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New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at anyone speed fast or slow for the first500 miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings arenSf yetbroken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towing a Trailer'' inthe Index for more information. Ignition Switch C -- -- With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five position. ACCESSORY (A): An on position i which you can n operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. LOCK (B):The only position i which you can n remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.

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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New

Vehicle

“Break-In”

Ignition

Switch

NOTICE:

Your modern

Pontiacdoesn’t

need an

elaborate

“break-in.” But it will perform

better

the

long

run

you

these guidelines:

Don’t drive at

any one

speed

fast

slow

for

the

first

500

miles

(804

km).

Don’t

make full-throttle

starts.

Avoid making hard

stops

for

the

first

200

miles

(322

km)

so.

During

this

time

your

new

brake

linings

arenSf

yet

broken

in. Hard

stops

with new linings

can

mean

premature

wear

and

earlier

replacement.

this

breaking-in

guideline

every

time you

get new brake linings.

Don’t tow a

trailer

during

break-in.

See “Towing

Trailer’’

in the

Index

for

information.

With the ignition key in the ignition switch,

you

can

turn

the switch

five position.

ACCESSORY

(A):

position

which you can

operate your electrical

power

accessories. Press in the

ignition switch as you turn the

top

it toward you.

LOCK

(B):

The only position

which you can

remove the

key.

This locks

your

steering wheel, ignition

and

transaxle.