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NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to go to the start of the next track more than eight seconds if it have played. If you hold the button or press more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret codeto disable all radio TM functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCKfeature for theradio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio display will LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses powerfor any reason, you must unlock the radiowith the secretcode before it will operate. RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks a random in in order. It will change discs and tracks a random, rather than sequential order. Press RDM again to t r off random un play. The radio will play during operation. this REV (5): Press and hold this button to return to a passage quickly.Release it to play the passage. You will hear sound ata reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time. FWD (6): Press and holdthis button to advance to a passage quickly. You will hear s m d at a reduced volume, The display will show elapsed time, AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is playing. The disc will stop but remain in theplayer. CD/PLAY: Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on. EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the disc and switch to the radio. EJECT will work with the radio off. The instmctions which fo~~ow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse automatically reverts to between any steps, the radio time and you must start the procedureover at Step 4. 1 . Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 3-15

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Head Restraints	11
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	50
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	53
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	54
Keys	54
Door Locks	56
Trunk	61
New Vehicle “Break-In”	63
Ignition Switch	63
Parking Brake	76
Parking Your Vehicle	79
Parking Over Things That Burn	80
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	81
Windows	82
Turn Signal / Multifunction Lever	83
Windshield Washer	86
Lamps	91
Mirrors	95
Storage Compartments	97
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	99
Sun Visors	100
The Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Cluster	113
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	128
Comfort Controls	128
Heating	132
Ventilation System	132
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	133
Audio Systems	134
Setting the Clock	134
AM-FM Stereo	134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	136
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (Option)	139
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (Option)	142
Care of Your Compact Discs	149
Fixed Mast Antenna	149
Your Driving and the Road	150
Defensive Driving	150
Drunken Driving	151
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	154
Steering	159
Off-Road Recovery	161
Loss of Control	163
Driving at Night	164
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	179
Problems on the Road	190
Hazard Warnine Flashers	190
Jump Starting	191
Towing Your VehicIe	196
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	210
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	224
Service	224
Fuel	225
Checking Things Under the Hood	229
Engine Oil	233
Air Cleaner	238
Engine Coolant	245
Power Steering Fluid	249
Windshield Washer Fluid	250
Brakes	251
Battery	254
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs	255
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	276
Capacities and Specifications	281
Maintenance Schedule	284
Introduction	284
How This Section is Organized	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	286
Selecting the Right Schedule	286
Maintenance Schedule	287
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	321
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	326
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Part E: Maintenance Record	329
Customer Assistance Information	332
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	333
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	335
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	336
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	338
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	341
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	341
Service and Owner Publications	342

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(2):

Press

this

button or the SEEK

arrow

the start

the

track

more than

eight

seconds

have

played.

you hold

the

button

press

than

once, the player

will

continue

moving

forward

through

the disc.

RDM

(3):

Press

this

button

hear

the

tracks

a random

order.

will

change

discs

and

tracks

in a random,

rather

than

sequential

order.

Press

RDM

again

turn

off

random

play. The radio

will

play

during

this

operation.

REV

(5):

Press

and hold this button to return to a

passage

quickly. Release it

to play the passage. You will

hear

sound

reduced volume. The display will show

elapsed

time.

FWD

(6):

Press

and

hold this button to advance to

volume, The display will show elapsed time,

passage

quickly.

You

will

hear

s m d

reduced

AM-FM:

Press

this

button

play

the

radio when

disc

is playing. The disc will stop but remain in

the player.

CD/PLAY:

Press this button to change

to the disc

function when the radio is on.

EJECT

Press this button

remove the disc or stop the

disc and switch to the radio.

EJECT

will

work

with

the

radio

off.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

THEFTLOCK

designed

discourage

theft

your

radio. It works by using a secret

code to disable

all

radio

functions whenever battery power

removed.

The

THEFTLOCKfeature for

the radio may be

used

ignored. If ignored, the

system plays normally and the

radio is not protected by

the

feature.

THEFTLOCK

activated, your radio will

not operate if stolen.

When

THEFTLOCK

activated,

the

radio will display

LOC

to indicate

locked condition anytime battery

power

removed.

your battery loses

power for

any

reason, you must unlock the

radio with the

secret code

before it will operate.

The

instmctions

which

fo~~ow

explain

how

enter

your

secret code to

activate

the

THEFTLOCK

system. It

recommended that you read through all nine steps

before starting the procedure.

NOTE: If

you

allow more than

seconds

elapse

between

any

steps,

the

radio

automatically reverts to

time and you must start the

procedure over

Step

1 .

Write down any

three or four-digit

number from

000

1999

and keep it in

safe place separate from

the vehicle.

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