can preset up to six equalization settings. Just: 1. T urn the radio on[...]

3-27 TRAF: Press this button to receive traffic announcements. The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display . TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio finds a[...]

3-28 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program T ypes (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. Y ou can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Press PROG - TYPE, if it is not already on. 2. Press AM - FM to select FM1 or FM2. 3. T urn the SELECT knob to select a PROG - TYPE. 4. Press and ho[...]

3-29 Playing a Cassette T ape Y our tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. T apes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player . The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape can be inserted and will[...]

3-30 (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly . Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. Y ou may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE. (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. DOLBY N[...]

3-31 CLEAN PLA YER: If this message appears on the display , the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player . See “Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player , press and hold EJECT for five seconds to[...]

3-32 (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. Release it to play the passage. Y ou will hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time. EQ: Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization setting while playing a compact disc. The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc[...]

3-33 Radio Calibration Y our audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory . If CALIBRA TE appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service. Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped) W ith this feature, your vehicle will recal[...]

3-34 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. T ry reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give [...]

3-35 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape play[...]

3-36 If your vehicle is equipped with the AM - FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System and Programmable Equalization: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSOR Y . 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the T APE CD button for five seconds. READY will appear on the display for five seconds. 4. Insert the scrub[...]

3-37 Care of Y our Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straight[...]

4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 1 1 Steering 4 - 13 Off - Road Recovery 4 - 13 P[...]

4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected[...]

4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records show that al[...]

4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. W omen g[...]

4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to[...]

4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than t[...]

4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow re[...]

4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each whee[...]

4-9 Using Anti - Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti - lock work for you. Y ou may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies W ith anti - lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even th[...]

4-10 United States Canada When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to let you know if there’ s a problem. See “Enhanced T raction System W arning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . T o limit wheel spin[...]

4-1 1 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’ s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. H[...]

4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. Y ou can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop i[...]

4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle straddles the ed[...]

4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks lik[...]

4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less d[...]

4-16 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps b[...]

4-17 Y ou can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. A void staring directly into the approaching[...]

4-18 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’ s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank f[...]

4-19 the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water ’ s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Thr ough Deep[...]

4-20 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unk[...]

4-21 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. T oo - [...]

4-22 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer , not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready . T ry to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not[...]

4-23 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of[...]

4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The mos[...]

4-25 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of refle[...]

4-26 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’ s the worst time for this? “W e[...]

4-27 Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have the Enhanced T raction System, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has this system, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions[...]

4-28 If Y ou’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow , you could be in a serious situation. Y ou should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow . Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: T urn on your hazard flas[...]

4-29 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Y ou can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And che[...]

4-30 T owing Y our V ehicle from the Fr ont 3-Speed Automatic T ransaxle (With a Dolly) Y ou may tow your vehicle using a towing dolly if you have a three - speed automatic transaxle. Follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly . 2. Set the parking brake. 3. T urn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. See “Ignition Posi[...]

4-31 1. Set the parking brake. 2. T urn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. 3. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake. NOTICE: Make sur e that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph (1 10 km/h), or your vehicle could be badly damaged. T owing Y our V ehicle from the Rear All T ransaxles NOTICE: Do not t[...]

4-32 Loading Y our V ehicle T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry . The Tire - Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number [...]

4-33 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle -- li[...]

4-34 T owing a T railer (Models with 2.4L L4 Engine and 4 - Speed Automatic T ransaxle) CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly , you can lose control when you pull a trailer . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured. [...]

4-35 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Con[...]

4-36 Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac - GMC Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 436008 Pontiac, Michigan 48343 - 6008 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 W eight of the T railer T ongue Th[...]

4-37 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’s T ir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the Ti re - Loading Information label at the rear edge of the driver ’ s door , or see “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your [...]

4-38 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not[...]

4-39 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer . The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about [...]

4-40 Parking on Hills CAUTION: Y ou really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’ s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do[...]

4-41 Maintenance When T railer T owing Y our vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer . See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is cover[...]

5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 8 Engine Overheating 5 - 1 1 Cooling System 5 - 18 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 19 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 27 Compact Spar[...]

5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key i[...]

5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can [...]

5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, se[...]

5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sur e the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure [...]

5-6 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the nega[...]

5-7 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 1 1. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. T ry to start the vehicle with the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove t[...]

5-8 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secur e the vehicle on ea[...]

5-9 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e you open the h[...]

5-10 If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day . Stop after high - speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. T ow a trailer . If you get the overheat warning [...]

5-1 1 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: 2.2L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.4L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan[...]

5-12 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should[...]

5-13 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. NOTICE: Engine dam[...]

5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See ?[...]

5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’ s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. W ith plain water or the wrong mixtur e, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t g[...]

5-16 1. Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about two or two and one - half turns. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left [...]

5-17 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 4. W ith the coolant surge tank pressure cap of f, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the[...]

5-18 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand - tight. Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant isn’t at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap or see your dealer . If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’[...]

5-19 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tir[...]

5-20 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. T urn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the tire cover . See “Compact Spare T ire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.[...]

5-21 T urn the wing bolt counterclockwise and remove it. Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire. Remove the jack and the wheel wrench from the trunk. Y our vehicle’ s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray . Remove the band around the jack. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B).[...]

5-22 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers, use the wheel wrench to begin loosening the plastic wheel nut caps. Once you have loosened the plastic wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench you can finish loosening them with your fingers. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along t[...]

5-23 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid perso[...]

5-24 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fr om the places where the wheel att[...]

5-25 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 10. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the c[...]

5-26 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the[...]

5-27 The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire with a full - size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare T ire” next in this section. A. W rench B. Jack C. Spare T ire D. Adapter E. W ing Bolt F . Cover G. Nut Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new[...]

5-28 NOTICE: When the compact spar e is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tir e and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel[...]

5-29 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “T ire Chains” in the Index. Rocking Y our V ehicle T o Get It Out First, turn your s[...]

6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e 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. 6 - 2 Service 6 - [...]

6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own Service W o[...]

6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “Eng[...]

6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speci[...]

6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . T o check on fuel availabi[...]

6-6 While refueling, hand the cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuel cap strap in the strap hanger . T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you cou[...]

6-7 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. NOTICE: If [...]

6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, winds[...]

6-9 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever . The secondary hood release lever is located near the front center of the hood toward the driver ’ s side. T o make sure that the secondary hood release handle works properly , lubricate the hood latch at least once a year . Lift the hood, release the hood pr[...]

6-10 2.2L L4 Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick D. Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) F . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. Battery I. W indshield W asher [...]

6-1 1 2.4L L4 Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F . Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. Battery H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir[...]

6-12 Engine Oil If the oil pressure light appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Oil Pressure Light” in the Index. Y ou should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder . Checking Engine Oil It’ s a good idea to check your engine oil ever[...]

6-13 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity , see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the[...]

6-14 This is where you add oil if you have a 2.4L L4 Engine. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates th[...]

6-15 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified Fo[...]

6-16 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particu[...]

6-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment near the battery . T o check or replace the filter , remove the screws that hold the cover on and lift the cover . Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and reinstall the cover tightly . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine w[...]

6-18 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air , it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t ther e, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter of[...]

6-19 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. T oo much can mean that som[...]

6-20 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. If you have a three - speed automatic transaxle, the handle on the transaxle dipstick is a red ring. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dip[...]

6-21 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low , add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross - hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long - neck funnel,[...]

6-22 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (Four - Speed Only) It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Y ou may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service [...]

6-23 When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How to Check and Add Fluid Y ou do not need to check the fluid l[...]

6-24 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs[...]

6-25 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer check your [...]

6-26 CAUTION: T urning the surge tank pressur e cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . Never turn the surge tank pressur e cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be[...]

6-27 Surge T ank Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary [...]

6-28 How to Check Power Steering Fluid T urn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, 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 “[...]

6-29 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fl[...]

6-30 So, it isn’t a good idea to “top of f” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. Y ou should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary , only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. CAUTION: If you ha[...]

6-31 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’ s painted su[...]

6-32 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. Y our rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected imme[...]

6-33 Battery Y our new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco battery . When it’ s time for a new battery , get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’ s label. W e recommend an ACDelco battery . V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) c[...]

6-34 Headlamps T o replace one of your headlamps, do the following: 1. Remove the six plastic fasteners holding the shield. Use the end of a flat - head screwdriver to pull up the center of the fastener . Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place. 2. Remove the bolts that anchors the headlamp assembly . Pull the headlamp a[...]

6-35 4. Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab. 5. Snap a new bulb into the socket. 6. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 3, making sure the lower leg of the headlamp bracket is properly seated into the wedge - shaped retainer . Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)(Models Without a Spoiler)[...]

6-36 T aillamps and Rear T urn Signal Lamps T o replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk trim. On vehicles without a convenience net, pry the fastener loose. On vehicles with a convenience net, remove the net and unscrew the fastener . Then pull down the trunk trim. 2. Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by [...]

6-37 Back-Up Lamps (Sedan) If you have a four - door sedan, do the following to replace a back - up lamp: 1. Use a TORX screwdriver to unscrew the back - up lamp assembly from the fascia. 2. Gently pull the bulb assembly from the fascia. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it one - quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Replace the bulb and bu[...]

6-38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and[...]

6-39 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Pontiac W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a r[...]

6-40 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you tha[...]

6-41 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’ s Time for New T ires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for mor[...]

6-42 When It’ s Time for New T ires One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. [...]

6-43 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels.[...]

6-44 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the[...]

6-45 Wheel Alignment and Tir e Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However , if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other , the alignment may [...]

6-46 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. Y ou can’t know how it’ s been used or how far it’ s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. T ire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16 size t[...]

6-47 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ’ s warnin[...]

6-48 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the en[...]

6-49 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar , asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning the T op of the Instrument Pa[...]

6-50 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and W iper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer , or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM W indshield Cleaner , Bon Ami Powder (non - scratching glass cleaning [...]

6-51 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “W ashing Y our V ehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Y ou can get GM - approved[...]

6-52 T o protect the convertible top: After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’ s painted finish; it could leave streaks. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top. Before entering a car wash, set the [...]

6-53 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corre[...]

6-54 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and bra[...]

6-55 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certif[...]

6-56 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Y our [...]

6-57 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. B[...]

6-58 Fuse Usage TURN - B/U T urn Signals, Back - Up Lamps ERLS Cruise Control, Engine Controls BCM/CLU Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster PCM Powertrain Control Module IGN MDL Ignition Module F/P - INJ Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Fuse Usage AIR BG Air Bag CRUISE Cruise Control Switch ABS Anti - Lock Brake (Ignition) Blank Not Used RF A BA [...]

6-59 Fuse Usage STOP/HZD Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps Blank Not Used Blank Not Used RR DEFOG Rear W indow Defogger PWR ACC Power Door Locks, Convertible T op Switch Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used O 2 HTR O 2 Sensor Heater HV AC Climate Control System WIPER W indshield W iper BCM Body Control Module AMPL Amplifier PWR WDO Power W indows, S[...]

6-60 Fuse Usage IGN Ignition Switch Circuits BA TT 1 Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits BA TT 2 Lighting Circuits ABS Anti - Lock Brake System COOLING F AN Engine Cooling Fan PCM/HV AC Powertrain Control Module, Heater and A/C Blower BLO Heater and A/C Blower PCM Powertrain Control Module A/C A/C Compressor Replacement Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Back - Up La[...]

6-61 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Crankcase 4.0 quarts (3.8 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic T ransaxle (3 - Speed) Pan Removal and Replacement 4.0 quarts (3.8 L) . [...]

6-62 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter 2.2L AC T ype A - 1 172C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4L AC T ype A - 1 172C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter 2.2L AC T ype PF - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4L AC T ype PF - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

7- 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled M[...]

7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Pr otection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Envir onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All[...]

7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department or another qu[...]

7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather . Y ou[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent drivi[...]

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short T rip/City schedule for these conditions.[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” an[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-8 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months,[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Rotate tires. See [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months,[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotatio[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months,[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace engine ai[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-16 66,000 Miles (1 10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotat[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-17 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km)[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-18 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotati[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-19 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 month[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-20 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T L4 engine). An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-21 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services”[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-22 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rota[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-23 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rot[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-24 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rot[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-25 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 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 reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trail[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-26 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper ro[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-27 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper ro[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-28 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Rotate tires. [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-29 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plugwires (except 2.4L Code T L4 engine). An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic[...]

7-30 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, ma[...]

7-31 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any[...]

7-32 At Least Once a Y ear Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor , release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. M[...]

7-33 Automatic T ransaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see [...]

7-34 Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and pr operty could be damaged. Make sure ther e is room in fr ont of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be r eady to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle [...]

7-35 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary r epairs ar e completed at once. Proper pr[...]

7-36 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook - up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking bra[...]

7-37 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 FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determine the preferred v[...]

7-38 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Key Lock Cylinders Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Manual T ransaxle Shift Linkage Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Engine Oil. Chassis Lubrication Ch ass is L[...]

7-39 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 r[...]

7-40 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Pontiac Cares 8 - 3 What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? 8 - 3 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 5 Customer Assistance for T ext T[...]

8-2 Pontiac Cares W ith PONTIAC CARES, you are never more than a phone call away from having your concern taken care of. The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer , appreciates your purchase decision, and is dedicated to taking care of the most important person ... [...]

8-3 What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper - to - Bumper W arranty Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Courtesy T ransportation All of these elements combine to make your driving experience an enjoyable one and are discussed in greater detail in your owner ’ s manual. Pontiac is focusing on the changing needs of [...]

8-4 Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur . If your concern has [...]

8-5 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action, use of[...]

8-6 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F o r T e x t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Col[...]

8-7 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as ar[...]

8-8 Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program Security While Y ou T ravel 1 - 800 - ROADSIDE (1 - 800 - 762 - 3743) As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value - added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open roa[...]

8-9 W e have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs: Hotels Glass replacement T ire repair facilities Rental vehicle or taxis Airports or train stations Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’ s comprehensive warranty . How[...]

8-10 Courtesy T ransportation Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease c[...]

8-1 1 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreem[...]

8-12 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open[...]

8-13 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1–800–762-2737, or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 (Engl[...]

8-14 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 2000 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service pro[...]

8-15 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On returns, a re-sto[...]