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If You're Stuck: In Sand,,Mud,Ice or Snow What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin yourwheels too fast.The method known a,s "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and /d CAUTION: If you your .es spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the tran,saxle other parts of the vehicle can or overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 k d h ) as shown on the speedqmeter. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. Rocking y - - - rvehick I D get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the p e a around your front wheels. If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System, you should turn the system off. (See "Enhanced Traction System'' in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or SECOND ( 2 ) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towe'dout, see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 5-32

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Your vehicle has a light that	15
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	51
Safety Belt Extender	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts	54
Features and Controls	57
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Keyless Entry System	62
Trunk	64
New Vehicle.“Break-In”	67
Ignition Switch	67
Starting Your Engine	69
Automatic Transaxle Operation	74
Manual Transaxle	77
Parkiaag.’Brake	80
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	81
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	83
Parking Over Things That Burn	84
Engine Exhaust	84
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) 1	85
Windows	86
Turn Signal Multifunction Lever	87
Windshield Wipers	89
Windshield Washer	90
Lamps	95
Mirrors	100
Storage Compartments	102
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	103
Sun Visors	104
The Instrument Panel	106
Warning , Lights, Gages and Indicators	110
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	123
Comfort Controls	123
Heating	127
Ventilation	127
Defrosting and Defogging	128
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM-FM Stereo	130
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	132
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	135
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	139
Theft-Deterrent Feature	143
Understanding Radio Reception	145
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	147
Care of Your Compact Discs	147
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Your Driving and the Road	149
Defensive Driving	149
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	153
Steering	158
Off-Road Recovery	160
Passing	161
Loss of Control	162
Driving at Night	163
Driving in Rain	165
City Driving	168
Freeway Driving	169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	170
Highway Hypnosis	171
Hill and Mountain Roads	171
Winter Driving	173
Recreational Vehicle Towing	177
Loading Your Vehicle	180
Towing a Trailer	182
Problems on the Road	191
Hazard Warning Flashers	191
Jump Starting	192
Towing Your Vehicle	197
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	211
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	223
Service	223
Fuel	224
Checking Things Under the Hood	228
Engine Oil	232
Air Cleaner	238
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	239
Manual Transaxle Fluid	242
Engine Coolant	244
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	254
Halogen Bulbs	255
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Electrical System	276
Replacement . Bulbs	281
Capacities and Specifications	282
Maintenance Schedule	285
Introduction	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	287
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	287
Selecting the Right Schedule	287
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	321
At Each Fuel Fill	321
At Least Once a Month	321
At Least Once a Year	322
Part C: -Periodic Maintenance	325
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	326
Part E: Maintenance Record	328
Customer Assistance Information	331
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	332
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	334
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	335
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	338
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN Governent	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	340
Service and Owner Publications	341

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You’re

Stuck:

Sand,,Mud,

Ice

Snow

What

you don’t want

when your vehicle

stuck is

to spin

your wheels too

fast. The method known a,s

“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but

you

must use caution.

CAUTION:

you

your

.es

spin

high

speed,

they

can

explode, and

you

or others could

injured.

And,

the

tran,saxle

or other parts of the

vehicle

can

overheat.

That

could

cause an engine compartment

fire or other damage.

When

you’re

stuck,

spin

the

wheels

little as possible.

Don’t

spin the wheels

above35 mph

(55

k d h ) as shown

on the

speedqmeter.

Spinning your wheels can destroy

parts

of your

vehicle as well

the tires.

you spin

the wheels

too fast while shifting

your

transaxle

back and

For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,

see “Tire Chains” in the Index.

Rocking

y---r

vehick

I D

get

out:

First, turn

your

steering wheel left and right. That will

clear the pea around your front wheels. If your vehicle

has the Enhanced Traction System, you should turn

the system

off.

(See

“Enhanced Traction System’’

in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between

REVERSE (R) and a forward gear

(or

with

manual

transaxle, between FIRST

(1)

SECOND

(2)

and

REVERSE

(R)),

spinning the wheels

little as

possible. Release the accelerator pedal

while

you

shift,

and

press

lightly on the accelerator pedal when the

transaxle is in gear.

that doesn’t get you out after a

few

tries,

you

may need to be towed out.

you

do need

be towe’d out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the

Index.

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