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' Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare Here you will fiid information about the careof your Doing Your Own Service Work Pontiac. This section begins with service and fuel If infomation, and then it shows how to check important fluid you want to do some of your own service work, you'll want to getthe proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells and lubricant levels. Thereis also technical information you about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. much more about how to service your Pontiac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you'll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people., We hope you'll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM partshave one of these marks: Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. 6-1

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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Section

Service and Appearance Care

Here

you

will

fiid information

about

the

care

your

Pontiac.

This

section

begins

with

service

and

fuel

infomation, and

then

shows

how

check

important

fluid

and

lubricant

levels.

There

also

technical

information

about

your

vehicle,

and

part

devoted

its

appearance

care.

Service

Your

Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants

you

happy with

it.

We hope you’ll

your

dealer for all your service needs.

You’ll

get genuine

parts and GM-trained and supported service people.,

We hope you’ll want to keep your

vehicle all GM.

Genuine GM

parts have one

these marks:

Doing

Your

Own

Service

Work

you

want to do some

your own service work, you’ll

want

get

the proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells

you much more about

how

to service your Pontiac than

this manual can.

order the proper service manual,

see

“Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.

Your

vehicle has

air bag system. Before attempting to

do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air

Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in

the

Index.

You should keep

record with all parts receipts and list

the mileage and the date

any service work you

perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.

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