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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Pontiac 2001. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Pontiac 2001 или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Pontiac 2001 можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Pontiac 2001, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции Pontiac 2001 должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства Pontiac 2001
- название производителя и год производства оборудования Pontiac 2001
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием Pontiac 2001
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Pontiac 2001 это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Pontiac 2001 и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Pontiac, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Pontiac 2001, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Pontiac 2001, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Pontiac 2001. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

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    Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing 1-800-762-3743 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: 1-800-762-3743 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) Courtesy Transportation Every 2001 Grand Prix under w[...]

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    2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10421941 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i[...]

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

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    Table of Contents (cont'd) Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 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 Steering Wheel Controls [...]

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    iv Table of Contents (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Win[...]

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    v 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 Inform[...]

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    vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND PRIX 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 after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the nam[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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: CHILD RESTRAINT TOP STRAP ANCHOR DOOR LOCK [...]

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    For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only. See Section 6 for octane ratings. Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Sp[...]

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    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 Controls 1 - 7 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask [...]

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    1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat 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 push a pedal when y[...]

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    1-3 6-W ay Power Driver ’ s Seat (If Equipped) This switch is designed to control the movements of your seat cushion. It is located on the outboard side of the driver ’ s seat cushion. T o move the seat forward or rearward, slide the switch forward or rearward. T o raise or lower the seat, push the switch up or down. T o raise or lower the fron[...]

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    1-4 Heated Seat (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, the heated seat switch is located on the center console, behind the open storage bin. Press LO to warm the seat to a lower temperature. Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature. T o turn this feature off, place the switch in the center position. Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the l[...]

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    1-5 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 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 [...]

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    1-6 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) On two - door models, the front passenger seat is designed to make it easy to get into and out of the rear seat. T ilt the passeng[...]

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    1-7 After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the passenger front seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks. T o get out, tilt the seatback fully forward and slide the seat forward out of the way . CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause in[...]

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    1-8 CAUTION: It is extremely danger ous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas ar e more likely to be seriously injur ed or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and[...]

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    1-9 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.[...]

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    1-10 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...[...]

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    1-1 1 or the instrument panel ... 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.[...]

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    1-12 Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and af[...]

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    1-13 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for[...]

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    1-14 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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 unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o m[...]

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    1-15 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 lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder b[...]

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    1-16 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 .[...]

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    1-17 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 ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt i[...]

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    1-18 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[...]

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    1-19 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.[...]

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    1-20 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[...]

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    1-21 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 T o learn how to wear the right front passenger ?[...]

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    1-22 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Y our vehicle has air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger . Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag. But these air bags[...]

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    1-23 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, 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 [...]

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    1-24 How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side.[...]

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    1-25 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 bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air ba[...]

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    1-26 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’ s upper body , stopping the occupant mo[...]

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    1-27 Y our vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver ’ s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Impr[...]

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    1-28 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[...]

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    1-29 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. On some vehicles, when the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way , it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Sa[...]

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    1-30 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[...]

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    1-31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each o[...]

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    1-32 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. 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.[...]

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    1-33 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 . 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 [...]

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    1-34 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.[...]

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    1-35 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[...]

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    1-36 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240[...]

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    1-37 CAUTION: Children who ar e up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young childr en and infants. Neither the vehicle’ s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them[...]

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    1-38 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’ s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed acr oss the stron[...]

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    1-39 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’ s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating[...]

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    1-40 A forward - facing child seat (C - E) provides restraint for the child’ s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner , and s[...]

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    1-41 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’ s owner . For many years[...]

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    1-42 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in the rear seat including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward - facing child seat and an olde[...]

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    1-43 In Canada, the law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Y our vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. Y ou’ll f[...]

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    1-44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 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 . 1. Put the restraint on[...]

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    1-45 3. 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. 4. Some vehicles have a child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor . Y ou can tell if your vehicle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor . Then,[...]

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    1-46 If your vehicle has the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor , pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    1-49 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 the rear seat. Although a rear seat is a safer p[...]

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    1-50 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. Some vehicles have a child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor . Y ou can tell if your vehicle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor . Then,[...]

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    1-51 Tw o - Door Models[...]

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    1-52 Four - Door Models If your vehicle has the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor , pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your kn[...]

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    1-53 6. 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’ s safety belt and let it go back all the way . The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger .[...]

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    1-54 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older c[...]

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    1-55 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injur ed. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulde[...]

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    1-56 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[...]

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    1-57 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 [...]

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    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 W indows 2 - 4 Key[...]

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    2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be over come by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat str oke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather .[...]

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    2-3 Power Windows Switches on the driver ’ s door armrest operate each of the windows when the ignition or retained accessory power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index. In addition, each passenger door has its own window switch. Express - Down Window The driver ’ s window switch has an auto - down feature. Thi[...]

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    2-4 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.[...]

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    2-5 This key can be used for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage compartments. When a new vehicle is delivered, it will come with a bar coded tag attached to the key ring. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made. Y our vehicle has the P ASS - Key III vehicle the[...]

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    2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be danger ous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock th[...]

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    2-7 Power Door Locks T o unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, press the front of the power door lock switch on either front door . If your vehicle is equipped with a content theft - deterrent system, the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed. See “Content Theft - Deterrent” in the Index for more info[...]

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    2-8 Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of P ARK (P). All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift lever is in P ARK (P). If you prefer to have your doors unlocked automatically at any time, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. If someo[...]

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    2-9 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside. Lockout Prevention The lockout deterrent feature makes it difficult for you to lock your keys in your vehicle.[...]

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    2-10 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try th[...]

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    2-1 1 Remote All Door Lock T o lock all the doors, press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter . (See “Power Door Locks” in the Index for more details on power door lock features). If your vehicle is equipped with the content theft - deterrent system, the LOCK button may arm the system. See “Content Theft - Deterrent” in the Index fo[...]

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    2-12 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the battery . NOT[...]

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    2-13 Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices Y our vehicle’ s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. T o determine which features your vehicle is equipped with[...]

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    2-14 Entering Programming Mode T o program features, your vehicle must be in this programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition key to LOCK or OFF . 2. Remove the MALL PGM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. 3. T urn the ignition key to ACCESSOR Y . 4. Count the number of chime[...]

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    2-15 When your vehicle was shipped from the factory , it was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory . T o determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Pro[...]

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    2-16 Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off Automatic Door Unlocking: T urn off the ignition with the transaxle in P ARK (P) and all doors will unlock automatically . Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of P ARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver ’ s door closed and all doors will lock automatically . Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and[...]

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    2-17 Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention W ith the last door closed locking and lockout prevention features, your vehicle will do the following: If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the driver ’ s door open, you won’ t be able to power lock the doors. When you press LOCK on the power door lock switch or remote keyless ent[...]

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    2-18 4. Press UNLOCK again to change the current mode. 5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want. The mode you selected is now set. Y ou can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions earlier in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Remote Driver ’ s Unloc[...]

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    2-19 4. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter again to change the current mode. 5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want. The mode you selected is now set. Y ou can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions earlier in this section or program the next feature available on[...]

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    2-20 Mode 4: Exterior Lamps and Horn Sound (on second LOCK press only) Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle, the headlamps will flash to let you know the command is received. The horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will flash if you press the LOCK button again within five seconds. Rem[...]

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    2-21 Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a content theft - deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct key , or when someone turns the ignition on with an incorrect key . The horn will so[...]

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    2-22 Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped) T o arm and disarm the content theft - deterrent system, the system must be turned on by using Mode 2 listed previously in this section under “Content Theft - Deterrent System.” W ith the arming and disarming feature, you can do the following: Arm the system when you loc[...]

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    2-23 Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming The content theft - deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The content theft - deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter . The key must be remov[...]

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    2-24 T runk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and[...]

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    2-25 T runk Release Handle (If Equipped) NOTICE: The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it. There is a glow - in - the - dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle wi[...]

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    2-26 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 it impossible to steal. However , there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’ s an easy target for joy riders or[...]

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    2-27 Content Theft - Deterrent (If Equipped) The vehicle may have a theft - deterrent alarm system. A red light located on top of the instrument panel (toward the center of the vehicle, near the windshield) will flash slowly when the system is armed. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. The alarm will sound if som[...]

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    2-28 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter The alarm system will arm when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors after the key is removed from the ignition. The red light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors are closed and locked, the red light will begin flashing at a very slow rate[...]

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    2-29 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is [...]

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    2-30 T o program the new key do the following: 1. V erify that the new key has “PK3” stamped on it. 2. Insert the master key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF , and remove the key . 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it t[...]

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    2-31 Ignition Positions The ignition switch is located on the right side of the steering column. W ith the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACCESSOR Y (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. T o use ACCESSOR Y , push in the key and turn it toward you. [...]

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    2-32 ST AR T (E): This position starts the engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver ’ s door when the ignition is in OFF , LOCK or ACCESSOR Y and the key is in the ignition. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) W ith retained accessory power , the power windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the [...]

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    2-33 The override access slot is located on the upper right side of the console shift panel. T o use the slot do the following: 1. V erify that the shift lever is in P ARK (P) and that the shift lever button is fully released. 2. Locate the override access slot on the upper right side of the shift panel. 3. Remove the override access slot cap. 4. I[...]

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    2-34 2. If your engine 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 not more than 15 seconds at a time. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. NOTICE: Y our engine is designed to work[...]

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    2-35 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 about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal d[...]

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    2-36 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located below the engine air cleaner/filter near the coolant reservoir bottle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet. CAU[...]

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    2-37 Automatic T ransaxle Operation The automatic transaxle has a shift lever on the console between the seats. There is also a display of the gear positions on the instrument panel cluster near the speedometer and tachometer . Maximum engine speed is limited when your vehicle is in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from imp[...]

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    2-38 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Y ou must fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way [...]

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    2-39 AUTOMA TIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power . NOTICE: [...]

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    2-40 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power , but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). 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 the brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/[...]

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    2-41 Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal, located to the left of the regular brake pedal near the driver ’ s door , with the left foot. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the right foot and push the parking brake ped[...]

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    2-42 Shifting Into P ARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re o[...]

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    2-43 Leaving Y our V ehicle W ith the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Y our vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Y ou or other[...]

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    2-44 Shifting Out of P ARK (P) Y our vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. Y ou must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic T ransaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all [...]

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    2-45 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y our vehicle w[...]

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    2-46 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be su[...]

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    2-47 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: T urn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer Flash - to - Pass Feature W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (If Equipped) T urn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two[...]

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    2-48 If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned - out bulbs and then check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). A chime will sound if you leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer T [...]

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    2-49 Windshield W asher At the top of the multifunction lever , there’ s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. T o spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed. See “W indshield W asher Fluid” in the Index. CAUTION: In freezing weather , don’t [...]

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    2-50 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. Y ou could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise contr ol switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up[...]

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    2-51 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. T o slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button briefly . Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower . Passing Another V e[...]

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    2-52 Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. They control the following systems: Headlamps T aillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Courtesy Lamps : T urn the knob to this symbol to turn on the headlamps and other operating[...]

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    2-53 The DRL system will make your low - beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off, the transaxle is not in P ARK (P) and the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your low - beam headlamps, at a reduced brightness, will be on. The taillamps, s[...]

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    2-54 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Y ou can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the interior lamps thumbwheel. T urn the thumbwheel to the right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and to the left to decrease the brightness. T urn the thumbwheel completely to the left to turn them off. Co[...]

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    2-55 Delayed Illumination The delayed illumination feature will continue to light the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition and buckle the seat belt at night. Delayed illumination will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSOR Y . After 25 seconds have elapsed, the int[...]

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    2-56 Overhead Console Reading Lamps (Option) These lamps are part of the overhead console. They will go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, push the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off. The console also contains an open storage bin. Front Reading Lamps (Option) If the vehicle has the optional sunroof, you will have r[...]

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    2-57 Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped) This mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror . This lever is used to change the mirror from day to night position. T o reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night, turn the lever 90 degrees. T o return to the mirror back to the day position, return the [...]

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    2-58 Automatic Dimming Feature The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by briefly pressing the COMP button located on the bottom of the mirror face. A light on the mirror will be lit when the feature is turned on. It will go out when the feature is turned off. T emperature Display The TEMP button located on the bottom of the mirror face c[...]

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    2-59 T o adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds. If your vehicle has the optional mirror with the compass, temperature display and OnStar system, press the on/off button for six seconds. Release the button when “ZONE” i[...]

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    2-60 Electrochr omic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass, T emperature Display , and OnStar (Option) Y our vehicle may have an automatic - dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display and the OnStar system. When turned on, this mirror functions exactly like the electrochromic mirror described previously . See “Mirrors, Electr[...]

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    2-61 Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control is located near the driver ’ s window , on the armrest. T urn the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror or clockwise to adjust the right mirror . Then move the control in the direction you want to move the mirror . Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A[...]

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    2-62 Overhead Console (Option) The optional overhead console has reading lamps and storage compartments (including one for your garage door opener and one for sunglasses). These features are explained on the following pages. Reading Lamps T o turn either reading lamp on or off, press the switch next to it. Garage Door Opener Y ou can store your gar[...]

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    2-63 Center Console Storage T o open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front edge of the latch. The console has cassette and CD storage and a coinholder . The center console also contains two cupholders. T o access the cupholders, pull the cupholder door , located behind the console shift lever . The two cupholders will pop up into an uprigh[...]

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    2-64 Convenience Net (If Equipped) The vehicle may have a convenience net. Y ou’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for lar ger , heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you ca[...]

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    2-65 Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also swing them from front to side. V isor V anity Mirr ors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror . If the vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover . Accessory Power Outlet Y our vehicle has a 12 - volt outlet which c[...]

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    2-66 OnStar System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands - free communication link between you and the OnStar Center . A service subscription agreement and fee are required in order to receive OnStar service. Services are available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week. For more info[...]

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    2-67 The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button to attempt to contact an advisor . If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly . If you cannot contact the advisor , take your vehicle to your dealership a[...]

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    2-68 Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) Route Support -- An advisor can provide directions or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, A TMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more. Concierge Services -- The concierge advisor can obtain tickets, reservations, or[...]

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    2-69 Sunr oof (Option) The sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a one - piece sunshade. The switch works only when the ignition or retained accessory power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index. Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only . Y ou will need to open the su[...]

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    2-70 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System[...]

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    2-71 The main components of the instrument panel are listed here: A. Side W indow Defogger V ents B. Fog Lamp Switch C. Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Button F . Horn, Driver ’ s Side Air Bag G. T rip Computer/Driver Information Center (DIC) H. Instrument Panel V ents I. Interior Lamp Control J. Exterior Lamp Control K.[...]

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    2-72 Instrument Panel Cluster United States V ersion Shown, Canadian Similar Y our vehicle is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them.[...]

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    2-73 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). The vehicle has a tamper - resistant odometer . If you see silver lines between the n[...]

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    2-74 W arning 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 arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages [...]

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    2-75 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words SRS AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wirin[...]

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    2-76 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’ s working. Then it will go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose drive belt or another electrical [...]

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    2-77 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully . Y ou may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or , the pedal may go closer to the floor . It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See “T owing Y our V ehicle” in the Index. CAUTION: Y our brake system ma[...]

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    2-78 T raction Control System W arning Light (3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Only) The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button located on the far right side of the trip computer , the warning light will come on and stay on. T o turn the system back on, press the[...]

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    2-79 If the traction control system is affected by an engine - related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . Low T raction Light If you have the Enhanced T raction System or the T raction Control System, this light [...]

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    2-80 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage United States Canada Y ou have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating the vehicle under normal con[...]

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    2-81 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) 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 assu[...]

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    2-82 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[...]

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    2-83 Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly . See “Filling Y our T ank” in the In[...]

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    2-84 Oil W arning Light United States Canada If you have a problem with your oil pressure, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it fi[...]

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    2-85 Low Oil Level Light The engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned to RUN, the LOW OIL LEVEL light will briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off.[...]

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    2-86 Fuel Gage United States Canada The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty , you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things owners usually ask about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate a problem with the f[...]

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    2-87 Driver Information Center (DIC) 3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine Only The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you important safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, all of the DIC lights illuminate for a few seconds. After this, the DIC will begin working.[...]

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    2-88 Functions : If one of the doors is ajar , this light will appear next to that door on the vehicle outline. CHANGE OIL SOON: This light will appear when the system indicates that it’ s time for an oil change. The system predicts remaining oil life using inputs from length of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm and vehicle speed. It alerts[...]

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    2-89 T rip Computer (If Equipped) 3100 V6 and 3800 V6 Engines[...]

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    2-90 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine When you start the engine, the trip computer will display a mode. A lighted oval will appear to the left of the mode currently being used.[...]

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    2-91 Control Buttons The trip computer has three buttons that control its functions. ENG/MET : Press this button to change the display from English to metric units or metric to English. RESET : Press this button for two seconds to reset the mode displayed. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed. Functions FUEL USED: Shows the to[...]

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    2-92 TRAC/TCS OFF: This light lets you know that the enhanced traction system (3100 or 3800 V6 engine) or the traction control system (3800 supercharged V6 engine) has been disabled and will not limit wheel spin. See “T raction Control System W arning Light,” “Enhanced T raction System W arning Light” and “Low T raction Light” in the In[...]

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    2-93 The HUD also shows the following lights when they are lit on the instrument panel cluster: T urn Signal Indicators High - Beam Indicator Symbol Low Fuel Symbol The HUD will display “CHECK GAGE” when the following items are lit on the instrument panel cluster: Oil W arning Symbol Coolant T emperature Symbol Charging System Symbol When you s[...]

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    2-94 T o adjust the HUD so you can see it properly do the following: 1. Start your engine and turn the DIM thumbwheel to the desired HUD image brightness. 2. Adjust your seat, if necessary , to a comfortable position. 3. Press the top of the UP/DN switch until the HUD image stops moving. Then press the bottom of the switch until the image is as low[...]

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    2-95 Care of the Head-Up Display Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. T o clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. W ipe the HUD lens gently , then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak in[...]

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    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 - 2 Dual Climate Control System 3 - 5 Rear W indow Defogger 3 - 6 V entilation Syste[...]

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    3-2 Comfort Controls Dual Climate Control System This system allows the driver and passenger to maintain separate temperature settings. The system works best if you keep the windows closed while using it. Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the climate control panel regulates the fan speed. T o turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF . The fan mus[...]

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    3-3 Mode Knob The knob on the right side of the climate control panel has several settings to adjust the direction of the airflow: MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature[...]

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    3-4 Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the vehicle to cool down. For quick cool down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature levers all the way in the blue area. If this setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too dry . [...]

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    3-5 Rear Window Defogger The comfort control system has a button to operate your vehicle’ s rear window defogger . It is marked REAR. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window . Press the button to turn the rear defogger on. It will turn itself off after about 15 minutes. If you turn it on again, the rear def[...]

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    3-6 V entilation System Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or[...]

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    3-7 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player Playing the Radio POWER/V OL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this knob to recall the station [...]

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    3-8 Setting the T one BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass. TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn this knob to move the sound to the l[...]

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    3-9 E1 1: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. E14: W rapped tape. T ry a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your dealer . If your radio displays an error number , write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to sea[...]

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    3-10 T APE/PLA Y : Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. T o return to playing the radio, press the AM/FM button. EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play . EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or ra[...]

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    3-1 1 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Option) Playing the Radio POWER/V OL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing this knob. When the radio is playing, press this knob to recall the s[...]

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    3-12 Setting the T one BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease bass. TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn it to move the sound to the left or[...]

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    3-13 PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the next track. If you hold the butto[...]

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    3-14 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (If Equipped) Playing the Radio POWER/V OL: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. If you press the [...]

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    3-15 Setting the T one EQUALIZER: A seven - band equalizer is part of your audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. F ADE: Pres[...]

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    3-16 PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the next track. If you hold the butto[...]

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    3-17 Theft - Deterrent Featur e THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is ac[...]

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    3-18 Unlocking the Theft - Deterr ent Featur e After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition on. “LOC” will appear on the display . 2. Press MIN and “000” will appear on the display . 3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 4. Press HR to[...]

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    3-19 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will advan[...]

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    3-20 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 [...]

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    3-21 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[...]

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    3-22 After you clean the player , press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator . The radio will display “ --- ” to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of[...]

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    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 - 9 T raction Control System (W ith 3800 Superchar[...]

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    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.?[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    4-8 Y ou slam on the brakes and continue braking. 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 front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti - lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.[...]

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    4-9 T raction Control System (With 3800 Super charged V6 Engine) Y our vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the fro[...]

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    4-10 T o turn the system off, press the TCS button on the far right end of the trip computer . The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on and the system will turn off instantly . Y ou can turn the system back on at any time by pre[...]

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    4-1 1 The Enhanced T raction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you’ve chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when necessary . See “Automatic T ransaxle” in the Index. This TRAC OFF warning light will come on to let you know if there[...]

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    4-12 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. V ariable Effort Steering (Option) This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). Steering effort will increa[...]

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    4-13 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower . If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. T [...]

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    4-14 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[...]

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    4-15 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[...]

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    4-16 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[...]

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    4-17 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[...]

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    4-18 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[...]

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    4-19 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[...]

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    4-20 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if your tires do [...]

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    4-21 Driving Thr ough Flowing W ater CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates str ong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water , as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away . As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. D[...]

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    4-22 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 unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. T ry to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Y ou’ll save time and energy . See the next part, “Freew[...]

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    4-23 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 - fast or too - slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow . T reat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway . If[...]

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    4-24 Here are some things you can check before a trip: W indshield W asher Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? W iper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? T ires: They are vitally important to a safe, troubl[...]

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    4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 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, ti[...]

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    4-26 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Y our brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you g[...]

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    4-27 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[...]

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    4-28 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[...]

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    4-29 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. W atch for slippery spo[...]

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    4-30 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Y ou can [...]

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    4-31 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. T o help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises eve[...]

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    4-32 The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle W eight Ratin[...]

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    4-33 CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. T ry to spread the weight evenly . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of t[...]

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    4-34 Y our vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “W eight of the T railer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. T railering[...]

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    4-35 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’ s tires. W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (454 kg). But even that can be too heavy . It depends on how you plan to use y[...]

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    4-36 If you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separat[...]

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    4-37 Safety Chains Y ou should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer . Follow th[...]

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    4-38 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the tr[...]

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    4-39 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear befor e you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a steep or long uphill grade, it is recommended that you shift down and reduce your speed to around 30 mph (50 km/h) [...]

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    4-40 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When[...]

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    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 - 2 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 9 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 10 Engine Overheating 5 - 13 Cooling System 5 - 23 If A T ire Goes Flat 5 - 24 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 35 Compact Spar[...]

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    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. Press the button on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. The hazard warning flashers work no matter what pos[...]

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    5-3 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 listed to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough e[...]

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    5-4 NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 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[...]

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    5-5 T o uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the plastic cap and slide the plastic cap off. 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[...]

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    5-6 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should[...]

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    5-7 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. 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.[...]

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    5-8 8. 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 negative ( - ) cable doesn’ t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted, metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery . 9. Attach the [...]

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    5-9 Jumper Cable Removal Procedur e A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the heavy , unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) [...]

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    5-10 Engine Overheating Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel cluster . See “Engine Coolant T emperature Gage” and “Engine Coolant T emperature Light” in the Index. Y ou also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel cluster . See “Low Coolant Light” in the Inde[...]

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    5-1 1 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. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) W ait until there is no sig[...]

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    5-12 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 [...]

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    5-13 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: 3100 V6 Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery T ank 3800 V6 and 3800 V6 Supercharged Engines A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery T ank[...]

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    5-14 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 recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When the engine is cold, the coolant level sho[...]

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    5-15 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[...]

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    5-16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coo[...]

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    5-17 CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’ s one more thing yo[...]

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    5-18 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Y our engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this pr ocedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. The radiator pressure cap is located on the passenger ’ s side in the front of the engine compartment, near the battery and the diagonal cross brace. Se[...]

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    5-19 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. If you have the 3800 V6 engine, remove the 3800 S[...]

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    5-20 Thermostat Bypass T ube (3100 V6) Thermostat Housing (3100 V6) 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. Thermostat Housing (3800 V6) 3100 V6 engine: There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 3800 V6 engine: There is one bleed valve. It[...]

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    5-21 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valves after the radiator is filled. 6. Rinse or wi[...]

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    5-22 8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. 9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans. 1 1. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler n[...]

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    5-23 12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 13. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at th[...]

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    5-24 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[...]

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    5-25 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. T urn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Remove the compact spare tire. See “Compact Spare T ire” in the Index for more information about the compact spare tire.[...]

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    5-26 T urn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) extension and protector/guide (B) and wheel wrench (C).[...]

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    5-27 If there is a wheel cover , loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come of f. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. T urn t[...]

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    5-28 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[...]

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    5-29 For jacking at the vehicle’ s rear location, put the jack lift head about 5.5 inches (14 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off - set as shown. Put the compact spare tire near you. 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit[...]

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    5-30 4. 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[...]

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    5-31 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 8. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown.[...]

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    5-32 9. Reinstall the wheel trim. If present, tighten plastic caps by hand. W ith a wheel wrench tighten plastic caps an additional quarter turn clockwise. 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 sur e to use the corr ect wheel nuts.[...]

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    5-33 Storing the Flat Tir e and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to store the fla[...]

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    5-34 Storing the Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire with a full[...]

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    5-35 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The[...]

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    5-36 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can expl[...]

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    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 - [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    6-4 It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor V ehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emis[...]

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    6-5 T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly . Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, suc[...]

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    6-6 The tethered cap is behind the fuel door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. 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.[...]

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    6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unsc[...]

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    6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. D[...]

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    6-9 Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. Next go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch. Lift the hood.[...]

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    6-10 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 3100 V6 (Code J) engine, you’ll see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid B. Battery C. Radiator Fill Cap D. Engine Coolant Reservoir E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F . Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Fluid Reservoir J. Engine Air [...]

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    6-1 1 When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you’ll see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid B. Battery C. Radiator Fill Cap D. Engine Coolant Reservoir E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine compartment) F . Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Fluid Reservoir J. Engine Air[...]

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    6-12 When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you’ll see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid B. Battery C. Radiator Fill Cap D. Engine Coolant Reservoir E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine compartment) F . Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick I. Brake Fluid Reservoir J[...]

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    6-13 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then pull the hood down and close it firmly . Engine Oil If the LOW OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Low Oil Level Light” in the Index. Y ou should check your engine[...]

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    6-14 T urn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 3100 V6 Engine 3800 V6 Engine or 3[...]

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    6-15 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[...]

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    6-16 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the star[...]

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    6-17 As in the chart shown previously , if you have the 3100 V6 engine, 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. As shown in the following chart, i[...]

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    6-18 NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty . GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area where the temperature falls below - 20 F ( - 29 C),[...]

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    6-19 How to Reset the GM Oil Life System T o reset the GM Oil Life System after the oil has been changed, use the following steps: Using the Driver Information Center (DIC) 1. W ith the ignition key in RUN but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes, t[...]

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    6-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located on the driver ’ s side near the front of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. T o check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do the following: 1. Loosen the two clips on the top of the engine air clea[...]

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    6-21 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[...]

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    6-22 How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. CAUTION: If you remove the super charger oil fill plug while the engine is hot, pressur e may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole. Y ou may be burned. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. Clean the[...]

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    6-23 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[...]

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    6-24 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3100 V6 Engine 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the red loop located near the back of the engine. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or p[...]

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    6-25 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.[...]

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    6-26 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX - COOL extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low . If[...]

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    6-27 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before [...]

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    6-28 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle in the rear of the engine compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little h[...]

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    6-29 CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressur e cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator . Never turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. CAUTI[...]

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    6-30 Power Steering Fluid 3100 V6 Engine 3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Th[...]

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    6-31 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 C ([...]

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    6-32 What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions b[...]

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    6-33 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[...]

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    6-34 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear . When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your br[...]

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    6-35 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[...]

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    6-36 NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn - out brake pads could result in costly brake r epair . Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When [...]

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    6-37 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 . See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for battery location. W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and rela[...]

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    6-38 Bulb Replacement In this section, you’ll find directions for changing the bulbs on your vehicle. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact the service department of your dealer . Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized ga[...]

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    6-39 3. Carefully remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while removing. 4. Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector . 5. T urn the lamp socket ring a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly .[...]

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    6-40 6. Pull the old bulb from the socket. 7. Place the new bulb into the socket. 8. T urn the lamp socket ring a quarter turn clockwise to place it back into the headlamp assembly . 9. Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and reinstall the connector . 10. Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly . Be careful to avoid scratching or chi[...]

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    6-41 Front T urn Signal and Front Sidemarker 1. Open the hood, and support it properly . 2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the headlamp assembly . 3. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle while removing it. 4. T urn the front sidemarker bulb socket a quarter turn cou[...]

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    6-42 Fog Lamps 1. Reach behind the fog lamp that needs to be replaced from underneath the front of the vehicle. 2. The bulb socket is above the wing nut. 3. T urn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove the socket from the assembly . 4. Remove the old bulb from the socket. 5. Place the new bulb into the socket. 6. Reverse Steps 1 [...]

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    6-43 3. Remove old the bulb by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. T urn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise. Reinstall the vent you removed earlier . 6. Close the trunk. Back-Up, T ail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker 1. Unhook the convenience net (if equipped) and remove. 2. Unscrew the upper convenien[...]

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    6-44 5. Carefully remove the taillamp assembly . Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle. 6. T urn the lamp socket a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove.[...]

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    6-45 7. Remove the old bulb. 8. Place the new bulb into the socket. 9. Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn clockwise to reinstall it. 10. Carefully reinstall the taillamp assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 5. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the vehicle’ s paint. 1 1. Close the rear compartment. License Plate Lamp 1. Remove the two a[...]

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    6-46 Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected as least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W indshield W ipers, Blade Check” in the Index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see “Normal Maintenance and Re[...]

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    6-47 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[...]

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    6-48 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is on the inside of the trunk lid, 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 that underinfl[...]

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    6-49 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[...]

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    6-50 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. [...]

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    6-51 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.[...]

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    6-52 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[...]

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    6-53 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 [...]

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    6-54 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 is an SE model with P225/60R16 size[...]

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    6-55 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[...]

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    6-56 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[...]

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    6-57 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 Leather Use a soft cloth with[...]

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    6-58 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. A void placing decals on the inside rear w[...]

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    6-59 Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water . Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use [...]

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    6-60 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non - abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for[...]

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    6-61 Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty . Finish D[...]

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    6-62 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[...]

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    6-63 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[...]

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    6-64 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 [...]

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    6-65 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses are in a fuse block located inside of the glove box behind a small bin on the right side. T o open, pull the cover out. The fuse block is inside. On the back edge of this cover is a fuse puller and a fuse usage chart. T o use the fuse puller , place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of [...]

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    6-66 Fuse Description BLANK Blank BLANK Blank MALL PGM Mall Module -- Program MALL Mall Module WIPER W ipers STR WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Illumination BLANK Blank STR WHL CTRL Steering Wheel Control SUNROOF Sunroof RADIO Radio BLANK Blank RADIO AMP Bose Amplifier PWR LOCK Mall Module -- Power Locks HSEA T/LUM Heated Seats, Power Lumbar R DEFOG Rear[...]

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    6-67 Fuse Description BLANK Blank BLANK Blank BLANK Blank BLANK Blank BTSI Automatic T ransaxle Shift Lock Control BLANK Blank BLANK Blank BLANK Blank HV AC CTRL Blower Control, HV AC DIC/HV AC Rear Defog, HV AC, Driver Information Center , Daytime Running Lamps, Heated Seats BLANK Blank BLANK Blank PWR DROP Power Drop Ignition CANISTER VENT Canist[...]

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    6-68 Fuse Description 1 Cooling Fan 2 2 Spare 3 Headlamps 4 Battery Main 2 5 Ignition Main 1 6 Cooling Fan 1 Fuse Description 7 Battery Main 1 8 Ignition Main 2 18 Fuel Injections 19 Spare 20 Spare 21 Mass Air Flow (MAF), Heated Sensors, Canister Purge, Boost Solenoid 22 Spare 23 Spare 24 Spare 25 Ignition Module 26 Spare 27 T runk Release, Back - [...]

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    6-69 Fuse Description 30 Alt Sense 31 T orque Converter Clutch (TCC) 32 Fuel Pump 33 Electronic Control Module/Powertrain Control Module 34 Spare 35 Fog Lamps 36 Horn 37 Chime/Mall Module, T aillamps, Parking Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps, Dimmable Lamps 38 Spare Fuse 39 Air Pump 40 Spare Diode Description Air Conditioning Clutch Diode Relay Description [...]

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    6-70 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back - Up 3156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High - Mounted Stop 1 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fog Lamp 880L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking/T urn Signal 3457A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamps High/Low [...]

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    6-71 3100 V6 (Code J) Engine Specifications T ype V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displacement 191 CID (3.1L LG8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firing Order 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 175 @ 5200 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3800 V6 (Code K) Eng[...]

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    6-72 PCV V alve All Engines . . . . . . . . . . . CV892C* Radiator Cap 3100 V6 (Code J) . . . . . . RC27* 3800 V6 (Code K) . . . . . GM Part No. 10409635 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . GM Part No. 10409635 Spark Plugs 3100 V6 (Code J) . . . . . . 41 - 940* 3800 V6 (Code K) . . . . . 41 - 921* 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) .[...]

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    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 Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 15 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7 - 19 Par[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 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” and “Periodic Mai[...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. The system will show you when to change the oil -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since your last oil change. Under severe[...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. [...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. For supercharged engines only: Check the superchar ger oil level and add oil as needed (or [...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 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 traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Us[...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) For supercharged engines only: Check the superchar ger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in[...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Replace engine air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. For supercharged engines only: Check the superchar ger oil level[...]

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    Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. 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 traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches[...]

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    7-15 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[...]

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    7-16 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[...]

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    7-17 Starter Switch 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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary[...]

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    7-18 Ignition T ransaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing[...]

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    7-19 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[...]

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    7-20 Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser . T o help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recomme[...]

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    7-21 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[...]

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    7-22 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Supercharger Superchar ger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Oil” in the Index. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. USAGE FLUID/[...]

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    7-23 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[...]

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    7-24 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 ... [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use o[...]

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    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 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 agr[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 (Engli[...]

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    8-14 2001 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING INFORMA TION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order , or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below .) CURRENT PUBL[...]

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    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[...]